What to Know
- OC Fair 2025
- July 18-Aug. 17; Wednesdays through Sundays
- $13 weekday general admission; $15 weekend general admission; other ticketing tiers are available
- Advance tickets are required
- While there are items and events available for purchase inside the fair, including concerts and treats, the month-long spectacular also has several free-with-your-ticket magic shows, musical extravaganzas, and exhibits to enjoy
Another word for a county fair? One spritely synonym for a classic summertime fair might be “an everything-tacular,” because it is an enormous, multi-prismatic event that, yes, has a little bit of everything for everyone.
But as with all county fairs, you’ll pay for some things once you’re inside the gate, like treats and special offerings, while other goodies will be gratis, meaning you can keep your wallet stowed.
And keeping your wallet stowed at the OC Fair is something that happens much of the time, thanks to this festive fact: The joyful Costa Mesa jamboree is absolutely flush with free music, free animal encounters, free craft demonstrations, and a caboodle of creative art moments that are absolutely open to all, no payment needed…