OC Fair & Event Center Reviews

Went for a graduation ceremony, huge parking area, easy to get in an out. Right in front of OCC and part of fair grounds, very well organized.

Was very disappointing not scary was a quick drive thur not worth the time or money.

I live close by here and there are many events of different unique festivities. Like Pet Expo, Scottish Festival, OC Night Market and more that you might enjoy.

Needs more veggie food options but the train ride through the lights for the winter fest was great. Wish the costume characters stayed around longer for photo chances. And I really wished they didn't use horse carriage rides. Really not necessary

Crazy traffic just to enter this place. We were in the line for about 4 hours in the car just to enter the parking lot.
Nobody were doing anything about it rather the employees were very cold and taking their sweet time on everything.
It was a very bad experience. Never again,

Had good food here. The entertainment was wonderful.

Only go every 5 years or so because it is the same stuff.

Went to watch Trevor Noah. The ampitheater was packed! Laughed throughout the show. It was all worth it despite difficulty finding parking.

Awesome place the fair was great...pretty expensive though me and my son had fun

They have a market place here on the weekends with lots of cool stuff good deals and yummy food. You have to pay for parking 3.00$ and entry 2.00$

Its always a great time at the fair. From the food to the animals to the concerts and rides. There is something for everyone!

And I've been going to this Fair since I was a little girl I'm almost 60. It's only gotten better. I mean who can find pink flamingos on stilts except in Orange County?

I love everything about the OC Fair. Friend & I go twice each summer. The pig races were so cute. The tablesettings this time were creative. And they even sell garden produce. Not to mention the food!!!

Recommend you show up on the weekend for the Orange County Marketplace. We always call it the Swap Meet , but it is just a bunch of vendors selling products. Lots to offer. Negotiate your best prices. Don t leave without having a swirl ice cream cone. Yummy!

I went here for volunteering and the venue is huge! There's even a little petting zoo. I also went here during the OC night market, where there were rows of food trucks lined up. Watch out, average price for almost anything edible will be $6/$7

We were here for the OC Fair. Great time but never a cheap day. There was plenty of parking close by at 2pm. The $10 fee was worth it rather than park a mile away. If you come in the evening plan on parking being a pain in the butt. Long line to get in or park a mile away. If you plan on staying to 11pm or later getting out of the lot is a pain as well. Overall the park was clean and well maintained. The rides are your typical fair rides and the food is over the top expensive but incredibly good. The bathrooms were maintained and stocked with paper products. Not the greatest value but it's the Fair and you gotta go at least once a year.

Always fun! Lots more areas to sit and rest or eat this year! Great people working and assisting guests!

Every one should atend the OC Fair and see the farm area.

Summertime means fair time at the OC fairgrounds. Lots of fun abound, typical fair games, farm critters, rides, music acts in fairgrounds, top act concerts at the Pacific amphitheater, good fair food all over, drinks and vendors galore for the shoppers. Weekends get more crowded so if you're able weekdays are less congested. Overall a good time for all in Orange County.

Expensive with food and rides. I would prefer to go to a theme park for rides.

There is a lot to see and do ... but everything is expensive ...

Not great here. Not many vendors when i came and I was struggling to see the value in the vendors. I would have had better luck going to a nice air conditioned mall.

Who doesn t love the fair? Fair food is the best. Expensive.

Had the best time this year. Hussein Bar the Mexican bar was lit DJ and Live Band

I had a great time. I'm looking forward doing it again!!

Not as fun or as many cars as before. Was a great event at one point.

Saw some REALLY BIG FARM ANIMALS. The one dairy cow was 7' tall. Crazy . Had BBQ to eat. $$$$. Not to crowded. Go! It's a good time.

Parking is great and this is a great place to come on Saturday if you have some extra cash and would like to find some cheap deals (aka cheap Chinese goods). I have bought sunglasses, clothes, kegerators and other accessories here.

The OC fair is still one of the better ones but the crowds are getting a little too much. I do recommend taking the OCTA Fair Express.

It was fun compact Fair. Lots to do without too much walking.

We went on Sunday and got in for $6.60. Enjoyed the Route 66 theme. I recommend going early to get a good parking spot and avoid the big crowds.

Fun for the family. Otherwise, overly priced food that will leave you feeling sick from all the grease, fat and oil. If you want to ride rides, go early on a Saturday for half price and no lines.

Decent fairgrounds, but parking is overpriced for smaller events.

Very large facility, had both I door and out space.

Great fair. Smaller but better and cleaner than LA County... and no gang members seen...wow!!!

Sad and depressing! Hardly any venders and no veggie stands anymore!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the rides, the game are rigged like usual but the part that messes me up is how over priced everything was this year (2019). As me be a teen I can't and won't spend $50 after paying admission when I can just go to literally every amusement park. $30 should be enough for a child in a amusement park however here it cost $35 to get unlimited rides and not even truly unlimited. So to get a grip of how bad this is the normal tickets needed to ride somewhere between 10 and 20 this year and that means you spend $5 to $10

So much fun! There's great food and music. It's an awesome place for a night out with the fam!

I like the Orange County Fair it's nice and cool not like LA County Fair too

First of all had to pay for parking, then pay entrance fee, and the they won't let you buy unlimited bracelet after 5pm. Won't be back ever

Went to Crossroads gun show. Great selection and some good prices.

The OC Fair and the Gem Faire are always a treat here ... the fairgrounds hosts MANY different events each year and the facilities are nice. Pacific Amphitheater is a great place to see a concert; great sound, small / intimate feel plus concessions are reasonable and choices are many.

It is awesome but the pricing is outrageous lot of different games..And not giving you a wristband because it was after 4 that was bad customer service and they're open till 10 that was ridiculous get it together people.

Always worth the money! My preference over the La Fair!