It has been a few years since visiting the fair, but we always have a good time when we go. This year is no different. Lots to see, lots to eats, lots of drinks, lots of shopping, music, people, livestock, rides, games, contests, exhibitions, pig races, etc. all fun things to do and see. The reason I have it a 4 is just the costs. Pay to get in of course, pay to park, then if you plan on eating your way around, you will drop some big dollars on the food. Then the rides, if you plan on riding more than a few, opt for the unlimited wrist band, approx $50-$55. Then there are things inside that you have to pay for as well to see or ride that is not included in the above. I think they could charge less money for things and still make bank overall, just getting a bit pricey. But hey that is capitalism right? If you plan properly and not go crazy with the food and all the drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) you can still have a great time and not go broke doing it. They do allow you to bring in food and sealed waters, so you can save some on drinks there, but you go to try food, so bringing your own may not ideal, but you will save money. We brought some waters and tried a bunch of the different foods. They do have a $5 taste of the fair as well, you can pay $5 at most booths and get a smaller version of food and/or drinks to try. That is a good way to be able to try more things at a lower cost. We had a great time, ride a ton of rides, ate, drank, saw a concert, shopped and walked a ton, a fun day overall and a great way to spend time with family and friends. Enjoy! read more

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Nowhere on their website did it list that they were closed on Monday & Tuesday. In fact, i have attached the screenshot taken on 8/11/26 (a Tuesday), stating they will be open 11am-11pm, including a breakdown of different events and times. Why does this matter so much? I have a rare neuromuscular disease, Stiff Person Syndrome (yeah, same as Celine Dion), except mine is extremely intolerant to any type of movement (voluntary or passive), it leaves me in excruciating pain, everywhere. Lumps of muscles, swelling, logs for legs, torn muscles, torn tendons. I have been planning this for a week, by remaining in bed the entire week (i skipped 2 date nights) to ensure that my body would be rested enough for a 20 min ride and TWO hours at the fair, knowing I'd be spending the next week in excruciating pain making up for it (that's the part Celine never mentioned... the trade off). There's no cure. There's only bandaid drugs to mask the damage and the pain. I'd like to personally thank whatever dipsh*t is responsible for their website, for ruining 2 weeks of my life and the opportunities to leave my bed to go on a date with my husband (honestly, we look ridiculous out, as I'm 5'7" in a wheelchair and he's 6'5" walking next to me). See 8 yrs ago i was the head of Quality Control for an SEO company. Making sure several 150k word websites were absolutely correct. Built correctly, front end and coding. So yeah i know exactly what it would take to put a big, f*cking notice at the TOP of your damned website telling ppl you're closed Monday & Tuesday. How about a lil Screaming Frog search for the word "closed"? Thank you OC Fair for the pain, the disappointment, and the loss of 2 weeks. read more

OC Fair & Event Center - Screenshot, taken 8/11/26. Imagine my surprise when i arrived with a sign at every entrance "Closed Monday & Tuesday". - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Arriving midday it was hot! But not as bad as our first and only other OC Fair visit maybe 12 years ago. That was quite a humid day. We took advantage of some of the $5.00 offerings of eats before 3 pm. The Mexican tri-tip fries were just okay but the taquitos were quite tasty. I can't say that I cared much for the agua fresca though, which had a terrible aftertaste. The Hawaiian chicken bowls we were most excited about, were a bit disappointing as well. Chicken and rice with an off tasting teriyaki sauce was nothing much to speak of. But we did find a deal of 4 freshly baked chocolate chip cookies that were out of this world delicious! The cookies and taquitos were the only two real eats worth our taste trials. We also got on one ride, the cable skyway, reminiscent to a ski lift which actual name escapes me at the moment. A fun overview of the entire fairgrounds but I would strongly advise those with small children; use caution. There is no locking mechanism of the bar when lowered over the riders. No wiggle room and it wouldn't take much to squirm right out! But all the "fun" will soon be over this Sunday, as of August 16, 2026! Admission tickets are only available online for $10.00. read more

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First time visiting the OC Fair and had a great time. Didn't arrive till later in the evening and the parking situation was a bit of a nightmare. It's hard to know where to go as entrances are all coned off and residential parking has signs for residents only. It took about 30 minutes until we were finally lined up for the parking lot as they began letting cars in. The fair itself, was a pretty fun to walk around. There are a ridiculous amount of food vendors so you'll find something you'll want to try. The rides are fun but tickets are pricey. You'll preload a ticket pass and each ride or game has a set price of tickets. I'd recommend it if you've never been to experience it, but I don't see myself coming back unless it's the winter fair. read more

