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Behind the lines – behind the scenes: A new photography exhibit debuts at Heroes Hall

A striking new photography exhibit, Kimberly Millett’s Operation Iraqi Freedom, debuts this weekend at Heroes Hall, which reopens tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 14), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition on the first floor of Heroes Hall will feature images captured by Public Affairs Specialist

From beekeeping to succulents, Centennial Farm to host wide range of gardening classes

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2017) –Centennial Farm will host several garden classes in the coming months for all levels of expertise, from the first-timer to the green-thumbed pro. All classes are held on a Saturday and begin at 9:30 a.m.; pre-registration is required. Here’s

Here’s what’s happening in October at OC Fair & Event Center

Sept. 30-Oct. 1: The 40th annual Ultimate Home & Outdoor Living Expo More than 100 experts will help you with your home improvement projects, plus free hands-on activities and workshops for the whole family. Hours: Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1, 10

The Red Barn: A Fire-and-Ash Wine Dinner to be held at Centennial Farm on Nov. 4

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2017) –Centennial Farm at OC Fair & Event Center is pleased to announce The Red Barn’s Fire-and-Ash Wine Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The exclusive event will feature live-fire exhibition-style appetizers, sparkling wines provided by Orange County Wine Society

OC Fair winners named the best in categories ranging from beer to beef

COSTA MESA – The 2017 OC Fair had a record year for competition entries with 4,219 exhibitors submitting 23,000 entries. This was a 20% increase in exhibitors over last year, and a 112% increase in entries over last year. Nearly $90,000 was awarded in prize

OC Fair & Event Center’s September 2018 events

♦ Sept. 1-3 ♦ 35th Anniversary Great Labor Day Cruise One of the largest and longest running events in the nation, offering a 1.25-mile cruise route and featuring more than 1,200 classics, street rods and muscle cars, plus food and family fun. Hours: Friday, noon-6

2017 OC Fair by the numbers

The 127th OC Fair lasted 23 days and included five clowns, five costumed “Foodie” characters and the newest mama pig at Centennial Farm had 11 piglets. Fairgoers devoured 4,900 “Unicorn” Pork Legs, and after more than 300 gamers participated in the inaugural e-sports gaming fest

OC Fair & Event Center announces official unveiling of Agricultural Workers Memorial

On Aug. 25, OC Fair & Event Center will officially unveil Table of Dignity, the newly renovated agricultural workers memorial. The public art piece commemorates the contributions of agricultural workers to the growth and prosperity of Orange County. The memorial was designed as a restful

Final day of the 2017 OC Fair

COSTA MESA – The gates have opened for the last day of the 2017 OC Fair – fairgoers have until midnight to cheer on the pig races, watch the Orange Crush demolition derby, laugh at the turkey stampede and ride and eat their way through

Turkey stampedes and more – don’t miss the last weekend of the 2017 OC Fair

The Wild West Turkey Stampede has arrived at the OC Fair for its third year of crazy fun. Fairgoers can cheer for their favorites as turkeys race around the livestock arena in hot pursuit of treats toted in the back of Big Red, the remote-control