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.

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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!”

 
CAPACITY CONTROLLED at 50,000 PAID attendance per day. 
Attendance in 2024: 1,137,555          2023: 1,048,181          2022: 1,055,173
 

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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.