Press Release

OC Fair & Event Center’s September Events

Events happening in September include the final summer concerts, several Costa Mesa Speedway races, Cruisin’ for a Cure and more. ♦ Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Great Labor Day Cruise One of the longest running events offering non-stop cruising around a 1.25-mile route at the 150-acre venue.

Fairgoers enjoyed Acres of Fun during the 23-day 2019 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (Aug. 12, 2019) – The camels are heading home to their dairy, the stilt walkers are back to their normal heights and the blue ribbons have all been handed out. That means that the 129th annual OC Fair is a wrap. By the

Q&A with the winners of the 2019 OC Fair barn wedding contest

COSTA MESA (Aug. 9, 2019) – The winning couple of our Love is in the Fair wedding contest have been chosen and they’ll say “I do” in front of 20 of their guests — plus the entire OC Fair! The wedding will take place at

Don’t miss these exciting events in the last week of 2019 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (Aug. 6, 2019) – The 2019 OC Fair is heading into its last days, but there are plenty of exciting special events and attractions happening in the final week. Attractions include plenty of animals, culinary treats, demolition derbies, music, discounts — even a

A-4M Skyhawk groundbreaking at Heroes Hall Aug. 8

COSTA MESA (August 1, 2019) – OC Fair & Event Center is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the relocation of a Vietnam-era A-4M Skyhawk aircraft from the Santa Ana Civic Center to Heroes Hall. The plane had been a part of Civic Center

OC Fair highlights acres of sustainability

COSTA MESA (July 29, 2019) – To showcase the 2019 OC Fair’s agricultural theme, “Acres of Fun,” and its connection to the environment, we went all out to bring enjoyable and useful sustainability to the best party of the summer. Some of those ways include:

Our guests: Why we love the 2019 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (July 25, 2019) – The OC Fair is an event that is enjoyable for people young and old, from all backgrounds. But what is it about the Fair that people find so enticing? We asked some of our guests why they love the

Adulting for kids at heart at the 2019 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (July 22, 2019) – The OC Fair is a special place where you can leave your worries behind, and for 23 summer days and nights, have some seriously grown-up fun. Here are some great ways for adults to enjoy the OC Fair: Watch

Hidden gems: What’s inside those Fair buildings?

COSTA MESA (July 17, 2019) – OC Fairgoers know they can expect exciting rides, outrageous food, great entertainment and lots of animals – but what’s inside those buildings? Here’s a look inside the top 10 OC Fair hidden gems: Crafts and Woodworking: Every year fairgoers

OC Fair offers admission for less with We Care Wednesdays, Kids Day and more

COSTA MESA (July 15, 2019) – There are so many great deals at the 2019 OC Fair that there is a way to experience Acres of Fun for free or at a discount every single day. Here’s how to save: We Care Wednesdays: Each Wednesday