If you're thinking about going, just do it. You'll have a great time and you'll eat some of the best food, make friends, and possibly watch a great concert, don't forget the cool rides. You'll thank me later read more

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Arrived at 11am on a Sunday. Parked across the street for $10, to enter the green gate. IT WAS FREAKING HOT. LIKE 93 degrees HOT!! Wear your sunscreen and put on a hat. I'm really not kidding, it's crazy hot. Doesn't matter what you do, you'll be sweating like crazy if you go at 11am when they first open The pros: less people. You can try all the $5 items with no lines. It's quick and fast and great. All items im reviewing below are part of the $5 deal Downfall: ITS EFFING HOT!! Stayed for 1.5 hours only and I had to leave. Couldn't tolerate the heat. Got the ice jolly rancher snow cone. FULL OF SUGAR. MAN ... it was honestly full of effing sugar. Sweet as can be. If you need a sugar high, get this. Also enjoy the sugar crash after lol 3/5 stars. Got the carne asada fries. 4/5 the meat was so dang good. I asked for the cheese to be on the side. They allowed. This was way better so that I could dip the fries rather than let it get crazy soggy. I'd prob order this again. Got regular cheese fries. 2/5 stars. Didn't get the cheese on the side for this item. My bad. No bueno lol. Soggy as can be. Taquitos: 4/5 this was the best item here. 2 for $5. They put some guac on it. Some lettuce. Some cheese. Yeah it was good. Worth it! Pineapple dole whip (right next to the green entrance). 5/5 stars. It's delicious. Perfect to grab on your way out or way in. A bit tiny but who cares. For $5 you can't complain for fair food lol Next year - I'll prob just go towards the evening. As it'll cool down more. read more

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One of my favorite summer activities is going to the fair! There's a little bit of everything going on here--games, rides, animals, shows, and food. What more can you want? While super fun, everything here is pricey, so be prepared for that. Since it only comes around once a year, the price is worth it for me but may not be for everyone. Alongside this, traffic getting to the fair is a mess, so give yourself enough time to accommodate for that. Also, pro trip: you can bring in your own water bottle! Do this to save yourself $8 from buying one :) read more

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It's always fun to go to the OC Fair but traffic was ridiculous. No police directing traffic so the southbound line on Fairview went around the fairgrounds onto the freeway with no opportunity to enter the parking lot. We had to go all the way around and park in the college lot about 1/2 mile away. We made it to the amphitheater about 20 minutes late but we did get there. The Fab Four put on a great show but they must be tired of playing the same songs endlessly so they devoted about 1/3 of the show to some rather obscure choices meant more for true Beatles fanatics. Not so great for the casual fan. A number of people left early which normally doesn't happen at their shows. The amphitheatre is a great concert venue. Not too big, great acoustics, and a wonderful staff that is truly helpful. Tons of fabulous, unhealthy food choices at the fair as always. Our shrimp cocktail was probably one of the healthiest options. We also tried the teriyaki chicken in a pineapple bowl. Tons of tender chicken and a reasonable amount of pineapple chunks but the sauce was underwhelming. We also ordered a fried pineapple in chocolate sauce which was a winner. The journey to and from the college parking lot was a white knuckle thrill ride filled with danger traversing the uneven sidewalk. Not recommended for anyone using a scooter or wheelchair unless a brush with death is your idea of a good time. I recommend that concert goers arrive early to find a parking spot in the actual lot and have a meal or a few drinks before the concert. You really don't want to share my experience tonight believe me. Make it a relaxing, leisurely visit to the fair. read more

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We came to the OC fair and event center for the OC fair. We come here every year to see the Australian pig races. Eat a lot of food see the exhibits maybe right a few rides although the rides are very expensive. It's still good to come since it's a fairly inexpensive outing, affordable for families especially if you come on the days where they have unlimited ride bracelets. read more

OC Fair & Event Center - Pig races - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

