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OC Fair is game for the iBUYPOWER GameFest and Tournament series

The final days of the 2017 OC Fair are approaching but the excitement is intensifying as Fairgoers get ready for the iBUYPOWER GameFest and Tournament Series. iBUYPOWER has proclaimed the OC Fair GameFest as the first ever live eSports carnival to take place at any

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

Budweiser Clydesdales arrive and more this week at the OC Fair

The majestic Budweiser Clydesdales have arrived for their stint at the OC Fair and will parade through the Fairgrounds from 5 to 6 p.m. each evening of the Fair through Aug. 13. The parade route begins and ends in OC Fair’s Livestock area. Fairgoers will

BIG fun in store this week at the OC Fair

There is an amazing array of animals at the OC Fair including peacocks, camels and piglets, but some of the most eye-catching critters are the oxen. At 3 years old and weighing more than 1,000 pounds each, Hoss and Howie make up the Centennial Farm’s

August events at OC Fair & Event Center

The 2017 OC Fair features 23 days and nights of entertainment, food, rides, shopping, exhibits, animals and headline performances in the Pacific Amphitheatre, nightly music in The Hangar and adrenaline-inducing events in the Action Sports Arena. More information and a full lineup of Farm Fresh

10 ways to beat the heat at the 2017 OC Fair

It’s hot out there, but don’t sweat it – we’ve got you covered with a list of cool spots, tips and treats so you can beat the heat without missing a moment of Farm Fresh Fun at this year’s OC Fair. 1. COOL OFF IN

Centennial Farm welcomes a new litter of piglets, plus more things to see this week at the OC Fair

There’s a new set of piglets at Centennial Farm! Violet, the Farm’s 2-year-old pig, gave birth to piglets a little after midnight on Saturday night. “Everyone’s gone hog wild about the birth of Violet’s piglets!” said Evy Young, Centennial Farm supervisor. In fact, the Farm

4-H and FFA members are gearing up for the Junior Livestock Auction at the 2017 OC Fair

Here’s a fun fact that many Orange County residents may not know: there is a flourishing livestock community in the county, and their time to shine is at the Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 22, at the 2017 OC Fair. Last year, a total

What to do this week at the OC Fair: Share your story on video at Heroes Hall – and more

The OC Fair is a great place to find fun food, carnival rides and live music. But it’s also about bringing the community together, and Heroes Hall is on a mission to capture and share stories of military service to unite and inspire Orange County.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day today at the OC Fair

The OC Fair is the perfect place to celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 16). From sundaes to sandwiches to unique flavors, there’s an amazing variety of ice cream options to help Fairgoers get their sweet fix. For a few vendors, however, selling ice cream