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.

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.

We had Papa D'z bring their mobile oven to our event at Cerritos College, and their pizza was a…read morehit!!! The staff had no problem serving over 100 people. Not only do they have GREAT customer service, but their pizza has amazing flavor. You can tell that it is quality pizza made with fresh ingredients. We are already thinking of what events we can host, just to have Papa D'z again =)

Had the chance to try a few slices of this yummy pizza. My favorite was the supreme; the veggies…read morewere so fresh and the sauce is delicious! the barbacoa pizza is another favorite. who woulda thought this woulda worked on a pizza!! the beef was so tasty and the pizza had a little spicy kick, delish! definitely going to have this again! and again......

I hired Chris and his team for my son's first birthday party and had such a great experience. Chris…read morearrived on time and was super professional, and he and his partner set up quickly and got started right away. The food was amazing, and we received so many compliments from our guests. They were also very generous with the amount of food, which we really appreciated. Everything went so smoothly, and overall it was the best experience we could have hoped for. I will definitely be hiring them again!

* I used to love Mr. Hot Bunz. I hired them years ago for a friend's baby shower, and they were the…read moretalk of the town--literally. Guests raved about them for years. Their bacon-wrapped hot dog and signature piñabero sauce were unforgettable. The meat was tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious. Fast forward to a few years later: I was hosting another baby shower at a venue in Huntington Beach. Even though they didn't have a license to operate in the city--and their pricing was higher--I still really wanted them. I even offered to cover the cost of the business license so they could cater my event. But the day of the event was a total letdown. The staff arrived late and started cooking in foil trays, which immediately raised questions from my guests. I kept trying to hype them up, saying "just wait, this is the best I've ever had!"--but when the food came out, it was disappointing. Tacos and hot dogs were bland, and even the "signature" sauce couldn't save it. Guests were making comments like, "Taco Bell would've been better." To make matters worse, it was so embarrassing that my guests ended up filling up on the pizzas I had ordered for the kids. Since then, I've had friends and family recommend other taco caterers, which kind of stings given how much I once vouched for Mr. Hot Bunz. Really disappointed. I truly hope they can bring back the quality they once had, but I won't be using them again.

The moment the gates opened, it hit me. Not a smell. Not a…read moresound. A FORCE. An invisible pressure wave rolling across the OC Fairgrounds, carrying with it the ghost of hot oil, caramelized soy, and charred pork fat. My legs stopped moving on their own. My pupils dilated. Somewhere deep in my chest, something ancient and hungry woke up. This is no ordinary fair. I approached the katsu booth the way a duelist approaches a championship match -- with respect, with hunger, and with absolutely no plan for what happens after I win. The tonkatsu arrived golden. Immaculate. The breading was shatteringly crisp, each panko flake toasted to its individual peak, forming a lattice of crunch so structurally perfect it could have been engineered. Beneath it, the pork loin yielded -- oh, how it yielded -- with a softness that defied its confident exterior. The house katsu sauce landed in dark ribbons across the top. Worcestershire backbone. Tomato sweetness. A whisper of apple that you don't taste so much as feel. The crunch hit my ears before it hit my teeth. Then the fat bloomed -- warm, rich, flooding every taste receptor like a tide coming in. The sauce cut through the richness like a blade, precise and tart, snapping everything into focus. My shoulders dropped. My eyes closed. For exactly 2.4 seconds, the OC Fairgrounds ceased to exist and there was only this pork cutlet and me and the universe between us. If the katsu was a precise, elegant sword strike, the grilled skewers were a war drum. Yakitori-style chicken thigh. Beef bulgogi on wooden stakes. Pork belly lacquered in tare glaze so sticky and concentrated it seemed to defy physics, clinging to the meat through sheer ambition. The char lines were perfect -- not burned, not pale. Perfect. That specific Maillard browning that only happens when protein meets high heat and someone who genuinely cares is standing over the grill watching every second. I bit into the pork belly skewer and something happened that I am not medically able to explain. The fat rendered on contact. Not in the pan -- on my tongue. The smoke was still alive inside the meat, curling out with each chew like it had somewhere to be. The tare hit last: molasses-dark, soy-deep, with a hit of mirin sweetness that rose into my sinuses and planted a flag. I heard a sound. It was me. I had made a sound involuntarily. Dessert at the OC Japan Fair is not an afterthought. It is a closing argument. Taiyaki -- fish-shaped waffles filled with red bean -- arrived hot enough to require strategy. The batter was crisp at the tail, pillowy at the belly, and the anko filling inside was dense, earthy, and just sweet enough to feel like a reward rather than a sugar assault. It tasted like something a grandmother invented specifically to make you feel like everything was going to be okay. Mochi ice cream in black sesame arrived next. The exterior had that signature resistance -- that slight chew, that glutinous drag -- before giving way to ice cream so cold it almost stung. The black sesame flavor was serious. Nutty, slightly bitter, roasty. This was not a dessert that wanted to be cute. This was a dessert with intentions. And then -- matcha soft serve. The color was a green so saturated it looked like a threat. And it was. The bitterness arrived first, vegetal and bold, and then the cream rose beneath it like a rescue operation, smoothing everything into a flavor that was simultaneously too much and not enough. I finished it in forty seconds. I am not proud. I would do it again. The OC Japan Fair at the OC Fairgrounds is not simply a food event. It is a gauntlet. A love letter written in frying oil and soy smoke. Every booth is a chef extending their hand across a cultural distance and saying: taste this, and understand something true. The katsu will rearrange your understanding of what fried food can be. The BBQ skewers will remind you that fire is the oldest cooking technology and also somehow still the best one. The sweets will settle into your memory like a song you can't stop humming. Go hungry. Go with someone you trust. And go with the understanding that you will leave changed -- not dramatically, not permanently -- but slightly shifted, the way you are after any encounter with food made by someone who genuinely, fiercely, unironically cares. Review conducted in a single afternoon. Three layers of clothing were rendered food-stained. Zero regrets.

