The Big Cheese
Do you have what it takes to be the Cheese Champion, the Sandwich King, the Big Cheese? We want to know, who is the best sandwich maker in the OC? Show us your professional best and do not hold the cheese.

Dates and Times: Sunday, August 3, 3 p.m.

Awards: Trophy for 1st. Ribbons for 1st-3rd. Participation Ribbons for All.

Categories:
Division I – Professional Cold Deli Sandwich with meat and cheese.
Division II – Professional Hot Deli Sandwich with meat and cheese.
Division III – Professional Cold All Cheese Sandwich.
Division IV – Professional Hot All Cheese Sandwich.

How to Enter and Rules:

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OC CHEESE A-FAIR "PREPARE & SHOW" CONTESTS
Location: OC Cheese A-Fair Contest Stage
Awards: 1st Place Trophy, Ribbons for 1st-3rd. Participation Ribbons for All.

Cheesy Costume Contest
Does cheese pair with Fashion? But of course! Make and wear a cheese theme, or cheese enhanced costume, and wear it for this tasty contest. Be a part of the cheese culture, and show your cheese centric style!

Dates and Times: Sunday, July 27, 3 p.m.

Categories:
Division I - Cheese Tot's ages 0-5.
Division II - Queso Kid's ages 6-12.
Division III  - Whey Cool Teens 13-17.
Division IV - American Singles ages 18 and up.
Division V - "Fromage a trois" for adult groups of three.
Division VI  - "Aged But Still Sharp" for ages 55 and up.

How to Enter and Rules:

• The contestant must report to the contest stage in costume 10 minutes before scheduled contest start time.
  • Costumes will be judged on originality, creativity, use of theme.
  • No limit to participants, please do not eat your costume.
  Cheese Fondue, Hairdo
  Wear the cheese of the month in a fashionable style!  Hat's garnished in cheese, cheese colored hair, decorative cheesy hair accessories, and any creative way to show cheese on top. Curd heads you need not smear cheese on your tresses to participate, try a wig, cap, helmet, bonnet or something. Be cheesy, not insane.Dates and Times: Saturday, August 2, 3 p.m.Categories:
  Division I - Cheese Puffs ages 0-5.
  Division II - Snack-a- Head Kid's ages 6-12.
  Division III - Hairy, Cheesy Teens ages 13-17.
  Division IV - "Grate Hair ", ages 18 and up.
  Division V - “Fromage a deux" for adult couples.
  Division VI  - "Blue Haired Cheese Mama" for ages 55 and up.How to Enter and Rules:
  • The contestant must report to the contest stage in costume 10 minutes before scheduled contest start time.
  • Hairdo will be judged on originality, creativity, use of theme.
  • No limit to participants, please do not lick any ones hair.
  Cheese and Friends - Created Companions from the Deli Case
  Make silly sandwiches with funny faces. Try Googly Olive Eyes, How about tomato tongues, and lots of cheesey smiles. Bring a Cheese friend you created at home or make one from our supplies at the contest stage. Next you can teach your new friend to say cheese.Dates and Times:
  Sunday, July 27, 1 p.m.
  Wednesday, July 30, at 5 p.m.Categories:
  Division I - ages 5-8.
  Division II - ages 9-12.
  Division III - ages 13-17.
  Division IV - ages 18 and up.How to Enter and Rules:
  • The contestant must report to the contest stage 10 minutes before scheduled contest start time.
  • Cheese Creations will be judged on originality, creativity, use of cheese and deli product.
  • Space is limited and will be filled on a first come basis.
  • Finished Art must remain on exhibit at the Fair and cannot be returned.
  • Each Contestant will be provided a cheese, tools, supplies and assorted deli ingredients.
  • We will accept entries created at home, however they must remain at the fair.
  • 20 minutes is allotted to create your cheese friend, if making it at contest stage.
  Back to Top of PageOC CHEESE A-FAIR "ON THE SPOT" CONTESTS
  Location:             OC Cheese A-Fair Contest Stage
  Awards:               Ribbons for 1st-3rd. Participation Ribbons for All.
  Who Can Enter: Open to Ages 5 and older, unless noted.
  
