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Sunday, July 18, 2021 (4:56 pm)
For the first time ever, the OC Fair sold out on Saturday, July 17. With limited daily capacity this year, advance ticket purchase is required.
Other days are also on track to sell out, so fairgoers are encouraged to plan ahead and buy their admission tickets on ocfair.com or on the 2021 OC Fair mobile app – no service fees.
Concerts and shows in the Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar include same-day Fair admission for performances taking place during the OC Fair, which ends its run on Aug. 15.
Key things to know about the 2021 OC Fair:
·A limited number of tickets are available each day
·Advance online ticket sales only – no transaction fees
·Tickets are good only for the date purchased; please choose dates carefully – no refunds
·Same-day Fair admission is included with tickets to concerts during the Fair
·OC Fair is not currently planning to increase capacity which is capped at 45,000 daily
·Masks are required indoors for unvaccinated guests
Tickets are $12 weekday general admission (Wednesday, Thursday) and $14 weekend general admission (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Admission for seniors (60+) and youth (ages 6-12) is $7 every day and children 5 and younger are free.
The 2021 OC Fair mobile app is now available with information on daily activities as well as a map, news & information and tickets. Search for “ocfair 2021” in your app store.
The Fair will open each day at 10 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and midnight on weekends.
General parking is still $10, $20 for buses and limos, credit card only. The free shuttle from Experian and OCTA’s OC Fair Express bus service will not be available this year.Carnival ticketsare also on sale now so fairgoers can skip the ticket booths, and tickets for concerts in The Hangar and Pacific Amphitheatre can be found atocfair.com/entertainment.
FAQs
It's recommended you purchase your entertainment tickets via Etix or our on-site box office prior to any show as many of our performances quickly sell out.
Do you need to make a reservation for OC Fair? ›
2021 OC Fair is July 16 - Aug 15 | Advance Tickets Required –Buy Now– No Fees!
What time does the OC Fair box office open? ›
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
How to save money at the OC Fair? ›
Save money when attending another event: Purchasing tickets to a concert or event during the OC Fair? Your ticket is also good for same-day fair admission! Head over early to grab a pineapple rice bowl or stroll in after to score at some carnival games.
How to buy tickets before they sell out? ›
Check out our recommendations below!
- Make sure you buy directly from the event organizer or their ticketing partner. ...
- Bookmark the venue's ticket site. ...
- Join the mailing list. ...
- Follow the event organization/venue on social media. ...
- Set a timer 10 minutes before tickets go on sale. ...
- Call the venue ahead of time for insider tips.
Outside food and beverages are permitted if stored in factory-sealed receptacles. (No cans, glass, outside alcohol or hard-sided coolers.) Water bottles are permitted if factory-sealed or empty upon entry.
How many people attend OC Fair daily? ›
Since 2021, attendance is limited to 45,000 people per day.
Do I need cash for LA County fair? ›
Fairplex is a cashless venue. Parking toll lanes will accept debit or credit cards only. Admission and parking subject to online ticketing fees.
How much is admission for LA County fair? ›
Tickets purchased online cost between $10 and $25 for adults (the first few weeks of the fair are the cheapest; the final week is $25 every day). Kids and senior tickets purcahsed online cost $10 to $12. General admission parking is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate; preferred parking info isn't available quite yet.
How much are tickets at the OC County Fair? ›
Tickets are now on sale: $13 Wednesdays and Thursdays, $15 Friday - Sunday. Seniors and children $9; children 5 and younger are free. Advance ticket purchase is required. Parking Fee: $12 for car, $24 for limo or buses.
The fairgrounds generated approximately $299,567,000 in spending activity alone in 2015, benefiting the local economy and creating a ripple effect of economic benefits for California.
Is the OC Fair big? ›
The annual OC Fair welcomes more than 1 million guests per year.
Does the LA Fair take cash? ›
Parking will not be available for purchase online the day-of your visit and must be purchased at the gate. Fairplex is a cashless venue. Parking toll lanes and admission booths will accept debit or credit cards only. Vendors and concessionaires inside the event may still accept cash, but we encourage use of card.
How much is the fair in Columbia? ›
Children age 12 and under always get in free!
| Single Admission (excluding Wednesday) | $13.00 |
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| Children 12 and under EVERYDAY | FREE |
| Special WEDNESDAY Admission (guests 19 and older). Must be purchased at gate, no advance sale. | $5.00 |
| Youth Day (18 yrs old and under) WEDNESDAY | FREE |
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Gate 1: Located on Fair Drive. This is our main gate, and is available for Uber/Lyft/taxi drop-off and pickup.
How many people can the OC Fair hold? ›
Attendance. The Orange County Fair is the 9th-largest fair in the United States. Since 2021, attendance is limited to 45,000 people per day.
Can you buy tickets and sell them for more? ›
It is alright to resell them at the price you paid but not at a higher price. Is it legal to sell concert tickets? yes. but you can't sell them for more than you paid.
Where tickets are sold to the public? ›
A box office or ticket office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event.
Can you sell tickets on face? ›
You can sell tickets on Facebook using their Groups or Events feature. For groups, you can purchase a hidden group, which allows you to create a ticketed event within the group. For events, you can create a public event and enable ticket sales through Facebook.
