Orange County Fairgrounds

Orange County Fairgrounds serves a variety of community events, but primarily it is home to the annual Orange County Fair, held approx. one month in mid-July to mid-August each year.  There's a new theme for the fair each year that is reflected in the decorations, contests and entertainment showcased throughout the

One of the best attended and most popular events in Orange Co0unty, Calif. receives rave reviews, and provides fantastic family entertainment for all ages.

Special events that have been held in recent years include the fabulous Orange County BBQ Festival that takes place one weekend during the summer. It is but one of a countless events that range from home shows to gun shows, apparel and gifts to sports and entertainment.

Perhaps the most popular and best known event is the weekly Orange County Market Place, a shopping event that includes a farmers market and vendor booths with over 1,000 vendors each week. Also within the event you'll find themed entertainment such as festivals celebrating holidays--Easter with big Bunny and an Egg Hunt, Halloween (which often includes the wacky Hearse Parade), Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and themed musical festivals.

Among the music festivals are a  Rockabilly Festival that includes great costumes and fantastic music in a contest to select the best bands.  Other music festivals include a one day Woodstock revival, Elvis Festival,

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Popcorn Day Celebrated at Orange County Market Place Costa Mesa The weekend swap meet, held at the O. C. Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, has popper machines ready to cook from from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days of the ...