Featuring tons of family friendly activities, fun carnival rides and games, live music, art exhibitions, livestock shows, and plenty of other exciting things to do and see, the OC Fair is one of the most beloved and popular events in Southern California. With so much to do, there’s really something for everyone!

You can buy your tickets in advance online, or at the gate to the fair. It’s a very affordable option for families on a budget, and the fun just never stops. So get your family together, or call up a couple of friends and head over the OC Fair soon before it’s gone. You have until August 14th, so make your plans soon!

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Today is definitely the day you want to start incorporating this spot into your weekly routine–it’s about 17 minutes away from The Crossing; how could you not go? Here’s more reasons why you should:

Swings at the Orange County Fair.

• Free admission to all day with free parking for the first hour (noon-1 p.m.). Parking lots open one hour before gates.
• In the Pacific Amphitheatre, a limited amount of terrace seating for The Pink Floyd Experience at 8:15 will be free (tonight!).
• Ice museum will keep you cool.
• $1 carnival rides until 7 p.m.
• $1 fair food tastings until 4 p.m.
• Check out the full schedule of Friday’s events.

You can search the OC Fair website for food by category, which seems especially useful to me.

O.K. now for the deal–a super fair coupon book. Print it out, share it and enjoy.

Are you wondering: How much will I pay to get in for all the fun?

General (13-59) $10 | Seniors (60+) $7 | Children (6-12) $5 | Children under 6 FREE every day

For good times, food, entertainment and the best of our wonderful California, the Orange County Fair is perfect for families and everyone else.