07.29.2026 Went to the Orange County fair last week. I refuse to go at daytime because of the Heat. It was a scorcher! Arrived at this location close to 6pm which is the perfect time to go. Sun is going down and the breeze is blowing. Paid a $15 fee for parking. Got lucky and found parking in the front. Paid for a concert which automatically pays the admission fee for entry. I never knew this, I have been doing this all wrong throughout the years. Overall walked around to enjoy some delicious grub before my concert. Ate a Turkey leg and some fries and a coke, came out to 38 dollars plus. Very expensive here in the OC Fair. I am one and done until next year. There are free concerts occurring at the Hangar which makes the experience worthwhile. I come back here every year. I can only afford a visit one time a year. The food and drinks are expensive! I believe Disneyland is cheaper when it is all said and done. One of the best places in the world to experience a fair. Not to ghetto compared to the Los Angeles fairground. Clean restrooms and clean environment. This place truly takes the cake when it comes to summer ambiance. If you are financially settled to blow money, this place is for you to indulge. Great place to bring the family once a year. read more

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first time to the Pacific amphitheater. I was more impressed by the Porsche car show to say the least. The fair was super big. Just didn't like people smoking their weed and electronic cigarettes during the Hawaiian concert recently. read more

OC Fair & Event Center - first time to the concert venue - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

There's literally something for everybody here. There are a lot of animals that kids of all ages will enjoy, including the most adorable mini donkeys, sheep, goats, and much more. There is a butterfly exhibit that you can walk-through for three dollars and have butterflies flying all around you which I'm noticing dozens of people in right now having a great time. Tons of rides and carnival games as well as vendors. The food is nonstop, roasted corn, turkey drumsticks, everything!!! They had a mister spraying and a lot of fans in various places which was great because it was HOT! Really nice, helpful people working here. Parking: $15 read more

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Even with the summer heat, the OC fair is always a good time! There is plenty to look at, rides and games to partake in, and of course the fooood My personally favorite (and reason for visiting the fair) the classic blooming onion I caught the fair on a good day, pleasant vibes, large groups of families, and the teens that were there were all behaved and decently covered (nothing ruins the vibe quicker than when the fair is full of teens swearing, with booth cheeks hanging out am I right!?) The fair runs till August 16 and they're offering a new $5 tasting menu with 90+ items! A great place to spend your day (don't forget your sunscreen!!!) read more

OC Fair & Event Center - Hands down the best fair food!! - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love this fair. It very clean nice, and have a nice variety of food , desserts and eateries to chose from. Always a good time here. read more

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Another year, another visit to the OC Fair. This time around we had tickets to see Trevor Noah. A ticket to the Pacific Amphitheater on a fair day means you get admission to the fair in addition to the show. We went around getting fair food like the birria topped macaroni & cheese, tallow garlic fries, cinnamon roll, and frozen margaritas. Some of it was great and some of it was terrible. The show was great. The fries were delicious. The cinnamon roll was delightful. The birria mac & cheese was bland and flavorless. You win some and you lose some. The fair got the better end of my wallet as everything was pricey. Definitely not a cheap date unless you go early in the day. There is something for everyone. But nonetheless it's not summer unless you make a trip to the fair. read more

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From the $5 menus try them all except the garlic chicken kabobs where they sell the pizza in front of the taquitos because what in the F is this no mames Huey what a joke read more

OC Fair & Event Center - Supposedly garlic chicken kabob - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love going to the fair every summer. We went on a Friday around noon and it surprisingly wasn't too crowded while we were there for the next few hours. My favorite part is all of the food. During the day they have $5 tasting items at each booth. Plenty of things to see and do although it can become a little pricey. read more

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Like most, going to the annual OC Fair is a tradition. I usually visit on the days when unlimited rides (from 11am-8pm) are offered with the purchase of a wrist band for $54. I like walking around and trying the "Taste of the Fair" foods and drinks for $5 each. This years treats included pickled pizza and candy grapes (frozen grapes wrapped in a fruit by the foot, covered in chamoy and coated with crushed candy). There is an inside booth that allows you to purchase an oyster for $20. They shuck it open and polish the pearls for you. You have the option to create jewelry or have them bag your pearls with the resale amount. TIPS: For a seamless experience, bring a battery pack to recharge your phone and devises as needed. Be cautious. An altercation occurred on the Titan ride while we were there. read more

Coming here every year is a must. There's so much activities to do and see to keep you here all day and something about this fair makes you want to visit a couple times or more during each time. The lines to get in are short and easy. So many options of food to try. The smell of corn and turkey legs is nostalgic right when you walk in. The screams of the people on rides are memorable. Drinks are everywhere and love that you get to carry them around. Kids love it here, the playground inside gets busy and the activities give you time to rest for a few and can escape the heat. The shopping is always neat, it's almost like a home goods full of stuff you don't need but need! The cinnamon roll is a required dessert along with warm cookies and funnel cakes to share or take away. The everyday pass is worth it! At times I wish the fair would arrive earlier and stay longer! read more

