2015 OC Fair Media Guide

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OC Fair Communications Department
ocfair.com/newsroom
(714) 708-1543
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information for Media
1
General Information for the Public
2
OC Fair Admission and Parking
3
Savings at the OC Fair
4-5
Headline Entertainment
6-9
Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre
7
The Hangar
8
Action Sports Arena
9
125 Years of the OC Fair
10-12
Special Events & Features
13
The Fair – Zone By Zone
14-18
Plaza Pacifica & Fairenheit 32°
14
Fair Square
14
Main Mall
15
Family Fair Way / Green Gate Area
16
Action Sports Arena
16
Centennial Farm
17
Pacific Amphitheatre
17
Livestock
18
Carnival
18
Food at the 2015 OC Fair
19
Competitions & Contests
20
Board of Directors & Executive Staff
21
2015 OC
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Fair Style Guide
OC Fair & Event Center Media Guidelines
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As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please email [email protected] for fact-checking.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
WELCOME TO THE 2015 OC FAIR
Outside of Fair, the Communications Department is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
During Fair (July 17-August 16), the Communications Department is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m.,
Wednesday - Sunday. The office is closed Monday and Tuesday.
CONTACTING THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Direct Line (714) 708-1543
E-mail [email protected]
Online Newsroomocfair.com/newsroom
Press Credential Policy and Request Form ocfair.com/credentials
Find the OC Fair Online
TwitterTwitter.com/ocfair
Facebook Facebook.com/OCFair
Instagram OC_Fair
iPhone app
Download in iTunes store (OC Fair)
Android app
Download in Google Play store
Flickr (Stock Photos)flickr.com/photos/ocfaircm/
Staff Contacts
Robin Wachner(714) 708-1559
Director of Communications
[email protected]
General Editorial Inquiries
(714) 708-1543
[email protected]
The Communications Department is located in the Administration Building at
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Dates
The 2015 OC Fair is open July 17-August 16
(23 days and nights; Wednesday-Sunday).
Hours
Wednesday-Friday, Noon-Midnight
Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-Midnight
The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday
Contacting the Fair/General Inquiries
Phone: (714) 708-1500
Website: ocfair.com
E-mail: [email protected]
2015 Theme
“One Big Party”
Location
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Driving Directions
In Orange County: The 405, 5, 91 and 22 Freeways all connect with the south Newport (55) Freeway.
Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive.
From Los Angeles: 5 south or 405 south to 55 south, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive.
From LAX/Long Beach: 405 south, exit Fairview, right on Fairview, left on Fair Drive.
From Riverside: 91 west to 55 south, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive.
From San Diego: 5 north to 405 north to 55 south, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive.
Smoking at the Fair
New for 2015, smoking (including e-cigarettes & vaporizers) is permitted in following designated areas only:
*Inside Green Gate Entrance
*At the Paradise Cigars booth in Plaza Pacifica
*Near Hussong’s Cantina in Fair Square
*Across from La Grande Wheel in the Main Carnival
*Baja Blues Lawn
*Select areas in the Pacific Amphitheatre concourse
OC’S Fair
2014 attendance: 1,337,167
Highest record attendance: 1,401,267 (2011)
Highest single-day attendance: 84,985 (Saturday, July 21, 2001)
About Our Fairgoers:
(Some information is based on a 10-day patron survey conducted in 2014.)
• 51 percent call Orange County home with another 36 percent visiting from Los Angeles County.
• Women outnumbered men, 55 percent to 45 percent.
• The average age of Fairgoers is 33.
• More than 446,893 frugal Fairgoers took advantage of free or discount admission promotions offered
throughout the 2014 OC Fair including Super Pass, weekly community donation drives (We Care
Wednesday), Kids Days, Seniors Days, sponsor-related promotions, Rise & Shine and more.
Organization
32nd District Agricultural Association, State of California
Mission of the OC Fair & Event Center
Celebration of Orange County’s Communities, Interests and Heritage.
Operating Budget
The 2015 OCFEC operating budget is $31.5 million. In 2014, it was $29.7 million.
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OC FAIR ADMISSION AND PARKING
Super Pass*
The OC Fair Super Pass is valid for one (1) admission each day of the 2015 OC Fair (July 17-August 16,
open Wednesday-Sunday) for the owner of the pass only. This pass is non-transferrable. Children 5 and
younger are free every day.
General (ages 13-59)
$35
Senior (ages 60+)
$28
Youth (ages 6-12)$28
Single-Day Admission Prices*
General (ages 13-59)
Seniors (ages 60+)
Youth (ages 6-12)
Children 5 and younger are free
$12
$7
$5 on Seniors Day (Friday)
$7 Free on Kids Day (Thursday)
every day
*Additional admission may be required for shows in the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar, Action Sports
Arena and other special events. Concert tickets and action sports reserved seats include free Fair
admission.
Parking
General$10
Buses and Limos $20
Concert Preferred Parking
$30
Satellite Parking (Saturday and Sunday only)
Location: Experian parking structure located off the Bristol St. exit of the I-405.
Hours of operation: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Cost: Free parking and shuttle service
OC Fair Express (Friday-Sunday only)
$2 bus fare each way ($4 round-trip)
$3 general Fair admission with valid OCTA rider coupon
Direct bus service to the Fair is available at these OCTA transit locations: Anaheim Canyon Metrolink
Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), Fullerton Park & Ride, Goldenwest
Transportation Center, Irvine Metrolink Station, Junipero Serra Park & Ride in San Juan Capistrano,
Laguna Hills Transportation Center, The Depot Santa Ana and The Village at Orange.Coupon/discount is
only valid with use of OC Fair Express service and on the day of service. Visit ocfairexpress.com for more
details.
In conjuction with the OC Fair Express, guests traveling from outside Orange County can jump on the
Metrolink to either the Anaheim Canyon, Santa Ana or Irvine Metrolink stations to catch the OC Fair
Express. Bus rides are free when you show your Metrolink ticket. Visit metrolinktrains.com/ocfair for
stations and more.
Uber
Ride Uber to the OC Fair for free. Visit uber.com/go/ocfair and enter code OCFAIR to sign up for your
free first ride (up to $25). Valid for new Uber accounts only. Good for anywhere in the US up to $25 on
your first ride. Expires 11/1/15.
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SAVINGS AT THE OC FAIR
Admissions Promotions
Friday, July 17, Noon-1 p.m.
Opening Day Free Hour - Free admission and parking through all gates.
Every Saturday and Sunday 10-11 a.m.
Rise & Shine - $3 admission during the opening hour on weekends.
Every Thursday, July 23, 30 and August 6, 13
Kids Day - Children 12 and under are admitted free all day.
Every Friday, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14
Seniors Day - Senior citizens who are 60+ are admitted all day for $5. Seniors can also enjoy free Ferris
wheel and merry-go-round rides.
