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Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II opens at Heroes Hall Museum

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2022) – On Feb. 16, 2022, Heroes Hall Museum at the OC Fairgrounds will open a new exhibit called Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II. Produced by The National WWII Museum, the exhibit

Coming to Pacific Amphitheatre: Brett Eldredge and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to headline this summer

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2022) – OC Fair has announced five more shows added to the 2022 summer entertainment lineup. Live music performances at Pacific Amphitheatre include Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons on July 22 and Brett Eldredge on July 29 Both concerts

February events at OC Fair & Event Center

Upcoming events at OC Fair & Event Center Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2022) – OC Fair & Event Center has several events planned for February, including the annual UVSA Tet Festival and a new exhibit opening at Heroes Hall Museum. ♦ Truffle-Making Workshop, Feb.

Jim Gaffigan, Kool & the Gang headlining this summer; plus, annual craft beer fest to return to 2022 OC Fair

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2022) – OC Fair has announced more if its 2022 summer entertainment lineup. Live music performances at Pacific Amphitheatre include Kool & the Gang with Sister Sledge on opening weekend, and Jim Gaffigan on Aug. 4. Also performing during the

Imaginology free STEAM event set for April 9-10 at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Jan. 13, 2022) – Kids of all ages will have a blast at Imaginology while learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) at the free event April 9-10. This exciting exploration of STEAM-related topics is open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5

Dates announced for 2022 OC Fair; ‘Feel the Sunshine’ is chosen as the theme

COSTA MESA (Dec. 16, 2021) – Today the OC Fair announced that “Feel the Sunshine” will be the theme of the 2022 annual event which will be back July 15-Aug. 14 and tickets are on sale now. Advance ticket purchase will again be required with

December 2021 events at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Dec. 1, 2021) – OC Fair & Event Center is closing out the year with several events, including Night of Lights OC, a mile-long winter wonderland drive-thru experience; two shopping weekends featuring Gem Faire and Creative Babe Market this weekend and the Original

Steve Miller Band and ABBA LA with Bee Gees Gold to perform at Pacific Amphitheatre in 2022; plus, live music headed to The Hangar

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2021) – OC Fair has announced its first shows to go on sale for the 2022 summer season at Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar. Live music performances include Steve Miller Band, ABBA LA and Bee Gees Gold, Which One’s Pink?,

Santa Ana Army Air Base exhibit reopening with Veterans Day celebration at Heroes Hall on Nov. 11

COSTA MESA (Nov. 8, 2021) – Heroes Hall Museum will reopen its permanent exhibit, The SAAAB Story, which chronicles the history of the Santa Ana Army Air Base, on Thursday, Nov. 11, with a special Veterans Day celebration. The air base’s location once included the

OC Fair Board names Doug La Belle as Chair

COSTA MESA (Nov. 1, 2021) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Doug La Belle as Chair and Newton Pham as Vice Chair. La Belle, who previously served as Vice Chair, replaces Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia as Chair. The board voted in