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We decided on the spur of the moment to sp3nd our Friday at the Fair. This was only my 2nd time ever here. Because it is Comic Con weekend, it wasn't very busy. I do have some beef with the fair though. On their website they advertise to being a refillable water bottle and use a refillable water station. We searched high and low there, and we found none. Where we were directed to by a worker, we found only a drinking fountain. This is terrible on a very hot day. We were forced to buy water and our water bottle was useless. We left early because we didn't want to spend any more money on water. They do have $5 food deals everywhere before 5pm everyday. Great deals for smaller portions. Overall, we spent a good 5 hours walking around and exploring. read more

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OC Fair memories!!! Good food, crazy rides and even better company. Sometimes the best moments are the ones making memories with the people you love. Always a good time at the OC fair! Love all the different food options. It's definitely hot during the day and gets packed in the evening. Here's to summer nights, fair lights and moments we'll be talking about for years to come! read more

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The Orange County Fair never fails me! It's always such a good time and the vibes are ALWAYS there. The fair is pretty big but still feels very organized, and everything was super easy to navigate. The drinks were literally PERFECT, and the food was fresh and actually really good! I also loved how easy it was to get a wristband once I got there. They also have some really good deals on rides and games when you purchase your tickets online ahead of time. I definitely wish I had taken advantage of those deals, but I'll know for next time! Overall, I always have such a good time at the OC Fair and will definitely keep coming back. It never disappoints! read more

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We come here every summer and we live up the street from the fairgrounds. This place gets pretty crowded and it's so fun. The food and drinks are amazing. It's also fun to walk around. The cons about the fair is the price of food and rides and activities here. We will return again next summer. read more

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The parking situation needs serious improvement The event itself may be great, but the parking experience was extremely frustrating. It took about an hour just to get into the parking lot after exiting the freeway.That is far too long and creates unnecessary stress before you even arrive. The L.A. County Fair does a much better job managing parking and traffic flow. Their system allows visitors to get through the entrance and parked much more efficiently instead of sitting in traffic for such a long period of time. I really hope the organizers consider investing in civil/traffic engineering expertise to evaluate the current traffic patterns, entry points, and parking flow. There has to be a better way to manage the volume of cars and get people into the parking areas safely and efficiently. Parking is the first impression visitors have, and spending an hour trying to get parked definitely puts a damper on the experience. This is an issue that needs to be addressed ASAP. read more

Overall, we had a great time at the fair. The rides, food, entertainment, and atmosphere were all amazing, and our family really enjoyed the experience. The only disappointment was at the entrance. My nephew is active military, and my brother-in-law is a veteran. According to the information posted online, they were both supposed to receive free admission. Unfortunately, the staff would not honor that promotion and required them to pay full price. That was frustrating and not what we expected. Aside from that issue, everything else was fantastic. I hope the fair does a better job of honoring the military and veteran benefits they advertise, because the rest of the experience was excellent. read more

OC Fair & Event Center - Saying Active Military and Veterans get in Free. - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Our Annual Orange County Fair was a blast. We had good $20 parking right by the entrance to the Amphitheater... we did this for the end of the Fab Four Concert so that we can just hop in the car without much walking. The walking part is a long way to the Blue Gate entry. We had $5 samplers all day long and the best I think is a nice big cup of the street corn at the Corn Shack. The weather is the usual summer heat so we did stay inside the air-conditioned buildings and enjoyed flashback displays of movies we rented on VHS. Another good place is to marvel at photographic artistry and the woodworking projects. The Lotto booth was very busy and I'll check my scratchers later. The Fab Four Concert was a joy. I still know some of the words to the older innocent : I want to hold your hand; type of songs. Music from The Beatles that will be played for years to come by talented artists. The Fab Four gave us a musical look at why these tunes will endure. The crowd loved them as we sang in unison and danced to the end... LET IT BE... read more

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Decided to spend some time at the fair...nice breeze, not crowded.... Traffic was a little heavy, but well worth the trip read more

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We have been going to the summer OC FAIR for decades. Each year gets better and the food choices make it tough settle on one item. The rides are great for kids and young adults. The Grande Wheel is great for the view, plus the cars are air conditioned! read more

