OC Fair highlights acres of sustainability

COSTA MESA (July 29, 2019) – To showcase the 2019 OC Fair’s agricultural theme, “Acres of Fun,” and its connection to the environment, we went all out to bring enjoyable and useful sustainability to the best party of the summer.

Some of those ways include:

• There are four agricultural-themed lounges spread throughout the fairgrounds where fairgoers can sit, relax and learn more about these California commodities: avocados, strawberries, oranges and beef. The lounges also feature recycled OC Fair banners re-purposed into cushions along with palettes made into sofas, chairs, tables and stools.
• In addition to the lounges, there are areas that were turned into decorative vignettes using items that would have normally ended up in landfills: Old bicycles, used tires, watering cans, empty 2-liter bottles, glass jars, cabinets, denim jeans and more.
• Look up and all around to spot the festive pennants that were re-purposed from vinyl banners and signs.
• Solar- and wind-powered stations in Plaza Pacifica allow fairgoers to recharge their phones without using electricity from the power grid.
• Watch where you step because there are drought-tolerant plants found throughout the fairgrounds that use less water and require less maintenance.
• Fairgoers are encouraged to use and re-use special OC Fair souvenir cups. After purchasing these reusable cups the first time, fairgoers can then get discounted refills at vendors.
• In addition to reusable cups, the OC Fair is free of most plastic straws with vendors and concessionaires offering paper straws.
• The Culinary Arts area in OC Promenade has edible spoons that come in two flavors: a sweet, chocolatey variety and a savory option.