I love the OC Fairgrounds, on weekends they have a swapmeet/farmers market as well. There are also concerts and events that happen here every now and then, and food trucks used to all come and park on Thirsdays I believe but not sure if that still happens. Oh, and this is the home of the fair, which is my fave! read more

2nd time I have ever been went to see Steve Martin and Martin Short at the theater there. Great venue and better yet excellent show! Hands down best show I've seen. After the show we walked around the fair but omg I can't believe the greed in the pricing at the fair. How do families afford to take their children!?! It's insane and just greedy. read more

We are so lucky that to have the Fairgrounds. Speedway, the Swap Meet, the OC Fair and now off road racing because of Robby Gordon. read more

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The fair is a tradition since my son was born and it falls during his birthday.. going on five second day tomorrow. Besides the fair. Swap meet, food trucks, race track, concerts... Fun all year..... read more

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Love this place!!!. I used to live down the street from here in 2007. Whether it was the street fair each weekend or the oc fair each summer or the cool special events they have. There's always something going on over here. I love the swap meet, great bargains, good food and nice produce available. Tickets for entry are cheap and parking is plentiful. A great spot to take the whole family. If you have kids I recommend the little farm on the fairgrounds property. It's free and there's lots of animals to see. read more

So Unprofessional!!! Went this past weekend and drove all the way from Arizona to come to a fair I grew up coming too and never experienced so much unprofessionalism in my life. Simply to be the only one pulled out of a line to be weighed to see if I met the weight limit for a ride to take my child on and was 2 pounds over and was told I couldn't take him on in a mean snarky way. No one else was pulled out and weighed and there were parents who weighed more than I did and were allowed on the ride with their kids. Who does that to someone. Mind you this is the one ride my kid wanted to go on and we left with him crying and me pissed off and embarrassed. So much for a good birthday trip. Not sure I will go back. This was so wrong. read more

Whomever is in charge of parking and traffic control for the fair is a moron. Please message me and I'll give you some advice. You have all the entrances closed but drivers do not know that so we literally circle the grounds in gridlock and never get a lane to turn in. Then we parked miles away and there is a shuttle but the shuttle fights the gridlock back to the fair so the process takes 2 hours. Seriously? You would think this is solvable issue for anyone with half a brain. It's not rocket science. Everyone going in to the fair was pissed off before they got through the gate. Maybe check with Pomona and get it together. read more

I finally made it out to the OC Fair after going to the LA County Fair for so many years. I feel that this Fair is a lot cleaner and a bit more organized. There are a ton of different areas to explore for different age ranges. Between all the different foods, snacks, rides and games, things can add up quickly so be aware of that. Overall, the fair is always good clean fun. read more

This OC Fair is nice a bit to small but you cannot beat the food they sell here. If you come here expect to gain at least 5lbs.... read more

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Who doesn't love fairs?!?!? Parking may be hard to find but then again what do you expect? It would be sad if there are plenty of parking in an OC Fair.. that means it's no fun. Fair is about different crowds and having diverse amount of food in your mouth no matter unhealthy it can be hah you can hit the gym the next day or run by the beach. You don't go to an OC Fair and ask for greens and grass! You ask for thwir biggest turkey leg, their AMAZING BALLZ funnel cakes, caramel apples and beers (only for hubby cuz I can t drink alcoholic cuz I JUST CAN'T OKAY.. I JUST CAN'T!!) I love that they have mexican music going on, country music on the other side and Pop music by the rides. I love the zoo cuz I get to imagine I am squeezing those little munchkins against my cheek in my mind... cuz supposedly you can't touch them (boo!) They got those farm animals of all kinds, kudos for all the people that takes care of them it's hard always cleaning up after the animals. Great job! The people that works at the fair are from different countries. We met this cute girl with her Aussie accent, so cute! She was very nice and gave us free game, girl was sweet! Great ambiance with live music and just full of color! I will be back again next time! :) Great job with giving OC something to do for summer! read more

Orange County Fairgrounds - OC Fair Summer 2015 - Amusement Parks Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm looking forward to the fair this year. I always enjoy eating things that are inconsistent with healthy lifestyle choices, and last time around was no different. Every year the prices do seem to climb a little, and pieces that were free before start to find a premium attached or are replaced by more profitable vendors. That said this is a big tradition. The food: Deep fried pizza, triple-decker doughnut hamburgers, deep fried bacon, etc. Don't come unless you are prepared to open your wallet for some greasy grub. As a pro tip about the beer, steer clear of the concession stands and hit up the beers of the world, where there is a much better selection of fringe beers. The sights: Make sure to check out the art and craft exhibits towards the center of the grounds as thre are plenty of cool wood sculptures and amateur paintings. Last year we partook of the live karaoke and had a blast. The rides are extremely overprices, but I might be a bit jaded from the plentiful amount of parks in Orange (and in full disclosure I am one of those filthy Disneyland passholders so take this word of caution with a grain of salt). The lows: Last year we were all set to see Willy Nelson when his concert was rained out. Keep that in mind if you see bad weather heading in. The park in general is not setup well for such inclement weather as the dirt roads turn muddy and very little of it is covered. But on the bright side the park was nearly barren that night. Definitely check out: The destruction derby. I was kicking myself last year for not finding a good seat for that. It is a must see and many of the seats are free. Be sure to tag one of your friends as the beer gofer as you hold down your seats though. If there was a second thing to recommend, I would have to recommend the fancy chickens, which my wife loves to death. read more

