Three special guests will be turning up the heat at the 2005 OC Fair Thursday nights as part of this year’s Culinary Arts Series on the new Plaza Arts Stage.

For the third consecutive year, culinary guru Alton Brown will offer his outrageous approach to cooking on July 14 to start off this year’s celebrity chefs’ appearances. Alton is best known for his hit TV show “Good Eats” and award-winning book “I’m Just Here for the Food.”

On July 21, Curtis Aikens gives a repeat performance with his nutritious yet delicious cooking. Curtis is known for his knowledge and passion for produce, and has shared his culinary expertise on various national television programs, as well as in a number of books and articles.

Closing out this year’s program, the Food Network’s newest kid on the block Dave Lieberman will demonstrate his quick, tasty and easy recipes on July 28. Dave’s first book, “Young and Hungry”, offers his fellow college-aged and on-a-budget audience culinary options beyond instant, takeout and frozen.

The Culinary Arts Series is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays during the OC Fair.