Daily
Military Get in Free - Free admission for all veterans and active duty military with ID all day, every day.
Friday, July 24, 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Friends of the Fair Day - Pre-registered guests who are physically or mentally challenged enjoy a
morning of entertainment, contests and activities at no cost. Advance reservations are required for
qualified groups.
Every Wednesday Noon-3 p.m., July 22, 29 and August 5, 12
We Care Wednesday
Food Drive - Wednesday, July 22, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride per person
with a donation of five canned food items. Benefitting Second Harvest Food.
Children’s Book Drive - Wednesday, July 29, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride per
person with a donation of three new or gently used children’s books. Benefitting THINK Together Early
Learning Program and Orange County Children and Families Commission.
Clothing Drive - Wednesday, August 5, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride with a
donation of five (5) clothing items (new or gently used). Donated items benefit Goodwill of Orange
County.
School Supply Drive - Wednesday, August 12, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride
with a donation of school supplies valued at $5 or more (receipt required.) Donated supplies will
benefit Share Our Selves (SOS).
Other Promotions
Every Friday Noon-4 p.m., July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14
$2 Taste of Fair Food - Sample select Fair food for $2 each.
Every Thursday, July 23, 30 and August 6, 13
Shop ‘Til You Drop - Select vendors will offer special savings all day.
The Toll Roads - Users/subscribers to The Toll Roads’ FasTrak program will receive with their bill a
coupon for $2 off full-price general admission. Coupon is valid for up to 4 people and original coupons
must be presented.
Crush Grapefruit - Visit ticketmaster.com to receive $2 off full price general admission for up to six (6)
guests using the promo code available on a Crush Grapefruit soda can or box.
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City Days - Orange County residents can pick-up a coupon for $2 off full-price general admission
from their local city halls or libraries. Coupon is valid for up to 4 people and original coupons must be
presented.
SAVINGS AT THE OC FAIR, cont.
Carnival Promotions
Pacific Amphitheatre & Carnival Ticket Bounce-Back - One (1) free ride on La Grande Wheel in the Main
Midway with each Pacific Amphitheatre concert ticket stub. Redeemable at La Grande Wheel entrance
the night of the concert, after the show.
Every Wednesday and Thursday, Sold until 5 p.m. Valid until 8 p.m.
$30 Unlimited Ride Wristband - Unlimited rides in the Main Midway and Kiddie Carnival for $30 plus
two free games
Every Friday, Sold until 4 p.m.
$2 Rides & $2 Games - All rides and games are $2 each
Daily
Fun Pass - Sold daily in increments of $5, $10, $50 and $100. Valid for rides and games in the Main
Midway and Kiddie Carnival.
Daily
Fast Pass - Get to the front of the ride line with a Fast Pass for $20 (one time use). Valid for rides in the
Main Midway and Kiddie Carnival.
Every Friday, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8
Seniors Day - Seniors (60+) can enjoy free Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides.
Every Wednesday, Donations accepted Noon-3 p.m. Ride before midnight.
We Care Wednesday - Receive a free carnival ride (valid day of donation only) with an appropriate
donation to any of the four We Care Wednesday community drives (July 22, 29 and August 5, 12 Noon-3
p.m.) See the “We Care Wednesday” description above for specific donation requirements.
Daily
Read & Ride - Children ages 5-11 who read two books and complete the online book report form
(available at ocfair.com) will receive three free carnival rides. Completed forms can be redeemed for the
ride passes at the Information Booth in the Centennial Farm or on Family Fair Way during regular Fair
hours.
Ray Cammack Shows (RCS) of Laveen, Ariz., offers two carnival midways at the OC Fair: Main Carnival
features rides and games for adults and older children. Kiddie Carnival features rides and games for
toddlers and younger children.
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HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE OC FAIR
The OC Fair is proud to offer Fairgoers three complexes within its gates featuring premiere entertainment for
Fairgoers including original concerts, action sports and live performances.
Under the Orange County summer night sky, Fairgoers can rock out with artists including The Offspring,
Fifth Harmony, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, The Band Perry, Dirty Heads, Charli XCX and more.
With 8,300 fixed seats, the Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate concert experience. All Pacific
Amphitheatre concert tickets include free Fair admission for before and after the show the same day as
the show plus a free ride on the La Grande Wheel in the Carnival after the concert.
See page 7 for schedule.
The Hangar
In this aviation hangar-type building with a 50-foot arched ceiling, Fairgoers can enjoy the best in tribute
bands covering pop and rock favorites such as The Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Black Eyed Peas,
Metallica and Brooks & Dunn, in addition to original music from Aer and Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose
Hernandez.
Action Sports Arena
If it will cause adrenaline to flow or crowds to cheer, it will be featured in the Action Sports Arena.
Action-packed lineups include traditional and motor home demolition derbies, motorcycle speedway,
rodeo, monster trucks, mixed martial arts and the new-for-2015 Cavallo Equestrian Arts – Ma’Ceo.
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TOYOTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE AT THE OC FAIR
Capacity: 8,300 seats
Tickets can be purchased at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre,
all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000.
Ticket prices vary for each concert and include free Fair admission. All acts are subject to
change without notice.
Jul 16
America with Pacific Symphony
8 p.m.
Jul 17
Gabriel Iglesias
8:15 p.m.
Jul 18
Iration / Common Kings
7 p.m.
Jul 19
Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring
Jerry Douglas
7:30 p.m.
Jul 22
Charli XCX / Bleachers
7:30 p.m.
Jul 23
The Band Perry / Annie McQueen
7:45 p.m.
Jul 24
Steve Miller Band
8:15 p.m.
Jul 25
Capital Cities / Big Data
7:30 p.m.
The Happy Together Tour
8 p.m.
Jul 29
Spandau Ballet / DJ Richard Blade
7:30 p.m.
Jul 30
The Offspring / The Interrupters
7:30 p.m.
Jul 31
Three Dog Night / Jefferson Starship
7:30 p.m.
Aug 01
The Fab Four / Wings Band
8 p.m.
Aug 02
Huey Lewis & The News
8:15 p.m.
Aug 05
Juanes
8:15 p.m.
Aug 06
Fifth Harmony / Debby Ryan & The Never Ending /
Bea Miller / Natalie La Rose
7 p.m.
Aug 07
Echo & The Bunnymen / Berlin
7:45 p.m.
Aug 08
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – 35th Anniversary /
Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx
7 p.m.
Aug 09
Dirty Heads & Magic!
7 p.m.
Aug 12
Deep Purple / Foghat
7:15 p.m.
Aug 13
Chris Young / Danielle Bradbery
7:30 p.m.
Aug 14
The B-52s / The English Beat
7 p.m.
Aug 15
Steel Pulse / The Wailers
7 p.m.
Aug 16
Austin Mahone / Kalin & Myles
7:30 p.m.
