I won tickets to the Taste of Huntington Beach from Yelp! The event is $65 per person and benefits…read morethe HB Central Library. The event brings in a lot of vendors in and around Huntington Beach. This was my first Taste of HB event. There were breweries, wineries, food, and even grocery vendors. The food and drink is all inclusive with admission which means you get your money's worth just by walking around and trying everything out. It began at 11 am for VIP and 12 pm for the general public going until 4 pm. If you brought your lawn chair you can camp out for the entire time enjoying the live entertainment and sunshine. You park at the HB Sports complex where parking is $1 for the entire day or you could valet for $5. Highlights for me were the spicy edamame from Reef's Edge Grill (Shorebreak), Three Twins ice cream, Strongbow cider, Pan Roast from Ritter's, and the corn and watermelon samples from Solita's Tacos. Great event and can't wait to check it out next year.

Bought 2 vip tickets to this event. We came during vip hour…read moreand they were serving mainly appetizers and drinks that time. It was a little hard to find empty tables to seat since there weren't much seats avaliable. During tasting hours, we tried so much food from the booths. I appreciate how Taste of HB has many tasting booths (40+) for everyone to try! The lines weren't that much of a wait, but there was a lot of people so it was hard to get through. We went for multiple rounds for most of the booths and enjoyed every booth's food! Our experience here was enjoyable. They had bands playing and other giveaways going on. Parking wasn't a haggle. I'm planning to go here again this upcoming year! Can't wait. You guys should go check it out.

Daughter wanted to go here and it was a bad choice. Unless you are into Pokémon or Japanese Anime,…read morethere was nothing to do here. Only 2 cherry blossom trees survived the spring before the festival so that was a bust. There were food booths but they were not that great of choice of food so we didn't get anything. The grounds were wet still from the rain so walking around was a little comber some. It was a nice sunny day but not a great day for this festival. Needs a change of how it is run Lastly, the traffic is terrible when trying to find parking. It was a zoo and I was surprised nobody got run over in the parking lot.

The OC Cherry Blossom Festival event features a variety of live performances and activities both…read moretraditional and contemporary, including taiko drumming, minyo, classical dance, gagaku music, origami, ikebana, cosplay contests, anime characters, and more.⁣ My boys had fun in the craft area. We had a few face stencils. My son had a bat on his face and I got cherry blossoms on my hand. We saw traditional Japanese tea for $5 near the garden section. Plenty of tables to sit at and enjoy the event. There was a variety of traditional and Japanese street food to try in one place. I had the Tokyo Yakisiba spicy noodles with egg and it was so good (it was worth the wait). You can see Happy Man cooking the food and spreading his happiness. Shake Ramen was a different kind of way to eat ramen and it was so tasty. The fried Oreos from drizzle were so addicting and melted in your mouth . It was nice to see everyone coming out to support OCCBFest since this was the first time in 3 years. Entrance was free and parking was free, plus free entertainment. The Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival has been inspired by and helped to fund an international student exchange program between Huntington Beach and its sister city, Anjo, Japan.

We decided to come back to the 626 market this year. We were already prepared for what to expect…read moresince we were here last year. Some of the things from last year are still valid but this year it was a little bit different. One of the things we noticed is that they had a dance show of K-pop music and they did not have the washing stations in the middle. They did have more tables closer together rather than different sitting area areas. There were less beer stations so the lines were a little long for beer later in the night. Not having the middle washing stations made it so you had to go all the way to the restroom if you needed to wash your hands and you didn't have that extra supply of napkins. This year it wasn't as hot as the previous year so it felt nicer. Overall, we enjoyed it and we'll probably be back next year

So FoodieLand acquired 626 Night Market in October 2025 and this was my first time visiting since…read morethe new corporate ownership. [Parking]: $15 per vehicle for on-site parking just to enter the OC Fair & Event Center. [Admission]: Our party purchased the same-day tickets and paid a $16 per person entry fee. [What to expect]: The market was approximately half food vendors and half arts / crafts / gift vendors. There were solid craft and gift vendors, but not too many art vendors. The food was extremely overpriced ... a simple appetizer = at least $15+ & a filling meal = at least $25. The only real positive? There was a mahjong area that offered free lessons. The performance stage was alright. [Food]: Our party ended up getting only 6 pieces of soup dumplings (aka XLB) from Dumpling Dream for $14 and a cup of gelatea from Boutcha for $7.20 (one of the most affordable and best item to get at the market). [Conclusion]: If I ever come back to 626 Night Market, I would probably stick with the Arcadia location as parking is free and the admission fee is slightly cheaper. I am still having a hard time digesting the fact that getting into the market cost $30+ before even buying any food if I come here alone and I would also need to spend another $25+ just to feel like I had eaten a legit meal. I am good with this one-and-done visit.

