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

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2014 OC Fair Express

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→

Get in free to the OC Fair on Wednesday by donating 5 cans of food

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

2013 OC Fair First Full Week Features City Days Saluting Select Orange County Cities Plus Performances by Alan Jackson, Extreme Rodeo and KIDZ BOP Kids Live

The OC Fair will salute Anaheim, Dana Point, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano on select days July 17-19 with a community flag salute and discount admission coupons.

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 15, 2013) – The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the first full week of summer activities and concerts plus gourmet food trucks on Thursdays and new, outrageous offerings like deep-fried cookie dough and Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joes. The Fair is closed Monday & Tuesday. Continue reading→

Discounts and deals on admission, food & rides offered at the 2013 OC Fair

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

Discounts and Deals on Admission, Food & Rides Offered at 2013 OC Fair

 Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 3, 2013) – The 2013 OC Fair ( July 12-August 11), themed “Come & Get It,” offers a multitude of promotions, discounts, and deals to allow fairgoers to come and get the most out of the Fair without breaking their budget.

The best, wallet-friendly option is the OC Fair Super Pass which offers the passholder admission all 23 days of the 2013 OC Fair plus express entry at all gates, 2-for-1 tickets for select Pacific Amphitheatre concerts, 20 percent discount on tickets to select events in The Hangar and the Action Sports Arena, and a carnival savings book. The 2013 Super Pass prices are General $35, Senior (60+) $30 and Youth (6-12) $25 and is available for purchase online at ocfair.com/superpass through July 5, from the on-site Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre or at any Fair gate during Fair hours. Continue reading→

Pick up an OC Fair coupon at the Library or at City Hall, for 7/26

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Orange County Fair, Press Release

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

The 2013 OC Fair Celebrates Orange County Communities with “Summer In The Cities” Promotion

Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 28, 2013) – The OC Fair is celebrating the spirit of the community with its new Summer In the Cities programming, which includes local entertainment, exhibits and discounts for residents.

On specific days, representatives and residents from cities in Orange County will lead Fairgoers in a Community Flag Salute and singing of the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. in front of The Hangar. Also, residents of the featured city can enjoy discounted Fair admission with their Summer In the Cities coupon, available at their local city hall or library.

The 2013 OC Fair Summer In the Cities schedule is: Continue reading→

Catch the OC Fair Express and get into the Fair for only $3!

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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→

OC Fair announces Come & Get it theme for the 2013 Fair

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

“Come & Get It” at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11)

Annual Summer Celebration Features Food, Concerts, Entertainment, Exhibits and Endless Summer Fun

Costa Mesa, Calif. (February 13, 2013) – The OC Fair is ringing the dinner bell and inviting Fairgoers to “Come & Get It” this summer with food, fun, entertainment, exhibits, rides and more July 12-August 11, 2013.

The 23-day tradition, themed “Come & Get It” in 2013, will entice Fairgoers to get their fill of giant turkey legs, sweet funnel cakes, fluffy cotton candy, roasted corn and tons of other tasty options on a stick, from the BBQ or deep-fried. Foodies can also build up their culinary skills with food-related contests, competitions and demonstrations offered throughout the run of the 2013 OC Fair. Continue reading→

O.C. Fair events this month include farm classes, gun & guitar shows

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Crossroads of the West Gun Show

MEDIA/PRESS CONTACT: Communications Dept, OC Fair & Event Center, (714) 708-1543

OC Fair & Event Center January 2013 Events

Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 2013) – The OC Fair & Event Center is home to a variety of events throughout the year. Here is the current January 2013 events calendar:

Final week of the 2012 OC Fair features great music and entertainment

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

Final Week of the 2012 OC Fair Features The All-American Rejects, Five Demolition Derbies and Free Admission With Donation of School Supplies

Costa Mesa, Calif. (August 6, 2012) – The  2012 OC Fair is going out with a bang as it approaches its final week for the season with a series of demolition derbies, including the all-new, female-only, Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby on Friday, August 10. The Fair will continue to feature the Budweiser Clydesdales and the Oasis Camel Dairy, as well as an all-star lineup in the Pacific Amphitheatre. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading→

