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What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in June

Discovery Day at the Farm, June 1 Visit Centennial Farm for self-guided tours, radish seed planting, chick education, oxen demonstration, crop education and more! When: Thursday, June 1, 9 a.m. – noon. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm How much: Free Admission

Veterans Storytelling Project is returning to Heroes Hall May 13 with four speakers

COSTA MESA (May 8, 2023) – VOICES Veterans Storytelling Project returns to Heroes Hall on Saturday, May 13, at 5 p.m. for a new installment of powerfully captivating stories from those who served our country. The public event is the culmination of a six-week veterans’

Employees seeking great summer jobs are needed to put on the annual OC Fair

COSTA MESA (May 4, 2023) – OC Fair & Event Center needs seasonal workers who are looking for terrific summer jobs and a fun way to earn some income. The theme of this year’s Fair is “Happy Together!” About 1,000 seasonal employees are needed for

OC Fair competition deadlines are near – how to bring home a blue ribbon this year

COSTA MESA (May 2, 2023) – Calling all artists, growers and creators! OC Fair’s competition entry deadlines are quickly approaching. For the 2023 OC Fair, everyone is invited to showcase their talents by participating in more than 20 competitions in the visual arts, culinary, home

What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in May

Discovery Day at the Farm, May 3 Visit Centennial Farm for self-guided tours, radish seed planting, chick education, oxen demonstration, crop education and more! When: Wednesday, May 3, 9 a.m. – noon. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm How much: Free Admission

OC Fair’s Imaginology to power imaginations during weekend of free STEAM fun

COSTA MESA (April 10, 2023) – An electrifying buzz is in the air as the OC Fair & Event Center quickly becomes a place of wonder to engage young minds. Imaginology is set to occur this weekend, April 15-16, providing an array of hands-on STEAM

What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in April

Centennial Farm Garden Class: Exploring the Art of Food Fermentation, April 1 Join OC Master Food Preservers and discover easy at-home basics of food fermentation. Students will make sauerkraut and preserved lemons to take home. When: Saturday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; RSVP online by

OC Fair Board approves first phase of master site plan

COSTA MESA (Jan. 31, 2023) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has approved the first phase of a master site plan that will improve the fairgrounds and position it for the future. Phase 1 includes the expansion of the OC Fair

What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in February

Repticon, Feb. 4-5 Repticon is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. – 4

What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in January

Centennial Farm Garden Class: Pruning Fruit Trees -The Basics, Jan. 14 Learn the best time to prune stone-fruit trees, citrus trees and avocado trees in Southern California. Isabel Barkman will cover the basics of pruning and why the pruning season here is different than the