What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in January
Winter Fest OC, Jan. 1 – 4 Get ready for Winter Fest OC as we bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County! Winter Fest OC is SoCal’s largest winter […]
What’s Happening at OC Fairgrounds in August
COSTA MESA (July 15, 2025) – 2025 OC Fair, through Aug. 17 With acres of mouthwatering Fair food, heart-pounding carnival rides, adorable farm animals and spectacular competitions, there’s something for everyone! […]
The OC Fair is the place to Find Your Happy – opening day is this Friday so grab your tickets
COSTA MESA (July 15, 2025) – Summer’s most anticipated celebration is returning this week for its 23-day run, July 18-Aug. 17. This year’s OC Fair theme is “Find Your Happy,” […]
2025 OC Fair opens this month and runs through Aug. 17 – what’s free with admission?
COSTA MESA (July 1, 2025) – OC Fair fans have been waiting all year for the return of summer’s best party – and it starts July 18! Here are some […]
Large-animal evacuation information for Southern California fires
OC Fair & Event Center has not yet been activated as a large-animal evacuation site, but stands ready to assist as soon as notification is given by the California Office […]
OC Fair & Event Center receives Ally of the Year Award
Thank you to OC Pride for honoring OC Fair & Event Center with the Ally of the Year award during last weekend’s pride celebration at the Fairgrounds. We are proud […]
OC Fair & Event Center sheltered 107 animals evacuated from Southern California fires
Over the past week, OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) sheltered 107 animal evacuees from wildfires across Southern California. Our facility welcomed 94 horses, four goats, four chickens, three ducks […]
OC Fair & Event Center takes in 93 horses evacuated from Southern California fires
OC Fair & Event Center is now sheltering 93 horses that have been evacuated from danger zones as fires rage across Southern California. The displaced horses are in stables at […]
OC Fair & Event Center takes in animals evacuated from Southern California fires
COSTA MESA (Sept. 10, 2024) – As wildfires burn across Southern California, horses are being housed safely at OC Fair & Event Center as large animals are evacuated from danger […]
Centennial Farm selected to receive CDFA ‘Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’ funds
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) selects “The Centennial Farm Story of California Specialty Crops” grant proposal to receive a 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Farm […]