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OC Fair Welcome to OC Fair & Event Center, home of the annual OC Fair and Imaginology. See you at the Fair!

OC Fair & Event Center, located in Costa Mesa, California, is home to the annual OC Fair, which welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors each summer, as well as Imaginology, a free STEAM-related event held in April. OC Fair & Event Center is also home to more than 150 year-round events, as well as Centennial Farm, a three-acre working farm; Heroes Hall, a veterans museum and education center; Table of Dignity, an agricultural workers memorial; and two concert venues, Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar. Visit ocfair.com for more details about the OC Fair, and go to ocfair.com/events to see what's coming up at the fairgrounds.

See what's coming up at OC Fair & Event Center this week, mark your calendar and we'll see you there!-Beyond Business Wo...
10/26/2026

See what's coming up at OC Fair & Event Center this week, mark your calendar and we'll see you there!

-Beyond Business Women’s Experience Expo, Oct. 28
-Centennial Farm Discovery Day, Oct. 30
-OC Card Show, Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
-Nightmare Halloween Party, Oct. 31
-Farmers Market, every Thursday
-Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, through Oct. 31
-Centennial Farm, open daily

Learn more at ocfair.com/events

Heading to Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming tonight? Here’s what you need to know! **rtasting **rfestival
10/24/2026

Heading to Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming tonight? Here’s what you need to know!

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Show up, show off and enter the costume contest at Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming! Bring your most creative, outrageous o...
10/23/2026

Show up, show off and enter the costume contest at Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming! Bring your most creative, outrageous or undead look and see if you can take home the glory.

Got your look ready? Grab your tickets at theboohaha.com🍻

Ghost your ex, not Boo Ha Ha. 👻Make your plans and grab your tickets for Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming this Saturday bef...
10/22/2026

Ghost your ex, not Boo Ha Ha. 👻

Make your plans and grab your tickets for Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming this Saturday before the night disappears!

🍺 Craft b**r, live music and Halloween fun
📅 Oct. 24 | 6:30–11:30 p.m.
🔞 21+ only

The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage Month and October as Filipino Amer...
10/22/2026

The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage Month and October as Filipino American History Month through special proclamations honoring community leaders.

Yesenia Rojas Cervantes was recognized for her advocacy for immigrant families, working families and the Latino community in Orange County. Christina Zabat-Fran was honored for her contributions to the legal profession and community, including becoming the first Filipino American president of the Orange County Bar Association in its 125-year history.

Both proclamations were presented by Director Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia and Director Dimetria Jackson on behalf of the OC Fair Board of Directors and the 32nd District Agricultural Association.

Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming takes over Saturday, Oct. 24, with 100+ craft b**rs, ciders and seltzers, live music, DJs ...
10/21/2026

Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming takes over Saturday, Oct. 24, with 100+ craft b**rs, ciders and seltzers, live music, DJs and lucha libre action.

Buy your tickets now and save! Prices go up at the door.
🎟️ ocfair.com/event/boo-haha-zombie-homecoming

Due to the forecasted rain, Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding!
10/21/2026

Due to the forecasted rain, Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding!

Your weekly event roundup has arrived! Swipe through for the latest happenings at OC Fair & Event Center. Learn more at ...
10/19/2026

Your weekly event roundup has arrived! Swipe through for the latest happenings at OC Fair & Event Center. Learn more at ocfair.com/events

- Newport-Mesa Unified School District College and Career Fair, Oct. 21
- OC Fair Board of Directors Meeting, Oct. 22
- Fight Club OC, Oct. 22
- Boo Ha Ha – Zombie Homecoming, Oct. 24
- Orange County Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, Oct. 24-25
- Farmers Market, every Thursday
- Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, through Oct. 31
- Centennial Farm, open daily

Weather permitting, Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will open Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. Please continue to follow us ...
10/16/2026

Weather permitting, Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will open Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. Please continue to follow us for any updates.

Out of an abundance of caution, OC Japan Fair has canceled activities for Friday, Oct. 16. Weather permitting, the event...
10/16/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, OC Japan Fair has canceled activities for Friday, Oct. 16. Weather permitting, the event is planned to resume Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18. Click the link in bio for updates.

High winds have shut down Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch for the day. Weather permitting, it'll reopen tomorrow. Cont...
10/15/2026

High winds have shut down Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch for the day. Weather permitting, it'll reopen tomorrow. Continue to follow for updates. Tap the link in our bio to see the schedule.

10/14/2026

Something wicked is brewing at Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming! 🧟‍♂️🍻Join us Oct. 24 for three hours of unlimited b**r tastings, killer costumes, live music and a Lucha Libre show. Costumes encouraged, thirst required. 👻

Tickets are on sale now at ocfair.com/event/boo-haha-zombie-homecoming
This is strictly a 21 years and older event. You must have valid photo identification to enter.

Get ready for a horse-filled adventure! Ranch Discovery Day is this Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at The Ranch ...
10/13/2026

Get ready for a horse-filled adventure! Ranch Discovery Day is this Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at The Ranch Community Center. Meet horses, watch live horse demonstrations, learn about horse care and grooming, explore the world of bees and more. There’s plenty to discover for animal lovers of all ages!

