Press Release

Imaginology returns this month with 2 days of hands-on discovery and free family fun

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Michael Searle becomes Chief Operating Officer at OC Fair & Event Center

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What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in April

COSTA MESA (March 20, 2026) OC Fair’s Imaginology, April 11-12 Each April, OC Fair & Event Center transforms into Imaginology, a free family event produced by OC Fair staff that focuses on STEAM education and hands-on learning. Children, teens, families and school groups dig into

The Ranch Community Center expands public programs, equine education at OC Fairgrounds

COSTA MESA (March 18, 2026) – OC Fair & Event Center continues to expand its public programs at The Ranch Community Center, offering free educational open houses and community events that showcase equine programs, agricultural education and partnerships with local organizations and nonprofits. The first

Step inside a bubble, invent something, meet a llama: It’s Imaginology 2026!

COSTA MESA (March 3, 2026) – Get ready for two high-energy days where imagination takes the lead and learning feels like play. Imaginology returns Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, transforming OC Fair & Event Center into an interactive playground of science, technology, engineering, arts, agriculture

OC Fair & Event Center wins 22 industry awards from Western Fairs Association

COSTA MESA (Feb. 12, 2026) – OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) earned 22 Achievement Awards from Western Fairs Association, including 21 first-place honors. The annual program recognizes innovation and excellence among fairs and festivals in the Western U.S. Eleven of the first-place awards were

OC Fair’s Imaginology returns April 11–12 with free STEAM fun for everyone

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OC Fair unveils theme for 2026: Your Adventure Awaits!

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What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November

COSTA MESA (Oct. 24, 2025) OC Card Show, Nov. 1 – 2 Buy, sell or trade your sports and trading card games cards (TCG) at OC Card Show’s biggest show yet! With over 250 tables split between sports and TCG, enjoy more space to connect,

Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair

COSTA MESA (Oct. 23, 2025) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in 2026. Bagneris leaves her role as Vice Chair to take