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February 2020 events at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Jan. 28, 2020) – Events happening in February include the Great Train Show, Pacific Coast Sportfishing Festival, Gem Faire and more. ♦ Feb. 1, Composting 101 Attendees will learn the value of composting and discover there are lots of do’s and a few

OC Fair & Event Center brings home 16 industry awards

COSTA MESA (Jan. 27, 2020) – OC Fair & Event Center was honored with 16 awards for innovation and excellence by the Western Fairs Association. OCFEC received six first-place honors, four second-place awards and six third-place awards. The 2019 OC Fair theme, Acres of Fun,

Popular demolition derby series returns to the Action Sports Arena during the 2020 OC Fair

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The OC Fair has announced the return of the popular demolition derby series at the Action Sports Arena this summer, starting Aug. 5. Kicking off the series is the Motorhome Madness Demolition Derby, followed by Orange Crush and

Trevor Noah, The Aquabats and The English Beat, Cole Swindell headed to Pacific Amphitheatre this summer

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2020) – The OC Fair has announced several new performances for the 2020 OC Fair, including Trevor Noah, The Aquabats and The English Beat with Dead Man’s Party, and Cole Swindell at Pacific Amphitheatre, as part of the 2020 Toyota

January 2020 events at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Dec. 27, 2019) – Events happening in January include Winter Fest OC, Bride World Expo, Tet Festival and more. ♦ Through Jan. 5, Winter Fest OC Enjoy 18 days of fun as the fairgrounds are transformed into a massive winter wonderland of attractions

Coming to Pacific Amphitheatre during the 2020 OC Fair: truTV Impractical Jokers “The Scoopski Potatoes Tour” Starring The Tenderloins

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2019) – The OC Fair has announced a national comedy tour headed to Pacific Amphitheatre during the 2020 summer season. truTV Impractical Jokers “The Scoopski Potatoes Tour” Starring The Tenderloins will hit the stage on July 26, 2020. The Tenderloins,

OC Fair Board names Michele Richards CEO

COSTA MESA (Dec. 12, 2019) – Michele Richards has been chosen as CEO to lead OC Fair & Event Center as it readies for its 130th annual fair. The announcement was made at today’s OC Fair Board meeting. Richards has served as Interim CEO since

2020 OC Fair Super Pass on sale Wednesday; Happy Together Tour and Viva El Mariachi return to the Pacific Amphitheatre next summer

Costa Mesa, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2019) – The OC Fair has announced its first on-sale date for the 2020 OC Fair Super Pass, a season pass that gives local fans a great deal on all 23 days of the annual Fair. The Super Pass will

2020 OC Fair theme announced: All for Fun!

COSTA MESA (Nov. 21, 2019) – The 2020 OC Fair will celebrate the community coming together to enjoy the best of summer: All for Fun! Fairgoers are invited to spend the day together at the crossroads of culture, agriculture, entertainment and commerce. Come as you

December 2019 events at OC Fair & Event Center

COSTA MESA (Nov. 19, 2019) – Events happening in December include a Christmas tree lot, OC Taco Festival, Share Our Selves Adopt A Family program, Winter Fest OC and more. ♦ Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Crossroads of the West Gun Show Two-day gun and western Americana