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The OC Fair is Back!

July 16th - August 15th

July 15, 2021

It’s Time for Fun!! Tickets for the annual OC Fair are on sale, but with limited daily capacity this year, days could sell out. The OC Fair will be held July 16-Aug. 15, Wednesdays-Sundays.

Tickets must be purchased in advance on ocfair.com. Bonus: no transaction fees on Fair admission!  Fairgoers should make sure to get tickets for special days and group adventures now.

Key things to know:
· Advance purchase of tickets is required – no transaction fees
· Tickets will not be available at the gate
· Tickets are good only for the date purchased; please choose dates carefully – no refunds
· A limited number of tickets are available for each day
· Masks are required for unvaccinated guests inside OC Fair buildings

OC Fair is not currently planning to increase capacity.

OC Fair Hours

July 16-Aug. 15, 2021
Open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday
Open 10 a.m.-midnight Friday-Sunday
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Single-Day Admission Prices 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance and will not be available for purchase at the gate. You will not be charged any transaction fees for your Fair admission ticket purchase!

Wednesday & Thursday:
    General (13-59) – $12
    Senior (60+) – $7
    Youth (6-12) – $7
    Children 5 and younger are free

  Friday-Sunday: 
    General (13–59) – $14
    Senior (60+) – $7
    Youth (6–12) – $7
    Children 5 and younger are free

OC Fair Parking

General passenger car – $10
General buses and limos – $20
There are no in–and–out parking privileges. General parking is not available for advance purchase. We’re sorry, but OCTA’s OC Fair Express Bus and Experian lot shuttle services will not be available for 2021. 

ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations

ChargePoint stations are available for 18 cents per kilowatt hour until the vehicle is charged. Once charged, there is a $5 per hour parking fee. Guests are encouraged to move to a regular parking space once the vehicle has charged.

Electric vehicle charging stations are located in Lot F, next to the Administration Building, and in front of Heroes Hall. Accessing ChargePoint stations are subject to OC Fair & Event Center’s parking fees, which is $10 during the OC Fair. 

For assistance guests can contact ChargePoint Driver Support toll free: 888-758-4389

Bicycles

Bike racks are conveniently located near each public entrance.


Special Promotions: 

$3 Taste of Fair Food

Enjoy $3 Fair food samples on Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. See menu

Read & Ride

Read 2 books, get 3 free carnival rides. Download and print out the form at home. One form per child, per day. Ages: 5-11. Redeemable at RCS Guest Services (new location). Valid all 23 days of the Fair.

Concerts

Tickets to concerts in Pacific Amphitheater or The Hangar that occur during the 2021 OC Fair include same-day admission to the OC Fair. Parking is not included. 


To purchase tickets and get more information: OC Fair 



Remember to use your best judgement and take precautions when attending events with your family.