  Arrive at Cheese A-Fair Contest Stage 20 minutes to register. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come basis.Cheese Doodles
  Master the medium of cheese spreads and their accompaniments. You will be provided a canvas, tools and supplies to create a tasty work of art!Dates and Times:
  Tuesday, July 22, 1 p.m.
  Thursday, July 24, 1 p.m.
  Friday, July 25, 6 p.m.
  Tuesday, July 29, 1 p.m.
  Thursday, July 31, 1 p.m.
  Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m.Cracker Stackers Family Pack
  Build a cheese structure with your cheese ball family. Ooey-gooey skyscrapers, better cheddar buildings and any cheesy architecture, you can create together.Dates and Times:
  Tuesday, July 22, 3 p.m.
  Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m.
  Friday, July 25, 8 p.m.
  Wednesday, July 30, 6 p.m.
  Friday, August 1, 3 p.m.Cheese Puffs Puff
  Huff, Puff and blow your cheeto down! Aim, shooot and fill your puff pail first. Cheesy Fun and you can’t blow just one.Dates and Times:
  Friday, July 25, 5 p.m.
  Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.
  Tuesday, July 29, 6 p.m.
  Thursday, July 31, 2 p.m.
  Saturday, August 2, 1 p.m.
  
  Snack Down - Ages 16 and up
  Contestants in this contest will have 25 minutes to create, assemble and present a, "one of a kind", cheesy tidbit. Ingredients will be revealed when the clock starts.Dates and Times:
  Wednesday, July 23, 5 p.m.
  Friday, August 1, 5 p.m.Iron Man Cheese Challenge - Ages 18 and up
  Win an award for making the fairs best grilled cheese sandwich, with an iron of course! Dazzle the world with your freshly pressed bundle of bread, butter and classic slices. Dates and Times:
  Tuesday, July 22, 5 p.m.
  Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m.
  Tuesday, July 29, 5 p.m.
  Thursday, July 31, 5 p.m.
  Saturday, August 2, 5 p.m."Who Cut The Cheese?" Amateur Sculpture Event - Ages 13 and up
  Be the first on your block to carve art from every ones favorite snack. Tools and cheese stand ready to be chiseled into "grate-ness"!Dates and Times:
  Sunday, July 27, 5 p.m.
  Sunday, August 3, 5 p.m.PUSHING DAISIES Pie Hole Eating Contest sponsored by ABC
  From the ABC hit series PUSHING DAISIES a friendly face off between pie and the timer.
  Contestants must love pie, show a talent for eating without utensils and be the first face to finish their plate.
  
  Dates and Times:
  Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m.
  Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.
  Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m.
  Tuesday, July 29, 7 p.m.
  Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m.
  Saturday, August 2, 7 p.m.
  
  All American Cheese Scarf - Ages 6 and up
  "Ready, set, unwrap!" Cheese Scarf pits contestants against shrink wrap cheese products. Can you open and consume cheese snacks faster then a 5th grader? Dates and Times:
  Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
  Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
  Sunday, July 27, 7 p.m.
  Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m.
  Friday, August 1, 7 p.m.
  Sunday, August 3, 7 p.m.Cheese Chiselers, Children's Contest
  Whittle wacky shapes, add cheese puffs and string snacks, create a 3-d work of art. 'Come on kids it's fun to play with food.Dates and Times:
  Wednesday, July 23, 1 p.m.
  Friday, July 25, 1 p.m.
  Sunday, July 27, 11 a.m.
  Wednesday, July 30, 1 p.m.
  Friday, August 31, 1 p.m.
  Sunday, August 3 at 11 a.m.Nacho Nibblers
  Nacho Cheese Chips, queso dip and a blind fold. What could be more fun? Contest is for teams of two and too tasty to miss.Dates and Times:
  Thursday, July 24, 5 p.m.
  Saturday, July 26, 3 p.m.
  Thursday, July 31, 3 p.m.
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  Here are the FUN ZONE CONTESTS you've been looking forward to all year.
  Come, SAY CHEESE! and join in on the fun.Fun Zone Eating Contests
  Kids, bring your appetites and join in the FUN!
  