Expensive with not much new additions…read more I've been attending this event for the last three years. This year, I notice a big change in terms of offerings. Tickets- have increased in price. And with parking also costing $15- the initial overhead cost of visiting is pretty high. Food- continues to be expensive. I understand their prices reflect the cost they paid to be there, but no one wins if people can't afford to spend money. Vendors: theres too many resellers selling poor quality items and AI items as well. Ocjapan used to have a lot more smaller artists vending and that created a more unique market. I do objectively love this event, but I wish they prioritized making the experience more affordable for families and geneal public.

The VegFest seemed quite small this year. A lot of my favorite vendors were missing…read more Although it was smaller this year it was still pretty fun for a couple hours. I liked meeting some new brands. It was really spread out. Maybe they should find a new space for next year. I think if they had more benefits for brands, they could pull more in next year. Overall, it's fun to stop by and support the brands that are there. We had good food and good vibes but hope it's bigger next year.

So I love there is a Vegan festival of food and everything vegan!! Amazing fun friendly crowd…read more What was bad was the VIP tickets included alcohol... but the "special vip" line was soooooooo long. The cocktails were TERRIBLE and disappointing. I don't drink a lot but it was like I was drinking water! What was also majorly disappointing was that none of the big major players were there. No Daiya, No miyoko's creamery! No Beyond or Impossible Burger! No anybody big that you would find at sprouts or Whole Foods They Only a few local places and also some vegan protein shake manufacturers ect. It's really sad when you support these company's and buy thier products and they don't have the decency to support the veggie and vegan community that they are selling product to!!!

Such a fun event!…read more For all those girly girls, this event is for you. I had so much fun with my girlfriend Char. Upon arriving, we were given large goodie bags. They were filled with so much fun stuff. My favorites in there was a full sized lipstick and some super trendy sunglasses. Once we had checked in, we were straight to Be Glammed's area where they were doing complementary hair and makeup. I opted to have my hair with braids and my girlfriend got her hair and makeup. The lines were pretty fast and it was totally worth the wait. I got a hair style from it and wore it the rest of my Saturday. My girlfriend loved her glittery eye makeup with lashes and braids as well. We also made our way over to the treat giving area to grab some drinks and snacks. I like that they were mostly healthy snacks. And we also made our way over to get our nails painted by Polished Perfect, who were doing complementary nail painting. The wait was super long but it was worth it. They brought their mobile trailer which was super cute inside and area roomy. They painted my nails perfectly. There were many vendors either giving away freebies or giving complementary services. There were many other places doing hair to showcase their products, nail sticker station doing nails, and a place doing glitter lips. Everyone seemed to be having a lot of fun. Vendors that were there selling stuff included Sleek and LA Splash. CPK was also there providing pizzas. Throughout the day they had things going on on their stage. The event took place at the OC fairgrounds at the Hangar. I am so glad I went to this event and had so much fun. I saw girls there with their girlfriends having lots of fun. There were moms that brought their daughters as well to get pampered. I am excited for the next one.

