Exhibits
ICE MUSEUM: Experience the Art of Ice – Green Gate
Be amazed by spectacular works of art rendered entirely in ice. Ice carving performances and demonstrations daily. This is the coolest exhibit at the OC Fair. Entrance to the Ice Museum is free with OC Fair admission.
The wildly popular breakout exhibit of the 2010 OC Fair makes its return this summer! The 2011 presentation of the Ice Museum is double in size and expanded to be featured in its own venue in proximity to Green Gate, one of OC Fair’s busiest entrances.
Daily ice carving performances by The Chainsaw Chicks featuring The Ice Queen - 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 pm
Beauty and the Feast - Memorial Gardens
100th Anniversary of OC Fair Queens & History of Fair Food
Enjoy a slice of history in this charming dual-exhibit that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Fair Queen pageants throughout the years along with highlights of tasty treats found at the Fair - ranging from traditional contest entries to deep fried delicacies and food on a stick
Budweiser Clydesdale Exhibit & Parade - Livestock
August 3 - 7
Exhibit, historical information, grooming, Q&A with the handlers Daily hitch and parade
staring at 5:00 pm - Originates in Livestock
Live, Eat, Grow - Exhibit Promenade Click Here to download the Live, Eat, Grow PDF
A living expression of the love for food and respect for the environment in which it grows.
The focus is on home & locally grown, sustainable & seasonable. Enjoy contests, exhibits, and an abundant variety of renowned featured food artists, local chef cooking demonstrations, culinary competitions, and judges to include:
Visual Arts Gallery- Building 14 Click Here to download the 2011 Featured Artist PDF
Juried competitive exhibits and exhibition of exquisite photography, fine art and sculpture created by young adults, adults and professionals
Fun Zone - Family Fairway
Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects
A touring exhibit featuring giant robotic insects, interactive “education stations,” and specimen displays.
For more information visit www.backyardmonsters.com
Fun Zone also features activities, daily contests, competitive exhibits Prehistoric Pets and more!
For more information visit www.prehistoricpets.com
Centennial Farm Click Here to download the Centennial Farm PDF
This year-round, four-acre demonstration farm is dedicated to agricultural education, highlighting California’s rich agricultural heritage. More than 30 different crops can be seen growing in the raised beds. The wide variety of farm animals includes cows, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and oxen. During Fair, expect one or more of the sows to give birth to a litter of piglets that can be seen in their pen. Fairgoers can also get their hands dirty in the vermiculture display showing how earthworms help to produce bountiful fruits and vegetables.
Orange County Connection - Fair Square
An opportunity to learn more Orange County. Volunteers from local non-profit, city and government agencies provide information, literature and answers to your questions.
Collections - Gallery 15
Charming display of personal collections of antiques, miniatures, toys and accessories.
Barn Dance - Livestock
Enjoy the look and feel of “vintage” county fair featuring, American roots, rockabilly, bluegrass, honky-tonk music and more!
Special guest musical artists include BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS August 10th & 11th and DEKE DICKERSON August 12th & 14th.
Click Here for Barn Dance Stage Schedule