OC Fair & Event Center February 2017 Events Calendar Features Heroes Hall Grand Opening, Garden Classes & More
Costa Mesa, Calif. (February 2017) – The OC Fair & Event Center is home to a variety of events throughout the year. Here is the current February 2017 events calendar:
February 2017 at the OC Fair & Event Center
4 Centennial Farm Garden Class: Southern California Avocados
Isabel Barkman will cover the basic tasks of growing avocado trees, including choosing varieties, site selection, planting, irrigation, and year-round care.
Hours: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. (Classes last 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise specified.)
Admission: $5 (Reservation deadline is Thursday, Feb. 2)
Information: ocfair.com/gardenclasses, CFGardenClass@ocfair.com, (714) 708-1619
15 Heroes Hall Grand Opening
The OC Fair & Event Center’s new veterans museum officially opens its doors to the public. Attendees can see the inaugural exhibitions “The SAAAB Story” and “The Things They Carried.” Heroes Hall will be open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit ocfair.com/heroeshall for full details on exhibitions and programming.
Hours: Wednesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission & Parking: Free
Information: ocfair.com/heroeshall, (714) 708-1501, heroeshall@ocfair.com
16 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. (Join us for Happy Hour specials before the action 5:30-6:30 p.m.)
Admission: $60 | Standing-Room-Only $30 (after seats sell out)
Information: fightcluboc.com, (949) 903-8586, fightpromotions [at] gmail.com
17-19 Pacific Coast Sportfishing Festival
Hours: Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $10
Information: sportfishingfestival.com
18 Centennial Farm Garden Class: Urban Chickens Demystified (Advanced)
Therry Vargas and Lindsey Koob will focus on what is needed to raise healthy, happy and productive backyard chickens for those already familiar with caring for chickens. Therry and Lindsey will also teach about chicken feed and will help attendees create their own custom blend.
Hours: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. (Classes last 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise specified.)
Admission: $20 (Reservation deadline is Thursday, Feb. 16)
Information: ocfair.com/gardenclasses, CFGardenClass@ocfair.com, (714) 708-1619
24-26 Gem Faire
Featuring the finest in gems, beads, fine jewelry, costume jewelry, minerals, crystals, lapidary equipment, imports and much more from around the world.
Hours: Friday Noon-6 p.m. (Special wholesale preview 10 a.m.-Noon), Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: General $7 weekend pass (Children 12 & younger are free)
Information: gemfaire.com, (503) 252-8300, info [at] gemfaire.com
24-26 The 40th Annual OC Home & Garden Show
Hours: Friday Noon-7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: General $6 Seniors $4 (Children 12 & younger are free)
Information: thebesthomeshow.com
25 Centennial Farm Garden Class: Home Grown Tomatoes (Beginner)
If there is just one edible plant that you should choose to grow at home, it is the tomato. Nowhere else is the contrast in flavor, nutrition and variety between “home-grown” and “store-bought” more evident. This how-to class for beginners will provide all the practical knowledge necessary to begin growing tomatoes today. Learn which varieties to grow, how to plant and care for tomatoes and common diseases and pests that afflict them.
Hours: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. (Classes last 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise specified.)
Admission: $20 (Reservation deadline is Thursday, Feb. 23)
Information: ocfair.com/gardenclasses, CFGardenClass@ocfair.com, (714) 708-1619
25-26 International Goodwill Karate-Do Championships
Enjoy two days of competitions from members of Shito-Ryu Genbu-Kai. Saturday features weapons competitions from 9-11 a.m. and sword competitions 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday features Karate-Do from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and, new this year, Karate-do and Kobudo competitions for special needs competitors. Please note, end times for competitions is approximate. Some competitions may go longer than listed.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Weapons & Sword), Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Karate-Do)
Admission: General $5, Child (4-11) $3 (Children 3 & younger are free)
Information: genbukai-hq.org, jkfitosu [at] gmail.com, (714) 543-5550
February 2017 Weekly Events
Centennial Farm
Three-acre working farm designed to educate youth and their families about agriculture and its importance to daily life with fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock and the Millennium Barn.
Hours: Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free (During all-grounds events, admission may be required. Check ocfair.com for more information.)
Information: OC Fair & Event Center, ocfair.com, (714) 708-1916
Heroes Hall Veterans Museum
The OC Fair & Event Center’s permanent, onsite veterans museum that celebrates the legacy of Orange County veterans and others who have served our nation with a year-round tribute to their stories. Exhibitions will rotate semi-annually and will focus on the aspects of personal experiences of veterans.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free (During all-grounds events, admission may be required. Check ocfair.com for more information.)
Information: OC Fair & Event Center, ocfair.com/heroeshall, heroeshall@ocfair.com, (714) 708-1501
Farmers Market
Find the freshest fruit, vegetables, nuts and more at this weekly California-certified market.
Hours: Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission and Parking: Free
Information: Orange County Farm Bureau, ocfarmbureau.org, (714) 573-0374
Orange County Market Place
A unique weekend swap meet celebrating food, fun, value and the entrepreneurial spirit.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General $2 (Children 11 and younger are free) Parking: Free
Information: Tel Phil Enterprises, ocmarketplace.com, (949) 723-6660
Mark Your Calendar: March & April 2017 Events
Mar. 2-4 Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
Mar. 8 Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC)
Mar. 18 Centennial Farm Garden Class: Make It, Take It Food Preservation (Jam)
Mar. 17-19 MUSINK Tattoo Convention & Music Festival
Mar. 28 14th Annual Orange County’s Largest Mixer
Apr. 1 Centennial Farm Garden Class: Home Grown Tomatoes (Advanced)
Apr. 6 Fight Club OC
Apr. 7 Night Nation Run
Apr. 21-23 2017 OC Fair Imaginology – “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead”
Apr. 28-30 America’s Family Pet Expo
For additional information on any show, please contact the promoter listed in the event’s information. General parking for most events is $8. Scheduled events are subject to change without notice. Visit ocfair.com for event updates.
The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan on Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at Twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 708-1500.