Press Release

Dates announced for 2021 OC Fair; ‘Time for Fun’ is chosen as the theme

COSTA MESA (March 25, 2021) – Today the OC Fair announced dates for the much-anticipated annual event – July 16- Aug. 15. The theme is “Time for Fun,” celebrating the joy of the return of Southern California’s favorite summer festival. “We are grateful to plan

February 2021 events at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Feb. 1, 2021) – OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa will host a dinosaur drive-thru in February, and fairgrounds staff is already making plans for a virtual Imaginology in April. ♦ COVID Testing – Weekdays The Orange County Health Care Agency

OC Fair’s Imaginology goes virtual April 19-25; youth competitions now open for entries online

COSTA MESA (Jan. 14, 2021) – This year, Imaginology will be virtual – all the S.T.E.A.M. fun will be at the fingertips of students, parents and teachers from April 19-25. Still free and open to all, Imaginology is bringing science, engineering, arts and math to

Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia Named Chair of OC Fair & Event Center Board

COSTA MESA (Jan. 13, 2021) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia Chair of the Board. She previously served as Vice Chair in 2020 and assumes the role of Chair from Sandra Cervantes. Douglas La Belle was also

December 2020 events at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Nov. 24, 2020) – OC Fair & Event Center will host a winter wonderland, Christmas tree lot, and another outdoor shopping event in December. ♦ Seasonal Adventures Christmas Tree Lot – Daily through Dec. 18 Seasonal Adventures brings its Christmas tree lot to

Heroes Hall interior temporarily closes to comply with county’s COVID-19 response

COSTA MESA (Nov. 16, 2020) – Heroes Hall veterans museum at OC Fair & Event Center will be temporarily closed starting Nov. 17 to comply with Orange County’s COVID-19 response. Outdoors, Heroes Hall’s Medal of Honor Courtyard and Orange County Walk of Honor remain open

Heroes Hall reopens with new exhibit: WWII Paintings of the South Pacific

COSTA MESA (Nov. 6, 2020) – Heroes Hall reopens this week and on display is a new exhibit, Private Charles J. Miller: WWII Paintings from the South Pacific. Featured is the visual diary of Miller, who chronicled his military service in the South Pacific theater

OC Fair & Event Center now using goats as landscapers in challenging areas

COSTA MESA (Nov. 2, 2020) – They are quite the sight at OC Fair & Event Center, a herd of 18 Angora goats chomping away at weeds while their trusty miniature donkey guards keep watch. The animals are hard at work solving problems by clearing

Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum ready to reopen on Nov. 3

COSTA MESA (Oct. 28, 2020) – Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum at OC Fair & Event Center are set to reopen to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Visitors must make a reservation in advance. Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall will both be

OC Fair Food Drive-Thru enters final weeks

COSTA MESA (Oct. 13, 2020) – The drive-up OC Fair food fun is entering its final two weeks with a fresh lineup of vendors. Now’s the time to make plans to get those funnel cakes, turkey legs and deep-fried treats on a stick! The OC