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Take the bus to the OC Fair and get into the Fair for only $3

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Art Pedroza Posted in OC Fair, OCTA, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2017

Go Stress-Free, Go OC Fair Express

The OC Fair Express continues to attract higher weekend ridership than previous years

ORANGE – Since the express bus service to the OC Fair began in 2011, more fair-goers have continued to discover how the OC Fair Express provides a convenient, stress-free ride to and from the OC Fair.

After its first two weekends of service this year, ridership on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s OC Fair Express has grown 36 percent compared to last year. Nearly 30,000 people so far this summer have taken the express service, saving time and money along the way. Continue reading→

OCTA Fair Express continues to set ridership records

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in OCTA, Orange County Fair, Santa Ana 1 Comment

OCTA Fair Express

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 19, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

OC Fair Express Continues to Set Ridership Records

More than 76,000 fairgoers hopped aboard OCTA’s special bus service this year

ORANGE – This summer, more than 76,000 people made their way to the Orange County Fair via the OC Fair Express, which set a ridership record for the second year in a row.

The special bus service offered by the Orange County Transportation Authority reported 76,952 total boardings during the five-week fair season. This year’s numbers are a 31 percent increase compared to last year’s total ridership of 58,706. Continue reading→

The OC Fair Express kicks off July 11 from eight locations

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Orange County, Orange County Fair, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2014

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik, (714) 560-5713; Eric Carpenter, (714) 560-5697

OC Fair Express Kicks off July 11 From Eight Locations

New mobile app allows riders to buy tickets in advance, $2 each way and $3 fair admission

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is bringing back the OC Fair Express bus service with locations across the county for just $2 each way, allowing riders to save time and money.

The OC Fair Express will provide non-stop weekend bus service from eight locations to the OC Fair from July 11 to Aug. 10. Buses will run hourly between noon and midnight on Fridays and 9:30 a.m. and midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Continue reading→

Get to the OC Fair via the OC Fair Express for $2 starting on July 11

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, OCTA, Orange County Fair, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

The Orange County Fair is on July 11, 2014 through August 10, 2014 and the best way to get there is on the OC Fair Express! The OC Fair Express provides direct bus service to and from the fair from eight convenient locations for just $2.00 each way, or just swipe your valid OCTA bus pass. You can catch the OC Fair Express any Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the fair starting July 11, 2014.

All OC Fair Express customers also receive a coupon good for $3 Fair Admission—that’s up to $9 off. So skip traffic and save on parking and admission with the OC Fair Express!

Make your life easy, ride the OC Fair Express, and purchase your passes through our new mobile app. Our new mobile app will also show you all the OC Fair Express routes, where to catch the OC Fair Express and all the schedules. It’s free and you can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play beginning July 1! Continue reading→

Where to catch the OC Fair Express

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, OC Fair, OCTA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Save a Busload on The OC Fair Express!

The Orange County Fair is on July 12, 2013 through August 11, 2013 and the best way to get there is on the OC Fair Express! The OC Fair Express provides direct bus service to and from the fair from nine convenient locations for just $2.00 each way. You can catch the OC Fair Express any Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the fair starting July 12, 2013.

All OC Express customers also receive a coupon good for $3 Fair Admission—that’s up to $8 off. So skip traffic and save on parking and admission with the OC Fair Express! Continue reading→

Take the OC Fair Express bus and get a coupon for $3 Fair admission

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in OC Fair, OCTA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697

OC Fair Express Kicks Off Tomorrow From Nine Locations

Riders of the bus service will receive a coupon for $3 admission to the fair

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is bringing back the OC Fair Express bus service with locations across the county for just $2 each way, allowing riders to save time and money.

The OC Fair Express will provide non-stop weekend bus service from nine locations to the OC Fair from July 12 to Aug. 11. Buses will run hourly between approximately 2:30 p.m. and midnight on Fridays and 9:30 a.m. and midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Half hour service will be provided at the Fullerton Park and Ride, Santa Ana Depot and Goldenwest Transportation Center. Continue reading→

2012 OC Fair’s week 2 offers Extreme Pogo, Dodgeball, Chefs and Girl Scouts

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Costa Mesa, Culture, Family, Food, Food Trucks, music, Orange County, Orange County Fair, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543.

Week Two of the 2012 OC Fair Offers Extreme Pogo, Dodgeball, Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine and Girl Scouts Anniversary Celebration

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 24, 2012) – The 2012 OC Fair will continue offering a summer variety of fun, food and family as it goes into its second week of events. The Food Network’s Robert Irvine will offer a dynamic culinary demonstration for free in The Hangar on July 26 at 1 p.m., while amateur foodies get hot and spicy at the Special Culinary Arts Competition featuring Chili, Wings and Salsa on Saturday, July 28 (Register by Wednesday, July 25). Plus, the Girl Scouts invite Fairgoers to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary on July 27 with a full day of activities and entertainment. The Fair is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading→

Ride the OC Fair Express to the Fair and save!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

Ride the OC Fair Express to the fair and save!

After a successful first weekend with more than 3,000 passengers carried, the OC Fair Express will return this weekend, providing direct, hourly service to the fair. Thanks to a special partnership, all OC Fair Express passengers will receive a coupon for $2 fair admission when they board! Are you planning to take the bus to the fair?

Here are some of this weekend’s planned activities: Continue reading→