Imaginology is this weekend!
Imaginology returns in person this Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10! We’ve got a packed schedule of take-home crafts, science experiments, live performances by local entertainers, youth competitions and more. The […]
Give your feedback on the future of the fairgrounds
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors is seeking public comments on a draft three-year strategic plan to determine the future direction of the state-owned property. The Board […]
Heroes Hall Supervisor presented with Woman of Distinction award
Please join us in congratulating Heroes Hall Supervisor Carol Singleton, who was named one of the 2022 Women of Distinction, presented by Rep. Michelle Steel. Rep. Steel presented the 2022 […]
Senator Min Awards Orange County Fairgrounds CEO Michele Richards 2022 Woman of the Year
(COSTA MESA, CA) — Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the 37th Senate District’s Woman of the Year honoree, Michele Richards. An Orange County resident, Richards serves as General Manager and […]
OC Fair receives accolades in CDFA report for agriculture exhibit
OC Fair was featured as a “Grant Spotlight” in the 2021 California Department of Food & Agriculture report for its new exhibit, California Fresh. The report mentions the backstory of […]
OC Fair & Event Center earns Western Fairs Association honors
Western Fairs Association honored OC Fair & Event Center with 19 Achievement Awards at its annual convention in Reno this month. First-place awards included the new fair exhibit, California Fresh, […]
CEO Michele Richards named top influencer of 2021 by OC Register
Congratulations to OC Fair & Event Center CEO Michele Richards on being named one of the most influential people of 2021 in Orange County by the OC Register. “Michele Richards […]
FAQs about the 2022 OC Fair

(Updated May 13, 2022) The theme of the 2022 OC Fair is “Feel the Sunshine,” and we can’t wait to celebrate from July 15 through Aug. 14. When will tickets […]
OC Fair & Event Center honored with 6 industry awards
The OC Fair & Event Center received six Awards of Excellence during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions 2021 Virtual Awards Show on Nov. 18. First place awards honored […]
Mid-month update: November 2021 events
COVID Testing When: Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., through Dec. 31 (closed Saturdays & Sundays) Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Lot E (corner of Fairview and Arlington; enter at […]