Buy your 2020 OC Fair Super Pass
before the price goes up!
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How would you like to attend every day of the 2020 OC Fair for only $25? Sound too good to be true? Well it's not!
You can purchase a Super Pass for the 2020 OC Fair right now for the ridiculously low price of $25. But hurry, that price is only good until Feb. 27!
Your 2020 Super Pass includes:
• 23 days of admission (July 17-Aug. 16, Wed.-Sun.)
• Expedited entry at all public gates
• Discounted OC Fair single-day admission tickets for guests
• 15% discount on food & drinks (non-alcoholic) at Baja Blues, Hussong’s and California Grill
• 2-for-1 discount tickets for select Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar & Action Sports Arena concerts and events
• Free admission to the Orange County Market Place (through Dec. 27, 2020)
• 10% discount for select Pacific Symphony performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
• Free 2020 OC Fair official button
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Mark your calendars: Board meeting will have new time
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January's meeting of the OC Fair & Event Center's Board of Directors will be held a little later than usual.
Generally, board meetings have been held in the mornings. The Thursday,
Jan. 16
, board meeting will be held at
5:30
p.m.
To watch the meeting online, view the agenda or watch past meetings, go to
ocfair.com/public-meetings
.
Board meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month.
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Upcoming farm and garden classes
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Centennial Farm's weekend farm and garden classes have resumed in the new year, and there are two classes in January that we think you'll love.
- Food Preservation - Jan. 25: This class will bring you up to date on the latest food preservation recommendations, teach you how to process your food safely and tell you why you are doing it that way. You will learn what equipment is needed and proper storage methods. In addition, you will discover ways to save money and prolong the life of your fruits and vegetables, all while reducing food waste and eating healthier without additives.
The topic for the class on Jan. 11 has yet to be determined, so keep an eye on
ocfair.com/gardenclasses
for more details.
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Reminder: Sound advisory for Winter Fest OC fireworks
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A reminder that Winter Fest OC is still going on and includes nightly pyrotechnics during a parade that begins around 5:30 p.m. The sound will be similar to the pyrotechnics display that takes place every night during the annual OC Fair.
The sound advisory is in effect through Jan. 5.
For more information on this annual event, visit
winterfestoc.com
. For those interested in purchasing tickets, use code OCFAIR for a discount on platinum passes.
Thank you in advance for your understanding, and please contact
ocfinfo@ocfair.com
with any questions or concerns.
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CEO's Corner
Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year!
Since this is my first CEO Corner as your new CEO, I wanted to take a moment to tell you how thrilled I am to be appointed to lead the amazing team at OC Fair & Event Center. What we do is special and important, and I am fortunate to work with such a strong team of individuals who care very much about each other, our guests and this great community asset.
I joined the organization in early 2002 when OC Fair's attendance was just 898,197. We were a 17-day fair at that time, but grew to 21 days and then eventually to 23 days. I experienced the re-opening of the Pacific Amphitheatre, surpassing one million in attendance at the 2007 OC Fair, the construction of the Hangar and redesign of Main Mall, the installation of the agricultural workers memorial public art piece, the creation of the Heroes Hall veterans museum and education center, and so much more.
I’ve seen tremendous growth and improvements along the way … and a few challenging times, too. But the one constant that has sustained OC Fair & Event Center over the years is the passion our staff and community have for what we do. It’s the partnership between those who want to create and those who want to learn, explore and have fun that makes OC Fair & Event Center such a special place to work and to visit.
As we leave 2019 behind us and set our sights on 2020, I hope you will join me in celebrating our great community and all that OC Fair & Event means to it.
Sincerely,
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Highlights: January events
Here is a sampling of upcoming events happening at the fairgrounds. For a complete listing, visit
ocfair.com/events
.
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Jan. 4, Bride World Expo
SoCal’s bridal super show features more than 150 wedding venues, florists, photographers, DJs, photo booths, invitations, decor ideas, honeymoon packages, fashion shows, giant gown sale and DIY seminars. Meet local experts and find the best wedding planning values.
When:
Saturday, Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
How much
: $12 general admission; free for children 12 & younger and military with current ID. Parking is $9.
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Jan. 18-19, SoCal World Guitar Show
If you have guitars, amplifiers, effects, parts or other musical items to sell or trade, you may bring all you can carry into the show at no extra charge. Many of the nation’s top foreign and domestic buyers will be at this show to pay top prices for your vintage, newer, used or rare gear.
When
: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Hangar
How much
: $20 general admission; free for children 11 and younger. Parking is $9.
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Jan. 24-26, UVSA Tet Festival
The UVSA Tet Festival of Southern California is the largest Vietnamese New Year Festival in the nation. It is run entirely by volunteers consisting of high school and college students, young professionals and parents. The fest strives to help preserve and share the Vietnamese culture.
When
: Friday, Jan. 24, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
How much
: $6 general admission (tickets are available online). Parking is $9.
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Ongoing events
Orange County Market Place
Saturdays & Sundays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission is $2; free for kids 12 & younger.
Located in Lot A
Certified Costa Mesa Farmers Market
Thursdays,
9 a.m.-1 p.m. (
closed Jan. 2
)
Free admission and parking
Located in Lot D
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Open year-round
Centennial Farm
Open daily (
closed Jan. 1 and Jan. 20
)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Heroes Hall
Open Wednesdays-Sundays (
closed Jan. 1
)
Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission and parking
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Your support of the OC Fair provides year-round educational opportunities through Centennial Farm, Heroes Hall and Imaginology and helps fund our community give-back programs.
Thank you!
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