  PUSHING DAISIES Pie Hole Eating Contest sponsored by ABC
  From the ABC hit series PUSHING DAISIES a friendly face off between pie and the timer.
  Contestants must love pie, show a talent for eating without utensils and be the first face to finish their plate.
  
  Dates and Times:
  Friday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.
  Saturday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
  Tuesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m.
  Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.
  Thursday, July 17, 7:30 p.m.
  Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.
  Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.
  
  Saturday, July 12 6:30 p.m. ~ CBS Cupcakes
  Sunday, July 13 5:30 p.m. ~ Pies from Coco's Restaurant *
  Tuesday, July 15 6:30 p.m. ~ Hot Dog on a Stick
  Wednesday, July 16 6:30 p.m. ~ Good Time Lemonade
  Saturday, July 19 6:30 p.m. ~ Kettle Corn
  Sunday, July 20 5:30 p.m. ~ Pies from Coco's Restaurant *
  Tuesday, July 22 6:30 p.m. ~ Dippin Dots
  Wednesday, July 23 6:30 p.m. ~ Chuck Wagon
  Saturday, July 26 6:30 p.m. ~ Texas Donuts
  Sunday, July 27 5:30 p.m. ~ Pies from Coco's Restaurant *
  Tuesday, July 29 6:30 p.m. ~ Papa Gino's Pizza
  Wednesday, July 30 6:30 p.m. ~ Icee by Event Food Services
  Saturday, August 2 6:30 p.m. ~ Australian Battered Potatoes
  Sunday, August 3 5:30 p.m. ~ Pies from Coco's Restaurant *
  
  Registration in the FUN ZONE TENT begins 30 minutes before each contest.
  Age categories are: 5 - 8 years ~ 9-12 years ~ 13-18 years ~ * 19 and over
  
  Young Artist Show
  Are you a budding Monet, Picasso or Georgia O’Keefe?  Here’s your chance to show your creative talent in a one day display of your finest art.When: Sunday, July 13 , 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Who: Open to OC Blue Ribbon Kids (ages 3-8) and Juniors (ages 9-12)
  No pre-registration is neededWhere: Fun Zone TentHow to Enter: Bring your masterpiece, one per exhibitor please, to the Fun Zone Tent on July 13.  The Young Artist Show will be on display in the Fun Zone from 11 am until 8:00 pm. All framed artwork must be 8 1/2"x11" or 11"x17" or smaller.   Acrylic, oil, watercolor, charcoal, pen & ink, pencil or pastels may be submitted. A Fun Zone representative will meet you at the main gate between 10:00 and 11;00 AM ONLY with a ticket for the artists free admission.You are responsible to pick up your collection before you leave the fairgrounds that day.Participation ribbons will be given to all participants.Blue Ribbon Kid’s Collection’s Day
  What great collections do you Blue Ribbon Kids have to show us?  We’re looking for your most unique, fun, interesting and loved collections.When: Thursday, July 17, noon-2 p.m. Who May Enter: Open to OC kids ages 3-8 only.  No pre-registration is needed.Where: Fun Zone TentHow to Enter: Bring your collection of 5 (minimum) to 10 (maximum) items.  Blue Ribbon Kid’s Collections will be displayed in the Fun Zone Tent from 2:30 until 5 p.m. only.  You will be admitted free into the fairgrounds.  A Fun Zone representative will meet you at the main gate with a ticket for admission.You are responsible to pick up your collection before you leave the fairgrounds that day.Participation ribbons will be given to all collection exhibitors.Mosaic Cheese Contest
  Are you a budding mosaic artist?   Do you love working with cheese or cheese products?  Here’s a fun chance to melt those 2 loves together.  We’re looking for your most creative, cheese-inspired mosaic. When: Thursday, July 24, noon-2 p.m. for judgingWho May Enter: Open to OC kids, ages 3-18.
  No pre-registration neededDivisions:                                   
  Best Use of Cheese
  Best MosaicWhere: Bring your cheese mosaic creation to the Fun Zone tent.   Mosaics must be glued and displayed on an 8” paper plate.Ribbons will be given to all participants after judging is completed.Baking Contest
  What’s your favorite ‘something from the oven?  Is it better looking or better tasting? Bring your tastiest, prettiest, craziest, cheesiest, most favorite baked goodie (on a paper plate) to the OC Fair to find out who’s been baking/decorating the best goodies. We want them all!!!When: Wednesday, July 23, noon-2 p.m. for judgingRemember:  Admission to the OC Fair is free this day from 12 noon-6:00 when you bring in 5 canned food items.Who May Enter: Open to OC kids, ages 3-18. 
  No pre-registration is needed.Divisions: 
  Best Tasting
  Best Looking
  
