Monday, July 31, 2023 (9:00 am)
From The Art of Music to blue-ribbon competitions, the 2023 OC Fair exhibits will impress and entertain
COSTA MESA (July 31, 2023) – From table settings to the largest squash to fine art and woodworking, the OC Fair always showcases the best in local talent and awards coveted blue ribbons to the cream of the crop.
All exhibits are free with Fair admission. The 2023 theme is “Happy Together” and the Fair runs through Aug. 13.
Featured exhibit – The Art of Music
In addition to the exhibits and competitions that are the traditional heart of the Fair, there is a featured exhibit this year located in the Huntington Beach Building.
Debuting at the OC Fair is The Art of Music, an experiential exhibit that inspires people of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate the stories and creators behind album cover art.
Fairgoers can embark on an immersive journey through a series of themed gallery and vendor environments, flip through bins of vinyl records at a pop-up independent record store, watch live painting of album cover art, rank their favorite album cover and more.
Here’s a list of exhibits at the 2023 OC Fair
Bug Bizarre Exhibit – Explore the exotic world of bugs and learn how different cultures use insects in their daily lives.
Explorium – A special area for the younger crowd. This year’s theme is buzzing with bugs. Kids can participate in crafts and other interactive activities.
Woodworking and Scroll Saw Demonstrations – Masters will be demonstrating the different techniques, styles and steps of woodworking.
Culinary Activities & Contests – Daily stage activities and demonstrations take place on the OC Promenade stage, including a fun food-related contest.
Oasis Camel Dairy – Showcasing camels and providing educational camel milking demonstrations.
Heroes Hall
Armed Only with a Camera: World War II Photography of Stanley Troutman.
Living History – Visitors will be able to see, handle and wear military artifacts.
The SAAAB Story – Celebrate the history of the flight training center.
Arts, animals and more
Cow Milking Demonstrations
UCCE Master Food Preservers of OC
Explorium crafts & activities for kids
Great American Petting Zoo
OC Tole & Decorative Painters
OC Quilters Guild
Friesian Horse Club of Southern California
Chef Ray Duey Vegetable Carver
UCCE Master Food Preservers of OC
OC Beekeepers
Bird Exhibit
Chef Exhibits & Demonstrations
Competitions on display
Collections
Hand Crafts and Fiber Arts
Jewelry Arts
Culinary Arts
Horticulture including fruit, vegetables and floral
Table Settings
Photography
Fine Arts
Woodworking
Youth Competitions (ages 5-12)
Miniature Donkey Competition
OC Equestrian Vaulting
Angora Goat Competition
Miniature Donkey Competition
Rabbit Competition
For more details and additional exhibitions at the OC Fair, visit ocfair.com/exhibits.