Press Release

Dates announced for 2023 OC Fair; ‘Happy Together’ is chosen as the theme

COSTA MESA (Dec. 15, 2022) – Today the OC Fair announced that “Happy Together” will be the theme of the 2023 event that will run July14-Aug. 13, highlighting community inclusion. Advance ticket purchase will again be required with limited capacity for summer’s best party, which

Bee Gees Gold and ABBA LA to perform in Pacific Amphitheatre during the 2023 OC Fair

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2022) – OC Fair has announced that the tribute bands Bee Gees Gold and ABBA LA will be performing in Pacific Amphitheatre on July 14, 2023, as part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series during the 2023 OC Fair, which

Dwight Yoakam to headline in Pacific Amphitheatre during the upcoming 2023 OC Fair

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2022) – OC Fair has announced that Dwight Yoakam and Asleep At The Wheel will be part of the upcoming Toyota Summer Concert Series in Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets for a performance by Queen Nation in The Hangar and the Brew

What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in December

‘Tis the season for festivals, shopping, trees and more at OC Fair & Event Center! Winter Fest OC, Nov. 25-Jan. 1 Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s favorite annual holiday tradition, returns Nov. 25 through Jan. 1. Enjoy 26 days of affordable fun as the fairgrounds

Heroes Hall to honor veterans at Nov. 12 celebration

COSTA MESA (Nov. 2, 2022) – Heroes Hall at OC Fair & Event Center will host a community celebration on Saturday, Nov. 12, to recognize the contributions of veterans. The event will feature music and kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration

Newton Pham named chair of OC Fair Board

COSTA MESA (Oct. 31, 2022) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Newton Pham as Chair and Nick Kovacevich as Vice Chair. Pham, who previously served as Vice Chair, replaces Doug La Belle as Chair. The board voted in new

What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in November

Get the most out of fall and get in the spirit of the holidays with great events and year-round fun – and crafting – here at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa! Please note that the Garden Classes at Centennial Farm require advance

What’s happening at the OC Fairgrounds in October

There are loads of great year-round events and the start of the fall season with a pumpkin patch, craft beer at Boo Ha Ha, garden classes at Centennial Farm and more. Seasonal Adventures – Pumpkin Patch, Sept. 30 – Oct. 31 Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-9 p.m.

What’s happening at the fairgrounds in September

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2022) – The OC Fairgrounds are buzzing again with great year-round events and the final summer concert in Pacific Amphitheatre! Jackson Browne, Sept. 3 When: Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Pacific Amphitheatre How much: Tickets are $50-$90. Special post-Fair

The 2022 OC Fair by the numbers

COSTA MESA (Aug. 17, 2022) – The 2022 OC Fair is a wrap and there were a whole lot of summer memories for fairgoers who wanted to “Feel the Sunshine,” the theme of this year’s Fair which ran from July 15 through Aug. 14. Advance