COSTA MESA, Calif.—The Orange County Fair kicked off July 14 with a ceremonial American flag-raising ceremony. Soon after, families and teens on summer vacation made their way to the event’s novelty food stands, while screams of excitement from those riding the fair’s small roller-coasters could be heard. “There’s always crazy food at the fair, but…

Themed “Feel the Sunshine,” the Orange County Fair—one of California’s largest—is returning to Costa Mesa this week for a fun and delicious summer emerging from the pandemic. “We are excited to invite everyone to come out to the 2022 OC Fair and ‘Feel the Sunshine,’” OC Fair & Event Center CEO Michele Richards said in…

COSTA MESA, Calif.—While the highly anticipated 2021 Orange County Fair may be over, the “Time for Fun” theme still resonates, as there’s plenty going on at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa through Sept. 23. Concerts under the stars are continuing, with upcoming shows in Pacific Amphitheatre including: Aug. 20 – Colbie…

COSTA MESA—Despite limited capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at the Orange County Fair rebounded following last year’s cancellation to more than 1 million visitors, officials said today. Attendance was capped at about 75 percent each day to allow for social distancing, but preliminary figures show the annual event, which ran from July 16 through…

IRVINE, Calif.— Live concerts are returning to the center stage as the 2021 Orange County Fair after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the pause button on live performances. Ongoing confusion swirling around capacity and large venue safety guidelines resulted in some venues booking further out or closer than others. It has left many venues trying to…

SANTA ANA, Calif.—As the Orange County Fair returned July 16 following a yearlong absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a lot that is the same, along with some notable differences. Fairgoers will still be able to enjoy a hot dog on a stick and other favorites, including the Alaskan racing pigs, but…

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the hove-pounding action of a live, in-person piglet race, complete with brightly colored jerseys and cheering fans. Orange County Fair attendees can now catch the small but mighty four-legged competitors in action with the event’s July 16 opening. One of the more popular attractions at fairs across the country, the…

The Orange County Fair is coming back enforce with some fun twists and a slew of new acts recently added to its concert series, organizers say. Acts at the Pacific Amphitheatre kick off July 16 with The Daily Show host Trevor Noah. A sampling of the entire lineup includes The Happy Together Tour featuring members…

An Orange County supervisor is speaking out against a proposed bill that would prevent gun sales at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds. The senate bill—being pushed by Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine)—would ban firearm and ammunition sales on public property throughout California, effectively ending gun shows. Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner called the proposed legislature a “bad idea,” saying it would not…