Can you bring food into the OC Fair?

Outside food and beverages are permitted if stored in factory-sealed receptacles . (No cans, glass, outside alcohol or hard-sided coolers.)

Can you bring in food and drinks to the LA County fair?

The rules on the LA County Fair state that you can bring in drinks and snacks in a 12 x 18 (maximum size) cooler . NO GLASS. No open containers.

What time does OC Fair start?

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

How many people attend the OC Fair?

Attendance Year Attendance 2022 1,055,173 2021 1,055,770 2020 0 2019 1,393,482 22 more rows

Can you bring water bottles into the California State Fair?

Can I bring my water bottle or some beverages? Yes, sealed plastic water bottles are fine , but no glass, aluminum cans, Hydro Flasks, Metal Water Bottles, or outside alcohol are allowed.

How much is parking at the OC Fair?

Parking. During the OC Fair, parking rates are $10 for cars, $20 for buses . Parking spaces are reserved for our patrons with disabilities in close proximity to all admission gates, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are backpacks allowed at the California State Fair?

All bags entering the expo must not exceed 12 inches by 12 inches by 2 inches and fair officials require the bag be see-through plastic, a one-gallon clear kitchen plastic bag or a small clutch, as outlined in the fair's FAQ webpage.

Can I bring a backpack to the LA County Fair?

14. Fairplex reserves the right not to allow any bag, parcel or other item to be brought into the grounds , and to deal with any unattended object in such a way as we consider appropriate.

Can I bring a diaper bag to the CA State Fair?

Guests can bring in parental bags as long as they are readily available for screening at entry . Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection and screening. See below for frequently asked questions.

Does the OC Fair sell out?

With limited daily capacity, advance ticket purchase is required. Please do not arrive without a ticket – days will sell out .

What is the theme for the OC Fair 2024?

COSTA MESA (July 2, 2024) – It's summer and the annual OC Fair is returning on July 19 for its full 23-day run, bringing the fun through Aug. 18. The theme is “ Always a Good Time! ”

Does the OC Fair sell beer?

The pride of OC Fair & Event Center that features excellent made-to-order cuisine such as Extreme Nachos, half-pound hamburgers, soups and salads, and several different varieties of beers on tap .

Can you bring water to the OC Fair?

If carnival food isn't your thing, you can bring your own food in "factory-sealed receptacles." The fair does however prohibit cans, glass bottles, and outside alcohol. They allow you to bring in sealed water bottles upon entry . The Orange County Fair opens Friday July 14, 2023.

Do you have to pay for rides at the OC Fair?

There will be two carnival areas: Main Carnival and Kidland. You can purchase ride and game tickets online by buying a FunPass , which can be loaded up ahead of time. *Wristbands can only be purchased during your visit to the Fair on a Wednesday or Thursday.

What does OC Fair stand for?

Shortly after Orange County was founded in 1889, the Orange County Community Fair Corporation was formed. This group put on a small fair in 1890 that included a horse race and a few exhibits in Santa Ana.

Food & Drink - OC Fair & Event Center

Fun-sized samples include funnel cake, tri-tip, lemonade, cinnamon rolls, tacos, gelato, cotton candy and more.

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(10) Bangin’ BerriesCaramel Apples, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Fruit Cups, Chocolate Covered Licorice, Berry Shortcake, Fairy Dusted Pineapple Dragon Fruit Lemonade & Watermelon Limeade, Cucumber Jalapeño Lime, Pies: Apple, Peach & Strawberry(12) MoonGoat CoffeeCoffee, Gluten Free Vegan Pastries(15) Funnel Cakes – Ice CreamTexas-Sized Specialty Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Candy Bars, Ice Cream Cones, Frozen Chocolate Banana, Ice Cream Sundaes, Shakes, Hot Chocolate, Hot Mocha(16) Olde Tyme Lemonade(17) Olde Tyme Ice Cream Bars (additional location 80)Hand Dipped Bar, Banana Royal Sundae, Cheesecake on a Stick, Shake/Malt, Frozen Banana, Nitro Float, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Nitro Coffee(18) Cathy’s CookiesChocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Sundae, Milk, Hot Chocolate(20) Cotton Candy – Sno Cones – Kettle CornCandy Apples, Fried Snickers, Fried Gansito, Fried Reese’s, Butter Popcorn(23) Ice Cream (additional location 51)Soft Serve Ice Cream and Nonfat Yogurt, Shakes, Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, Cheesecake on a Stick Dipped in Chocolate, Bananas Dipped in Chocolate, Frozen Lemonade, Frozen Diablito(27) Ice Cold Drinks & Frozen Treats (additional location 114)Churros, Frozen Lemonade, Frozen Bomb Pops(32) Sweet Swirls Dole Soft ServeFloats, Cone, Waffle Cone, Dole Soft Serve(33) Agua Freska & Pan DulceAgua Freska, Michelaguas, Gatorade, Energy Drinks(34) Sugar Puff CandyFreeze Dried Candy(35) Candy FactoryCotton Candy, Caramel & Candy Apples, Hot Cheeto Float, Snow Cones(36) Squeezers (additional locations 72, 76, 88)Lemonade with Strawberry & Lime Sugar Rimmed Cups, Chamoy Rimmed Lemonade Cup(38) JP’s Old West Cinnamon RollsCinnamon Roll, Maple & Bacon Frosting, Iced Mocha, Espresso, Frozen Lemonade, Hot Chocolate(40) Timbo’s JerkyBeef Sticks, Dill Pickles(42) Crutchee’s CreamSoft Serve Ice Cream Cones, Pineapple Soft Serve, Sundaes, Banana Split, Shakes, Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana, Floats, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries(43) Dutchmen’s Funnel Cakes (additional location 68)Churros, Funnel Cakes(44) ICEE (additional location 81)Hot Dog, Chili Dog, Frito Boat, ICEE(47) Spud Ranch *NEW*Tater Twisters, Tater Tots, Baked Potatoes(48) Shaved Ice(49) Aguas Frescas/ Michelaguas(51) Fresh Made Ice CreamIce Cream Cones, Sundaes, Shakes, Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake, Frozen Lemonade, Frozen Diablito, Ice Cream Waffle Sandwich(54) Aguas Frescas (additional location 98)Pan Dulce & Aguas Frescas(61) Mexican Funnel CakeBacon Wrapped Grilled Sausage, Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog, Cheesy Bacon Bombs, Mexican Funnel Cake(62) Kettle Corn JunctionKettle Corn & Cotton Candy(64) Mom’s Bakeshoppe