Jul 26
(This is pre-Fair concert and the Fair will not be open. Ticketholders can return
July 17-August 16 to redeem their concert ticket for free Fair admission.)
The Turtles, The Association, The Grass Roots, Mark Lindsay – the former lead singer of
Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Buckinghams, The Cowsills
Media credentials and photo passes for OC Fair events requiring an additional/separate ticket will be issued separately
from those issued for the Fair. All credentials will be issued for individual shows, subject to criteria established by the
artist, artist’s management and the venue. Please visit ocfair.com/credentials to submit concert requests.
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THE HANGAR AT THE OC FAIR
Capacity: 1,150 seats
Tickets can be purchased at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre,
all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000. Ticket prices
vary for each performance and include free Fair admission. All acts are subject to change
without notice.
Jul 17
Rumours – The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8:30 p.m.
Jul 18
Dead Man’s Party – The Oingo Boingo Tribute
8:30 p.m.
Jul 19
Seedless / Common Sense
7:30 p.m.
Jul 22
Strangelove – The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode
8:30 p.m.
Jul 23
“Billy Joel 2 Elton John” – A Tribute to Two Great Piano Men
8:30 p.m.
Jul 24
Black Eyed Tease – The Ultimate Black Eyed Peas Tribute
8:30 p.m.
Jul 25
Damage Inc. – Southern California's Tribute to Metallica
8:30 p.m.
Jul 26
Aer
8:30 p.m.
Jul 29
Queen Nation – A Tribute to The Music of Queen
8:30 p.m.
Jul 30
Easy Star All-Stars – Dub Side of the Moon
8:30 p.m.
Jul 31
Neon Circus – A Brooks & Dunn Tribute
8:30 p.m.
Aug 01
Which One’s Pink? - A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd
8:30 p.m.
Aug 02
Under The Streetlamp - Retro Never Sounded So Now
8:30 p.m.
Aug 05
Hotel California – A Salute to The Eagles
8:30 p.m.
Aug 06
The Highwaymen Live – A Musical Tribute to Willie, Waylon & Johnny
8:30 p.m.
Aug 07
Iron Maidens – World’s Only All Female Tribute to Iron Maiden /
Heavy Mellow
8:30 p.m.
Aug 08
Kalimba – The Spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire
8:30 p.m.
Aug 09
Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez /
Mariachi Nationals Competition Winners
6 p.m.
Aug 12
Wild Child - A Jim Morrison Celebration
8:30 p.m.
Aug 13
No Duh - The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt /
Red Not Chili Peppers - The Ultimate RHCP Tribute
8:30 p.m.
Aug 14
Journey Unauthorized - A Tribute to Journey
8:30 p.m.
Aug 15
Zeppelin Live - A Live Rock Tribute to Led Zeppelin
8:30 p.m.
Aug 16
Metalachi – The World’s Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band /
Heavy Mellow
8:30 p.m.
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ACTION SPORTS ARENA AT THE OC FAIR
Capacity: Varies per show.
All Action Sports Arena events offer limited, non-reserved general admission seating free with
Fair admission. Reserved seating is also available for all shows at varying prices and includes
free Fair admission.
Reserved seats can be purchased at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific
Amphitheatre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000.
All acts are subject to change without notice.
Jul 17
X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X
8 p.m.
Jul 18
41st Annual Speedway Fair Derby
8 p.m.
Jul 19
SummerFist 8 – Mixed Martial Arts
6 p.m.
Jul 22-25
Cavallo Equestrian Arts – Ma’ Ceo
5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
daily plus a 2:30 p.m.
on Saturday
Jul 26
Cavallo Equestrian Arts – Ma’ Ceo
1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.,
7:30 p.m.
Jul 29-Aug 01
Monster X Tour – Monster Trucks & Tuff Trucks
8 p.m. daily plus
a 1 p.m. on Saturday
Aug 02
Monster X Tour – Monster Trucks & Tuff Trucks
7 p.m.
Aug 05 & 07
Extreme Rodeo
8 p.m.
Aug 06 & 08
Broncs & Bulls
8 p.m.
Aug 09
Fiesta del Charro
7 p.m.
Aug 12 & 15
Orange Crush Demolition Derby
8 p.m.
Aug 13 & 16
Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby
8 p.m. Thurs &
7 p.m. Sun
Aug 14
Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby
8 p.m.
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125 YEARS OF THE OC FAIR
The OC Fair is celebrating 125 years in 2015 with the theme “One Big Party.” Since its quaint beginnings in
1890, the OC Fair has grown to a 23-day extravaganza that welcomes more than 1.3 million guests every
summer. Here are some interesting highlights of the OC Fair’s 125 years:
Themes
The OC Fair has used a variety of themes including salutes to California produce, Orange County history and
just pure fun.
California agricultural industries saluted have included avocadoes, beef cattle, bees & honey, cheese, citrus,
dairy, fiber arts, fish, fruit, gardening, gold & grain, grapes, horses & hay, insects, nuts, peppers, photography,
pigs, poultry & eggs, sheep & wool, strawberries, surfing & beaches, tomatoes, vegetables, and water.
1890-1969: Parade of Products, Carnival of Products, Anaheim Carnival, Fall Festival, Old Time Country
Fair, Pioneer Days, The League of Nations, Golden Days of Montezuma, Most Beautiful in America,
Mighty Carnival of Joy, Kiddieland, Carnival Getaway, Port-O-Plenty, Accent on Youth, Gay ‘90s, Better
Living through Agriculture, Hawaiian Holidays, Diamond Jubilee of Country, Yesterday Meets Tomorrow,
Fiesta of Fun
1970-1989: Country Fun, Something for Everyone, Action ’72, Good Old Days, The Orange County Fair
Comes Alive, Home Grown, A Touch of Country, There’s Still a Touch of Country, The All-American Fair,
Everything’s Coming Up Rosy, It’s a Horse of a Different Color, It’s Wild and Woolly, Jump On Over, Don’t
Miss the Egg-citement, We’re Beefin’ Up, Stop and Smell the Flowers
1990-2015: Very, Berry Extraordinary, How See It Is, Meet Our Main Squeeze, 100 Years in the Making,
We’re Having Bushels of Fun, It’s the Wheel Thing, Saddle Up For fun, Come to Our Garden Party, For
Kids of All Ages, Best Pickin’s in California, We’re Puttin’ a Bug In Your Ear, We’re Goin’ Tropical, Nuttin’
But Fun, We’re In the Pink, Join The Rush, Hot! Hot! Hot!, Twist & Shout, Leap Into the Fair, Red, Ripe &
Rockin’, Jammin’ at the Fair, It’s Callin’ You Out to Play, Flower Power, CowAbunga, Say Cheese, Think.
