What’s happening at the Fairgrounds in August and September, including post-Fair shows

Shows coming up in Pacific Amphitheatre:

Boy George & Culture Club Berlin, Aug. 18

When: Thursday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $47.50-$92.50. This performance takes place after the OC Fair; Fair admission is not included.
Where to buy: Purchase on Ticketmaster

Cole Swindell / Honey County, Aug. 19

When: Friday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $47.50-$87.50. This performance takes place after the OC Fair; Fair admission is not included.
Where to buy: Purchase on Ticketmaster

Steve Miller Band, Aug. 25

When: Thursday, Aug. 25, 8:15 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $55-$100. This performance takes place after the OC Fair; Fair admission is not included.
Where to buy: Purchase on Ticketmaster

Ramon Ayala / Conjunto Primavera, Aug. 28

When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $40-$80. This performance takes place after the OC Fair; Fair admission is not included.
Where to buy: Purchase on Ticketmaster

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo / Ann Wilson (from Heart), Aug. 31

When: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $45-$85. This performance takes place after the OC Fair; Fair admission is not included.
Where to buy: Purchase on Ticketmaster

Jackson Browne, Sept. 3

When: Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $50-$90. Special post-Fair show, Fair admission not included
Where to buy: Purchase on Ticketmaster

Pacific Amphitheatre Box Office hours

When: The box office will be open various hours through Sept. 3:

Aug.15 -21
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Closed Monday & Tuesday)

Aug. 22-28
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
(Closed Monday & Tuesday)

Aug. 29-Sept. 3
Wednesday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Closed Monday & Tuesday)

How much: Free admission and parking; let parking attendant know you are going to the box office

More info: Visit pacamp.com

MORE AT THE OC FAIRGROUNDS

Fight Club OC, Aug. 25

Pro Boxing & MMA live.

When: Thursday, Aug. 25 – doors open at 6 p.m., first fight at 7 p.m. (Baja Blues happy hour is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar
How much: $60 general admission. Parking is $10; enter at Gate 1.
More info: Visit Fight Club OC

Gem Faire, Aug. 26-28

Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop.

When: Friday, Aug. 26, noon-6 p.m. (wholesale preview 10 a.m.-noon)
Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building & Santa Ana Pavilion
How much: $7 general admission; free for kids age 11 and younger. Parking is $10.
More info: Visit gemfaire.com

Repticon, Aug. 27-28

Repticon features vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and raffles. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone!

When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Huntington Beach Building
How much: Ticket options are $15 adult for all day, both days / $12 adult for all day Saturday OR Sunday / $10 adult for Saturday after 1 p.m. ($6 children ages 5-12 any ticket, 4 and under are free)
More info: Visit repticon.com

Costa Mesa Speedway, Aug. 27

Harley Night #2 / Speedway / Sidecars

When: Saturday, Aug. 27 – Gates open at 6 p.m., first race at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: $20 general admission; $10 for kids ages 3-12; free for kids 2 and younger. Parking is $10 for cars and motorcycles.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway

K-PLAY FEST, Sept. 3-4

K-PLAY! FEST has plenty of activities in store with a scavenger hunt and fashion show, and attendees will be sure to experience new K-Pop fan favorite activities.

When: Sept. 3-4, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Main Mall + buildings, The Hangar, Lot I
How much: $15 general admission, parking is $10
More info: Visit kplayfest.com

Heroes Hall Speaker Series, Sept. 10

The Formation of the Tuskegee Airmen: First Black Fighter Pilots of WWII is the final installment in the series.
This speaker series is in conjunction with the museum’s exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII.

When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum
How much: Free admission and parking. No RSVP necessary.

Orange County Wine Festival, Sept. 10-11

Orange County Wine Fest is bringing a diverse group of wine from around the world under one roof. From crisp, refreshing whites to deep-flavored reds you’ll find plenty to discover and love.

When: Sept. 10-11
Session 1: Saturday, Sept. 10, noon-3 p.m.
Session 2: Saturday, Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m.
Session 3: Sunday, Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar
How much: Tickets are $60, parking is $10.
More info: Visit orangecountywinefest.com

Costa Mesa Speedway: Knobby Night, Sept. 10

Knobby Night / Speedway / Juniors

When: Saturday, Sept. 10 – Gates open at 6 p.m., first race at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: $20 general admission; $10 for kids ages 3-12; free for kids 2 and younger. Parking is $10 for cars and motorcycles.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway

California Wedding & Bridal Expo, Sept. 11

The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more!

When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building
How much: Free admission with registration or $10 at the door; parking is $10.
More info: cabridalshows-of.com/free-pass

Sand Sports Super Show, Sept. 16-18

Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees come together for the biggest dune and dirt sports expo in the world. It’s three days of fun and get up-close to the latest Sand Rails, UTVs, ATVs, Side x Sides, accessories, apparel and more.

When: Friday, Sept. 16, 4-10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Enter at Gate 3 off Fairview
How much: Online general admission (through Sept. 15): $16 for one day, $33 for the weekend. Prices increase starting Sept. 16 and at the door. Parking is $10.
More info: Visit Sand Sport Super Show

Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show, Sept. 24

More than 3,000 hot rods, classics, muscle cars, exotics, customs, trucks, corvettes, motorcycles and more. Cars will cruise inside the fairgrounds on a 1.5-mile course. Event will feature live music, 100+ vendors, food, prizes. Monies raised goes to the KSK Cancer Center of Irvine for prostate cancer research.

When: Sept. 24, 6 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gate 4 will open at 5 a.m. to stage cars; cars will be directed to Green Gate at 6 a.m. Open to spectators at 6 a.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center
How much: $17 admission; free for children 12 and younger. Parking is $10.
More info: Visit Crusin’ for a Cure

Costa Mesa Speedway, Sept. 24

Speedway / Sidecars / Juniors

When: Saturday, Sept. 24 – Gates open at 6 p.m., first race at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: $20 general admission; $10 for kids ages 3-12; free for kids 2 and younger. Parking is $10 for cars and motorcycles.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway

Ongoing events at the fairgrounds

Farmers Market, every Thursday

Shop local at this OC Farm Bureau-certified farmers market featuring produce, fresh flowers, fish, hummus, honey, hot sauce and more. Some vendors also sell hot food for lunch such as tamales and tacos/burritos.

Hours: Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where on the fairgrounds: Outdoors in Lot D
How much: Free admission and parking; let parking attendant know you are going to the Farmers Market.
More info: Visit ocfarmbureau.org

Centennial Farm, reopening Aug. 22

Centennial Farm will be closed Aug. 15-21, but will reopen Aug. 22. Visit our three-acre working farm, which features seasonal crops, farm animals and knowledgeable staff.

Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., starting Aug. 22 (see calendar for closures)
Where on the fairgrounds: Centennial Farm is on the south side of our property
How much: Free admission and parking
More info: Visit ocfair.com/centennialfarm

Heroes Hall Museum, reopening Aug. 24

Heroes Hall Museum will be closed Aug. 15-23, but will reopen Aug. 24-Sept. 16. Visit our museum to view the latest exhibits and learn about local veterans.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., starting Aug. 24 (see calendar for closures)
Where on the fairgrounds: Heroes Hall is next to Centennial Farm
How much: Free admission and parking
More info: Visit ocfair.com/heroeshall