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The Orange County Fair is an annual event in Costa Mesa, California. It was first held in 1890 in Santa Ana, California, and has since grown into a significant event, attracting over 1 million visitors yearly. The fair is known for its diverse attractions, including carnival rides, games, live music, arts and crafts, livestock exhibitions, and various food vendors.
2024 Orange County Fair Discounts
The Orange County Fair offers several discounts and deals to help visitors save on admission and enjoy the fair at a lower cost. This is a summary of the key discounts and deals:
- Every Day Passport: For $60, you can enjoy the open fair every day, offering flexibility and unlimited access. This is especially valuable if you plan to visit the fair multiple times.
- Free Admission with Concert Tickets: Your fair admission is included if you purchase concert tickets during the fair. This provides a great opportunity to enjoy live music and the fair experience at a combined, potentially discounted price.
- We Care Wednesdays: On specified dates, you can donate to a good cause and receive free, fair admission and a carnival ride. Donations include canned food for the Second Harvest Food Bank, school supplies for Share Our Selves, children’s books for THINK Together, and clothing for Goodwill of Orange County.
- First Responders and Law Enforcement Week: During this week, active-duty and professional staff of police, sheriff, fire, and emergency services departments receive free admission. They can also purchase up to four general admission tickets for their guests at half price.
- Active Military & Veterans: Active-duty military and veterans receive free OC Fair admission and can purchase half-price general admission tickets.
- Unlimited Ride Wristbands: Available for $35, these wristbands allow unlimited rides until 8 p.m. on the day of purchase. The wristband is a great option for those who plan to enjoy many of the fair’s rides.
- Super Pass: The OC Fair Super Pass offers unlimited admission to the fair every day, along with discount show tickets, express entry, and more. It’s a good investment for frequent fairgoers.
To Purchase Tickets online, please visit the Orange County Fair Website.
Orange County Fair Concert Series
Some of the highlights of the Orange County Fair include the carnival rides, which offer thrilling experiences for fairgoers. The fair also hosts several concerts featuring various artists, some at The Hangar and the Pacific Amphitheatre.
For the Orange County Fair concert series, you can look forward to various performances and activities at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa. Shows include Chris Young and Connor Smith on Friday, July 19; UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and The English Beat on Friday, July 26; and Kool & The Gang with Morris Day & The Time on Wednesday, July 31. Tickets to these shows, including same-day OC Fair admission, include ABBA LA and Bee Gees. Gold tribute bands will return to the Pacific Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20, for “The Greatest Show That Never Was.” For a full list of shows and to purchase tickets, visit the Pacific Amphitheatre Website.
Orange County Fair Food and Attractions
Some of the highlights of the Orange County Fair include the carnival rides, which offer thrilling experiences for fairgoers. The fair also hosts several concerts featuring various artists, some at The Hangar and the Pacific Amphitheatre. In addition to the entertainment, the fair is known for its diverse food offerings, from traditional fair foods like funnel cakes and corn dogs to more unique and innovative options.
Since the turn of the century, the Orange County Fair has been a yearly event. It’s where you can enjoy the midway’s twinkling lights and buzzing sounds, complete with nostalgic and modern games and rides. The Centennial Farm is also a four-acre working exhibit designed to educate guests about agriculture and highlight California’s rich agricultural heritage.
In addition to the farm, you can enjoy traditional staples such as cooking contests, arts and crafts, and various animals. Horses, cattle, goats, sheep, turkeys, pigs, dogs, and rabbits are all on display, as are the Future Farmers of America youth and 4H who raised them.
But if that’s not enough, the OC Fair’s carnival is designed to provide electrifying thrills. You can experience an updated 100-ft Ferris Wheel ride, the hair-raising Chaos, the Viper, Tilt-A-Whirl, and the classic Zipper.
After spending an entire day exploring the exhibits and trying various culinary creations, it’s amazing how some of them taste much better when served on a stick or fried in bubbling oil. For instance, Chicken Charlie’s deep-fried Kool-Aid and Girl Scout Cookies are popular choices.
Orange County Fair Open Days and Parking Fees
The 2024 Orange County Fair will be held from July 19 to August 18, 2024, except on Mondays and Tuesdays, for 23 days. It will be hosted at the OC Fair & Event Center at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, California. Parking at the Orange County Fair is $15.00 per carload. Carpooling is a good option to save on parking fees.
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Roxanne Ancona, OC Fair & Event Center says
Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-Midnight
Monday-Tuesday Closed
Unfortunately, Russell Bros. Circus is not here this year.
DayTrippen says
Page updated. It seems that Google is tagging rancona@ocfair.com as a spam email address. So your email and comment go into the spam folder.
Jill says
My husband and I wanted to come just for the vendors, in the past years they have had some cool things to buy, Is it just as good this year and worth paying to see just for the vendors?
DayTrippen says
Food vendors, I assume. Yes there are plenty of them and the food is just as good, just more expensive.
Tunuja Meeks says
How do we pre-purchase the unlimited ride wristband with the $35 fee? Is there a promo code?
DayTrippen says
Page info has been updated. The unlimited ride wristband for 2022 is $49.00. You might as well go to Knott’s berry farm for only a few dollars more.
Tosha says
I wanted to go, but you make a good point about Knott’s (we already have season passes). I really wanted to go to try the food but just myself & my 2 teens would cost around $200 or more. Seems expensive for a fair.
DayTrippen says
Going to the fair was an inexpensive family outing, but not anymore.
Admission is $14.00 for ages 13- 59 on weekends.
Parking $10.00
Unlimited ride wristband $49.00
Fair food averages $9.00 per item.
Kathy says
Can you purchase The wristbands while at the fair? I know you can buy them ahead of time but can you get them at the fair if we decide to pay the outrageous price?
DayTrippen says
Looks like you have to buy online.”Advance tickets are required for the 2022 OC Fair. Unlimited ride wristbands do not include Fair admission. Get your Fair tickets for one or multiple wristband days!”
My wife and her sister went to the fair and said they had a good time even though it was expensive.
Ricky R. Brooks says
Could you reply to me with the names of all the musical groups performing at the fair this year.
DayTrippen says
Hello Ricky
We have listed just about all of the musical groups performing at the fair this year in the above article.
Discount Tickets for these shows that include free OC Fair admission can be purchased by following the link adjacent to each performer listing.
Have fun at the OC Fair and thanks for visiting DayTrippne.com