This is an awesome festival! I'm surprised that out of the thousands of people there, no one has…read moreyelped about it to spread the word. It's this weekend only, but in case you miss it, there's always next year. Just went today for the first time with the family and I was impressed with the scope and scale of the event. Nonstop cultural performances on the stage (music, dance), awesome food booths, island handicrafts for sale, and so much more. The cultures of Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti (Polynesia), Aotearoa (New Zealand), Guam, Northern Marianas, Marshall Islands (Micronesia), and Fiji (Melanesia) are featured at this event. This gathering of cultures is not something you run across every day! Really, you must go check it out for yourself to truly grasp what a great (and free!) event this is. No festival would be complete without food, and this one did not disappoint. I had the Tonga food plate and it was delicious. Granted, I am no expert on Tongan food since it was my first encounter with the cuisine, but it was really tasty. Maybe I'll go back tomorrow to try some of the other foods. I would have gotten more today but if you know island foods--they're not exactly light fare. What: Third Annual Pacific Islander Festival Where: In Central Park, just behind the Huntington Beach Public Library When: Saturday, 9/18/10 and Sunday, 9/19/10 from 10am to 5pm Cost: free admission and free parking!

ISLANDER LOVE. First…read moretime checking out the festival and will not be the last. It is a "picnic" style festival so bring those beach mats or lawn chairs. The festival is in the park and behind the library. There's plenty of parking but can be hard to score a space if there are other events going on in the area. Expect to see a park full of pacific islanders (hawaii, samoa, tongan, guam, tahiti, etc...) and there are a handful of food booths to get your grub. TAHITIAN PERFORMANCES were my favorite. Every islander event I've attend since I was young... tahitian were always my favorite. On another note, the men.... yah.... hmm wow. On to the food. Take note, do not eat before you come here. Eat when you get here. I learned my mistake. But i was still able to get some goodies. OTAI - this is sold at the Tongan food booth for $5. Probably the best mango beverage I've ever had in my life. It was creamy and sweet with mango meat and tiny bits of young coconut. I could drink this everyday and be happy - so delicious. PANIKEKE - this is old at the Samoan food booth for 2 for $1. It reminds me of a sweet and dense ball of dough resembling a big donut hole with a crunchy outer layer. Fried like a donut but sweeter. SHAVED ICE - this is sold at the Refreshment booth for $3. WTF!!! THIS BOOTH NEEDS HELP, its ran by little kids. You buy your ticket at another booth, walk to the booth next to it with two windows "Order Here" and another window "Pick Up". Give ticket, place order, wait in the pick-up window area FOREVER, when you get to the front they ask you for your order again, and then they make it on the spot. They make the shaved ice on the crappy side, so much syrup its too sweet to drink and they hand you a messy cup. I was wearing white and the syrup got on my clothes when they handed me the cup. It's just disorganized and you should not wait that long to get a cup of ice with syrup in it. See you next yr.

It's a traditional for VNese folks to go here either for selfies or trying to get flowers or decks…read moreor clothing for Tet. Quite fun and festive, went during the weekday daytime so less traffic and easy to shop. Got some traditional flowers and that is pretty much it. Vendors are nice and kind and friendly. A lot of vendors to choose from a bargain too if you know how, so the value can depending on how good you can bargain. I parked on next street but they do have the back mall parking lot. Overall it was festive and happens once a year plus great to support the community.

Yelp must have reminded me 50x to review this so here it is:…read more Unfortunately the Asian Garden Flower festival only happens once a year about 3 to 4 weeks before the lunar new year "TET" n ends about a week later, it's better than the NGUYEN HUE STREET Flower market IN SAIGON. Why? As I recall Nguyen hue didn't have a food court. This had a food court which took over a side street n boy was that fun, they had my favorite "banh khot fr Vung Tau" grilled lobster tail. Soups, pancakes etc.. all the yummy street food you can afford wo having to sell your house these days. The flowers were amazing orchids, gladiolus there were many juicery stands, beef jerky stores, I bought a nice fake Chanel sweater only $25 just as good as the real thing. They also sell red envelopes for "lixi" happy or lucky money, on week ends they had live music n lion dance. I love the Asian Garden mall the only indoor mall we have here. Vietnamese from 49 states came here every year n most will immediately make plan to move to this land of milk n honey, it used to be really easy to move here n so cheap too. An average home I used to sell for $140k is now $1.4 million in Little Saigon so most VN tourists will just hang out here enjoy the ambiance, the food n have to go home, even then it's so worth it to visit a home away from home.

