Orange County Fair: Costa Mesa, 7/15-8/14

I love taking my family to the O.C. Fair! I grew up only going to the fair in Pomona, but once I heard about the Orange County Fair, I gave it a try, and it's awesome!

It's about a third of the size of the L.A. County Fair which means parking is closer & the kids don't get as tired. The O.C. Fair also offers lots of promotions for free rides and admission, making it so affordable  & fun it's well worth the trip to Costa Mesa!

OC Fair guests can cool off in a large ground level fountain.

  

Friday, July 15: Opening Day. Free Admission & Free Parking from Noon - 1pm.
 

Active & Retired Military w/ ID: Free fair admission & up to six half price tickets per admission.



Read & Ride Program: Kids ages 5-11 can read 2 books, fill in a form, and get 3 free carnival rides! Parents must download the form and have their children fill it out prior to visiting the fair.

  We Care Wednesdays:

• Wednesday, July 20:  Food Drive.  Donate five cans of food for free fair admission and a free carnival ride. Noon-3pm.
• Wednesday, July 27: Children's Book Drive. Donate one new children's book or three gently used children's book and receive free fair admission and a free carnival ride. Noon-3pm.
• Wednesday, August 3: Clothing Drive. Donate five gently used clothing items for free fair admission and a free carnival ride.
• Wednesday, August 10: School Supply Drive. Donate new school supply items valued at $5 or more in exchange for free fair admission and a free carnival ride. Accepted items: pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, notebook paper and school backpacks. Receipt Required. Noon-3pm.

Thursdays: Kids 12 and under get into the fair for FREE!

Wednesdays & Thursdays: Unlimited ride wristband + 2 games for $30.

Fridays: $2 Rides & $2 Games from Noon-4pm. Seniors get $2 admission & free merry-go-round & ferris wheel rides all day.

 

Saturdays & Sundays: $3 admission from 10am-11am. Free off-site parking with shuttle service.



Fair Admission Prices

General (13-59) $12, Seniors (60+) $7, Youth (6-12) $7, Children under 5 are free. Fair parking is $10, cash only. The Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Orange County Fair
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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MontebelloMom's
TIPS for Visiting the OC FAIR

1. If the Fair Drive exit off the 55 South is congested, take the following exit at 22nd Street. Make a right at the signal then follow the signs leading to the fair gates.
2. The fair grounds are 4 miles from the ocean. When the sun sets it gets downright chilly. My husband and I felt okay, but 71 degrees for a toddler is cold. Bring sweaters if you plan to stay the evening.
3. Ride tickets are 50 cents each at the fair. There is no quantity discount. Rides require 6-12 tickets. For your convenience there are strolling vendors wearing flags in the ride area selling tickets.
4. Kiddie rides have a 36" height requirement and some ride don't allow kids to ride alone unless they are 42" tall.
5. Combine any of the promotions above and save big at the OC Fair.