From livestock competitions to everyone’s favorite races, what’s a county fair without a few goats and cows? Here are the main animal areas at the OC Fair. Most areas close by 10 p.m. so the animals can get their beauty rest. 

Centennial Farm

Visit our three-acre year-round working farm, where a variety of livestock and crops will be on display to help educate the public on agriculture and the role it plays in our daily lives. Centennial Farm is located between Blue Gate and Heroes Hall.

MILKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Head to Millennium Barn during the OC Fair to see a cow milking demonstration at 2:15, 4:15 & 6:15 p.m.

OC BEEKEEPERS
Volunteers will be on hand daily to share information about bees and beekeeping. They will have a live beehive on display, along with an array of honey products for sale.

UCCE MASTER GARDENERS OF OC 
Volunteers will be on hand to answer general gardening questions and share resources.

CALIFORNIA RARE FRUIT GROWERS CLUB 
Members will be on hand to share general information and resources about rare & tropical fruit trees.

Livestock Area

Various 4-H and FFA livestock competitions and animal exhibits will be on display in the Livestock Area, which is near Yellow Gate.

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION – SATURDAY, JULY 27

Participate in a live auction that supports the growth and education of young farmers. We are proud that the annual OC Fair Junior Livestock Auction supports 4-H and FFA agriculture education programs throughout Orange County.

Get more info at ocfair.com/junior-livestock-auction. 

Animal Exhibits

• Pygmy Goat, Llamas and Boer Goats, July 19-21
• Golden State Pygmy Goat Association Show, Sunday, July 21
• Market Showmanship (Beef, Hog, Lambs, Goats, Lambs, Ducks, Chickens, Turkeys & Rabbits), July 24-28
• California Avian Health Education Network, July 24-28
• Market Master Showmanship, July 28
• Angora Goats, Breeding Sheep and Miniature Donkeys, July 31 – Aug. 4
• Barnyard Fashion Parade, Aug. 7
• Dairy Goats and Cattle, Aug. 7-11
•  Tanaka Farms,  Aug. 14-18
• Urban Chickens, Aug. 14-18
• Global Livestock,  Aug. 14-18
• OC Fair Equestrian Center,  Aug. 14-18

Livestock Competitions

Open & Youth Pygmy Goat Competition, July 19-20
Youth pygmy goat exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open Boer Goat Competition, July 19
Adult and youth Boer goat exhibitors showcase their animals.

OC 4-H Goat Agility Competition, July 19
OC 4-H will host a goat agility competition for youth exhibitors.

Open & Youth Llama Competition, July 20-21
Adult and youth llama exhibitors showcase their animals.

Market Livestock Competition – Beef, Hog, Lamb and Goat, July 24
Orange County 4-H and FFA students showcase their animal projects.

Open Breeding Sheep Competition, July 31- Aug. 1
Adult and youth breeding sheep exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open Angora Goat Competition, Aug. 1
Adult and youth Angora goat exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open & Youth Miniature Donkey Competition, Aug. 2-3
Adult and youth miniature donkey exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open Poultry Competition, Aug. 4
Adult and youth poultry exhibitors showcase their animals.

Pack Dairy Goat Competition, Aug. 7
Dairy goat exhibitors showcase their animals through various obstacles.

Open & Youth Dairy Goat Competition, Aug. 8-10
Youth dairy goat exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open Dairy Cattle Competition, Aug. 11
Adult and youth dairy cattle exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open & Youth Rabbit Competition, Aug. 11
Adult and youth rabbit exhibitors showcase their animals.

Open & Youth Cavy Competition, Aug. 11
Adult and youth cavy exhibitors showcase their animals.

Livestock Awards

• Avian Bowl, Wednesday, July 14, at 5 p.m.
  Youth showcase their poultry knowledge on competitive teams.
• Market Awards Ceremony
  Youth market livestock exhibitors are presented with awards for competing in competitions throughout the week.
   

Great American Petting Farm

Pet and feed goats, sheep, pigs and more in this fun petting zoo, which is located near Yellow Gate.

All-Alaskan Racing Pigs

Cheer on your favorite swine as these happy pigs race daily in Plaza Pacifica. Seating is first come, first served. Read more about the racing pigs!
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.