OC Fair & Event Center November 2016 Events Calendar Features Heroes Hall Dedication Ceremony, Math Fair Plus Events for Gardeners, Fashionistas, Reptile Fans, Crafters and More

Costa Mesa, Calif. (November 2016) – The OC Fair & Event Center is home to a variety of events throughout the year. Here is the current November 2016 events calendar:

November 2016 at the OC Fair & Event Center

5 Math Fair
Free, family-fun event designed to excite young minds as they interact with mathematical activities, games and performances. The one-day event showcases the beauty of math and makes it accessible to all children and families.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: mindresearch.org, mathminds [at] mindresearch.org, (949) 345-8700

5 Centennial Farm Garden Class – Growing an Herb Garden
Part lecture, part workshop, this garden class will first teach general identification, care and propagation techniques of the most popular herbs grown today. During the workshop participants will design and create their own herb container garden to take home. Tools, pots and herbs will be provided.
Hours: Saturday 9:30 a.m. (Classes last 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise specified.)
Admission: $20 (Pre-register online by Nov. 3)
Information: ocfair.com/gardenclasses, CFGardenClass [at] ocfair.com,
(714) 708-1619

5 StyleCon
OC’s biggest fashion and beauty event including fashion presentations, pop-up shops, beauty bars, makeup lounges, meet-and-greets with social media celebs and free goodie bags filled with beauty swag.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General $39 (VIP packages available online)
Information: stylecon.com, info [at] stylecon.com, (949) 697-0312

10-12 Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
Sugar Plum welcomes the holiday season with gifts to warm the heart and accessories that make a home. Shoppers can find quality hand-crafted merchandise made in the U.S. from more than 120 vendors plus antiques and collectibles.
Hours: Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: sugarplumfestivals.com, (562) 598-0857,
PlumCrazy [at] SugarPlumCrafts.com

11 Heroes Hall Dedication Ceremony
Join us as we dedicate the new Heroes Hall veterans museum with a free public ceremony that will include speeches, sneak peek at the first exhibits and more. All veterans and their families are invited to attend. This event is outdoors.
Hours: Friday 1 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: ocfair.com/heroeshall, (714) 708-1501, heroeshall [at] ocfair.com

11 Veterans + Labor Community Celebration
Free community celebration with live music, free hot dogs, food drive for veterans, veterans resource fair, free health screenings and veteran organizations connecting veterans to jobs and other programs.
Hours: Friday 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: veteransandlabor.com, (714) 835-3355, cyatch [at] oceamember.org

12-13 Repticon
Two-day reptile event features vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and raffles and more exciting, educational and family-oriented fun for everyone.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (VIP Early Entry at 9 a.m.), Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General/Adult $10, Children (5-12) $5 (Children 4 & younger are free)
Information: repticon.com, RepticonEvents [at] repticon.biz, (863) 268-4273

12-13 iBUYPOWER Masters
A massive two-day gaming experience offering the second installment of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. Teams from all over the world battle for the $100,000 prize pool.
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Subject to Tournament Match Times)
Admission: General Free, Weekend Ticket $15, Premium Ticket $40
Information: iBUYPOWER.com/Masters, masters [at] ibuypower.com

18-19 The Christmas Company
Join us for the 41st Annual The Christmas Company with boutique shops, fun special events and giving back to the community! As the primary fundraiser for the Junior League of OC all funds raised will benefit those most in need.
Hours: Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Preferred Shopping 8-10 a.m.), Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: General $10 (Children 12 & younger are free)
Information: jlocc.org, thechristmascompany [at] jlocc.org, (949) 261-0823

19 Centennial Farm Garden Class – Pruning Fruit Trees – The Basics
Learn the best time to prune stone fruit trees, citrus trees and avocado trees in Southern California. Isabel Barkman will cover the basics of pruning and why the pruning season here is different than the rest of the country and will also prepare attendees for the hands-on fruit pruning workshop in January.
Hours: Saturday 9:30 a.m. (Classes last 1.5-2 hours unless otherwise specified.)
Admission: $5 (Pre-register online by Nov. 17)
Information: ocfair.com/gardenclasses, CFGardenClass [at] ocfair.com,
(714) 708-1619

19-20 Reef-A-Palooza
World-‘s largest marine (saltwater) aquarium show featuring rare and exotic tropical fish and corals from around the world. Industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers and hobbyists all under one roof.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Early-Bird Access at 9:30 a.m.), Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: General $15, Senior (60+) $10, Early Bird Access $40 (Saturday Only) (Children 12 & younger are free)
Information: reefapaloozashow.org, jcbean [at] gmail.com. (714) 926-8975

19-20 SCIC-‘s 47th Annual Pow Wow
Southern California Indian Center (SCIC), Inc.-‘s public intertribal cultural arts event offering experiences for the whole family including arts and crafts vendors and authentic American Indian food. This event serves as the largest fundraiser and outreach tool for SCIC, a non-profit organization.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: General/Adult $5, Senior (55+) $3, Youth (13-17) $3 (Children 12 & younger are free)
Information: indiancenter.org, scicinfo [at] indiancenter.org, (714) 962-6673

19 The Mom Made Market
Friday features “Ladies Night Out” with shopping, a DJ, giveaways and entertainment. Saturday offers shopping, photos with Santa and family-friendly and kid-friendly activities for more than just moms. Both days support “mom made businesses” featuring products that are handmade, homemade, designed by moms, run by moms or represented by moms.
Hours: Friday 3-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission: General/Adult $5, Child (3+) $2 (Children 2 & younger are free)
Information: themommademarket.com, Themommademarket [at] gmail.com

26-27 Crossroads of the West Gun Show
Two-day gun and western American show.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: $16 (Children 12 and younger are free when accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Information: crossroadsgunshows.com, (801) 544-9125,
gunshows [at] crossroadsgunshows.com

November 2016 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.
Closed November 24-25
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

Food Truck Fare
Enjoy a gourmet lunch every Thursday at the OC Fair & Event Center. Options vary each week and plenty of shaded seating and restrooms are available. Held near the Pacific Amphitheatre Box Office, enter at Gate 1 off Fair Drive.
Hours: Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission and Parking: Free (Food prices vary per truck)
Information & Weekly Offerings: ocfair.com, Twitter.com/ocfair, Facebook.com/ocfair

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: December 2016 Events

1-14 Magic Trees Christmas Tree Lot
3 & 10 Centennial Farm Garden Class – Make It, Take It, Winter Wreath8 Fight Club OC
9-10 Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association Holiday Classic
9-11 Gem Faire
11-12 Malibu Kennel Club

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.