The 2025 OC Fair opens today
COSTA MESA (July 15, 2025) – Summer's most anticipated celebration, the OC Fair, is returning this week for its 23-day run, July 18-Aug. 17. This year's OC Fair theme is…
Express OCTA buses to the OC Fair are back!
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is once again rolling out the popular OC Fair Express bus service, giving residents and visitors a low-cost and stress-free way to get…
All the amazing new food coming to the OC Fair starting on July 18
COSTA MESA – The inventive OC Fair concessionaires have been hard at work concocting delectable delights of both the sweet and savory sort and the countdown is on to opening…
OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO
COSTA MESA (June 16, 2025) - The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors announced today that James Canfield is OCFEC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Canfield brings more…
Winter Fest OC returns on Nov. 22nd at the OC Fair & Event Center
https://youtu.be/xJbbN5cn8fA COSTA MESA, Calif. - Winter Fest OC, Southern California's largest winter festival, returns to Costa Mesa for its 10th anniversary on select dates from November 22 through January 5.…
The OC Japan fair continues through this Sunday in Costa Mesa
COSTA MESA, Calif., - Discover Japan at the 15th Annual OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa this weekend, Oct. 19 and 20. Enjoy 55 authentic dishes, including ramen and wagyu,…
Enjoy free admission to the Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
The 2024 Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch is now at the OC Fairgrounds now through Oct. 31 Enjoy a family-fun pumpkin patch and inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and…
Over 1M people attended the 2024 OC Fair and ate over 6K lbs. of corn dog batter
COSTA MESA (Aug. 21, 2024) – The 2024 OC Fair is in the rearview mirror and Southern California is looking back on so many iconic summer memories. Fairgoers celebrated for…
The OC Fair opens this month on July 19
COSTA MESA – It's summer and the annual OC Fair is returning on July 19 for its full 23-day run, bringing the fun through Aug. 18. The theme is "Always…
The OC Fair announces their final entertainment lineup for 2024
COSTA MESA (May 17, 2024) – The OC Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for the summer, featuring 83 performances across three venues, Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports…
OC Fair hiring 750 employees to help put on the annual event that runs from July 19 to Aug. 18
COSTA MESA (May 15, 2024) – OC Fair & Event Center needs employees who are looking for terrific summer jobs and a fun way to earn some income. The theme…
The 2024 OC Fair set for July 19-Aug. 18, with the theme ‘Always a Good Time’
COSTA MESA (Jan. 26, 2024) – OC Fair has announced that "Always a Good Time" will be the theme of the 2024 festival that will run July 19-Aug. 18, celebrating…
OC Winterfest set for Nov. 24 to Jan. 7 at the OC Fair and Event Center
Winter Fest OC, Southern California's largest winter festival, returns to the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds from November 24th through January 7th on select dates, bringing winter fun for all ages! Winter Fest OC transforms OC Fair & Event…
OC Fair Board of Directors votes in new leadership
COSTA MESA (Nov. 8, 2023) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Nick Kovacevich as Chair and Barbara Bagneris as Vice Chair. Kovacevich, who previously…
Gov. Newsom appointed an engineer and an attorney to the OC Fair Board of Directors
COSTA MESA (Sept. 7, 2023) – Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced two new appointments to the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board of Directors. Tanya Bilezikjian, of Anaheim,…