Big, The Beat Goes On, Let’s Eat!, Home Sweet Home, Come & Get It, Summer Starts Here, One Big Party
Home Sweet Home
The OC Fair has called several cities in Orange County home over its 125 years. It started as a horse race with
a few exhibits in Santa Ana in 1890. In 1911 it was moved to Anaheim and themed “Anaheim Carnival.” In 1917,
after the Orange County Farm Bureau was formed, the Fair moved to Huntington Beach. In the 1920s and
1930s, the Fair called Santa Ana and Pomona home. In the 1940s, it returned to Anaheim and took a hiatus
during World War II.
In 1949, the Fair found its current home at the former Santa Ana Army Air Base when the State of California
authorized the purchase of the base to be utilized as the fairgrounds for the newly formed 32nd District
Agricultural Association. In 1953, the City of Costa Mesa, which included the fairgrounds, was incorporated.
Dates
The OC Fair has grown from a three-day community event to a month-long summer must-do. From 1890
through 1971, the Fair was three to six days long and was held in either fall or summer. By 1972, the Fair was
a standard summer event that had extended its dates to include 10 days of activities. For the 1987 and 1988
fairs, guests could enjoy 11 consecutive days of fun and from 1989-1991, they had 12 days. From 1992 to 2002,
the OC Fair hosted 17 consecutive days of events and in 2003 extended its dates to 21 days and closed on
Mondays. From 2009 to this year, the Fair has been open 23 days and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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125 YEARS OF THE OC FAIR, CONT.
Attendance
There are several factors that the success of each Fair is weighed by and attendance is just one. Here is the
last 10 years of Fair attendance with accompanying theme for that year:
2014 “Summer Starts Here” 1,337,167
2013
“Come & Get It” 1,374,633
2012
“Home Sweet Home”1,357,335
2011“Let’s Eat” 1,400,280
2010
“The Beat Goes On” 1,154,969
2009
“Think. Big.” 1,072,018
2008
“Say Cheese” 1,067,623
2007
“Cowabunga! – The Year of Herefords, Surfers & Sand”
1,090,653
2006
“Flower Power – Year of the Garden” 924,315
2005
“It’s Callin’ You Out To Play – the Year of the Avocado”
1,058,192
California’s Top 5 Fairs in 2014
San Diego County Fair (Del Mar) OC Fair (Costa Mesa)
Los Angeles Fair (Pomona)
California State Fair (Sacramento)
Big Fresno Fair 1,457,130
1,337,167
1,204,911
750,445
666,621
Music & Comedy at the Fair
From small stages to the 8,300-seat Pacific Amphitheatre, the OC Fair has been the stage for a variety of
concerts and entertainment. Here are some of the top musical acts that have graced our Fair stage:
Adam Lambert
Aerosmith
Air Supply
Al Jareau
Alan Jackson
America
B-52s
Bad Company
Bad Religion
Barry Manilow
BB King
Bette Midler
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Black Eyed Peas
Bob Dylan
Boston
Captain and Tennille
Charo
Chris Isaak
Chubby Checker
Colbie Caillat
Counting Crows
Culture Club
Devo
Diamond Rio
Donna Summer
Donny & Marie Osmond
Duran Duran
En Vogue
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Englebert Humperdinck
Faith Hill
Fergie
Flogging Molly
Four Tops
Gallagher
Gladys Knight
Glen Campbell
Heart
Huey Lewis & The News
Jan & Dean
Jeff Dunham
Jeff Foxworthy
Joan Jett & The
Blackhearts
John Legend
Johnny Cash
Jose Feliciano
Kenny Rogers
Kool & The Gang
LeAnn Rimes
Lee Greenwood
Lennon Sisters
Lifehouse
Linda Ronstadt
Little Big Town
Little Richard
LL Cool J
Lou Rawls
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mariachi Sol De Mexico de
Jose Hernandez
Marvin Gaye
Matchbox 20
Matisyahu
Melissa Etheridge
Men at Work
Merle Haggard
Michael McDonald
Monty Montana
Neon Trees
Oingo Boingo
Paramore
Pat Boone
Paul Revere
Peter Frampton
Peter, Paul and Mary
Pointer Sisters
Queen Latifah
Rebelution
Rick Springfield
Sammy Hagar
Santana
Scorpions
Seal
Selena Gomez
Sheena Easton
Sinbad
Smokey Robinson
Steel Pulse
Steve Miller Band
Styx
Sugar Ray
Taylor Swift
Tears For Fears
The Adolescents
The Beach Boys
The Commodores
The English Beat
The Flaming Lips
The Go-Go’s
The Jets
The Mamas and The Papas
The Offspring
The Temptations
The Village People
Tim McGraw
Tower of Power
Train
War
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Willie Nelson
Zac Brown Band
Ziggy Marley
ZZ Top
125 YEARS OF THE OC FAIR, CONT.
More Than Just A Fair
The OC Fair has offered a variety of entertainment beyond concerts over the years including record-breaking
Ferris wheel rides, cattle drives down city streets and beaches, pageants and more. Here’s a short list of
some of the special events the OC Fair has hosted:
1897: The opening day of the Fair was coined “Ladies’ Day” and all women were admitted free.
1906: The Fair celebrated the completion of the Pacific Electric Railway from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
with floats and various products of the county on display.
1922: The automobile was a featured exhibit.
1936: The “Greatest Historical Parade” recounted the romantic story of California with floats and more
than 1,000 costumed people and 500 decorated horses participating.
1950s: Special events included daily ostrich races, pogo stick races, helicopter rides and a wild animal
circus.
1963: A newfangled push button phone was presented by Pac Bell.
1969: A scale model of Apollo 11 was featured.
1972: The first fair stamp in the nation became a reality in 1972 and a special post office was set up at
the Fair.
1984: The Fair became bigger than life when an inflatable, 72-foot King Kong towered over the
fairgrounds.
1986: An inflatable 50-foot Statue of Liberty wowed guests as President Reagan and Governor
Deukmejian paid visits to the Fair.
1988: Skydivers “dropped” in on opening day.
1991: Dr. Norm Gray, an entomologist from University of California at Davis, performed daily in the
arena, covering his body with pheromones (the perfume of the queen bee), resulting in several hundred
thousand bees covering his body while he played the clarinet in the key of B.
1993: The Fair marks the 100th anniversary of the Ferris wheel with a record-breaking 38-day Ferris
wheel ride.
1994: An authentic cattle drive down Fairview Road was staged with more than 125 riders and 250 head
of cattle.
2001: The Fair introduces adrenaline junkies to the Orange Crush Demolition Derby.
2007: The Fair showcased two cattle drives one on the sandy shores of Huntington Beach as part of the
US Open of Surfing and in the other some 300 head of cattle were led down the streets of Costa Mesa
from Fairview Park to the OC Fair.
2008: The Fair partners with the Maloof Money Cup to offer three days of skateboarding and BMX
competitions in the Action Sports Arena.