Security can be unhelpful and trying. . I was dropped off at the yellow gate, which is the standard were Octa Access their passengers. Unbeknownst to me , my friends were waiting by the blue gate. To make matters worse, most of the employees speak in broken English making it even harder, because the blue gate is on the other side you can't navigate over there without purchasing a ticket via the closest gate that you're next to. . Mindyou my friends were holding my ticket at the blue gate, so I just purchased another additional ticket just for someone to escort me to it because their staff told me "We're not allowed to do things like that " Plus there was an area that was blocked off for security , which would have been a little easier if it wasn't. Ordinarily you would think security would do anything possible to help you but if they can't give you clear and persise directions , so frustrating. It's as if the employees at the front gates, regardless of what color they are just want to sit there and chill read more

Really more expensive than it was a few years ago. 20.00 for a pulled pork child sandwich bun . read more

OC Fair & Event Center - Sandwich with fries. 25.00 - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I wouldn't even give this place one star. The traffic management is horrendous. We are sitting in the car for over an hour and haven't moved. No traffic control people anywhere and people are resorting to walking out of their cars. Fix this issue immediately, this is not acceptable. Leaving as I type. Never coming back. read more

We absolutely love the OC Fair!! it's our annual must‑do summer tradition (especially since it's where my husband and I had our first date over a decade ago)! The fair runs every summer from about mid‑July through mid‑August (this year July18-August17) and is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from around 11a.m.-11p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays until midnight -- lots of time for all the fun! Tickets are around $13 midweek and $15 on weekends for adults, $9 for seniors/kids (6-12), and free for kids 5 and under, and you can even get a $60 Every Day Passport to come anytime! Parking onsite is about $15 per car (and buses/limos around $30), with tons of parking and staff guiding you in -- even though it gets packed like Disneyland on summer nights! We always have the best time -- from grabbing pizza, pineapple fried rice, ice cream, boba, fried Oreos, or whatever catches our eye at the food vendors (prices vary by booth), to watching shows, visiting animals (the kids love that), and snapping so many fun photo ops! The atmosphere is amazing, the smells and lights are the best, and you seriously need like 10 hours to do it all -- we're so glad we went and can't wait to go back again next summer! read more

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I come to the ocean fair and events center several times a year. Always for the Pacific coast Sportfishing show and usually for a trip or 2 to speedway races, sometimes for the swap meet, and occasionally the oc fair. Parking is expensive and I often feel like I am getting taken advantage of, especially when I'm paying for the attraction or event and then additional fees for on-site parking. The grounds themselves are fine, about what I expect for a county fairgrounds. Reasonably well maintained and fairly clean so kudos to their custodial staff because many patrons and visitors are frankly pigs, dropping trash, food wrappers, and other refuse rather than walking to a trash receptical and disposing of it responsibily. Pacific amphitheater is a good place to see a show. Good acoustics and convenient location. It would be great if the management would invest back into the facilities. I'll return because there are events and shows that I want to attend at the oc fair and events center. read more

Workers accompanying Joker ride were INCREDIBLY rude! My friend lost her necklace charm and workers gave nothing but a spiteful attitude. (Attended at 5:35 pm Sunday, August 2 2026 with two GROWN men and one woman). read more

OC Fair & Event Center - The two GROWN men being rude - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ahhh the good old OC Fair. I try to come to this event yearly, if not then every other year. It's fun to walk around and try to fried foods. I also love the animals so much. The petting zoo is great! 2 years ago, I got to hug a llama. It was magical lol This year, I was determined to try more of the food. I created a list of the fair items that we wanted to try, and we walked around looking for those specific items. That way we would get to sample more. I'll list what we tried and my take on each item. It's kind of a mixed bag. Boba 5/10 The boba was not chewy or warm. Cold boba is gross. The Thai tea itself was bland and not very flavorful. Not a good boba drink. Funnel Cake 9/10 This was a real hit. Probablly our favorite out of everything we tried. I should have ordered it without ship cream. They smothered it in whip cream and the funnel cake got soggy fast. Shrimp & Fries 8/10 The shrimp was cooked well. The batter was crispy. Not bad. The French Fries were filler food and nothing exciting for those. The shrimp and fry basket took forever for them to make. Fried Pineapple 8/10 Actually, not bad. I wish they didn't put so much chocolate drizzle on top. The pineapple was good. I liked the fried batter too. It tasted like a pancake lol Walburgers burger and tots 7/10 The impossible burger was alright. The sauce was so spicy. Too spicy that it overpowered the burger. Not a fan. I wouldn't get that again. The cheese tots were also very spicy, but those tasted better. Fried Cookie Dough 10/10 Wow! What a surprise. Warm cookie dough inside. Delicious! My husband and I loved this. You have to eat it fast though, otherwise it becomes this mushy mess. Watermelon Taco with Dole Whip 5/10 Very gimmicky, at best. The watermelon wasn't the freshest or sweetest. It was like eating the rind of the watermelon. Not good. The dole whip tasted good. Slice of Cheese Pizza 7/10 This is your basic slice of pizza. Nothing above average about this. It was almost like eating cardboard lol Cheese Nachos 7/10 The cheese tasted like the canned cheese that you buy at the store. Not good. The cheese ruined these. I was hoping for something cheesy, crunchy and salty. Instead ended up with lackluster cheese sauce. Overall, a lot of the food is boo boo and gimmicky. Next year I would do the funnel cake and fried cookie dough. That's about it lol read more

