The 2022 OC Fair opens Friday, July 15.
The fair folks are getting ready to welcome more than 1 million people looking to binge on adrenaline on the midway, find the latest must-have in the products buildings, take in a concert and otherwise enjoy the vast selection of entertainment available.
Here is what you need to know to park, pay and get inside:
When and where is the 2022 OC Fair?
The 23-day OC Fair kicks off July 15 and continues through Aug. 14; it is closed Monday and Tuesdays.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays (except Mondays and Tuesdays) and 11 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and weekends.
The OC Fair & Event Center is at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa; just off the 55 Freeway.
How much is admission?
General admission on weekdays is $12, and on weekends those ages 13 to 59 pay $14.
Ages 60 and older pay $7 any day, as do those 6 to 12. Ages 5 and younger are free.
This is the key part: Admission is limited and tickets need to be purchased online ahead of time. Several days did sell out last year, so you will want to plan your trip.
What are the COVID-19 rules?
Mask are currently not required indoor or outdoors, but the OC Fair & Event Center is a state agency and would follow any changes to county or state rules.
There is no requirement for showing vaccination status for entry, nor is proof of a negative COVID-19 test currently required.
What kind of discounts are available?
With the limits on daily admission, the fair is not offering the discounted and free ticket options it once did.
Tickets for shows at the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena do include free fair admission on the day of the show.
And, you can save some money on tickets for the midway rides on Wednesdays and Thursdays: Unlimited ride wristbands are available for $49 ($44 if bought by July 14). You have to redeem the wristband by 5 p.m. and it is good until 8 p.m.
Children can read three books and complete an online book report here for two free rides in Kidland.
And on Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. you can sample select fair foods for $4 each.
What items are you allowed to take into the OC Fair?
Snacks and beverages in factory-sealed containers are allowed. Water bottles are allowed if factory sealed or empty when you get to the gate. No cans, glass or outside alcohol are permitted. No hard-sided coolers allowed. All belongings are subject to inspection before entering the fairgrounds.
There is no smoking or vaping allowed during the fair, either inside buildings or outside around the fairgrounds.
Selfie sticks and drones are not welcome, nor are weapons.
What are the parking options?
Parking is $10 at the fairgrounds.
Use Gate 1 on Fair Drive, which is the main gate, for Uber/Lyft/taxi drop-off and pickup.
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