COSTA MESA (Aug. 8, 2018) – Summer is whizzing by but there’s still time to enjoy the 128th annual OC Fair before it ends this Sunday.

 

Fairgoers won’t want to miss out on the annual favorites and new features rolling in for the final week of the 2018 Fair. 

 

This Saturday and Sunday, iBUYPOWER GameFestcontestants will compete in a variety of digital challenges for a chance to be the ultimate gamer and win thousands of dollars in giveaways and the coveted grand prize, a custom gaming room. Guests will have the chance to try new gaming technology for free between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

 

Exclusively at the 2018 OC Fair, iBUYPOWER GameFest is one of the nation’s largest digital carnivals for all ages. Enjoy the latest in video gaming technology, featuring virtual reality and PC gaming experiences for all to enjoy. Come and meet your favorite eSports pros, streamers, developers and grab a selfie. 

 

The iBUYPOWER GameFest competition takes place at The Hangar at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on site or online at Ticketmaster. The tickets include entrance into the competition and access to exclusive gaming opportunities. Entry prior to 6 p.m. is free for fairgoers.

 

 

The Oasis Camel Dairy is back and there are even more opportunities to watch and interact with your favorite dromedaries as you learn what makes them, and their milk, special. Visit them in the Livestock Area and catch one of the daily shows.

 

The Wild West Turkey Stampede’s colorful characters are wildly dashing after treat-filled trucks and cracking up audiences daily in the livestock area. It will be tough to decide which flock to root for!

 

The All-Alaskan Racing Pigs are winding down with a final week of shows in their own arena. Grab a shady spot early for a good view of these trotters as they race to the finish line.

 

The visual arts, woodworking and crafts galleries are better than a trip to a museum, lots of variety and it’s all right here at the fair. Photography, paintings, jewelry, quilts and more are on display in air-conditioned comfort.

 

Eating contests in the Explorium and on the OC Promenade Stage daily for kids and adults bring out that old-fashioned competitive spirit and are deliciously hilarious.

 

Kids Can Cook demos at Centennial Farm offer fun ways to get children interested in cooking and eating healthy meals and snacks.

 

The Peking Acrobats amaze audiences with their feats of acrobatics, strength and balance several times daily on the Heritage Stage.

 

RNRX Live Band Karaoke gives up-and-coming performers the chance to take the stage and sing with a full band – you never know who will show up and what will happen.

 

Bands in Baja Blues offer an entertaining break that’s especially welcome on warm evenings. Bonus: Check out the Mexican line dancing at night in Hussong’s Cantina. 

 

OC Fair deals! It’s your last chance to Free Your Inner Farmer! Strap on those overalls and get in free on Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday is also Kids Day and children 12 and under get free admission all day – that makes it the perfect day to take advantage of the $35 unlimited ride wristbands (sold until 5 p.m., ride until 8 p.m.) and the $3 Taste of Fair Food specials.

 

The discounts continue with special deals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, too. Visit ocfair.com/deals for all the details.