Press Release

OC Fair opens tomorrow for 23-day run with more thrill rides than ever before

COSTA MESA (July 11, 2019) – The gates will swing open Friday at noon as the OC Fair welcomes guests in for Acres of Fun! On opening day, parking and admission are free from noon to 3 p.m. Titan, the largest traveling booster ride in

OC Fair opens Friday with OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup – and a whole lot of fun

COSTA MESA (July 9, 2019) – The 129th annual OC Fair opens this Friday with all of the crazy food, great rides summer concerts and one amazing craft beer festival. This year OC Brew Hee Haw is moving into The Hangar and the 6th annual

OC Fair to give away a barn wedding to take place during the annual OC Fair

COSTA MESA (July 2, 2019) – Love is in the Fair! We know that couples love the OC Fair. It’s an amazing date-night destination, the best spot for a memorable first kiss and a magical place to get engaged. We want to give one couple

OC Fair enhances strict safety practices

Media contact: Terry Moore Communications Director tmoore@ocfair.com or 714-371-6268 COSTA MESA (June 29, 2019) – We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of a young boy in San Diego and the illness of others related to E.coli. We join our colleagues at the

Behind the scenes at the OC Fair: Getting ready for Acres of Fun July 12-Aug. 11

COSTA MESA (June 27, 2019) – The giant Ferris wheel is going up, Millennium Barn is getting a fresh coat of paint and crazy decor is being created – think giant popsicles, pickles and avocados. That means the 2019 OC Fair is just 15 days

OC Fair’s new food includes a crazy shrimp po’ boy, sliders on a stick, tons of tots and avocado toast

COSTA MESA (June 19, 2019) – The 2019 OC Fair is just days away, and stomachs are already growling for the new food coming to town. From a Buffalo Chicken Chimichanga at Chicken Charlie’s to Fruity Pebbles Shrimp Po’ Boy at Get Fried, there’s sure

OC Fair & Event Center Board denounces pride flag theft

COSTA MESA (June 14, 2019) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors denounces the actions that resulted in the theft of a rainbow pride flag from the fairgrounds. The incident that occurred on Tuesday has been reported to local law enforcement officials

OC Fair’s complete entertainment lineup is ready, featuring 81 shows across three venues

COSTA MESA (June 7, 2019) – OC Fair has announced its complete entertainment lineup for the summer, featuring 81 performances across its three venues, Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. Pacific Amphitheatre will kick off its summer concert season with four pre-Fair concerts:

Heroes Hall to celebrate U.S. Army’s 244th birthday with free event on June 14

COSTA MESA (June 6, 2019) – On Friday, June 14, Heroes Hall will host a special celebration honoring the U.S. Army’s 244th birthday. The celebration is a free event that will include music and a commemoration ceremony. Lunch will be provided for those with RSVP

OC Fair & Event Center to raise pride flag Saturday

COSTA MESA (June 5, 2019) – Members of the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors and staff, along with representatives from the LGBTQ community, will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in front of the fairgrounds administration building to raise the