OC Fair & Event Center Reviews

1st time join the Festival event Fri thru Sunday Jan 24,25,26 as vendor at booth w33 with TransGlobal holding company.Come by say hello to us

OC Fair seemed well managed and very clean. Rides were way over priced but food selection was incredible.

The Gem Faire: If you are into gems, pearls, geodes, beads and jewelry, then you might enjoy visiting the many wholesaler displays at the gem faire. Go to the internet and get on their mailing list to get a free $7 entrance pass. Parking in a close lot is $8. I've heard that some people park nearby on other lots doing free.

As you approach the entrance to the building you will notice a few tables of gems scattered before the doorway. I suggest that you walk right into the building. It's amazing to see the expanse of gems. When I saw all those tables, I knew a would be there most of the afternoon.

My wife is the enthusiast, and enjoys looking at the vast array of jewelry and gems. They have everything from loose stones, strings of beads, Indian jewelry, geodes, and silver jewelry all the way to expensive fine jewelry.

If you're into making you own jewelry, you'll enjoy all of the tools and supplies; e.g. clasps, strings, spacers etc.

Even if you're not an enthusiast, the gem faire is an interesting way to spend an afternoon browsing and shopping for gifts.

Went to the OC gun show with friends. Lots of food vendors, pretty decent food! Parking was an exhorbitant $9, but worth it as it's not crowded at all.

Prices are up on everything , the front gate staff sucks ( lookout for tall black kid with white women's glasses , he tries to confiscate your items for him self ex. Vape pens, cigarettes, unopened drinks... ) , have to pay $10 for parking , No Smoking Cigarettes or Vaping anywhere inside the fair gates. Even the Performing arts stage where concerts are extra money there's no Smoking or Vaping inside the show. Save a little extra of your money and then go to a real amusement park instead. I usually have a season pass and enjoy going to the OC Fair but this year seems to have really hit a nerve with me.

Fun and Speedways. Come very long way over the years

My CC # was stolen from the vending people at this fair last Sunday ....very bad people work there......

This place is huge! So much going on all the time. I do wish that signage was a little bit better so that you can find where you are going, because they have more than one event going on at the same time. But overall I can't complain.

The food variety is amazing, parking can be a hassle, but the games, rides, and available entertainment inside makes up for it.

The fair is on and it is very busy and there is a ton going on!

Have been to a trade show and flea market. Sucks to always pay for parking but ok

We go here every year and it never fails to be fun and entertaining. The rockets are somewhat pricey as are the games and food. Be prepared to spend $14 for entrance ticket fees then $12+ for one funnel cake, fried cheescake, one turkey leg, etc. Bring extra cash if you dont want to pay for atm fees at the fair. The shuttle is the best and cheapest way to get to the fair. You park several miles away at the Experian building parking garage and take a large bus to the fair grounds.

Great venue! Fair, concerts, farm, and oc market place!

Went to the concert there, the beer prices were exploited

Brandon from the Verizon booth gave me a great deal and did a great job.

How do prices go up more than inflation? Have had pass to fair for over 10 yrs and getting tired of the vendors raising prices each year in such a manner that is becoming unacceptable and leads me to spend less.

1st time being there and me and my daughter loved it so much can't wait till next year

Lots of people and pets. Dog area so full with great doggies and displays.

Fun experience and delicious food. I went to the Family Pet Expo in April. There were many animals to see and learn about. Dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, alpacas & lots of adoptable pets. I would definitely go back again.

Brandon at the Verizon booth did an amazing job. He helped me set up my phone and answered all the questions I had.

To damn expensive. How can a family have fun without going broke?!?!?!

Went on the last day. It was really hot. The later it got, the more packed it became. There were only 2 water fountains in the whole fair....with warm water.

The OC Fair is great. Something to do for every one!

The OC Fair is tops in the region. From 11am-1pm enjoy half off admission plus kids 5 and younger are free. This year boasts a butterfly Pavilion and healthy option eats.

First time attending the fair and it was so much fun.. Prices are very steep for the rides..

come on over to the o c fair with octa park and ride with us we get you in and out on the bus avoiding all the congestion octa gets direct access that saves time and money

Every event we go to is good including the swap meet

It was my very first time to the OC Fair and I had a really wonderful time with my family and friends everything was perfect

Bring seat cushions other than that it was a good venue

This is pretty good fair but La County Fair better because it's bigger

Had a great time at Ziggys concert! Staff were great!

Barely any vendors and they still charge 2 dollars to get in

Great shows(acrobats and hypnotist) nice rides. Nice atmosphere.

It is a place were you can show off your talent of science if you get picked to present your science fair.

Even when it's not summer time, The fair always has something fun going on.

Open once a year. Family environment, good foods & good culture entertainments.

Good fried food- cookie dough, Snickers, Klondike bar, corn dog ect

Really nice, I had a really good time, the only thing was that all drinks were expensive, everything else was great, really great, I recommend it.

You guys were very punctual at turning the music off at 10:00pm. Other than that the venue/drinks/and security are awesome!!!!

Went there n see Bostyx. Enjoyed the concert n good food too.

Went here for the sand show. It was a really good event

Live to co.e here with the Fam and the fair is really fun.

I love to go and have a good time in the canteen, the bartenders are super nice and prepare delicious drinks, very tasty food, prices are a bit high but still worth going, I go every year

We were here for a cheer competition, so as a venue, the event center was decent, but not without it's problems.

PROS: plenty of parking, the swap meet was adjacent, so while waiting for results, our families could shop or eat at the swap meet. Inside the actual arena, restrooms were easy to find, clean and well stocked. I cannot speak for the restrooms on the swap meet side.

CONS: we had quite a long wait after performing, but the only place to sit was inside the arena. There were no tables outside the swap meet provided for families to sit during our six hour wait. The few tables inside the swap meet by the food vendors were in the sun and crowded with people fighting for seats so they could eat.

As venues go, it would have been nice to have shaded areas for families to sit since we had a six hour wait. Shopping is fine, but six hours in the direct sun is not fun. It is spacious, but space was one of the few positive attributes it had to offer. If you have to attend an event here and have a long wait, be prepared to sit on hard concrete in the direct sun, fight for the few shady areas sitting against buildings, or walk the swap meet for hours on end. This was not a favorite venue for a cheer competition.

Good fun for all. Pac Amp is a great venue for concerts.