2009: The Fair offers Fairgoers a self-produced, interactive exhibit called “Al’s Brain – A 3-D Journey
Through The Human Brain with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic.” The Fair adds a twist to the traditional demolition
derby by using Class-C motorhomes instead of cars.
2011: Fair sets a new attendance record with 1,401,267 guests over 23 days July 15-August 14. The 2011
Fair was themed “Let’s Eat!”
2012: The Fair turns the popular demolition pink for breast cancer awareness and the first all-female
derby called Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby.
2013: The Pacific Amphitheatre saw its highest grossing season ever without lawn seating. The Fair
also introduces the OC Fair Foodies, a collection of food-related costumed characters that roamed
the property and accompanying plush toys available for purchase. The Fairs Foodies included Olivia
(orange), Cornelius (roasted corn), Arturo (churro), Carl (cotton candy), Spike (carrot), Mike (baconwrapped turkey leg), Dip (corn dog), Clemon (lemon), Scoop (ice cream cone) and Slim (slice of bacon).
2014: The Fair saw a record 3 days with more than 80,000 people in attendance. The highest day for
this year was 84,559 on the second Saturday (which was still less than the highest single day record of
84,895 set in 2001.)
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SPECIAL EVENTS & FEATURES
Roaming Entertainment
All Grounds
Various intriguing entertainers can be found roaming the property delighting Fairgoers daily. Catch the
exotic stilt walking Dragon Knights, be serenaded by acapella sensation Side Effect, feel the beat with
Street Drum Corp or watch in awe the acrobatic feats of the Zu Zu African Acrobats (July 17-August
2 only). The OC Fair is also welcoming back the colorful, costumed characters designed after iconic
Fair food introduced in 2013. Arturo (Churro), Carl (Cotton Candy), Cornelius (Corn on the Cob), Olivia
(Orange) and Scoop (Ice Cream) will be featured as bigger-than-life costumed characters roaming the
OC Fair daily. Show times and areas vary per act.
Community Flag Salute
Every Wednesday–Friday at The Hangar, Starting July 22
Starting the first full week, the OC Fair will celebrate individual cities in the County every weekday by
welcoming representatives of the various cities to lead Fairgoers in singing of the National Anthem
during a Community Flag Salute at 12:30 p.m. The OC Fair is also offering residents a $2 discount
admission coupon available at local city halls or libraries.
7/22 Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Westminster
7/23 Costa Mesa
7/24 La Habra, Newport Beach, Seal Beach
7/29 Lake Forest, La Palma, Orange
7/30 Anaheim, Fullerton, San Clemente
7/31 Los Alamitos, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita
8/5 Aliso Viejo, Cypress, Laguna Beach, Yorba Linda
8/6 Laguna Woods, Tustin
8/7 Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Villa Park
8/12 Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Stanton
8/13 Brea, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano
8/14 Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Mission Viejo
OC Fair 5K Fun Run
Starting outside Blue Gate
On Sunday, August 9, hundreds of participants will run, walk and skip through the Fair. Those not
concerned with finishing first can partake in rides, games and other detours to fun on this special 5K
route before the Fair opens to the public. Organized in conjunction with the OC Marathon, the 5K starts
at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is available at ocfair5k.com.
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THE FAIR – ZONE BY ZONE
The Fair is broken up into nine zones. Here is a breakdown of each zone.
Plaza Pacifica (New for 2015)
Welcome to Plaza Pacifica, the OC Fair’s newest destination for
shopping and entertainment. A designated smoking area is located
near the Paradise Cigars vendor booth.
Fairenheit 32°
The new Fairenheit 32° at the 2015 OC Fair offers Fairgoers the
chance to cool off this summer as they skate around an actual
ice rink or check out beautiful ice art in the Ice Museum. Skate
rentals are an additional fee and Fairgoers are not permitted to
bring their own skates. Access to the Ice Museum is free with Fair admission.
Plaza Stage
Home nightly to the hilarity of Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik and the artistry of Sand Artist Joe Castillo plus
community entertainment during the day.
Plaza Shopping Village
New this year, this casual, open-air shopping experience features select vendors from the Orange
County Market Place offering inside the Fair gates a slice of the popular Market Place open on
weekends outside the annual OC Fair.
New this year, ticketholders for events in the Pacific Amphitheatre can enter the premiere venue
directly from the Fair through the newly constructed lobby and entrance located near the Green Gate
that leads into the top back portion of the seating area.
The OC Fair’s premier concert venue offering an intimate and unique experience to
enjoy rock bands, pop stars and comedians. New this year, ticketholders can enter
directly from inside the Fair through the newly constructed lobby in the Plaza Pacifica
that connects at the top center portion of the seating area. See page 7 for this year’s
full schedule. Two designated smoking areas are located in specific areas in the
concourse.
Main Mall
Featuring food vendors, The Hangar, The Courtyard,
competitive entries exhibit galleries, shopping and guest
services.
The Hangar
Daily Fairgoers can enjoy free community entertainment
including local bands performing live and local dance
troupes. At night, concertgoers can rock out to hit tribute
bands and original bands. Fairgoers with a ticket can enjoy
a seat inside The Hangar during the evening shows and
other Fairgoers can enjoy from the outside through the
large bay doors of the building.
Also daily at 8:30 p.m., Fairgoers can enjoy the Fair’s new
multi-media presentation Forever Fair featuring a fun fiveminute video topped off with a pyrotechnics finale.
THE FAIR – ZONE BY ZONE, cont.
Main Mall, cont.
OC Promenade
Located between the Crafts & Woodworking and Visual
Arts Gallery, the OC Promenade features culinary
competitive entries, cooking demonstrations and foodrelated exhibits and makeshops. The Promenade Stage
also features live music nightly at 8 p.m. from Heavy
Mellow, Kris Doron, Flamingo Surf, Oui 3 and Danny
Maika (Performance dates vary, see the online schedule
for specifics.) See the Food at the Fair section on page
19 for more details on culinary events.
Crafts & Woodworking Gallery
The beautiful handcrafted work of amateur and
professional artisans from throughout California will
be on display daily and various free demonstrations
held daily. Fairgoers can check out delicate lace work,
intricate woodworking, and other creative handmade item plus the Resonate: Hand-Crafted Stringed
Instruments Exhibition.
Visual Arts Gallery
Award-winning photography, paintings, multi-media and the fine arts will be on display throughout the
Fair in addition to the various fine arts demonstrations and makeshops offered free daily. Printmaker
Carleton Christy will be the featured artist with his exhibition “All Across the City” and free printmaking
demonstrations. From July 17-26, the OC Fair will put on display selection from its permanent collection
of award-winning fine art for the “Competition to Collection” exhibit. The Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibit
scheduled for July 29-August 2 will feature the beautiful art of this Japanese formal flower arranging.