Parking was a nightmare, but you could pay 10 for parking in the businesses. Live music and alot…read moreof friendly people.

The street fair this year was great! Some streets have moved location but the food was great!…read moreLively bands and people all around. Fun, food and libations all in one area! Bring the family or come with friends or go solo and make friends. So fun!

Bad experience ever, we bought the tickets at the internet and after that when we got there we have…read moreto still have to make this long long line to go inside, Plus there was so many people that you couldn't walk at all , very bad experience and no organized at all, never again never. Oh! And we're was the cherry blossoms,? Los Arboles estaban pelonescero Star here

The trees were beautiful, but there weren't very many. Wish there were more. But the entire park is…read moregorgeous!

Not a bad place, or venue. The bands that we saw were pretty good! The food was really good! The…read morerides looked fun... Awesomeness!

Well I will begin, how on the most part, that OC and most Gabachos are kewl but one in 20 are total…read morepricks. My kids and I and my wife totally love this fair, love the food, love the rides, love that all the Plavan kids and family attend this fair. We love that we can walk here drink AND NOT DRIVE! however today I met a TOTALNEEDLE PRICK. My kids and I were chilling and some dude, in between sets of the Santana cover band and the calypso band, was there with his girlfriend. He came over and asked if it was ok to take chairs from our area to his and it was chill ok as Gabriel was asleep in the wagon. I went over and told him "sorry dude but you took my kids chair but it is ok I got another one like I showed you" . The prick followed me and pointed out my mistake "hey mother fucker you told me it was ok to take these chairs" then he looked at my wine glass and said "ok long hair I see you are drunk". All in the presence of my kids and the teens nearby. I politely responded "that is ok sir my drunk condition will change in the morning but you are still going to be an asshole and a liar in the morning! The teens around me said to the needle prick "dude you have been served" and he walked away in haste. Still love this fest even though most oc, "white people " are pricks

OC Winter Fest unfortunately wasn't worth the hype or the price. While I appreciate that we…read moreattended on a discounted Sunday night (thank you for that), the overall experience still felt underwhelming. Admission gets you inside the gates, which is fine -- but once you're in, everything is à la carte through a mobile app, or you're expected to purchase separate "fun bundles." This felt more like a money grab than a holiday experience. I couldn't help but wonder why some of these activities weren't included with the ticket price to begin with. For example, putt-putt golf was an additional $5.25 per person, and it wasn't even a real mini golf course. It was made from wooden cornhole-style boxes with turf glued on, rebranded as an attraction you pay extra for inside the festival. There were some cute moments -- the Winterland of lights and the bubble suds that imitate snow were adorable, especially for kids. That area was probably the highlight of the event. As for the food... not great. Very greasy, carnival/fair-style food, which may work for some people, but it wasn't what I envisioned for a holiday festival. Nothing really stood out, and I wouldn't recommend coming here for the food alone. I don't write this to be negative -- just honest. For the price, I think your money could be better spent elsewhere this holiday season. OC Winter Fest may appeal to families with very young children who don't mind paying extra for each activity, but for everyone else, I'd skip it.

My son is 10 years old and asked to see snow for Christmas, so I took him to OC Winterfest as an…read moreearly present. We accidentally showed up an hour early, since it actually opens at five, not four. Parking was easy, but twelve dollars. Tickets for the three of us were a little over eighty dollars, so the night started off on the expensive side. Once inside, the lights were beautiful. There are light tunnels, decorated trees and tons of photo ops. The bubbles at the entrance look like falling snow and made for adorable pictures. His favorite part was the snow play area. He had a blast, even though he was freezing and soaked by the end. We skipped the skating rink and the inflatables since both cost extra. Most things here cost extra, so plan for add-ons. Toward the back there are carnival rides and games. I bought him the cheapest wristband for twenty dollars and he got three rides out of it. I caught a bit of the live singer on stage, which added to the atmosphere. The highlight was my son saying this is going on his list of top memories for a long time. My son loved it. My pockets did not. Helpful tip. I overheard another mom say wagons are not allowed this year, but strollers are. Overall, OC Winterfest feels like a fair dressed in Christmas lights. Go in knowing it is cute, fun and definitely not cheap, and you will enjoy it for what it is.