  Where: Fun Zone TentRibbons will be given to all participants after judging is completed.Crazy Hair Day
  Do you spend hours getting your ‘do’ done just right?  Fix your locks so they look “Crazy” with color, style, bling or photo/camera inspired.When: Friday, August 1, noon-2 p.m. At 2:30 we’ll have a Crazy Hair Parade on the Fun Zone Stage.Who: Open to OC kids, ages 3-18
  No pre-registration requiredDivisions:  
  Crazy Style
  Bling
  Photo InspiredWhere: Fun Zone TentRibbons will be given after judging is complete.“Wear Your Art” Contest
  Are you a stitcher, crafter or maybe a hot glue gun gal or guy?  Here’s your chance to fulfill both the artist and crafter in you. Create and ‘wear your art’ to the OC Fair.  A fashion show will be held in the Fun Zone Tent at 2:30 so you can strut your style.  Items may include, but not be limited to:  shoes, socks, hats, jackets, shirts/blouses, jeans. When: Thursday, July 31, noon-2 p.m. for judging.
  A Wearable Art Fashion Parade will be held at 2:30 p.m. Who May Enter: Open to OC kids, ages 3-18
  No pre-registration needed                                Divisions:              
  Bling
  Best Art Where: Bring your “wearable art” creation to the Fun Zone Tent.Ribbons will be given to all participants.“What IS That?”
  Do you love taking photos UP CLOSE?  We’re looking for ‘in your face’ shots.  We’ll keep the crowd guessing as to “what is that?” by scrambling the written answer.  Join in the fun by showing your shot or guessing the shot.When: Friday, July 25, noon-2 p.m. for displayWho: Open to OC kids, ages 3-18
  No pre-registration is neededWhere: Bring your UP CLOSE photos to the Fun Zone Tent.  Photos will not be returned.Participation ribbons will be given to all entrants.MAGIC DAY Future Magician Contest
  Are you a budding magician?  Do you like pulling things out of a hat?  Here’s a fun day to show your skills and learn a few new tricks.When: Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m.
  Check-in 30 minutes before performance time at the Fun Zone Tent Information DeskWho: Future magicians, ages 7-18, limit 10 minute performances.  You must pre-register by phone.  Call the Fun Zone contest hotline at (714) 708-1519 between July 22 and 25.  Leave your name, age and daytime phone number.  An admission ticket will be waiting for you at the will call booth located at the main gate (ask booth worker for “Future Magician’s” envelope.  Limited to the first 10 entries.
  Performance will be judged on difficulty, originality and creativity. Judging and awards ceremony immediately following the competition. You may use an assistant, background music and simple props.Where: Fun Zone StageSOMETHING SPECIAL:
  The OC Magician’s Club and the Irvine Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 313 will be holding a free Future Magician’s Workshop in the Fun Zone Tent, July 26, noon-4 p.m.Picture This Art Day
  Here’s a chance to get your creative juices going.  Bring your favorite black and white print and we’ll provide photo paints to hand color your picture.When:  Friday, July 18, noon-8 p.m.Who May Enter: OC kids, ages 3-18, who have a black and white photograph.Where:  Fun Zone TentNo pre-registration is requiredBack to Top of Page

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  2008 SENIOR GAMESThursday, July 17
  1:30 Senior Cheese Hat ContestThursday, July 24
  1:30 Senior Cheese Toss Contest
  2:30 Golden Wedding CeremonyThursday, July 31
  1:30 Senior Cheese Bowling ContestAll contests will be held on the Main Mall Stage. Sign-up is available 30 minutes before contests begin. Senior contests are for ages 55 and up.Back to Top of Page