The annual Orange County Fair opens Friday, July 13th and runs until August 12th. This year's theme is Home Sweet Home. The Fair is a happening OC summer event! 1.4 million people visited last year. The Fair provides entertainment for all ages offering rides, games, an array of delicious food, a petting zoo, a sandcastles contest, exhibits, entertainment, Action Sports Arena and a number of concerts playing at the Pacific Amphitheater. Need help navigating the event? Download the free Fair app for your iphone or Android phone to help you find food choices, parking, weather, and view maps. Check out the Pacific Amphitheater Summer Concert series here.
Admission:
General (13-59 years old) $11
Seniors (60+ years old) $8
Youth (6-12 years old) $6
Every Thursday is Kids Day and children 12 and under get in for free.
Children 5 and under get in for free every day.
There are a ton of promotions on different days. Take a look!
Fair Hours:
Open Wednesday – Sunday
Wednesday - Friday: Noon – midnight
Saturday - Sunday: 10 am – Midnight
Purchase tickets at the fairgrounds, by calling 800.745.3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Fair is located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Laguna Beach, CA is famous for the art scene and annual summer show, Pageant of the Masters. 2012 marks the 80th year of the 90 minute so-called living pictures, featuring real people inside classic works of art...a must see! This year's theme is "The Genius" and we already know it will be memorable. The incredible show runs from July 7th - August 31st, starting at 8:30pm in an outdoor amphitheater. Arrive early to see The Festival of Arts, a beautiful outdoor art gallery featuring local artists, open from 10am-11:30pm. Festival of Arts tickets are also available without the POM ticket, priced between $4-10.
http://pageantofthemasters.com/
While in Laguna Beach, check out the 46th Annual Sawdust Festival featuring over 200 local artists. Open from 10a.m. to 10p.m.
935 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-3030
