August events: What’s happening after the Fair
♦ August 18-19, Crossroads of the West Gun Show
Two-day gun and western Americana show with guns, accessories, tactical gear, ammunition, safes, personal protection products and more.
Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General admission $18 (at the gates) / $16 (advance online); senior $17 (at the gates) / $16 (advance online); children 12 and younger are free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parking is $8.
Information: crossroadsgunshows.com, gunshows@crossroadsgunshows.com or (801) 544-9125
♦ August 18-19, SoCal World Guitar Show
International music swap meet where you can buy, sell and trade vintage, new, used and rare guitars, amps, effects and parts for mandolins, banjos, ukes and more.
Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General admission $20; children 11 and younger are free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parking is $8.
Information: Visit amigoguitarshows.com/socal-summer
♦ August 18, Costa Mesa Speedway – 50th Celebration
The most exciting, colorful and unpredictable live-action racing event in the nation. Costa Mesa Speedway has put fans right on top of all the action from the comfort of Arena style grandstand seating since 1969. Suitable for the whole family.
Hours: Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Admission: General admission $20; senior (65+) $15; junior (13-17) $15; child (3-12) $10; military with ID $15; children 2 & young are free. Parking is $10.
Information: CostaMesaSpeedway.net, cmspeedway@sbcglobal.net or (949) 492-9933
♦ August 18, Pacific Symphony’s E.T. The Extra Terrestrial in Concert
Pacific Symphony will bring to life E.T. The Extra Terrestrial: In Concert. “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” a 1982 flick starring everyone’s favorite alien, will be featured on the big screen at Pacific Amphitheatre, with all music performed live by Pacific Symphony and conducted by Richard Kaufman.
Hours: Saturday, 8-10 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $25; buy online at Ticketmaster. Parking is $10.
Information: pacificsymphony.org/summerfest
♦ August 19, Ziggy Marley / The Green / Josh Heinrichs
It’s reggae time with Ziggy Marley and special guests The Green and Josh Heinrichs as the eight-time Grammy-winning artist, and eldest son of music icon Bob Marley, stops by Pacific Amphitheatre for a special post-Fair show.
Hours: Sunday, 6 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $35. Parking is $10.
Information: pacamp.com
♦ August 23, Fight Club OC
Boxing and MMA together on the same night inside the same ring. Fight Club OC is where your fights and entertainment are guaranteed.
Hours: Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
Admission: $60 admission. Parking is $8.
Information: fightcluboc.com, fightpromotions@gmail.com or 949-903-8586
♦ August 24-67, Gem Faire
Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop.
Hours: Friday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday,10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: General $7, children 11 & younger are free. Admission is good for all 3 days
Information: gemfaire.com, info@gemfaire.com or (503) 252-8300
♦ August 24-25, OC Night Market
OC Night Market features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages and showcases local entrepreneurs, businesses, artists and talent.
Hours: Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, 4-11 p.m.
Admission: $5 general admission; children 6 and under are free. Parking is $8.
Information: ocnightmarket.com or info@ocnightmarket.com
♦ August 24, Thievery Corporation / Steel Pulse / Simpkin Project
Electronic music duo Thievery Corporation will headline a special post-Fair show in Pacific Amphitheatre with help from reggae favorites Steel Pulse and Simpkin Project.
Hours: Friday, 6 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $35; Buy online at Ticketmaster Buy online at Ticketmaster. Parking is $10.
Information: pacamp.com
♦ August 25, Phillip Phillips and Gavin DeGraw
Keep summer going strong with a post-Fair show in Pacific Amphitheatre featuring Phillip Phillips and Gavin DeGraw on Aug. 25. Phillips’ hit, “Home,” was released after his win on “American Idol” in 2012; DeGraw is a multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter.
Hours: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $32.50; Buy online at Ticketmaster. Parking is $10.
Information: pacamp.com
Ongoing Events at OC Fair & Event Center
♦ Certified Farmers Market – Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
♦ OC Market Place – Returning August 19-20 & 26-27 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2; children 12 and under are free. Don’t miss the “Back to School Block Party” on Aug. 18, and “Brunch Amplified” on Aug. 25. For more info, visit ocmarketplace.com.