Then from August 5-16, the Fair will feature a Plein Air Painting Exhibit displaying paintings created
outdoors of outdoor sights. Before the exhibit, members of the Southern California Plein Air Painters
Association will offer a Plein Air Painting Festival on August 2.
The Wine Courtyard
Taste award-winning wines by the glass or taste every day of the Fair. On weekends wine lovers can
sign-up for special seminars focused on specific varietals. Each paid seminar includes eight tastes, a
commemorative 2015 OC Fair wine glass, a 2015 OC Fair Wine Awards Book and snacks.
Carnival, Festival & Parade of Products
Hundreds of commercial exhibitors selling everything from hats to home improvement tools to
products that can solve everyday issues. Two buildings and a breezeway feature new and favorite
products only found at fairs and festivals.
The Fountain
Built in 2012, the OC Fair’s own water fountain offers a fun way for Fairgoers of all ages to cool down
on a hot summer day.
Guest Services
Guests needing support can find Safety & Security, First Aid, Lost & Found, Lost Children, Guest
Services and the Super Pass Fulfillment office.
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Family Fair Way / Green Gate Area
Featuring food vendors, Explorium: Destination Kids,
Russell Brothers Circus, Bubble Rollers, petting zoo,
Kiddie Carnival and the Sky Ride’s west end pick-up/
drop-off point. A designated smoking area is located
inside the Green Gate patron entrance.
Explorium: Destination Kids
Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy free exhibits, hands-on activities and free entertainment like the Magic
of Frank Thurston, Prehistoric Pets and Dino Dig Sandbox. In The Good, The Bad & The Unbelievable
exhibit, Fairgoers can see which creepy crawlies fall into the good, bad and unbelievable categories.
Additionally, contests just for children are held every other hour and the One Big Party eating contest
sponsored by OC Fair food vendors is held nightly at 6:30 p.m. Young Fairgoers can make wooden
swords and princess hats in the free craft area, discover new information on outer space and climb
aboard a Mars Rover in the new The Space Place exhibit or play with puppets and blocks inspired by
the medieval era in The Castle Corner.
Kiddie Carnival
Here is where little daredevils can feed their need for spinning, twirling and just pure fun with rides all
geared towards smaller riders including the Dizzy Dragon, Mini Bumper Cars and Pelican Splash. Plus,
all riders can hitch a ride down the Fair on the Sky Ride from its west end pick-up/drop-off point.
Russell Brothers Circus
This family circus delights Fairgoers young and old with winsome acts. The circus is unique in the
creative way it uses the performers and audience instead of animals. Multiple performances daily plus
children can get into the circus act during the Let’s Play contest daily.
Great American Petting Zoo (New location for 2015)
Fairgoers can get up close to cute critters like baby goats, llamas, pigs and more for free. Snacks for
the critters are an additional cost.
Bubble Rollers
Children can see how it feels to be a hamster in a big ball as they roll around on water. Additional fee
required. Weight and size limits apply.
Action Sports Arena
Featuring Action Sports Arena, food vendors and Baja Blues restaurant. A
designated smoking area is located on the Baja Blues Lawn.
Action Sports Arena
Enjoy adrenaline-inducing action sports and entertainment daily in the Action
Sports Arena including demolition derby, monster trucks, motorcycles, mixed
martial arts and equestrian arts. See page 9 for this year’s schedule.
Baja Blues
Dance the night away to local bands rocking out in Baja Blues nightly with
extra sets Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Performers include Phil Shane,
The Originalities, The Hula Girls, Bill Magee, The Dogs, and more. Check the online schedule for specific
performance dates and times.
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Centennial Farm
Featuring animal pens, gardens, agricultural exhibits, pony
rides, Collections entries, Orange County Connection and
food vendors.
Animal Pens & Gardens
More than 30 different crops can be seen growing in the
raised beds. The wide variety of farm animals includes
cows, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and oxen.
During Fair, expect one or more of the sows to give birth
to a litter of piglets that can be seen in their pen.
Agriculture in the Community
Agriculture-focused exhibitors and companies offer
information, tips and services.
Millennium Barn
Cow milking demonstrations are held daily during the Fair. Check the online schedule for specific
demonstration times.
Collections
See the strange, beautiful and unique collections Orange County and California competitors entered
this year for judging.
Garden & Floral Pavilion
See who grew the biggest, brightest and oddest fruits, vegetables and flowers this Fair.
Gallery 15
More than just pretty flowers in a pot, the OC Fair’s Floral Design and Arrangement Competitive Entries
show how creative local amateur and professional artist can be.
Crafters Village
This quaint, woodsy area features artisan’s demonstrations, offering their handcrafted wares for sale.
Ceramics Demonstrations
Watch as the nimble and talent hands of potters spin and shape molds of clay into beautiful bowls,
vases, cups and more live at the Fair. Narrated demonstrations are offered multiple times a day free
with Fair admission.
Orange County Connection
Get connected with one of your local non-profit organizations. Learn how you can make a difference in
your community.
Also featured throughout the run of the Fair are demonstrations on leather-making, composting,
beekeeping and more.
Fair Square
Featuring Blue Gate patron entrance, One Big Party sand sculpture, food
vendors, Hussong’s Cantina and entertainment. A designated smoking area is
located near Hussong’s Cantina.
Meadows Stage
Featuring free performances by local musicians in the day then Fairgoers
can become the star with Karaoke Rockstarz as their back-up band
nightly. Additionally, weekly contests for seniors on Senior Days (Friday).
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Livestock
Featuring Yellow Gate patron entrance, agricultural exhibits, animal pens,
All-Alaskan Pig Races, food vendors, pony rides, giant animal exhibits and
special exhibits.
Livestock Pavilions, Barns & Show Ring
Hundreds of local 4-H and FFA youth will showcase their livestock
competitive entries in various divisions plus the annual Jr. Livestock
Auction on Saturday, July 25. Plus Fairgoers can see the Fair’s own
oxen duo of Freckles & Patches demonstration their talents daily.
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs
See the swiftest swine compete for a cookie as the audience cheers them multiple times daily. Plus
young Fairgoers can compete in the All-Alaskan Pedal Tractor Pull multiple times daily.
Brew Hee Haw at the OC Fair (Opening Weekend, July 18-19)
This two-day craft beer roundup (July 18-19) will bring some of the best local craft beers with beer
tastings, demonstrations and exhibits. Visit ocbrewheehaw.com for details and tickets.
Oasis Camel Dairy Exhibit (August 5-16)
Oasis Camel Dairy showcases their alternative to cow’s milk with an all-day exhibit and milking
demonstrations multiple times daily.
Horsing Around Exhibit (August 5-16)
Fairgoers can learn about horses and see various breeds on display.
Wild West Turkey Stampede (August 12-16)
The Fair is going to the turkeys with the return of the Wild West Turkey Stampede. Multiple show times
offered daily. Check the online schedule for specific performance times.
