2013 OC Fair Information & Discounts

The 2013 Orange County Fair started July 12 and runs through August 11.

The OC Fair Hours are:

• Wednesday – Friday: 12 noon – Midnight
• Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – Midnight

The address for the fair grounds is: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Parking at the fair grounds costs $10 per car and $20 for buses and limos. VIP parking is available for $30. They take cash only, and you can’t leave and come back without paying again.

Additional parking is available at Orange Coast College. On weekends you can park at the Experian building parking structure for free and catch the free shuttle to the fair. I would highly suggest parking at the Experian building at 475 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 to avoid fair traffic.

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Normal ticket prices are:

• General (13-59) $11
• Seniors (60+) $8
• Youth (6-12) $6
• Children 5 or under are free

Discounts and Coupons

Active duty military and veterans with identification can get in for free every day. The free admission is not valid for spouses or dependents.

Wednesday Promotions

• July 24 (Noon – 4 pm) Free admission if you donate  a new children’s book or 3 gently used ones for the Children’s Book Drive.
• July 31 (Noon – 4 pm) Free admission if you donate 5 clothing items, new or used, for Goodwill.
• August 7 (Noon – 4 pm) Free admission if you donate 1 new school supply item worth $5 or more for the School Supply Drive.

Thursday Promotions

• Children 12 and under are free all day every Thursday.

Friday Promotions

• Seniors age 60 and over get $2 off admission on Fridays. They also get free Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round rides all day.

Saturday and Sunday Promotions

• General Admission is only $3 every weekend from 10 am – 11 am.

Now go get something to eat!