‘Feel the Sunshine!’ at the OC Fair

It’s summer and the annual OC Fair is returning on July 15 for its full 23-day run through Aug. 14. The theme is “Feel the Sunshine!” Advance admission purchase is required—no transaction fees—and daily capacity is limited; visit ocfair.com or download the OC Fair 2022 mobile app.

What’s happening at the Fair?

There is lots of fun planned for every day with activities ranging from getting up close and personal with animals in the petting zoo to checking out exhibits, shopping and enjoying local groups performing on community stages.

Things To Do

• Fairgoers can meet the newest “Foodie” Sunny Lemon. This costumed character joins the ranks of the Foodies, including Strawberry Jan.

• OC Fair competitions showcase photography, fine art, woodworking, floral arrangements, table-setting, cake decorating and growing flowers, vegetables and fruit.

• At Centennial Farm, there are milking demonstrations, and produce and floral exhibits, along with the farm’s resident animals and crops.

• The Action Sports Arena will have demolition derbies, monster trucks and speedway races.

The fair will be open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.11 p.m. and 11 a.m.-midnight weekends. General admission is $12 on weekdays (Wednesday, Thursday) and $14 general admission on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Tickets for seniors 60-plus and kids 6-12 are $7 all days. Parking is $10 for cars and motorcycles, and $20 for buses and limos.

Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance with no fees on ocfair.com.