Newton Pham named the new chair of the OC Fair Board
COSTA MESA (Oct. 31, 2022) – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has named Newton Pham as Chair and Nick Kovacevich as Vice Chair. Pham, who previously…
Enjoy wacky food at the OC Fair starting this Friday!
COSTA MESA (July 12, 2022) – The annual OC Fair is returning on Friday and that means it's time for unexpected combinations of sweet and savory treats to eat. New…
In-N-Out Burger owner is hosting a charity car show and car cruise on Jan. 15 at the OC Fairgrounds
The owner of In-N-Out Burgers, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, and her husband Sean Ellingson are hosting the Cruisin' 2 Freedom Car Show and a Car Cruise on Jan. 15 at the OC…
The next OC Fair is set for July 15-Aug. 14, 2022
COSTA MESA (Dec. 16, 2021) – Today the OC Fair announced that "Feel the Sunshine" will be the theme of the 2022 annual event which will be back July 15-Aug.…
Over one million guests attended the 2021 OC Fair
COSTA MESA (Aug. 25, 2021) – The OC Fair has announced that 1,055,770 guests attended the 2021 event which ran from July 16 through Aug. 15, 2021. Advance tickets were…
The OC Fair opens this week
COSTA MESA (July 12, 2021) – Summer's most anticipated celebration is returning this week for its full 23-day run the OC Fair is back July 16-Aug. 15. With limited daily…
OC Fair tickets go on sale on May 1
COSTA MESA (April 27, 2021) – Tickets for the annual OC Fair will go on sale May 1 on ocfair.com. New this year - advance purchase is required. The 2021…
The OC Fair’s Imaginology goes virtual April 19-25, youth competitions now open for entries
https://youtu.be/3XENc9e_cbg COSTA MESA (Jan. 14, 2021) – This year, Imaginology will be virtual – all the S.T.E.A.M. fun will be at the fingertips of students, parents and teachers from April…
Orange County adds a second COVID-19 testing site at the OC Fairgrounds
Large-scale drive-through coronavirus testing opens at OC Fair & Event Center August 26 Santa Ana, Calif. (August 25, 2020) – Just six weeks after opening the Anaheim Supersite, the County…
The O.C. Fair to launch Fair Food Drive-Thru starting Aug. 28
COSTA MESA (Aug. 21, 2020) – OC Fair fans won't have to miss out on their food fix this year after all. Starting Aug. 28, the Fair Food Drive-Thru will…
Free food distributions in and around Santa Ana on Saturday, July 11
Power of One Foundation (POOF), working with the City of Santa Ana and other nonprofit groups and businesses, is providing an emergency food assistance distribution at MainPlace Mall in Santa…
The OC Fair & Event Center will launch the 2020 Virtual OC Fair on July 17
COSTA MESA (July 2, 2020) – The 2020 OC Fair is going virtual! While fairgoers may not be able to hop on their favorite carnival ride or enjoy crazy Fair…
The OC Fair Board issues a solidarity proclamation in support of the Black Community
COSTA MESA - The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors unanimously issued a proclamation today in support of the Black Community and stands united against discrimination and committed…
The OC Fair & Event Center is looking for 1,300 summer workers
The OC Fair & Event Center needs 1,300 seasonal workers to help people make memories at the 2019 OC Fair. Jobs include everything from building exhibits to working as a…
The OC Fair & Event Center will hire 1,500 workers for summer jobs
OC Fair & Event Center to hire 1,500 workers for summer jobs Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 7, 2018) – There is a lot of work that goes into putting on…