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Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm at the OC Fair & Event Center created to educate youth about agriculture and its importance to daily life. The Farm is home to fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock, and the Millennium Barn. Children and adults can view pigs, chickens, cattle, goats and more while strolling though gardens of lush vegetation. We do ask that you please do not pick our crops as they are used for educational purposes. Centennial Farm offers tours as well as general public hours.

Public Hours for the 2009 OC Super Fair:
Centennial Farm and surrounding areas will observe the following modified calendar from June 10-September 30:

June 10-July 5, 2009*
Open every day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
*Please be advised: There will be intermittent Fair set-up taking place June 22-July 6. Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times and stay clear of set-up areas.

*July 4, 2009 (Saturday)
Closed for the Independence Day holiday.

July 6-9, 2009
Closed for Fair set-up.

July 10-August 9, 2009
Come visit us at the OC Super Fair! (Admission to the Farm and surrounding areas is free with general Fair admission.) Fair public hours are Wednesday-Friday, Noon to Midnight; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-Midnight. Admission prices are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (60+) and $5 for children (12-6).

August 10-14, 2009
Closed for Fair teardown.

August 15-September 30 , 2009*
Open every day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
*Closed for the following all-grounds events: Labor Day Car Cruise (Sept. 5-7), Sand Sports Super Show (Sept. 18-20), and Cruisin' for a Cure (Sept. 26).

The Farm will return to the following normal public hours starting October 1, 2009:
Regular Public Hours:

Monday - Friday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a. m. - 4 p.m.

Note: The Millennium Barn and Century Barn close at 3:20 p.m.

Admission & Parking: Free*
*Admission and parking for Centennial Farm are free provided there are no property-wide events scheduled. Please check the property Event Calendar to see if your visit will be affected. Property-wide events will be noted as "all grounds."
Centennial Farm is closed weekday mornings to accommodate scheduled school tours. Additionally, Centennial Farm is closed to the public on state holidays and during property-wide events such as the annual OC Fair. Check the announcements below for exceptions to our posted schedule. Centennial Farm Announcements

4/27/2009
Angus heifer calf born Monday, April 27, 2009.
4/12/2009
Suffolk lambs born Sunday, April 12, 2009.
4/5/2009
Toggenburg kid born Sunday, April 5, 2009.
4/5/2009
Suffolk lamb quadruplets born Sunday, April 5, 2009.

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Centennial Farm Tours
(Pre-K through 5th Grade)
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009/2010 Tour season.

 

Educational Materials
Download activity sheets for Centennial Farm tours.

 

Volunteer Opportunities
Centennial Farm needs volunteers to give tours to elementary school children.

 

Centennial Farm Foundation
Centennial Farm Foundation works with community volunteers, plus the management and staff of OC Fair & Event Center, to plan, develop and operate the farm.
 

Map of Centennial Farm
Download a printable map of Centennial Farm. Watch CMTV's "Discovering Costa Mesa" episode about Centennial Farm.

 

Helpful Links
A selection of agricultural and educational links for kids and parents.
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