March 2019 events at OC Fair & Event Center
COSTA MESA (Feb. 27, 2019) – Events happening in March include the annual tattoo and music festival Musink, The Classic Auto Show and Orange County’s Largest Mixer.
♦ March 1-2, Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market
Southern California’s best vintage market with authentic, upcycled, repurposed and one-of-a-kind merchandise not found in any department stores. Individual vendors feature Americana and European goods, home decor, furniture, jewelry/clothing, and artisan wares styled and curated in each booth.
When: Friday, March 1, 3-8 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Los Alamitos Building (new location!)
How much: $7 general admission; free for military (with ID) and children 12 and younger. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit flyingmizdaisy.com
♦ March 2-3, Great Train Show
The nation’s only coast-to-coast model train show.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach buildings
How much: $11 general admission on Saturday (good for both days), $10 general admission on Sunday; children 11 and younger are free. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit trainshow.com/costamesa
♦ March 8-10, Musink
The premier festival bringing together the best of music, tattoos and cars, Travis Barker’s MUSINK, presented by KROQ, returns for its 12th year. The event will feature hundreds of world-renowned tattoo artists, music performances from Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit, The Vandals, Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Dead Kennedys & many more. Also, the return of the Low ‘N’ Slow Car Show.
When: Friday, March 8, 3-10 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, March 10, noon-9 p.m. in The Hangar, the Costa Mesa, Anaheim & Huntington Beach buildings, Santa Ana Pavilion and Main Mall
How much: General admission starts at $29.50 (VIP starts at $89). Parking is $9.
More info: Visit musinkfest.com
♦ March 16-17, The Classic Auto Show
This event brings the entire classic car community together for a celebration of all things on wheels. Whether you are a collector, working on your project car, or simply share a passion for the classics, this event is for you. You’ll see the cars you love and rub shoulders with your favorite auto celebrities, including Adam Carolla, Dave Kindig, Wayne Carini, Mike Finnegan and more. Plus, view live restoration and auto detailing demos and shop a vendor marketplace.
When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach & Los Alamitos buildings, OC Promenade and Santa Ana Pavilion, The Hangar, and Lots G & I.
How much: $20 general admission, $6 children 12 & younger, free for children 4 & younger. VIP tickets are $150; two-day admission tickets are $30. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit theclassicautoshow.com/los-angeles
♦ March 23-24, 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.
When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Anaheim and Los Alamitos buildings, OC Promenade, Santa Ana Pavilion and Main Mall
How much: $18 general admission; children 12 and younger are free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit crossroadsgunshows.com
♦ March 28, Orange County’s Largest Mixer
Join 2,000 like-minded business professionals from across Orange County for an evening of making new business connections, generating leads, and renewing past business relationships. The 16th annual event will feature more than 150 exhibitors, 15 chambers of commerce, and 12 restaurants.
When: Thursday, March 28, 4-8 p.m. in The Hangar
How much: $20 general admission. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit ocmixer.com
♦ March 28, AAOC Trade Show & Conference
At the Apartment Association of Orange County’s 48th annual Trade Show & Conference, rental property owners, resident managers, realtors and property management companies can network with more than 100 booths offering various products and services specific to their industry.
When: Thursday, March 28, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach buildings
How much: Free admission. Parking is $9.
More info: Visit aaoc.com
A look ahead: All-grounds events in April
♦ April 12-14, OC Fair’s Imaginology
Science, technology, engineering, art and math come alive in the most fun and exciting ways at Imaginology, a free family event featuring workshops, demos, entertainment and more. Get info at ocfair.com/steam.
♦ April 26-28, America’s Family Pet Expo
The 30th annual event is the largest pet and pet product expo, and will feature a great show of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and more. Get info at petexpooc.org.
For a complete list of events, visit ocfair.com/events