We had so much fun. The vendors were great. Lots of cute animals. Pig races. Music . Corn on the cob and fried avocado . So good. read more

Orange County Fairgrounds - Bunnies. They should not be in metal grate cages but so cute. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Would've been a 5 but the parking situation left little to be desired. Could've used more traffic control officers and more cones and delineators to keep inconsiderate drivers from cutting in front of those who were following directions. Didn't mind having to park a off property but disappointed how people took advantage of poor planning on those who are responsible for getting us parked safely. Now that I got that off my chest nothing but great things to say about the fair. Once inside, the place delivered like it always does. The aroma of everything that was smoked, grilled or deep fried permeated our olfactory senses. The variety of musical talent had something for everyone. The games, rides, attractions kept me there for hours. Very impressed with the number of talented folks who displayed art in the exhibit halls. Zeppelin Live should be playing at the Pacific Amphitheater, not The Hangar. Overall, had a great time. The Bbq beef brisket at the Chuckwagon was aces. The service was equally aces. Gonna try to make it back before it moves on. read more

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Went to the OC Fair , Thursday had good time seeing the animals and watching the demonstrations. Food prices are outrageous and was a big let down, $30.00 for 2 burger and one order of fries,they give you a slice of tomato and a piece of lettuce in a baggie and 2 cold buns the proceed to next station for a cold patty of rubber meat patty when I asked if this was correct the cashier told if I dont like it go to Carls Jr. . Juicys was a rip-off. Eat before you go take your own water and just enjoy the exhibits. read more

Im so grateful for this platform, always offering a variety of things to do.... I was there last to see Cirque du Soleil and was fantastic!!! read more

Sunday funday!!!! I stopped for the OC swamp meet very organized. Although not many shops were set up I still found some good finds. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon, walking around I noticed all the food trucks reminded me of the Fair food! Parking was very each to pass though, it was free, they also do car washes while you're inside which is pretty cool! read more

The food choices are good. But you have to love fried food ! They will fry a football and feed it to you if you ask for it ... and call it Pigskin Rinds if you let them. I saw a live demolition derby live for the first time in my life and it is way better than on tv. The Tasti Chips are incredible ! The giant corn dogs are really good and my gf loves the fried cookie dough. Next year we're gonna see the RV demolition derby ! read more

I was working security for Musink . Your security staff were wonderful both days I was there. One of your officers suggested where to get a good cup of coffee. read more

Who is running OC Fair, is my question? Disappointing is my rating. As we entered the gate, a quick scan showed (surprise) no one waiting in line for any of the rides. Why, because the rides are unreasonably expensive. Unreasonable for me = ten dollars ($10) for a two (2) minute ride. Last year we purchased passes and it was fun. Understand Wed. offers an opportunity to purchase passes. Who wants all the restrictions. The fair games looked about the same, as the last few years. As I looked through the Fair food places. Again, very expensive for poor quality, unhealthful food. Purchase tri-tip, fruit, several drinks, corn on a stick, beer all disappointing and 75% left in the trash. Parking required us to park about five blocks away, which made for a good hike to warm up. The exhibits were good. But overall (superlative is appropriate) disappointing. I think my attendance next year will be missed. read more

ThE Good, ThE BAd and thE Ugly aBout O.C. Fair. NothiNg changEs at the FaiR . I hAvE bEen cominG hErE fOr YeArS and I knOw wherE evErythiNg is At , frOm vEndErs selliNg foOd tO the inSide oF alL ThE bUildings same vEnDers aT thE sAmE lOcAtiOn selliNg the SamE Old sTuFF . Nothing ChangEs aT rhE O.C. Fair. Eat beFoRe yOu cOme oTherwiSe yOu wiLL Be RapEd ( overcharged ) by ThE ovErcharged of fOod. ThEy NeEd tO Add some new Things . WiLL nOt be back fOr a whiLe . read more

Orange County Fairgrounds - My Fav - Amusement Parks Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love speedway and Harley races here fun lil bar as you walk in cheap happy hour drinks nice lol snack variety tri tip to hot dogs

