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Handcrafted – and sometimes foot-thrown – goods can be found throughout the OC Fair

COSTA MESA (Aug. 1, 2018) – The OC Fair is proud to offer pottery demonstrations, arts education and a ceramics gallery – but there’s something truly unique about Muddy’s Studio in Crafters Village. On Fridays at 6 p.m., people throw pottery with their feet. Foot-throwing

There’s lots of farmer fun for kids of all ages at the 2018 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (July 30, 2018) – The OC Fair is fun for the whole family, but this year there are new exhibits that are particularly perfect for the kids. From toddlers to ‘tweens, here’s a kids’ guide for tackling all the farm fresh fun at

A Fair to remember: How to do date night right at the 2018 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (July 25, 2018) – Love is in the air at the OC Fair. It’s the perfect setting for a romantic evening. The backdrop of the Ferris wheel, a gorgeous summer sunset, nighttime entertainment and lots of sweet treats to share all set the

It might be hot, but the 2018 OC Fair is one cool summertime destination

COSTA MESA (July 23, 2018) – It might be getting pretty warm out there, but there are plenty of ways to keep it cool at the OC Fair. With those coastal breezes, frosty treats and wet-and-wild rides, fairgoers can catch a break from rising temperatures

Insider tips from OC Fair’s biggest fans will help make this summer the sweetest ever

COSTA MESA (July 18, 2018) – The OC Fair has fans – lots of them. These Fair fans don’t just show up for the food and rides. They participate in competitions, rock out to community entertainment and visit the animals and livestock. There is so

From a selfie museum to blue-ribbon competitions, the 2018 OC Fair’s exhibits are sure to impress

COSTA MESA (July 16, 2018) – The OC Fair is ready for its close-up … are YOU? Fairgoers will have plenty of options to get the perfect shot in the first-ever OC Fair selfie experience, this year’s must-see exhibit. My Fair Selfie is a pop-up

2018 OC Fair starts this Friday and runs July 13-Aug. 12 – don’t miss summer’s best party

COSTA MESA (July 9, 2018) – The OC Fair starts this week so summertime has officially begun – bring on the excitement, food, rides and moments you’ll remember for a lifetime. The 2018 OC Fair invites every fairgoer to “Free Your Inner Farmer” – wave

Experience Daredevils & Wheels, an epic event of aerial proportions, at the 2018 OC Fair

COSTA MESA (June 30, 2018) – A brand-new, jaw-dropping show at Action Sports Arena is sure to give guests an adrenaline rush during the 2018 OC Fair. Daredevils & Wheels, running July 18-22, will combine amazing motorcycle stunts with extreme aerial death-defying performances in one

Heroes Hall Bravemind exhibit debuts this week showcasing virtual reality tech to help vets

COSTA MESA (June 26) – Heroes Hall, OC Fair & Event Center’s veterans museum and education center, will open a new exhibit, Bravemind, for a public preview on Thursday. Bravemind is a virtual reality experience created by USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies to enhance established

15 ways to free your inner farmer at the OC Fair

COSTA MESA (June 22, 2018) – It’s about time to get a little dirt on your hands, Orange County. The 2018 OC Fair theme, “Free Your Inner Farmer,” is inviting you to do just that: leave the heels and ‘hose at home, and let that