Free Entertainment

The application deadline for 2013 OC Fair Community Entertainment was Friday, March 1, 2013. Any applications submitted after the deadline will be put on the waiting list. If you have any questions, email commenter@ocfair.com.

Baja Blues Restaurant Bar and Grill

Brandon Ummel Band
Brandon Ummel Band - 7/12 & 7/13 (afternoon)

Fresh, fun rockin’ jazz.



Hula Girls
The Hula Girls - 7/12 - 7/14 (evening)

The purveyors of Hullabilly! It’s all that stuff you dig so much … Rockabilly and Surf in tiki land.



Hula Girls
Ragdoll - 7/14 (afternoon)

High energy classic rock, blues guaranteed to get everyone moving.



Ragdoll
Kelly Rae Band - 7/17 - 7/21

Southern California-based, high energy country band that has been delivering crowd-pleasing performances to audiences from around the world for more than a decade.



Kelly Rae Band
The Originalites - 7-24 - 7/28

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1.Tim Frankeny 2.Peter Fontes 3.Daniel Tello 4.Michael Belk

Ska, reggae, surf and punk fusion band from Fountain Valley.



Bill Magee
Bill Magee - 7/31 - 8/4

Jimi Hendrix was performing as Jimmy James when Bill Magee met, befriended and eventually joined up with Hendrix to form the band “Jimmy James and the Flames.” In 1967, Hendrix went to England, and Magee took his newly formed band, the “Kansas City Playboys” on a tour around Europe. The rest is history. Now after a brief hiatus, Bill Magee has felt the pull of the Blues once again and come out of retirement … lucky for us all.



Phil Shane
Phil Shane - 8/7 - 8/11

His rabid audiences, aged 21 – 81 howl with love! He’s a Lounge God!


 

Fun Zone Stage

The Magic of Frank Thurston
Frank Thurston - 7/12 - 8/11

If you’re looking for the finest in family comedy magic, look no further … you’ve found it.



Grounds

Dragon Knights
Dragon Knights - DAILY

Dragon Knights' combine circus and theater, performance and poetry, dream and technology. These unique stilt walkers and puppeteers wander through the ages and bring to life fairies, dragons and elves, buffoons and beasts,... but if you want to see them, better raise your eyes.



Russell Brother Circus
Russell Brothers Circus - DAILY

 



Project Dynamite
Project Dynamite - 7/12 - 7/21

Project Dynamite is best described as Saturday Night Live meets Cirque Du Soleil. Alex and Patrick combine YouTube worthy tricks, music, and improvised comedy to create an epic show you will not foget.



Taikoproject
Taikoproject - 7/12 - 8/11

A tsunami of sound. As pure as a tea ceremony, as fresh as hip-hop, and as focused as a laser" -Mark Sovel, Curator, 2012 Port of LA Lobster Festival, Los Angeles, California



Augie Side Effect
Augie's Side Effect - 7/12 - 8/11

The birth of the singing group Side Effect began in the year 1972 with founder and leader Augie Johnson and members, Lomita Johnson, Jim Gilstrap, Gregory Matta and Louis Patton. Side Effect and its members have worked with superstars such as: Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, Gloria Trevi (known as the “Mexican Madonna”), Elton John, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Fleetwood Mac, Bobby Caldwell, Lance Bass of *NSYNC, Joe Walsh (Eagles) and a host of others.


The Hangar

Rock on the Road
Jaime Martin del Campo & Ramiro Arvizu Saturday, July 20 at 4 pm

Chefs and owners of award winning La Casita Mexicana Restaurant, named one of the best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles. The pair have shared their culinary knowledge of authentic Mexican cuisine on several cooking shows including “Throwdown with Bobby Flay,” and “The Naked Chef,” in addition to appearances on NBC’s “Today Show and Univision’s “Despierta America.”



Rock on the Road
Michael Chiarello
Thursday, August 1 at 4 pm

Award winning chef and owner of Bottega Napa Valley and Coqueto San Francisco, Michael has been a national television host of his own shows on PBS, Food Network and Cooking Channel, and has appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” “Top Chef Masters” and “Iron Chef America.” He is also the host of “Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello,” airing daily on PBS.



Rock on the Road
The Rock on the Road Tour - 8/11

An extension of WMEL's Pop Garden Radio program, the tour showcases live performances from the independent artists that are featured on the radio program, including everything from acoustic acts to rock bands.



Livestock Auction Ring

Amazing Dobermans
Amazing Dobermans - 8/7 – 8/11

 



 

Meadow Stage

Rock Starz
Karaoke Rockstarz - 7/12 - 8/11

Karaoke in front of a live band. Release your inner rock star!



 

Plaza Arts Stage

Mark Yuzuik
Mark Yuzuik - 7/12 - 8/12

Comedy Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik is a crowd favorite at the Fair, he will leave you spell-bound with his daily shows on the Plaza Arts Stage.



Peking Acrobats
Peking Acrobats - 7/12 - 8/11

Hold your breath as the Peking Acrobats push the boundaries of human possibility as they tumble, bend and balance on the Plaza Arts Stage.



 

Promenade Stage

Dan Sistos
Dan Sistos - 7/12 - 7/14

Master of Spanish guitar



Danny Maika
Danny Maika - 7/17 – 7/21

Vocal chameleon and ukulele player



Qui' 3
Oui' 3 - 7/24 & 7/26 - 7/28

Eclectic mix of jazz, funk and world beats



Tini Grey
Tini Grey - 7/31 - 8/4

A humble Samoan kid who, when he sings in his resonant baritone, expresses equal-parts melancholy and joy.