July 19-Aug. 18, 2024
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – midnight
$13 general admission on Wednesday & Thursday
$15 general admission on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$9 seniors 60+ and kids 6-12 every day
Free for kids ages 5 and younger
• Limited daily attendance
• Advance ticket purchase required
• Fair dates will sell out – don’t arrive without tickets
• No transaction fees on Fair admission
Get your carnival wristbands and tickets in advance and save! These offers are only available through July 18.
100 tickets $100 / 50 tickets $50
Carnival Ride Wristband – $44
Good for Unlimited Rides and 2 Free Games
Redeem by 5 p.m., Ride from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday only!
View carnival ride list here
The Read and Ride program is designed to foster a love for reading among children aged 5-11. First, read three books. Then, click the link below to fill out the form. You’ll receive a QR code valid for two free rides in Kidland! Please note: Only one submission per child will be accepted.
$15 for cars, motorcycles
$30 for limos, buses
Cash or credit accepted; advance parking is not available.
Our address is 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626. See maps & directions for more help.
Traffic advisory: Plan to arrive early – especially for OC Fair concerts. Ride-hailing services, public transportation and carpooling are highly recommended. If you do drive, check the latest traffic updates on Google Maps and Waze.
Gate 1: Located on Fair Drive. This is our main gate, and is available for Uber/Lyft/taxi drop-off and pickup.
Gate 3: Located on Fairview Drive at Merrimac Way, provides easy access to Green Gate or Blue Gate.
Gate 8: Located on Arlington Drive, provides easy access to Yellow Gate.
Gate 10: Located on Newport Blvd. and is often closed during peak hours. Can provide access to Blue Gate or Yellow Gate.
Need more help? Call 714-708-1500
Rentals are available at the Blue and Green Gates. Credit cards will be accepted at all gates. All rentals must be returned by midnight.
• Strollers
• Double stroller
• Wagon
• Wheelchair
• Scooter
Visit vistamobility.net or call 262-677-2696 for questions and reservations for wheelchair and scooter customers.
Lose something at the fairgrounds? Call 714-708-1632
With a handstamp, you are allowed to re-enter the fairgrounds on the same day. However, if you leave the property in your vehicle, you will be required to pay for parking again.
To promote a safe, secure and enjoyable environment, all fairgoers are subject to bag/package checks, as well as magnetic wanding. Any dangerous, unlawful or prohibited items that are surrendered at the gate will not be returned. Please leave these items at home:
OC Fair & Event Center strives to offer an event that suits the needs of all guests. Please view our Equal Access Guide for more information for guests with disabilities or special needs.
View our FAQ page
By purchasing tickets to the annual OC Fair and/or its performances, you agree to follow health protocols in place at the time of the event. Guests attending this event are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while inside OC Fair buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
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