Mini Horse & Giant Horse, Steer & Alligator
See the most obscure animals at the Fair for only a dollar each.
Carnival
Featuring food vendors, games and rides. A designated smoking area is
located across from La Grande Wheel.
Twist, tumble and flip on any of the crazy rides and fun houses
available in the Main Carnival. New ride Monkey Maze will be added
to. returning favorites Euroslide, La Grande Wheel and Sky Ride.
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FOOD AT THE 2015 OC FAIR
$2 Taste of Fair Food
Get a sampling of the fun food at the 2015 OC Fair for only $2 each every Friday Noon-4 p.m. Fun-sized
samples include funnel cake, tri-tip, lemonade, cinnamon rolls, tacos, gelato, cotton candy and more.
Chef Challenge: Cooking With the Elements
OC Promenade
Watch local culinary professionals show off their chops and go head-to-head in a series of live cooking
challenges using the elements: Thursdays, July 23 (Earth), July 30 (Water), August 6 (Air) and August
13 (Fire). Each contest is at 5 p.m. and is free with Fair admission. A lucky audience member will be
selected during each challenge to assist a guest chef. Viewing is free with Fair admission.
New Food
• Apple or Cherry Cobbler (CB’s Cupcakes): Cobbler made with a cupcake batter crust
• Bacon-Covered Pork Belly (Biggys): Pork belly wrapped in bacon on a stick and grilled
• Caliente Curly Fry (Juicys): A brick of French fries covered with fried peppers, fresh jalapenos, Mexican
cheese and beans
• Chocolate-Covered Pork Rinds (Bacon A-Fair): Crispy pork rinds dipped in dark chocolate (served cold)
• Churlato (Churlato formerly Legendairy Gelato): House-made gelato sandwiched between a churro bun
• Cinnamon Roll Sundae (Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls): Hot, fresh cinnamon roll topped with cream
cheese frosting, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce & walnuts
• Coolickle (Pickle O’ Pete’s): Kool-Aid infused pickle
• Cream Cheese On a Stick (Hot Dog On a Stick): Stick of cream cheese that has been battered and fried
and served on a stick with a sweet chili sauce
• Cuban Fusion Burger (Grant’s Tasti Burgers): Pork sausage burger patty with smoked ham, tomato,
sliced pickles, spicy mayo, mustard and Swiss cheese on a ciabatta roll.
• Deep-Fried Avocado Taco (Noel’s Mexican Food): Deep-fried avocado with cabbage, onions, cilantro,
tomato and creamy chipotle sauce in a warm corn tortilla
• Deep-Fried Birthday Cake (Apple Fries): Yellow cake bathed in a sweet batter, deep fried and topped
with handmade whipped cream and colorful sprinkles
• Deep-Fried Corn on the Cob (Wild Hog - Chuckwagon): Half an ear of corn on a skewer that is covered
in a seasoned batter and fried
• Totally Fried Peanut Butter Pickle (Chicken Charlie’s): A peanut butter filled pickle is coated in a corn
dog batter and deep-fried on a stick
• Deep-Fried Pizza (Apple Fries): Slice of pizza (pepperoni or cheese) dipped in a zesty beer batter,
deep fried and served with a side of ranch dressing
• Deep-Fried Slim Fast (Chicken Charlie’s): Slim Fast “diet” bar battered in a sweet batter, deep fried and
topped with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar
• Deep-Fried Coffee (Bacon A-Fair): Ground coffee inside a fried doughnut ball
• Fireball Donut (Texas Donuts): Large donut topped with sliced bananas, whipped cream and caramel
infused with Fireball Whisky
• Frosted Flake Chicken Fingers (Pickle O’ Pete’s): Chicken fingers coated in Frosted Flakes cereal then
deep fried
• Funnel Cake Burger (Juicys): A cheeseburger sandwiched between two funnel cake buns
• Funnel Cake Weenie (Juicys): A sausage housed in a funnel cake batter on a stick, served with warm
maple syrup
• Hotter Than The Outback Dressing (Australian Battered Potatoes): Sriracha aoili (mayonnaise based)
with some secret spices to top your fried Australian potatoes
• Nachos on a Stick (Tater Twister): Pepper jack cheese in a crust made of a combination of cheeses and
seasoning with crunchy nacho chips on a stick plus a choice of toppings (sour cream, guacamole and
jalapeños)
• Samoa Donut (Texas Donuts): Fresh, jumbo donut designed after the popular Girl Scouts’ Samoa
(Caramel deLites) Cookie with chocolate, caramel and coconut shavings
• Wasabi Bacon Bombs (Bacon A-Fair: Spicy sausage bite inside a biscuit dough with wasabi wrapped in
bacon and on a stick
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FOOD AT THE 2015 OC FAIR, CONT.
Contests and Competitions
Explorium & OC Promenade
Free eating contests are held nightly in the Explorium (Registration is 30 minutes before each contest) )
and on occasion in the OC Promenade. Fairgoers have the chance to showcase their kitchen skills in the
Culinary Arts Special Contests, which are judged live at the Fair for the best salad (July 25), dip (August
1) and tailgate dish (August 8) in the OC Promenade. Online entry registration for the Special Contests is
the Wednesday before each contest. Visit ocfair.com/competitions for information and to register.
Brew Hee Haw at the OC Fair (Opening Weekend, July 18-19)
Exhibit Tent in Livestock Area
This two-day craft beer roundup (July 18-19) will bring some of the best local craft beers with beer
tastings, demonstrations and exhibits. Visit ocbrewheehaw.com for details and tickets.
OC Promenade – Culinary
All things culinary can be found in the OC Promenade from baking to decorating to preserving and more.
Competitive Entries: Award-winning entries in Preserved Foods and Table Settings on display daily.
Cakeology: Learn the origins and history of cake from baking to decorating. This creative and interactive
exhibit will offer the essentials of cake-making with fun historical facts.
SIP - Raise Your Spirits: What’s a party without some drinks? This new exhibit looks at the history of
alcoholic beverage and barware from punch to cocktails. Gabrielle Dion and her staff from The Mixing
Glass will show tips and tricks on craft cocktails during daily demonstrations as part of the SIP exhibit.
Greggy Soriano is a talented and entertaining cake decorator is best known as a contestant on the
first season of “Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker” who will demonstrates decorating prowess daily July
17-August 2 from 1-9 p.m.
Blackmarket Bakery & Chef Rachel Klemek: Chef Rachel Klemek and other staff from the Irvine-based
Blackmarket Bakery will offer daily demonstrations on baking from scratch.
Master Food Preserver Ernest Miller is a chef, historian, educator, consultant and speaker and has taught
in museums, schools and kitchens throughout Southern California, including the OC Fair last year. Ernest
is also a sommelier, master food preserver and a master gardener and will offer his tips on preserving
vegetables, fruits, sauces and more daily throughout the Fair.
