Mozzarella meatballs on a stick: What could very well be one of the most sought after dishes at the OC Fair 2025, Boghosian’s ...

Since 2017, the Red Light Brass Band has been roving around the OC Fair daily, creating a bit of a street party whenever they ...

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Here is what you need to know to park, pay and get inside: The 23-day OC Fair kicks off July 18 and continues through Aug. 17; it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Orange County Fair is back starting Friday, July 18, launching a 23-day celebration that runs through August 17 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Organizers announced that this year ...

Josselyn Moen, left, and her cousin, Kaycee Lusk, wash their llamas during the opening day of the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, CA on July 18, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) ...

Mike MacKenzie of the OC Wine Society chooses a wine for a customer at OC Fair’s wine pavilion in Costa Mesa on Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) ...

His shows are at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Ryan Kirrer, right, smiles during his participation in Mark Yuzuik’s hypnotist show at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

-- The Orange County Fair's roots can be traced back to the late 19th century. First held in 1890, the fair was initially a modest event aimed at showcasing the region's agricultural advancements.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' twin daughters have gotten into some typical teenage trouble as their dad remains locked away behind bars ...