The OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626
It is that time of the year again folks. The annual Orange County Fair starts July 16th 2010 and runs all the way through to August 15th 2010!
This year’s OC Fair’s theme is “The Beat Goes On” honoring the 120th year of the OC Fair.
There is going to be so much to do at the OC Fair this year! I was getting plans for a remodel in the city of Costa Mesa approved this morning at the building department which happens to be right across the street from the fair grounds. I decided to drive over and take some pictures to write a small blog about. I had no idea that I would be able to walk around freely on the fair grounds and take some pictures to share with you! They have completely redesigned the entire Fairgrounds. This year, The Hangar, a new aviation-style building, will be opened for the first time since its completion in March. During the day, The Hangar will be used for multiple community events, and at night, it will be used for concerts and sporting events. The Hangar that looks just like the existing Hangars at the El Toro Marine base. They have a great line up of entertainment in The Hangar as well as at the Pacific Amphitheatre. They also have a huge selection of food and drinks to choose from and of there is always the highlite of OC Fair, The Midway which has a ton of awesome looking rides! Please check back tomorrow as I will be writing new blog post as often as possible as what to do, see, eat and / or ride while visiting the 2010 OC Fair!
FAIR HOURS
July 16-August 15
Wednesday – Friday: noon – midnight
Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – midnight
Open Wednesdays-Sundays.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
The OC Fair Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre is located at 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626,
and follows this schedule for 2010:
July 13-July 15
Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
July 16-August 15
Wednesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com
or by phone at (800) 745-3000.*Also, open on Tuesday, July 27, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tickets will be ADMISSION
General (13-59) $10
Seniors (60+) $7
Children (6-12) $5
Children under 6 FREE every day
Group Sales of 15 or more click here.
SUPER PASS
Fair fans can buy the exclusive Super Pass and enjoy admission to the 2010 OC Fair for all 23 days!
Click here for more info.
PARKING:
$7 per vehicle
$12 Preferred Parking
$14 per bus
OC Fair Facts
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This is the 120th year of the OC Fair.
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Did you know the the OC Fair and Event Center was once the property of the Santa Ana Army Air Base?
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When first opened in 1890, the Fair consisted of only a horse race and a few exhibits.
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The Fair has taken place at Orange County, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Anaheim and now Costa Mesa. It also was held as joint Fair for a number of years in Pomona at the LA County Fairgrounds.
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Orange County Fair Queens were crowded from 1911 through 1983.
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In 1922 Fair news was carried by carrier pigeons from the Fairgrounds to the Newspapers.
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In 1948 40 bombs were set off to announce the opening of the Fair.
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Aclohol was NOT sold at the Fair until 1970.
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The first wedding took place at the Fair in 1975.
If I can answer any questions about the Orange County Fairgrounds and Event Center or how to obtain a building permit, or the process of building a new home or remodeling an existing home, please feel free to contact me at 949-723-4393 or email me.
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