Food Sculptor Chef Ray Duey will amaze as he beautifully transforms an average melon and other fruit
or vegetable into a stunning work of art daily throughout the Fair. Chef Duey is world-renowned as a
culinary artist and since 2004 has taught this specialized art form to a variety of professionals through
his company “Chef Ray Presents.”
Shaile’s Edible Arts will show Fairgoers how to take sugar and turn it into sweet displays of edible
flowers August 5-16. Shaile Socher has been using gum paste (sugar) to create beautiful models of fresh
flowers for several years and has won awards from the OC Fair and the San Diego Cake Show.
Local chefs and culinary wizards will offer culinary demonstrations throughout the run of the Fair. Check
the full schedule online at ocfair.com or on the OC Fair’s mobile app.
COMPETITIONS AND CONTESTS
Entries and Premiums
More than $374,000 is being offered in cash premium awards to competitive entrants at this year’s Fair
in Livestock, Garden & Floral, Visual Arts, Home Arts and Culinary Arts competitions. In 2014, more than
$85,954 was paid in cash premiums for award-winning OC Fair entries. There were 4,465 exhibitors entering
16,656 exhibits in competitive departments.
Visit ocfair.com/competitions for details about the various competitions.
Culinary Arts
Cakes, Cupcakes & Confections
Pies, Cheesecakes, Yeast & Quick Bread
Cookies, Bars & Brownies
Preserved Foods
Sugar Arts
Table Setting
Crafts & Hobbies
Collections
Fiber Arts
Hand Crafts & Hobbies
Jewelry Arts
Visual Arts
Digital Photography Shootout (July 26)
Many Faces of the Fair
Photography & Non-Traditional Prints
Sculpture, Painting, Graphics and Ceramics
Student Film Festival
Woodworking
Garden & Floral
Container Plants
Cut Flowers
Dry & Silk and Fresh Arrangements
Floral Design
Fruit & Vegetable
Honey (New for 2015)
Livestock
Barnyard Fashion Parade (Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m.)
Fashion Shows
Junior Livestock Auction (Saturday, July 25, at 9:30 a.m.)
Livestock Shows
Commercial Wine and Homemade Beer
Award-winning commercial wine and other entries may be sampled in The Courtyard. Educational
wine seminars are presented Saturday and Sunday afternoons, seating is limited. The additional
admission fee includes a flight of eight wines, on OC Fair commemorative wine glass, one 2015
Awards Book and assorted nibbles. Register on-site or at ocws.org.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE STAFF
State of California, 32nd District Agricultural Association
Board of Directors
Members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the governor of California and serve a fouryear term without compensation. Board members, who may serve more than one term, serve until
a replacement is appointed. Regular Board meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at
OCFEC. The Fair Board’s role is to set and approve policies for the organization.
Ashleigh Aitken
Chair
Newport Beach
Gerardo Mouet
Vice-Chair
Anaheim
Stan Tkaczyk
Newport Beach
Barbara Bagneris
Orange
Douglas La Belle
Costa Mesa
Sandra Cervantes
Irvine
Nick Berardino
Lake Forest
Bao Nguyen
Garden Grove
Robert Ruiz
Irvine
Executive Staff
Kathy Kramer
CEO
Sharon Augenstein
Chief Financial Officer
Michele Richards
Chief Business Development Officer
2015 OC FAIR STYLE GUIDE
These are approved terms related to programming, buildings, areas and more at the OC
Fair. Please reference them accordingly.
Action Sports Arena
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs
Blue Gate
Main pedestrian gate located inside Gate 1 off
Fair Drive. Features Guest Relations Booth and a
temporary drop-off/pick-up area.
Buildings/Areas
Action Sports Arena
Agriculture in the Community
Centennial Farm
Collections Gallery
Country Meadows
Courtyard
Crafters Village
Crafts & Woodworking Gallery
Explorium (also “Explorium: Destination Kids”)
Fairenheit 32°
Fair Square
Family Fair Way
Gallery 15: Floral & Woodworking
Garden & Floral Pavilion
Livestock
Livestock Show rRing
Main Mall
Meadows Stage
Memorial Gardens
Millennium Barn
OC Promenade
OC Promenade Stage
Orange County Connection
Plaza Pacifica
Plaza Stage
Plaza Shopping Village
The Hangar
Visual Arts Gallery
Centennial Farm
Four-acre demonstration farm
“One Big Party”
2014 OC Fair theme
Fair
Capitalized when referring to the annual OC Fair.
Green Gate
Pedestrian gate on the west side of the Fair,
inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive.
The Hangar
La Grande Wheel
OC Fair
or 2014 OC Fair
or OCFEC (no longer Orange County Fairgrounds
or Costa Mesa Fairgrounds)
Toyota Summer Concert Series at
Yellow Gate
Pedestrian gate on the east side of the Fair,
nearest to Gate 8 off Arlington Drive.
Media Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to the annual OC Fair, Imaginology and
any administrative/organizational functions regarding the OC Fair & Event Center
(32nd District Agricultural Association) and are to be observed at all times. Outside events held at the
OC Fair & Event Center are at the discretion of the individual promoter.
These guidelines have been established for the safety and comfort our guests and staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
• All media representatives with video and/or TV, photo or radio equipment must be escorted by an assigned
representative of the OC Fair & Event Center’s Communications Department at all times while on OC Fair &
Event Center property. Unescorted access will be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Communications
Department only. Please contact the department at least one day in advance to set up your visit.
• All photo/radio/video/TV media representatives are to remain in general public areas only and are not
allowed in any restricted, staff-only or special ticketed areas except by special permission and/or escort by
the Communications Department.
• Taping, filming and photographing inside shows in the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar, Action Sports
Arena and any other special event is allowed by special permission from the Communications Department
and in some cases, the performers themselves. The Communications Department has promotional images
for all performers and maintains an archive of previous performances that can be requested by members of
the media via email to commdept [at] ocfair [dot] com.
• For the safety of all riders, photo/video/TV cameras, tape recorders and mobile phones with video are not
allowed on any ride or attraction except by special permission from the Communications Department and
the carnival operator.
The Communications Department maintains a library of B-roll footage and still photos of carnival rides and
attractions that are available to members of the media by request via email to commdept [at] ocfair [dot]
com.
• Media representatives may interview OC Fair & Event Center staff with consent of the staff member and the
Communications Department. Please contact the department to set up a time.
• Media representatives and all associated production activities are asked not to inconvenience Fairgoers or
regular business activities in any way by blocking access or filming an individual without consent.
Press passes are for working media only. Please do not use press passes for personal access.
The OC Fair & Event Center reserves the right to deny access to anyone who does not
respect and comply to these guidelines.
OC Fair & Event Center, Communications Department • 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 • (714) 708-1543 • [email protected] • ocfair.com
Updated 6/18/14

2015 OC Fair Media Guide

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