Thursday, December 16, 2021 (11:15 am)
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 for the 2022 OC Fair go on sale?
Tickets are on sale now at ocfair.com/oc-fair/buy-tickets. The 2022 OC Fair will be July 15-Aug. 14, open Wednesdays-Sundays.
Do I have to purchase my tickets in advance?
Yes. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster; you will be able to select a date between July 15 and Aug. 14 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Dates may sell out. Bonus: no transaction fees for Fair admission tickets!
What if I buy tickets for the wrong day?
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please select your ticket date carefully before purchasing.
Will tickets be available at the gate?
No. We cannot guarantee tickets will be available for purchase at the gate during the run of the OC Fair. Please purchase your tickets online in advance. We’d hate to have to turn you away if we are at full capacity, and parking fees are non-refundable.
Is it safe to buy tickets online?
The only authorized seller for OC Fair tickets online is Ticketmaster. OC Fair & Event Center is not affiliated with any other vendor for the purchase of OC Fair admission or concert tickets.
I am fully vaccinated. Do I have to wear a mask at the fair?
Information about Covid precautions, vaccination and mask requirements, etc. will be updated as we get closer to the event, but please expect to follow state/county regulations as OC Fair & Event Center is a state agency.
What are the other restrictions?
We have a limit on the number of tickets available; when days sell out, no more tickets will be added. Information about Covid precautions, vaccination and mask requirements, etc. will be updated as we get closer to the event, but please expect to follow state/county regulations as OC Fair & Event Center is a state agency.
Will you be selling a season pass this year?
No. The Super Pass will not be for sale for the 2022 season. Super Passes from past years will not be valid. We so appreciate our loyal fans, but with limited ticket sales, we aren’t able to offer an unlimited pass. We hope you’ll still be able to Feel the Sunshine a couple times next summer !
Will you offer free or discounted admission days?
No. We are sorry that we will not be able offer admission options that were available in the past.
Will Opening Day be free?
No. We are sorry that we will not be able offer admission options that were available in the past.
Can military/veterans get in free?
No. We are sorry that we will not be able offer admission options that were available in the past.
Will you offer any ride or food promotions?
This information has yet to be determined but will be posted here as it becomes available.
Will you have unlimited ride wristbands?
This information has yet to be determined but will be posted here as it becomes available.
When can I buy carnival tickets?
This information has yet to be determined but will be posted here as it becomes available.
When will concert tickets go on sale?
All performances in Action Sports Arena and The Hangar are on sale now. Most of the performances planned for Pacific Amphitheatre are on sale now as well. Visit ocfair.com/entertainment to plan your summer.
Does my concert ticket include Fair admission?
Yes, if the performance date is during Fair-time. Tickets to shows in Pacific Amphitheatre, Action Sports Arena or The Hangar that occur during the 2022 OC Fair, July 15-Aug. 14, include same-day admission to the OC Fair. Parking is not included.
Will there be Action Sports Arena performances?
Yes! We are so excited to bring back monster trucks, demo derbies and speedway! Go to ocfair.com/oc-fair/entertainment/action-sports-arena/ for tickets.
Can I be a vendor?
The deadline to apply to be a vendor was March 4. If you’re interested in being a Platinum Partner, which is handled through our sales department, the application is available at ocfair.com/oc-fair/be-a-part-of-the-fair
Can I perform at the OC Fair?
The deadline to apply to be a part of the community entertainment program was March 4. To join the waitlist, the application is still available at ocfair.com/oc-fair/be-a-part-of-the-fair/community-entertainment
Will there be competitions this year?
Yes. Entries are now open and competition guides are available at ocfair.com/oc-fair/competitions-contests. Deadlines begin soon!
We will continue to add information to our website at ocfair.com/oc-fair as it becomes available.
Other frequently asked questions are below, or go to ocfair.com/about-us/faq/. For a list of upcoming events at OC Fair & Event Center, go to ocfair.com/events.
Is the swap meet open?
No. The OC Market Place, also known as the weekend swap meet, is no longer operating at OC Fair & Event Center. The company that was contracted to operate the OC Market Place through a formal agreement with OC Fair & Event Center has opted not to reopen.
However, a new event, the Original O.C. Swap Meet, features many of the same vendors as the former swap meet. More info on our event calendar.
Why can’t the OC Fair run the OC Market Place?
As a state agency, OC Fair & Event Center is not permitted to operate a swap meet business.
Is the farm open?
Yes. Centennial Farm is open daily for visitors and is currently accepting reservations for school and group tours. See hours and more info at ocfair.com/centennial-farm/calendar-hours
Got another question? We are working hard to plan for the 2022 OC Fair. We appreciate your patience as we work out the logistics! If you have a question regarding a specific issue, please use our contact form.