For the past two years, Jen and I have come to the OC Fair together and I think we have found out…read morehow to make this a great experience. We came on the last Saturday of the season and was told it was the best weather they had all summer. For transportation, we took the OC Fair Express from Laguna Hills, which cost us each 75 cents each going there and again coming back. No hassle to pay or fight for parking or deal with traffic. We came early before noon and took advantage of all the $5 tastes. I checked my credit card the following day and we tried about 10. We also buy the refillable soda cup. It's still a bit pricey, but a little savings softens the blow. We loved the interactive displays in the VHS exhibit. Jen did her best Austin Powers and then we recreated Jack and Rose on the bow of the Titanic. We also checked out the art contests and noticed a friend from high school won a blue ribbon in photography. We love watching the Pig Races. Even though it's the same show each year, it's a nice break from walking and eating. Last year I won her a stuffed animal and while I would have loved to win a giant sloth this year, the games were just too tough. I did buy her a stuffed pig toy outside of the pig races for a consolation prize. We tried one ride last year, but passed this year. Instead, we stopped by Planet Popcorn and bought a sample box to take home with us. For 2 of us it was around $150 and that included everything from tickets, transportation, food and souveniers. For us, this is now an annual event that has become a fun adventure.

OC Fairgrounds hosts a ton of events, but our favorite is the annual OC Fair! Yes, it can get…read moreexpensive, but I'll give you the lowdown on how to save some time, money, and sanity. Parking: Parking at the fairgrounds is $15, but it's not guaranteed to be available. The lot fills up early, and once it does, they put out the cones; they'll remove the cones when a few spaces become vacant. Your best bet is Orange Coast College, where parking is $10 via QR code at the parking lots. It's only about a block away on Fairview. I wish they'd bring back the Experian shuttle. Wear comfortable shoes: You will definitely get your steps in at the OC Fair! Heels are a hard 'no' unless you enjoy crying on the walk back to your car. Flip-flops are okay, but be prepared for your pretty exposed feet to be pretty dirty by the end of the day. This year, the lines to enter the gates moved much quicker. Have your e-tickets ready to go. Most things are cashless--bars, food trucks, games, etc.--but I'd still bring some cash just in case. ATMs are available on the property. Entertainment: Concerts and shows are held at the Pacific Amphitheater and The Hangar. There's plenty of space outside The Hangar to enjoy the show, so you don't necessarily have to spend extra money on a ticket. There are also several smaller stages scattered throughout the fairgrounds with live entertainment. Food: Food vendors are everywhere, with options ranging from Wahlburgers and Hawaiian food to donuts, Thrifty ice cream, BBQ, and more. We always get the Impossible Burger from Wahlburgers. You can't go wrong with it, but the price is definitely steep. And you have to top off the fair experience with a Chocolate Malted Crunch ice cream from the famous Thrifty's! Games: Want to win a prize for your loved one? Some games take skill, while others are pure luck. I'd avoid the basketball game where you have to make two shots in a row...unless you're a pro. The water gun games are fun with a group, especially when everyone is competing for a medium plushie. I also enjoy the games where you throw a ball to break a plate or bottle. And then there's the elite prize, which is only allowed once per fair. If you're curious, message me. Tickets for games and rides can be purchased at the booths or online. Shopping & attractions: I'd definitely recommend checking out the free art installations and the indoor shopping/hobby areas. We found a new vendor this year, The House of Halloween, with vintage-looking umbrellas, a Predator leather mask, Halloween-themed bags, and other fun stuff. My go-to shop every year is Nifty Fifty, which has book-like purses and bags, cool metal signs, and fun '50s memorabilia. Face painting is another fair favorite, but beware--the lines can get pretty long. And don't forget to visit the farm animals! There was even some friendly animal racing happening this year. Drinks: A few of the bar areas had live music and dancing. Drinks are pricey, and you'll need to have your ID checked before they give you a bracelet that allows you to purchase alcohol. Save some money: The OC Fair has some pretty good deals during the week that can help cut down the cost of food and drinks, so check those out before you go. If you want to avoid spending money on food altogether, get your hand stamped before exiting and bring a cooler to keep in your car with sandwiches and water. That way, you can take a food break without having to buy another overpriced fair meal. Final tips: Avoid the last weekend of the OC Fair if you can. Traffic on the streets and inside the fairgrounds can be A LOT. If you're arriving during the day, bring sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat. There are lockers available near the entrances, although I'd personally just bring a backpack to hold everything you need. The OC Fair may not be the cheapest day out, but with a little planning, you can have a great time without completely emptying your wallet.