Vendor Application
Vendor registration is open for the 2025 OC Fair
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025. By submitting an application, you understand it is for consideration only. Space is not guaranteed. Please carefully read the information below before entering the application process.
Merchants |
Sell tangible goods, products, promote business/services or lead generating. |
Platinum Partners |
Sell tangible goods, products, promote business/services or lead generating. |
Concessions |
Sell food and/or beverages. Mobile food kitchens required; no tents or food trucks allowed. |
Independent Amusements |
Novelties, souvenir merchandise, foot massage machines, photo booths, photos with animals and exhibits, etc. Mechanical rides and games are booked through our contracted carnival company. |
Links for more info:
- FAQs (frequently asked questions)
- 2025 OC Fair space rates
- Property map
- 2024 Commercial Space & Concessions Program Rules and Regulations Handbook
- Information on reporting sales made on state-designated fairgrounds (Assembly Bill 1499)
Some criteria considered in the application review:
- Experience working at fairs, festivals or other events
- Booth presentation and appearance
- Similar products or services offered at the fair
- Fair accommodations for physical requirements: space size, height, utilities, etc.
- Product or service appropriateness for the available space
Have the following information available before filling out the application:
- Company information
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- CA seller’s permit number
- References
- Website address
- Contacts for other fairs and events
- List of fairs and events at which you have recently participated
- Products list – you will not be approved to sell any product that is not listed on your application
- Menus (concessions)
- Pricing (lead generating must indicate a cost range)
- Booth requirements (indoor, outdoor or either)
- Required space/booth size
- Utility needs
The application contains required fields (*) where information must be entered in order to continue. You will be redirected to any incomplete fields and required to fill them in before your application can be submitted.
2025 OC Fair Information
DATES:
Friday, July 18 – Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.
- The OC Fair is 23 days
- OPEN Wednesday – Sunday
- CLOSED Monday & Tuesday
HOURS:
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Buildings close at 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – midnight; Buildings close at 11 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday – CLOSED
THEME:
“FIND YOUR HAPPY!”
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After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please add “ocfair.com” to your address book or to a “safe” list which will keep emails from OC Fair & Event Center from going into your junk/spam folder. Potential vendors will be notified by Friday, June 6, 2025.