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OC Fair 2017

By Kathleen Chung July 20, 2017

Congratulations, Cambria!  You are the winner of the giveaway!!


"Farm Fresh Fun" is this year's theme at the OC Fair!  

The 127th Annual OC Fair opened on July 14 and will continue until Sunday, August 13.  There's so much happening at the fair including 5K Fun Run, music, performances, competitions, games, rides, animals, food and so much more.


HOURS: Wednesday - Friday: Noon - Midnight    

                Saturday - Sunday: 11AM - Midnight

LOCATION: OC Fair & Event Center - 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

ADMISSION: 

SINGLE-DAY ADMISSION PRICES*
General (ages 13-59) $12 Wednesday-Friday
General (ages 13-59) $14 Saturday-Sunday
Seniors (ages 60+) $7
Youth (ages 6-12) $7
Children 5 and younger are free; active and retired military free with valid ID

SUPER PASS*
General (ages 13-59) $35
Senior (ages 60+) $28
Youth (ages 6-12) $28

PARKING:
General $10
Buses and Limos $20
Available at the gates only. Cash only. No in-and-out privileges.
FREE SATELLITE PARKING (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
The Experian parking structure, 475 Anton Blvd., located off the Bristol Street exit
of the I-405, is available 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every weekend during the Fair.

OC FAIR EXPRESS available from nine locations (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
$2 bus fare each way ($4 round-trip)
$3 admission to the Fair with valid OCTA rider coupon (day of service only)
11 a.m.-midnight every weekend during the Fair. Go to ocfairexpress.com for details.




NEW THIS YEAR TO THE OC FAIR

Knights of Valour will command the Action Sports Arena with full-contact jousting.

Master chocolatier Stéphane Tréand will showcase his art in the form of chocolate. He will reveal trade secrets in patisserie, chocolate and sugar.

Minivan Mashup Demolition Derby will draw cheers as the most-despised vehicles meet their demise.

iBUYPOWER GameFest, a gaming exposition and competition featuring Oculus Rift demos and a live video game tournament with prizes up to $10,000. There will also be free-to-play games and exhibits.

Culinary artist and Chef Ray Duey will impress with his food sculpting.

Fermentation Farm will offer guests an overview of fermented foods and drink including a free sample of kombucha.

Marvel at XPOGO, an extreme pogo stick demonstration.

TV personalities, including kid chefs, YouTube stars, cookbook authors and mixologists will demonstrate their talents and offer tastings.

New rides include the gigantic La Grande Wheel XL, a super-sized Ferris wheel with 36 air-conditioned cabins sending riders soaring high above the Fair.

Step up to the olive oil tasting bar and sample the winners of the Fair’s first California-grown olive oil competition

New culinary competitions include liqueur and salsa-making.

Step into Kiel Johnson’s vision of an awe-inspiring urban community garden – handcrafted in cardboard and paper.


OC Fair Kids Club will launch this year with partner nonprofits and other qualifying organizations to bring underserved children the opportunity to experience the Fair and its educational programs.


RETURNING FAIR FAVORITES

All-Alaskan Racing Pigs (daily) 

Comedy Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik (daily)

Junior Livestock Auction (July 22) 

Wild Turkey Stampede (Aug. 9-13)

Budweiser Clydesdales (Aug. 2-13) 

Russell Brothers Circus (daily)


HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT

During the fair,  Pacific Amphitheatre will feature artists such as Pepe Aguilar, Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillet. The Hangar at the OC Fair will showcase awesome tribute bands such as Queen Nation, Bee Gees Gold and Mariachi del Sol.

Action Sports Arena will feature Extreme Rodeo, Knights of Valour, demolition derby, and more.

All acts are subject to change without notice. Tickets can be purchased at the Pacific Amphitheatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000.  


For more information, please visit www.ocfair.com

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Redondo Beach Macaroni Kid has A Family 4 Pack of tickets to the OC Fair plus 4 3-Ride Passes to giveaway to one lucky subscriber

Winner will be selected with random.org from all eligible entries on Monday, July 24th soon after 5pm with notification via email and announcement on our FB page. 

Increase your chances of winning by spreading the word!  Get your friends to subscribe to Redondo Beach Macaroni Kid and you will get extra 5 entries!  (Your friends will need to leave your name and email address in the "How did you hear about us? section of the entry form or the subscription form on our site.)  

Like our Facebook page and you will also get extra 5 entries.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF JULY 20, 2017 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE SOUTH BAY (LOS ANGELES COUNTY) AREA OF CALIFORNIA. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RULES.