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It's been a quite a few years since I last visited the Oc Fair. I got to check it out this past weekend for the last weekend of the fair. After 9 years since my last visit to the fair, it felt like discovering it all over again. Tickets were $15 for a Saturday visit and parking was another $15. Prior to 4pm, the fair also has a Taste of OC where different food booths over some $5 deals. We ended up checking a lot of different food and drink vendors. We chose to try the Walking Dorritos with Birria , Frozen Margaritas- note need a wristband), Chicken Charlie's Fried Zucchini and Shave Ice. (The Shave Ice was part of the $5 deals). (Note - food not part of the $5 deals can be on the pricey side. The Walking Dorritos were $17 and the Frozen Margarita was $13). Aside from checking out the food vendors, we saw the Rewind: A VHS Exhibit and the Orange County Sand and Sea Exhibit. The Rewind: A VHS Exhibit was my favorite. I thought it was so cool! Talk about a blast from the past. It had a lot of different VHS tapes, movie posters and art work on display. There were also a ton of photo opportunities. We also checked out the carnival, the livestock, baking, fruit and vegetable competitions. I got to plant a succulent and take it home. There was a lot to see but honestly we packed in all that the fair had to offer in a few hours. There will be a lot of walking! Best advice - wear comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses and wear a ton of sunscreen! Visiting the OC Fair made for a fun weekend. Years may have gone by, but the fair's food and fun still haven't lost their charm. read more

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It is my second year to visit the OC Fair. Always buy the tickets online! There are booths there, but they do only do customer service. It is better to go on a Friday or Sunday in my opinion. You can still find parking spots in the complex and can find more seats at the outdoor dining area. Better to go in the late afternoon or early evening since the UV rays are low (or none anymore) during those times. Bring sunglasses and sunblock too! So far, the recent dishes that I tried here were from Chicken Charlie's and Dippin' Dots. The Chicken Strips & Fries was a big serving and definitely good for sharing. The chicken was crispy and the fries had some garlic and parmesan cheese on it. I had their lemonade as my drink. It is just your typical lemonade, but it is refreshing to drink on a hot day. I had half Cookie Monster and half coffee flavor ice cream at Dippin' Dots. You do not see these flavors quite often. It has been a good experience so far (as long as you are prepared). read more

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Good food. Amazing people. Pacific Amphitheater is a big plus. Best rides outside of Magic Mountain

I love the Fair! As a senior, it is not really ideal venue for me but I enjoyed myself. I liked walking the midway and soaking in the sounds and the smells and the excitement of the people there. The parking was easy but it takes a while for the crush of cars to park. I arrived about 11:30 AM. The entrance was very quick and only $9 for senior admission. The information booths were very helpful. I had volunteered to staff a booth for a nonprofit organization. Everyone was in a good mood and the people watching was extraordinary! I had a great time! read more

OC Fair & Event Center - At the fairgrounds for charity fundraiser! - Festivals Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been to a couple of events here such as a pet expo, OC Night Market, the Vietnamese Tet festival, the OC Fair, OC Japan Fair, etc. Like every other event at any fairgrounds, at least in California (had a friend from Texas/Denver be baffled at how much everything cost here), you have to pay for parking and sometimes it's more expensive than the entry ticket to the event. I feel like the parking here is more concrete hell than the Pomona fairgrounds even with a shuttle. From what I recall and from at least the experiences that I have had at the events, there's way more outdoor stuff here than at the other fairground. There's that covered walkway and some buildings, but most booths and vendors are outside. So if you're here in the summer or even fall and parts of late spring, you're going to be boiling to death. It is what it is. Honestly, if there's a counterpart closer to me or elsewhere, I'd prefer that over this fair ground. read more