Bucket of Chocolate Chip Cookies, 50/50 Brookie, Baker’s Dozen, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich, Cookie Sundae, Cow & Plant Milks, Iced and Hot Coffee, The Crookie

(66) Country Fair Cinnamon RollsCinnamon Rolls, Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll Bomb, Cinnamon
Roll Sundae, Iced Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Café Mocha(67) Sweets by CardinaliSoft Serve and Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Frozen Dipped Bananas, Cotton Candy Sundae Cone, Sundaes, Floats, Milkshakes, Affogato(69) Cowboy Kettle CornCheese/Hot Cheese, Caramel, Chicago, Caramel Apple & Candy, Slushies(71) Sweet DreamsCotton Candy, Unicorn Cotton Candy, Cotton Candy Ice Cream Tacos, Caramel/Candy Apples, Popcorn, Slushies(72) Squeezers (additional locations 76 & 88)Lemonade with Strawberry & Lime Sugar Rimmed Cups, Chamoy Rimmed Lemonade Cup(74) Michelaguas (additional location 83)(75) Swirl Ice CreamHoneycomb Siracha Soft Serve(77) SweetiesCotton Candy, Unicorn Cotton Candy, Cotton Candy Ice Cream Tacos, Caramel/Candy Apples, Popcorn, Slushies(78) Nitro Treats – Dole Soft ServeWatermelon Dole Soft Serve Taco, Tajin Chamoy Pineapple, Fruity Pebbles Dole Whip, Floats(80) Old Tyme Ice Cream(83) Michelaguas *NEW*(85) Totally Baked Cookie Joint(92) Planet PopcornChocolate Drizzle, Salted Caramel, Spicy Cheddar, Birthday Cake, Dill Pickle Kettle Corn(95) Cantina Nacho & Fruit Bar *NEW*Nacho Bar, Tostilocos, Crazy Watermelon, Esquites, Chicharrón Con Cueritos(97) Funnel CakeBanana Supreme, Strawberry & Whip Cream, Oreos, The Works! Funnel Cake, Beignets(102) Orange JuliusHot Dogs, Orange Julius(103) Fresh PretzelsA Variety of Sweet & Savory Flavors(104) Vegging Out *NEW*Plant Based & Gluten Free: Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger, Fiesta Nachos, Tacos(105) Ten Pound BunsOriginal Ten Pound Bun on Sourdough with Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken or Bacon Nutella; Avocado Toast, Hot Chocolate, Hot Mocha, Cappuccinos, Iced Mocha, Campfire Breakfast, Rainbow Original(109) Funnel CakesStrawberry, Bavarian Cream, Chocolate Chip & Powdered Sugar, Apple, Banana Supreme, S’mores Funnel Cake, Beignets(112) Texas Donuts & Ice CreamMaple Bacon Donut, Deep Fried Snickers, Ice Cream Cones, Kettle Corn, Frozen Bananas, Ice Cream Sundaes, Hot Chocolate, Mocha Cappuccino, Big “D” Donut

