Derail the Sale

03/26/2021

The 2021 OC Fair will be held from July 16 through August 15.
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04/27/2020

04/15/2020

Del Mar Fairgrounds' Board of Directors voted Tuesday to postponed the county fair until 2021, a fair spokesperson confirmed.

03/27/2020

Fresno Fairgrounds will be site of makeshift hospital with 250 beds to treat coronavirus

Fresno is one of eight California cities receiving supplies from the federal government.

01/04/2020

Be sure to attend the Governance Committee Workshop
1/9/2020 - 6:30 p.m. - Administration Building

Governance Committee Workshop 1/9/2020 6:30 p.m. Administration Building View Agenda View Materials The mission of OCFEC is… CELEBRATION OF ORANGE COUNTY’S COMMUNITIES, INTERESTS, AGRICULTURE AND HERITAGE (with results justifying resources expended) NOTICE OF MEETING 32ND District Agricultural A...

10/29/2019

The 32nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors, which operates the OC Fair & Event Center, announced today that the Board had voted to dismiss CEO Kathy Kramer, effective immediately.

10/16/2019

OC Fair Board members were blindsided by news release from the Central Washington Fair Assn. The Yakima-based fair announced Kathy Kramer’s hiring on Oct 15. She will take the position Feb. 1. Kramer has been involved in various controversies since she started as CEO in late 2014.

YAKIMA -- The person just announced at the Central Washington State Fair's new President and CEO, may be leaving behind some controversy in California. Kathy Kramer comes to Yakima with an impressive background as the CEO of the Orange County Fair and Event Center in California. The Orange County Fa...

01/28/2019

In addition to Monday Jan 28 at 6pm the public is invited to participate in a branding assessment workshop – options are: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2-3 pm or
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6-7 pm All workshops will be held at the OC Fair & Event Center

12/27/2018

OC Fair & Event Center Delays Proposed Master Site Plan

In the face of persistent public opposition, Orange County Fair Board members decided in April to pump the brakes on a controversial master site plan for the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.

Opponents of the plan raised several issues, among them its estimated $169-million total price tag. But by far the most contentious component was the proposed demolition of the Orange County Fairgrounds Equestrian Center, which is on about 7.5 acres on the northeast corner of the 150-acre state-owned fairgrounds.

Costa Mesa had quite a year in 2018. A new election system went into effect, a proposed needle-exchange program touched off a community uproar, the city committed to developing shelter beds for the homeless, the city manager headed for the exit and several lengthy legal disputes came to an end.

11/08/2018

Hope to see you this Saturday, Nov 10th - 10 am to 2 pm
THE US MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
PARKING IS FREE

VETERANS + LABOR—PARTNERS IN SERVICE. SALUTE TO VETERANS: FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 THE US MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

10/26/2018

This would be a fabulous addition to Heroes Hall.

A Vietnam War-era jet stationed for more than a decade in the Santa Ana Civic Center could potentially take flight to a new home at the OC Fair & Event Center.

10/26/2018

Join us for a FREE Veterans Day community celebration to say THANK YOU to our veterans brought you by Veterans + Labor - Partners in Service, OC Fair, Heroes Hall and Orange County Employees Association.

When: Saturday, Nov. 10th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa
How much: Free for all guests
Parking: Free
Open to all members of the public!

Live music by Flashback Heart Attack (80's Rock & Roll) and performances by Vanguard University of Southern California and the Pacific Symphony's Brass Quintet. Attendees will have access to resources and a job fair, health screenings, kids activities, a complimentary hotdog lunch and more!

The community is invited to bring nonperishable food items to donate to a food drive which will help veterans in need. Last year 5.6 tons of food was collected at multiple sites. Hoag will also be on site so you can donate blood in the name of your favorite veteran.

OC Market Place will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will offer free admission to Salute to Veterans attendees - make sure to grab a free pass while at the event.

Heroes Hall will be open and guests can check out the newest virtual reality exhibit, Bravemind, as well as the Veterans Story Booth where vets can record and share their tales of service.

In honor of the Marine Corps 242nd birthday, a cake cutting will take place at noon in Heroes Hall's courtyard area.

05/22/2018

We need your support!

These board meetings are our chance to get in front of the OC Fair Board and really fight to save the OC Fairgrounds Equestrian Center!!

**The meeting is held at the OC Fair administration building located at
88 FAIR DR. COSTA MESA, CA 92626

05/15/2018

Fair board members have put a discussion about a performance auditor on the agenda for their next board meeting, scheduled for Thursday morning, May 24th at the OC Fair and Event Center (OCFEC) in Costa Mesa.

Exposure of a quiet lobby effort by OC Fairgrounds executives to downsize community horse stables at the 150-acre state fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, prompts community questioning about whether the OC Fairgrounds needs a performance auditor in place before the July fair.

05/09/2018

Great idea. A performance audit of the whole place is exactly what is needed. Next fair board meeting is May 24 at 9AM.

A $20 million consultant cost estimate to rebuild an equestrian center at the OC Fair and Event Center is drawing controversy and questions about a master plan for the future of the 150-acre property in the midst of Costa Mesa.

05/08/2018

Hi all, an interesting read about the current controversy involving the Equestrian Center at the OC Fairgrounds.

https://voiceofoc.org/2018/05/santana-who-really-runs-the-oc-fairgrounds/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare

A $20 million consultant cost estimate to rebuild an equestrian center at the OC Fair and Event Center is drawing controversy and questions about a master plan for the future of the 150-acre property in the midst of Costa Mesa.