What's FREE with Fair admission?
Costa Mesa, Calif. – OC Fair fans have been waiting all year for the return of summer's best party – and they know how to get the best value out of their visit. Here are some awesome things that are free with Fair admission.
For a full OC Fair schedule, visit ocfair.com, or download the 2022 OC Fair app. Advance tickets are required – no fees – and capacity is limited.
Entertainment
Comedy hypnotist Mark Yuzuik – nightly in Plaza Pacifica
The Magic of Frank Thurston – daily in OC promenade
Roving entertainment including Dragon Knights Stilt Show, Red Light Brass Band and Ellas mariachi group (limited run) – daily throughout the fairgrounds
Community entertainment featuring local music groups, dance troops and more – daily on three stages
Tupua Polynesian dance group – nightly in Plaza Pacifica
Live music – nightly in Baja Blues
Latin music and dancing – nightly in Hussong's Cantina
The Hangar and Action Sports Arena – performances accessible via standing room (or via paid ticket for reserved seating)
Performance of Taps – 6 p.m. nightly at Heroes Hall
Animals
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs – daily in Plaza Pacifica
Animal judging and displays – daily in Livestock
Great American Petting Farm – daily near Green Gate
OC Fair's resident animal educators including pigs, goats, cattle, chickens, rabbits, peacocks and sheep – daily at Centennial Farm
Demonstrations
Cow milking – daily in Millennium Barn
Food preservation, chef's tips and more – daily in OC Promenade/Culinary
Camel dairy – limited run in livestock
OC Vaulting horse acrobatics – limited run in livestock
Wine talks and pairings – daily in The Courtyard
Crafts and handmade goods – daily in Home Arts & Collections Gallery
Exhibits
Produce and floral competitions – daily at Centennial Farm
Woodworking, quilting, table setting, baking and more – daily in Home Arts & Collections Gallery and OC Promenade/Culinary
Cal Fresh exhibit featuring the state's crops – daily in OC Promenade
Fine arts and visual arts competitions – daily in Visual Arts Gallery
Kid Stuff
Explorium Fun on the Farm learn & play area – daily in OC Promenade
Food-related contests for kids – daily in OC Promenade
Photos with OC Fair Foodies – daily throughout the fairgrounds
Color postcards for troops & veterans – daily at Heroes Hall
For more ideas on what to do & see at the OC Fair, visit https://ocfair.com/oc-fair/things-to-do/
Single Day Admission Prices
CAPACITY IS LIMITED AND ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED – NO TRANSACTION FEES.
General (ages 13-59) $12 Wednesday-Thursday
General (ages 13-59) $14 Friday-Sunday
Seniors (ages 60+) $7
Children (ages 6-13) $7
Children 5 and younger are free
- Additional admission may be required for shows in Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar, Action Sports Arena or other special events. Tickets to concerts occurring during the OC Fair include free same-day Fair admission.
Parking
General (cars and motorcycles) $10
Buses and Limos $20
Available at the gates only; credit cards only.
FUN FACTS
1889 The Orange County Community Fair Corporation was formed shortly after the founding of the County of Orange.
1890 The first Fair is held in Santa Ana