2014 OC Fair’s Second Week Features Performances by The Go-Go’s, ASA Action Sports World Tour and No Duh Plus Free Activities and Family Fun July 23-27
Plus the OC Fair will salute Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Los Alamitos, Orange, Santa Ana and Seal Beach on select days July 23-25 with a community flag salute and discounts
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 21, 2014) – The 2014 OC Fair (July 11-August 10) continues onto its second week of summer fun featuring world-class entertainment, deep-fried munchies, Texas-sized donuts, daily exhibits and thrilling rides and games. The Fair is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Here is a quick look of the events going on this week (July 23-27) at the 2014 OC Fair:
Wednesday, July 23 (Open Noon-Midnight)
- Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo / Berlin / Madasen McGrath in the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:15 p.m.)
- Purple Reign – THE Prince Tribute in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)
- ASA Action Sports World Tour in the Action Sports Arena (7:30 p.m.)
- We Care Wednesday Children’s Book Drive: Free admission and one carnival ride with donation of one (1) new or three (3) gently used children’s books. (Noon-3 p.m.)
- $30 Unlimited Rides & 2 Free Games (Sold until 5 p.m. and valid until 8 p.m.)
- Community Flag Salute: Representatives from Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods will lead Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. at The Hangar and residents can enjoy a $2 discount on admission with a Fair coupon available at their local city halls or libraries.
Thursday, July 24 (Open Noon-Midnight)
- LeAnn Rimes / Kristian Bush of Sugarland in the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:30 p.m.)
- Strangelove – The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)
- ASA Action Sports World Tour in the Action Sports Arena (7:30 p.m.)
- Kids Day: Guests 12 and younger are free all day
- $30 Unlimited Rides & 2 Free Games (Sold until 5 p.m. and valid until 8 p.m.)
- Shop ‘Til You Drop: Look for Olivia the Orange for special shopping deals with select vendors all day.
- Celebrity Chef Roy Choi: Join Roy Choi, chef and co-owner of Kogi BBQ, Chego and Alibi Room, as he demonstrates his culinary skill set in The Hangar at 4 p.m.
- Community Flag Salute: Representatives from Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach will lead Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. at The Hangar and residents can enjoy a $2 discount on admission with a Fair coupon available at their local city halls or libraries.
- Farmer’s Market: A California-certified farmers’ market where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. The Farmer’s Market will be held in Lot E from 8 a.m.-Noon before the Fair opens. Free admission and parking for the Farmer’s Market does not include Fair admission or parking.
Friday, July 25 (Open Noon-Midnight)
- The Go-Go’s in the Pacific Amphitheatre (8:15 p.m.)
- Metalachi – The World’s Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band / Mex-Zeppelin – A Led Zeppelin Tribute in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)
- ASA Action Sports World Tour in the Action Sports Arena (7:30 p.m.)
- $2 Taste of Fair Food: Enjoy Fair favorites for $2 per sample (Noon-4 p.m.)
- $2 Rides & Games (Noon-4 p.m.)
- Chef Challenge: Come and see talented culinary professionals compete in an element-themed cook-off at 7 p.m. in the OC Promenade.
- OC Fair Express: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 8 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission.
- Community Flag Salute: Representatives from Orange and Santa Ana will lead Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. at The Hangar and residents can enjoy a $2 discount on admission with a Fair coupon available at their local city halls or libraries.
Saturday, July 26 (Open 10 a.m.-Midnight)
- Jeff Foxworthy in the Pacific Amphitheatre (8:15 p.m.)
- No Duh – The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt / Green Today – A Green Day Tribute in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)
- ASA Action Sports World Tour in the Action Sports Arena (7:30 p.m.)
- Rise & Shine: $3 admission (10-11 a.m.)
- Hot! Hot! Hot, Chili, Wings or Salsa Contest: Get your spice on at this annual contest by entering your flaming dish to the OC Fair. Online pre-registration is due by Wednesday, July 13.
- OC Fair Express & Metrolink: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 8 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. Metrolink riders can jump on the OC Fair Express for free from the Anaheim Canyon, Irvine or Santa Ana stations simply by showing their Metrolink ticket. Visit metrolinktrains.com/ocfair for transit times and locations.
Sunday, July 27 (Open 10 a.m.-Midnight)
- John Kay & Steppenwolf / The Grass Roots in the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:45 p.m.)
- Ricky Nelson Remembered – Matthew & Gunnar Nelson in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)
- ASA Action Sports World Tour in the Action Sports Arena (7:30 p.m.)
- Rise & Shine: $3 admission (10-11 a.m.)
- OC Fair Express & Metrolink: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 8 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. Metrolink riders can jump on the OC Fair Express for free from the Anaheim Canyon, Irvine or Santa Ana stations simply by showing their Metrolink ticket. Visit metrolinktrains.com/ocfair for transit times and locations.
Throughout the 2014 OC Fair (July 11-August 10), Fairgoers can also enjoy:
- Military Get in Free: Free admission everyday for active U.S. military and veterans with appropriate I.D.
- Read & Ride Program: Children (ages 5-11) who read at least two books and submit a completed OC Fair Read & Ride Book Report Form (available online at ocfair.com/readandride) will receive three free carnival rides.
- Free Exhibits and Events: Culinary displays in the OC Promenade, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, Russell Brothers Family Fun Circus, educational exhibits and contests for children in the Explorium, garden exhibits in the Centennial Farm and more.
Visit ocfair.com/2014 for a full listing of each day’s offerings.
The 2014 OC Fair, themed Summer Starts Here,is July 11 – August 10 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the Super Pass, Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre and events in The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday. Concert tickets, action sports reserved seats, single-day general admission and the popular Super Pass are available for purchase online at ocfair.com or from the on-site Box Office. Free parking and shuttle service are available on Saturdays and Sundays from the Experian parking structure located off the Bristol St. exit of the 405 freeway.
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 at Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 708-1500. Also, download the free OC Fair iPhone and Android apps available this summer.
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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
