Category: Costa Mesa fairgrounds

It’s a Pig’s Life at the Orange County Fair

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the hove-pounding action of a live, in-person piglet race, complete with brightly colored jerseys and cheering fans. Orange County Fair attendees can now catch the small but mighty four-legged competitors in action with the event’s July 16 opening. One of the more popular attractions at fairs across the country, the…


Chefs Share ‘Wild and Crazy’ Creations for Charity

Costa Mesa’s Share Our Selves (SOS) has become known for its annual “Wild and Crazy” taco night fundraiser. The event features Orange County luminary chefs who craft unique twists on traditional street tacos and margaritas. After last year’s event was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizers decided to plan this year’s fundraiser as…


Vaccine Supersite Pushes Out Drive-Thru Prom Event at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds 

Prom on Wheels has been cancelled, largely due to the recent opening of a vaccination super point of distribution (POD) at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The mile-long, outdoor drive-thru celebration, hosted by First Class Events, was to begin April 15 and run through June 4. The event was intended to give high school seniors, as well as the class…


Nearly Half Million Orange County Residents Fully Inoculated; Officials Continue Aggressive Campaign

Orange County health officials are continuing to expand vaccination efforts as the region approaches a new inoculation milestone. More than 476,000 people had been fully vaccinated in Orange County, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control Prevention data updated March 29. It means about 19 percent of people 18 and older are fully vaccinated….