Sep11Fri
Original Lobster Festival
Fresh Maine lobster, music, rides, food and family fun.
Looking back
150 events
Jun18Thu
Summerfest
Live music, a community stage, carnival rides, food, beer and vendors.
Oct9Fri
Gem Faire
Jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals and minerals at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Oct10Sat
OC Home Show
A home improvement and remodeling show in the Anaheim and Los Alamitos Buildings.
Oct10Sat
Costa Mesa Speedway: 56th US National Speedway Championship
The 56th US National Speedway Championship at the Costa Mesa Speedway.
Oct10Sat
Scare Crow Festival
A tradition dating to the late 1930s: build a scarecrow for the People's Choice prize, join the kids' costume parade and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorat...
Oct10Sat
TELYKAST
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct10Sat
Your Guide to Urban Chicken Keeping
A class at Centennial Farm on keeping backyard chickens in the city.
Oct9Fri
Flashback: A 2010s EDM Tribute Party
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct9Fri
Walk Intuit: Our Space, Your Community Open House
An open house at The Ranch Community Center at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Oct8Thu
Passport to Flavor: Chocolate
Taste chocolates from around the world while learning about their history and ingredients.
Oct3Sat
Off-Road Expo
Off-road vehicles, gear and exhibits at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Oct3Sat
Walk to End Alzheimer's: Greater Irvine
The Alzheimer's Association's walk, the world's largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
Aug28Fri
Gem Faire
Jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals and minerals, with on-site jewelry repair.
Aug27Thu
Fight Club OC
A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.
Aug9Sun
OC Fair Fun Run
A fun run or walk through the fairgrounds with three fair games along the route and spots for photos.
Aug1Sat
Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection
A morning of connection with horses and nature, open to all ages.
Jul3Fri
Costa Mesa Independence Day Celebration
Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blanket for a day celebrating independence.
Sep24Thu
Westminster Fall Festival: 65th Anniversary
The city's 65th-anniversary fall festival, with entertainment, food, vendors and family activities.
Jul18Sat
2nd Annual OC Tattoo Festival 2026
World-class tattoo artists, live music, a vendor marketplace, food trucks, competitions, demos and learning sessions.
Oct2Fri
Pacific Airshow
The 10th anniversary show brings jets and aerobatics over the Pacific, plus Aviation Alley and a Kids Zone. Watching from the sand is free; pier and lounge seating is...
Sep19Sat
Surf City 10
A 5K, 10K or 10-mile run or walk along the Pacific Ocean.
Aug22Sat
Plum Fest
The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.
Aug8Sat
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
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Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.
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Pageant of the Masters
Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."
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Festival of Arts
One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.