Press Release

The 2012 OC Fair Rolls Up the Welcome Mat For Its More Than 1.3 Million Guests

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 13, 2012) – The 2012 OC Fair wrapped up another successful Fair season by welcoming 1,357,355 Fairgoers for 23 days and nights of “Home Sweet Home” with food, fun and farm animals. “In my first year as CEO, this Fair has

OC Fair & Event Center Celebrates the Best Year in Its 121-Year History

OC Fair Ends 2011 With Record-Breaking Milestones Costa Mesa, Calif. (December 13, 2011) – 2011 has been a record-breaking year for the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC). In addition to banner Fair attendance of more than 1.4 million (up 21 percent over 2010), the

Fairgoers Take 2011 OC Fair Theme “Let’s Eat!” to Heart with Record-Breaking Attendance

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 15, 2011) – The 2011 OC Fair went out with a munch, a moo and an oink and set a record-breaking attendance of 1,400,280 attendees. The OC Fair saw a 21 percent increase over last year’s highest attendance record of 1,154,969,

OC Fair & Event Center Main Mall to Receive $3.6 Million Makeover

Main Mall Project – a Central Element of the 2003 Master Plan – Will Feature an Architectural Theme Celebrating the History of the Former Santa Ana Army Air Base Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 29, 2011) – The pedestrian mall at the OC Fair & Event

OC Fair & Event Center Looks to the Future By Looking at Strategic Partnerships & Capital Improvements

Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 24, 2011) – At the March 24 Board of Directors meeting of the 32nd District Agricultural Association (dba OC Fair & Event Center-OCFEC), the Board announced several forward-looking endeavors to enhance partnerships and profitability for OCFEC and its host city, Costa

OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors Pledges to Halt Sale; Reaffirms Ownership of 150-Acre Facility

Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 24, 2011) – In today’s board meeting of the 32nd DAA (dba OC Fair & Event Center – OCFEC), the Board issued a policy statement reaffirming the 32nd DAA ownership of the OCFEC, pledging that it will take necessary steps to

Spend Time On A Farm and Give Back to the Community – Volunteer Opportunities at Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Event Center

Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 10, 2011) – For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, educating children and supporting agriculture, Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Event Center has year-round volunteer opportunities available. Volunteering at Centennial Farm is a great way to have fun while

California’s General Fund Gets Break from OC Fair & Event Center

Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 4, 2011) – No taxpayer money from California’s General Fund is needed to fund the operations of the OC Fair & Event Center, thanks to a plan approved by the 32nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors to assume all remaining

Fair Board Offers Governor Alternative to Proposed Sale

Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 27, 2011) – The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors, at its January meeting, endorsed a revenue sharing proposal as an alternative to the proposed sale of the OC Fair & Event Center property. “In light of the

2010 OC Fair Earns Top Marks in Industry Achievement Awards

Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 25, 2011) – The 2010 OC Fair was recently awarded several top placements in the Western Fairs Association (WFA) annual Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in the fair industry and provides a forum for fairs to share successful ideas and programs.