This is seventh year in row that I have visited the Orange County Fair. I am there to hang out with my family in Orange County and to eat the high calorie food. The first item is bbq beef brisket sandwiches with my special request of extra caramelized fat. OMG, fantastic every time. Next is the blooming onion. Basically you have to share this fried piece of goodness. A new addition to the list was the bacon wrapped shrimp. It was just ok. Chocolate covered strawberries are awesome. Though they needed to injected with Grand Marnier. The last item is the funnel cake. Frankly deep fried awesomeness. Awesome food experience. The only downer is that there was a lake of buses taking you from the Experian parking lot to and from fairgrounds. We had to wait 45 minutes and me having a conversation with some supervisor get the buses working. read more

We have been coming to the OC Fair every year for around 10 years. So much fun!! Its a tradition for my husband and I. We even got officially engaged at the OC Fair. We buy the "Super Pass" each year. It goes on sale each year in December, early January. You get it for $25.00 per adult. If you wait past a specific date, the price increases, to I believe. $30.00 per adult. You have unlimited access to the OC Fair. You go twice, the Super Pass is paid off. It doesn't cover parking. I wish they did have that option, though. Each visit, to park in the fair grounds parking lot, gotta pay $10.00. We usually go up to 6 or 7 times a season sometimes, so you can see how that could add up. Thats our choice, though. You can try to find parking somewhere else, and walk. Or I think there is a shuttle thats a couple bucks. That runs every 10 or 15 minutes. The fair itself is smaller than some fairs in other states. It suits us fine, though. Lots, and lots of food. ALL KINDS of food. Not everything is deep fried, although they do have lots of that. Lots and lots. They have tons of booths to shop. We have even become friends with some of the booth retailers that attend year, after year. The fair has lots of animals, including baby animals. A farm. A whole section of rides for smaller kids. And of course, a whole section of rides for big kids too!! They have the Pacific Amphitheater for lots of big name concerts. Rodeos, Derby's. Everything you can think of, is at the OC Fair. We were there all afternoon today, its the last weekend of fair season. If you haven't visited the OC Fair, get out there. After tomorrow, the OC Fair will be gone until 2017!!! Another great year at the fair. read more

My daughter and I decided to come to the fair and we had so much fun together..We parked at the Experian parking lot structure so we could take the free shuttle bus, when we arrived there were short lines for tickets and when we got inside we ate a little bit of everything..There is so much food to choose from but I must honestly say my all time favorite had to be the mexican funnel cake...It was amazing...Cant wait to go back again...My daughter was more happy about all the food than the actual rides... read more

Great fair. The staff are nice and friendly we have had a great day. Weather is always cooler near the ocean. Everyone come and enjoy the 2017 O.C. Fair. read more

if you love the smell of smoke, so many people you can't move and sitting on a hay stack that is put there as a bench and then walking away covered in mite bites AND bring the mites home.... then you'll love this place!!! Also had a guy stick his whole hand into my refill cup... soooo classy... amazing! I will never return to this poo hole... read more

You can find many inexpensive Christmas gifts here and some that are overpriced. I bought a plant, food, towel, garden stake plus lunch for under $30. Much to see here. Lovely time spent Christmas shopping in beautiful weather. read more

Very clean with lots of live music... Cleaner than other county fairs in the region that I've been to.

Would love to give 5 stars just for Brett Eldridge concert and food !! BUT the parking situation and attendants made us not want to even go inside, and honestly if we did have concert tickets we would have left. Not able to access lots going certain directions and when trying to find parking no employees could direct us. Very disappointed read more

What an amazing day OPENING DAY was!! I've never been to a county fair and will definitely return. I took advantage of the FREE admission and parking on opening day, so I did expect large crowds and lines. Security was thorough and efficient. Strolled around for an hour or so to get oriented. Some of the food vendors are the same and are spread out around the grounds. I ended up at Chicken Charlie and ordered a chicken kabob that was a bit undercooked (but that will be a different review). My favorite was Centennial Farms (great for all ages). The weather was OK - not to hot. I'll definitely go again, perhaps in the evening or maybe in the daytime to check out Violet the sow whose expecting piglets on July 25th. read more

Awesome food, hilarious pig races, shopping, and fun. Scary gondola ride with rikety seat belt bar. Thrills and exhibits. Tons of parking. Chocolate dipped cheese cake and deep fried chocolate bananas! See the chinese acrobat show when you run outa gas and need a break from the food intake. read more

You wild think the city would be better prepared for parking since the fair is going on..... NOPE. Stay away all entrances are closed and traffic is soooo congested it's ridiculous.... read more

oh how i miss this place. i can just go to look without buy but of course that doesn't happen. on the first aisle in the food section the fresh roasted peanuts are delish. parking is plenty and the best time to go is 8ish. cost is $2 to get in. this time i got the stick people stickers for my car and love it. easy to put on. lots of fruits, veggies and other food stuff. spent a couple hours here. read more

Could not have worse parking management. No traffic management off of freeway. Took an hour and a half to get to parking. Won't be going back. read more