This year's event was pretty awesome. Many beauty, skincare and food companies were overly generous…read morein providing samples and freebies to the attendees at this event. I truly appreciate it as it made me want to come back to try their products, even better if service was exceptional and throw in some freebies, you know I had to give them 5 stars. While there were some cutbacks with the companies and/or activities that was at this year's event, in my opinion, Stylecon did a great job in replacing any changes at the event compared to last year. Also, I was highly pleased on how kind and helpful the staff were which speaks about their organization. Stylecon and E! News did an awesome job in hosting this event with popular brands such as Top Shop, New Beauty, Sebamed, Physicians Formula, and many more. The beauty bag was another hit this year! Each attendee received a stylish bag full of brand name products such as beauty, skincare and healthy snacks on top of the endless amount of freebies that each company so generously handed out. Shoutout to New Beauty for providing those free mini hairsprays, organic facial masks, eyeliner pencils, teeth whitening, and those large bottles of hair food shampoo. One last thing I truly do love about Stylecon is how this company host an event to not only show and give out fashion and beauty products, but how they reach out to aspiring Instagram/Youtube influencers and everyone else who enjoys photography, hair/makeup/skincare, and fashion. Stylecon provides influencers with the platform to showcase their creativity without needing "Hollywood status." This year's theme was "Be You" which I felt was captured at the event. This event was so much fun that I am so glad to had attended again.

Pizza Studio was OK... but I think it's advertising overhypes and for those reasons I have to take…read morea few points off the pizza scale. The GOOD: I'll definitely shoutout the staff for being professional and friendly. I had pretty good customer service at their stand in Anime Expo Chibi. The ambiance was calm and they had upbeat music playing. I ordered the Kyoto style personal pizza w/ Grilled Eel. It came with spinach, Japanese pepper and tomato. Each veggie tasted fresh, I especially liked the mild Japanese pepper. The BAD: A personal pizza was $22 dollars each, which is quite ridiculous given how skinny the crust was when I received it. Pizza Studio only had a couple of customers and I'm not shocked as to why, it's definitely an "emergency only" type of spot. It's cool that they fuse Japanese and Italian food (they have neat selections), but given the quality of my meal this is a bit more gimicky. The eel on my pizza had too much salt and had a generic BBQ chicken taste. The advertising was also lame. The menu had mozzarella and tomato sauce as seemingly "special toppings". The advertising team was trying to find more ways to charge I guess. I'm sorry, but those "toppings" are hallmarks of a pizza so I shouldn't be thankful for having them on mine when they're a given.

First time here after moving to the area. Wasn't totally sure what to expect. It certainly isn't…read morethe biggest farmer's market but it has a lot of good stuff. I was worried at first as I saw mostly vegetables, which wasn't what I was there for. But when you move to the other side there are a lot of local businesses selling their goods and I ended up buying a few things I never would have anticipated (dips, sauces, etc.). Parking is super convenient (and free, which is interesting with the fair going on parking in the same lot and paying for it). The vibe seems super local. At multiple points people told me the stall I was at was great, had great stuff, etc. And also at multiple points other patrons interacted with the vendors like friends. You can tell that these people go here weekly and support these small businesses/vice-versa, which is really nice to see.

I enjoyed a pleasant Thursday morning at the market. I purchased so many tasty treats from as many…read morevendors as I could until my bags got too heavy so many great vendors to select from. I will definitely return soon plenty of parking and all vendors take cards or the cash apps