(114) Ice Cold Drinks & Frozen Treats

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(1) JuicysTurkey Leg, Cheese Bacon Curly Fries, Sausage, Corn Dog, Cheeseburger, Strawberry Lemonade(3) Hawaiian Chicken BowlsBowls: Tiki, Luau, Orange Chicken, Big Kahuna, Veggie, Coconut Shrimp Plate, Pineapple on a Stick, Tropical Iced Tea, Pineapple Dragon Fruit Lemonade(7) Pink’sHot Dogs, Vegan, Gluten Free, Pastrami Nacho Fries, Mario Lopez Dog, Cali Dog(9) The RanchPork Chop on a Stick, Pastrami Chili Cheese Sandwich, Wrangler Burger, Bayou Smoked Mac-N-Cheese(22) Chicken Charlie’s Pineapple Express (featured location 52)Maui Chicken, Lobster Tails, Naked Shrimp Over Rice, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Maui Chicken Sliders, Fried Pineapple on a Stick(26) Bacon NationTurkey Legs, Sausage, Bacon Bombs, Bacon Wrapped Turkey Leg, Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs, Candied Bacon Pork Belly Bites(28) Garlicky’sPizza, Garlic Dogs, Garlic Stuffed Sausage, Garlic Chicken Kabobs, Garlic Fries(37) Char-Broiled Corn – Giant Baked Potatoes and FriesGiant Baked Potatoes, Tater Tots, Fries, Grilled Corn on the Cob(46) Texas Style BBQBBQ Sandwiches, Waffle Fries, Texas Toast, BBQ Chopped Pork Sundae(55) Backyard BBQ Village / BBQ RibsFajitas, Ribs, Philly Sandwich, Turkey Legs, Chicken Strip Basket, Pan Fried & BBQ Chicken, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño, Aguas Freskas(59) Wahlburgers *NEW*Burgers, Tots, Shakes, Cesar Salad with Chicken(73) Mustards Midway CaféCorn Dogs, Bacon Corn Dog, Hot Dogs, Fries, Nachos, Mac Dog(82) Corn Shack(86) Big DogsJumbo Corn Dogs, Nachos, Hot Dogs, Churros(90) Chuckwagon Wild Hog BBQ (additional locations 91,99, 100)BBQ Brisket, Pork Rib, Chicken, BBQ Cowboy 3 Meat Waffle Fries, Brisket Waffle Fries, Chili Dog, BBQ Mac & Cheese Sandwich, BBQ Beef or Pork Sundae(91) Chuckwagon BBQ / CornGrilled Corn, Turkey Leg, 1/2 lb. Sausage(96) Biggy’sTurkey Legs, Corn Dogs, Bacon Wrapped Pork Belly, Burgers, Sausage on a Stick(107) Tasti BurgerTexas Bacon Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Dogs, Chili Cheese Fries, Spicy Cheese Curd Fries, Mondo Burger(113) Philly Cheese SteakPhilly Fries, Roast Beef Sandwich, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs

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Fridays-Sundays, 3-7 p.m.

Vinos Unidos, July 14
Dark Star Cellars, July 15
Double Bond Winery, July 16
Bella Grace Vineyards, July 21
Wild Eye, July 22
LePoidevin Cellars, July 23
Lucid Wine, July 28
Ortega Wines, July 29
Seven Angels Cellars, July 30
Fallbrook Winery, Aug. 4
Dubost Winery, Aug. 5
San Simeon Wines, Aug. 6
Macchia, Aug. 11
Urban Press Winery, Aug. 12
Once & Future Wines, Aug. 13

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Wine Seminars in the Wine Courtyard, 1 & 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays starting July 21 $30/person

Gold Medal Award Winning Wines– July 27, 1 p.m.
Fair Food & Wine Pairing – July 27 , 3 p.m.
Summer Whites – July 28, 1 p.m.
Cheese & Wine Pairing– July 28, 3 p.m.
Mediterranean Wars – Italian vs. Spanish Varietals– Aug. 3, 1 p.m.
BBQ & Wine Pairing– Aug. 3, 3 p.m.
Snack Foods & Wine pairing– Aug. 4, 1 p.m.
Grapes & Grains -Aug. 4, 3 p.m.
Gold Medal Award Winning Wines – Aug. 10, 1 p.m.
BBQ & Wine Pairing– Aug. 10, 3 p.m.
Sparkling & Sweets– Aug. 11, 1 p.m.
Italian Varietals– Aug. 11, 3 p.m.
New & Unusual Wine Varietals– Aug. 17, 1 p.m.
Cheese & Wine Pairing– Aug. 17, 3 p.m.
Is it Sparkling or Champagne?– Aug. 18, 1 p.m.
Fair Food & Wine Pairing – Aug. 18, 3 p.m.

About OC Wine Society in The CourtyardThe Wine Courtyard, hosted by the Orange County Wine Society, is a must for wine lovers. The OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition is the largest and most comprehensive judging of California wines in the world. Award-winning wines judged by professional winemakers and winery principals are featured at the Courtyard and are available for purchase by the glass.The Orange County Wine Society is proud to be a partner of the OC Fair and host of their wine competitions for the past 45 years. As an educational nonprofit organization, the mission of the Wine Society is one of wine education, with a focus on raising college scholarship funds that are granted annually to a number of California institutions with fields of study in viticulture and enology.The Courtyard is open every day of the OC Fair from opening to one hour before closing. For information about the Orange County Wine Society and the OC Fair wine competitions, visit www.ocws.org.The 2024 OC Fair is July 19-Aug. 18, open Wednesdays-Sundays. Advance tickets are required, so make sure to buy your admission tickets online today.

Food & Drink - OC Fair & Event Center - Costa Mesa, CA (2024)

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