Press Release

OC Fair Board approves new vision for the Fairground’s equestrian center

COSTA MESA (Jan. 25, 2024) – Today the OC Fair Board voted to implement a new vision for the fairground’s equestrian center that focuses on providing free and low-cost educational and recreational programming to serve a wider public audience. Some of the public programming elements

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in February

Repticon, Feb. 3-4 Experience the animal kingdom and explore rows of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more! Everything to support your hobby will be available: feeders, cages and other supplies. Join your friends and make new ones at a celebration of the reptile hobby in a

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in January

Winter Fest OC, Through Jan. 7 Southern California’s largest Winter Fest returns! This year, we’re introducing an outdoor ice skating trail and a real snow play area, including snowball-throwing zones, sledding and a snow carousel for the little ones. Also, we’ve got an all-new holiday

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in December

Seasonal Adventures Christmas Trees, Through Dec. 12 Seasonal Adventures’ Christmas trees are harvested one to three days prior to shipping. The tree lot staff will help you pick the best type of tree for your home, cut it fresh and load it into your vehicle.

OC Fair Board of Directors votes in new leadership

COSTA MESA (Nov. 9, 2023) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Nick Kovacevich as Chair and Barbara Bagneris as Vice Chair. Kovacevich, who previously served as Vice Chair, replaces Newton Pham as Chair. The Board voted in new leadership

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November

The Great Junk Hunt, Nov. 3-4 Discover vintage, farmhouse, handmade, industrial, up-cycled and repurposed goods from more than 100 vendors. Don’t miss out on one of the top markets in the country! It’s a roundup of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October

Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, Sept. 29 – Oct. 31 Family-fun pumpkin patch! We have 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. When: Sept. 29 – Oct.

Gov. Newsom appoints two new members to OC Fair Board

COSTA MESA (Sept. 7, 2023) – Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced two new appointments to the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board of Directors. Tanya Bilezikjian, of Anaheim, has been Chief of Staff and Vice President at MNS Engineers Inc. since 2023. She

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in September

Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association, Sept. 1-3 Three American Kennel Club sanctioned all-breed dog shows. When: Friday – Sunday, Sept. 1 -3 Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa building, Huntington Beach building and Santa Ana Pavilion How much: General admission is free. Parking

The 2023 OC Fair by the numbers

COSTA MESA (Aug. 17, 2023) – The 2023 OC Fair is a wrap and there were a whole lot of summer memories for Fairgoers who wanted to get “Happy Together.” This year’s Fair ran July 14 through Aug. 13. “It is an absolute joy for