OC Fair
- Dates
- Jul 16 to Aug 15, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- OC Fair & Event Center
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
OC Fair returns to OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA, Jul 16 to Aug 15, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The OC Fair runs 23 days each summer at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, open Wednesday to Sunday, and drew 1,137,337 visitors in 2026 by the organizer's count. Headliners play the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre, while tribute bands and local acts fill The Hangar every night and the Action Sports Arena hosts its own run of shows. The agricultural side centers on Centennial Farm, a three-acre working farm open all year, with daily cow milking demonstrations, plus a Livestock Area where 4-H and FFA members show goats, llamas, sheep and market animals and a Junior Livestock Auction is held in late July. The 2026 fair added Fair After Dark theme nights at the Plaza Stage, a zoot suit fashion show and lowrider exhibit, and a carnival of more than 50 rides. The 2027 theme is Forecasting Fun.
How it works
The 2027 fair runs Friday, July 16 to Sunday, August 15, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, from 11 AM to 11 PM midweek and Sunday and to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are sold for a chosen date and days sell out, so buy ahead; in 2026 general admission was $13 to $18 and kids 5 and under were free, with a $60 pass covering any or every day. 2027 prices are not out yet. Parking was $15 on site, and on weekends the OCTA OC Fair Express bus runs from six transit centers for $2. Factory-sealed outside food is allowed, but not cans, glass, alcohol or hard coolers.
When it runs
23 fair days, open Wednesday to Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11 AM to 11 PM (buildings close at 10 PM). Friday and Saturday 11 AM to midnight (buildings close at 11 PM). 2027 theme: Forecasting Fun.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find OC Fair on Spotify.
Lineup
No full lineup announced yet. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to OC Fair?
By car
Most people drive to OC Fair. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost 15. 2026 edition: $15 for cars and motorcycles, $30 for limos and buses, on-site purchase only, cash or card.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
OC Fair & Event Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near OC Fair?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
2250 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2100 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1400 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
881 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
18800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is OC Fair 2027?
Jul 16 to Aug 15, 2027
Has the OC Fair 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
Where is OC Fair held?
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA.