Press Release

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in January

Winter Fest OC continues through Jan. 5 Winter Fest OC returns to bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County! Over a million lights create this dazzling holiday scene, transforming the OC Fair & Event Center into an enchanted dream! Enjoy magical snowfall, thrilling rides,

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in December

Winter Fest OC, through Jan. 5 Winter Fest OC returns to bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County! Over a million lights create this dazzling holiday scene, transforming the OC Fair & Event Center into an enchanted dream! Enjoy magical snowfall, thrilling rides, festive

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November

Art of Service – A Heroes Hall Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 9 Join us for a vibrant Veterans Day celebration where military service meets the power of artistic expression! We’ll be shining a spotlight on the ways art connects with military service and how it

OC Fair Board Chair Kovacevich to lead again in 2025

COSTA MESA (Oct. 24, 2024) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors again named Nick Kovacevich as Chair and Barbara Bagneris as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in 2025. The Board has taken on significant projects in

OC Fair announces 2025 theme and invites the community to ‘Find Your Happy’ July 18-Aug. 17

COSTA MESA (Sept. 27, 2024) – The OC Fair is excited to announce that “Find Your Happy” is the theme of the 2025 festival that will run July 18-Aug. 17, promising to be an opportunity to gather together and make memories, let go and have

OC Fair & Event Center unveils plans for The Ranch Community Center

COSTA MESA (Sept. 26, 2024) – OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is excited to unveil the latest expansion of its community give-back programs at its reimagined equestrian center, now called The Ranch Community Center. The Board embraced a bold new vision and operating model

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October

Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, through – Oct. 31 Family-fun pumpkin patch! Enjoy inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Pick out your perfect pumpkin or shop at our farmers market for farm-fresh squash and gourds. No pets allowed. When: Through Oct. 31

OC Fair & Event Center takes in 93 horses evacuated from Southern California fires

COSTA MESA (Sept. 11, 2024) – OC Fair & Event Center is now sheltering 93 horses that have been evacuated from danger zones as fires rage across Southern California. The displaced horses are in stables at the OC Fairgrounds’ equestrian center and space is still

OC Fair & Event Center takes in animals evacuated from Southern California fires

COSTA MESA (Sept. 10, 2024) – As wildfires burn across Southern California, horses are being housed safely at OC Fair & Event Center as large animals are evacuated from danger zones. Some 23 displaced horses are currently in stables at the OC Fairgrounds’ equestrian center

What’s happening at the OC Fairgrounds in September

Upcoming shows at Pacific Amphitheatre Concerts at Pacific Amphitheatre, through Sept. 14 There’s a stellar lineup of performances coming to Pacific Amphitheatre through September! Get your heart pounding and feet moving with: Big Time Rush / Crash Adams on Aug. 30 Counting Crows / Toad