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

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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→

2012 OC Fair’s first week features Lambert, Extreme Rodeo & more

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

2012 OC Fair Starts First Full Week with Adam Lambert, Extreme Rodeo and OC Fair Chowdown Contest

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 16, 2012) – The fun continues at the 2012 OC Fair with the first full week of summer activities and concerts. Along with gourmet food trucks on Thursdays and new, outrageous offerings like deep-fried cereal and PB&J, there’s the epic OC Fair Chowdown: Restaurant Chef vs. Food Truck Chef contest, where visiting chefs (Pascal Olhats vs. The Burnt Truck) take their cuisine head-to-head to prove who’s the tastiest at the Fair. Also, be sure to check out musical performances by Adam Lambert, Bachman & Turner and Young The Giant. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). Continue reading→

2012 OC Fair to feature series of Chowdown Cooking Competitions

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Orange County Fair Press Release
Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543

2012 OC Fair to Feature Series of Chowdown Cooking Competitions

Chowdown Competitions will include Food Truck Chefs, Restaurant Chefs and Home Cooks

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 13, 2012) – The culinary competition is hot at this year’s 2012 OC Fair (July 13 – August 12), which will put the talents of food truck chefs, home cooks and professional chefs to the test every Thursday in a series of OC Fair Chowdown competitions. Participants will compete for culinary glory as well as a prize.

This year’s OC Fair Chowdown lineup offers four exciting competitions, including: Continue reading→

Take the OCTA’s OC Fair express and get a $2 Fair admission coupon!

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The Orange County Fair is on July 13 through August 12 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 $1.50 each way. You can catch the OC Fair Express any Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the fair starting July 13.

All OC Express customers also receive a coupon good for $2 Fair Admission—that’s up to $9 off. So skip traffic and save on parking and admission with the OC Fair Express! For routes and bus schedules click on any location below. For more about the OC Fair, click here.

Take Metrolink to the Anaheim Canyon, Santa Ana or Irvine Metrolink Station and connect with OCTA’s OC Fair Express. Just show your valid Metrolink ticket for a FREE ride to the OC Fair. The non-stop bus will drop you off in front of the Fair’s yellow gate. Plus, all OC Fair Express passengers will receive a coupon good for $2 admission into the fair! Continue reading→

2012 OC Fair returns this Friday, July 13, Noon-Midnight

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2012 OC Fair Returns This Friday, July 13, Noon-Midnight

This year’s “Home Sweet Home” theme brings 23 days of sights, sounds and tastes of home

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 11, 2012) – The 2012 OC Fair will open its gates this Friday for the start of 23 days of food and fun from July 13-August 12 (open Wednesday-Sunday). Themed “Home Sweet Home,” the annual event returns with carnival rides, games, special engagements, live entertainment and deep-fried delicacies, plus culinary contests, celebrity chefs and new food items such as The Big Rib, deep-fried cereal and a Bacon A-Fair. Continue reading→

2012 OC Fair “Cheat Sheet” For Family Fun – discounts and deals!

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Orange County Fair

For Immediate Release

2012 OC Fair “Cheat Sheet” For Family Fun

Costa Mesa, Calif.  – There is so much to see and do at the 2012 OC Fair (July 13-August 12) for families and beyond. This year’s Fair, themed Home Sweet Home, offers a variety of free entertainment for the whole family. Here’s a cheat sheet of all the fun things to do and ways to save at the Fair: Continue reading→

Get a Taste of “Home Sweet Home” at the 2012 OC Fair

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Press Release, For Immediate Release

Hungry? Get a Taste of “Home Sweet Home” at the 2012 OC Fair

Enjoy Deep-Fried Classics, New Creations and Food Exhibits, Cooking Demonstrations and Contests

Costa Mesa, Calif.  – The theme of the 2012 OC Fair (July 13-August 12) is “Home Sweet Home” and this year the Fair is not skimping on the “sweet.”

Whether Fairgoers want to learn about food, watch the pros prepare it or just want to enjoy some tasty treats, the OC Fair delivers something for everyone. Here is a mouthwatering preview of what the 2012 OC Fair is cooking up this year: Continue reading→