Admission and parking are free, but reservations are required! Save your spot and join us at The Ranch. RSVP at ocfair.com/theranch-programs/

Need plans? We have a few ideas! Swipe through to see what's happening at OC Fair & Event Center this week and find your...
10/12/2026

Need plans? We have a few ideas! Swipe through to see what's happening at OC Fair & Event Center this week and find your next outing.

- Ranch Discovery Day, Oct. 15
- OC Japan Fair, Oct. 16-18
- Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent Planters, Oct. 17
- Farmers Market, every Thursday
- Centennial Farm, open daily
- Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, open through Oct. 31

Learn more at ocfair.com/events

OC Fair has been named the No. 1 fair or festival in the Orange County Register’s Best of Orange County 2026 awards and ...
10/12/2026

OC Fair has been named the No. 1 fair or festival in the Orange County Register’s Best of Orange County 2026 awards and we couldn’t be more grateful!

Thank you to everyone who shows up, comes back year after year and makes OC Fair a summer tradition worth celebrating. We’re honored to be your favorite, Orange County!

Homecoming is officially on your calendar. Now you just need a date. Tag the person you'd drag to Zombie Homecoming on O...
10/10/2026

Homecoming is officially on your calendar. Now you just need a date.

Tag the person you'd drag to Zombie Homecoming on Oct. 24. Bonus points if your costume matches.

Tickets are on sale now at ocfair.com/event/boo-haha-zombie-homecoming

10/10/2026

Pumpkin spice and everything nice! 🎃🍂 Your fall plans just got a whole lot more fun at Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at OC Fair! Enjoy kiddie rides, inflatable slides, a petting zoo and more, all included with admission!

Open daily through Oct. 31. General admission is $25 and includes access to the petting zoo, all inflatable slides and a kiddie train. Children 2 and under are free.

Tag your pumpkin patch crew and come make some fall memories!

10/09/2026

Gem Faire is back with gorgeous gemstones, unique jewelry, crystals and all the shiny things your heart desires. Whether you’re hunting for your next statement piece or just love a good gem haul, this is your place!

Come browse, shop and find your next favorite treasure. 💎

Ready to give your pumpkins a second life? 🎃 Join us Oct. 17 for Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent P...
10/07/2026

Ready to give your pumpkins a second life? 🎃 Join us Oct. 17 for Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent Planters, but don’t wait to RSVP. Registration closes Friday, Oct. 9, and space is limited. Learn more and RSVP at ocfair.com/centennial-farm/garden-classes/

You’re invited to a homecoming that’s dead serious! 🧟‍♀️ Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming returns to OC Fair & Event Center...
10/06/2026

You’re invited to a homecoming that’s dead serious! 🧟‍♀️ Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming returns to OC Fair & Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 24!

Consider this your official warning from beyond the grave: early-bird pricing ends Oct. 9. Get your tickets before prices increase at ocfair.com/event/boo-haha-zombie-homecoming

P.S. For those asking, worry not! This event is not scary. Boo Ha Ha is a Halloween-themed b**r festival with live music, costumes and lots of fun.

10/06/2026

Saddle up! 🐴 Ranch Discovery Day returns Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon for a morning of hands-on learning, animal encounters and plenty of exploring.

Admission and parking are free, so come on out and discover something new!

Reservations are required. RSVP at ocfair.com/theranch-programs/

The week is looking good! Take a look at what's happening at OC Fair & Event Center and find your next adventure. - Seas...
10/05/2026

The week is looking good! Take a look at what's happening at OC Fair & Event Center and find your next adventure.

- Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, through Oct. 31
- Centennial Farm, open daily
- Farmers Market, every Thursday
- Gem Faire, Oct. 9-11
- Walk Intuit: Our Space, Your Community Open House, Oct. 9
- OC Home Show, Oct. 10-11
- Your Guide to Urban Chicken Keeping, Oct. 10
- Costa Mesa Speedway, Oct, 10

Learn more at ocfair.com/events

10/03/2026

Homecoming is back from the dead. 🧟‍♀️Boo Ha Ha - Zombie Homecoming is taking over OC Fair & Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 24 with three hours of unlimited b**r tastings, live music, Lucha Libre, killer costumes and a homecoming party you don't want to miss. Tickets are on sale now at ocfair.com/event/boo-haha-zombie-homecoming - link in bio 🍻

Off-Road Expo is returning to OC Fair & Event Center this weekend, Oct. 3-4! Explore the latest gear, check out new prod...
10/02/2026

Off-Road Expo is returning to OC Fair & Event Center this weekend, Oct. 3-4! Explore the latest gear, check out new products and connect with fellow off-road enthusiasts. Plan your visit at ocfair.com/events.

Looking for something new to learn this fall? Join us at Centennial Farm for two upcoming Farm & Garden classes in Octob...
10/01/2026

Looking for something new to learn this fall? Join us at Centennial Farm for two upcoming Farm & Garden classes in October.

Your Guide to Urban Chicken Keeping
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m.-noon
Learn the basics of raising a healthy backyard flock, from choosing the right breeds to coop design, nutrition, egg production and more. Perfect for anyone interested in urban chicken keeping.

Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent Planters
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 10 a.m.-noon
Give your fall pumpkins a second life. Create a beautiful succulent planter using a pumpkin, moss and live succulents. All materials are provided.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Get the details and reserve your spot at ocfair.com/centennial-farm.

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88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
92626

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