From bridal gowns and computers to new ideas in hobbies and handicrafts; from the thrills provided by young gymnasts to the ideas offered for home remodeling and antique shopping, visitors to the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center will find all of these and more on the fairgrounds during January, February and March.

Traditional and modern wedding fashions will be on display Feb. 13 in Building 12 and the Parade of Products from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission is $7, and $5 for seniors and children 12 and under.

Shoppers can make choices at the Home Remodeling and Decorating Show Jan. 14-16 in Buildings 10, 12 and the Parade of Products. Admission is $6.75 for adults and children under 10 are free.

Other shopping opportunities will be at the Tex*Us Guitar Show Jan. 15 and 16 in Building 14, the Crossroads of the West Gun Show Feb. 5-6, the Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival March 3-5, and the Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show, March 4-6.

For hobbyists there are the Scrapbook Expo Feb. 18-20, the Great American Train Show March 12-14 and the Amish Quilt Show March 18-19.

The SCATS gymnasts will stage their 2005 Hall of Fame Classic Feb. 11-13, and the annual Costa Mesa Antique Show will fill three buildings March 18-20 for those interested in the best of yesteryear.