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October 6, 2007
To Do Today - 10/06
GAY DAYS AT DISNEYLAND, 8am Come out and show your support for the 10th annual “Gay Days” at Disneyland. Numerous events will be held all day throughout the park. Remember to wear red. Disneyland, 1313 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim www.gaydaysanaheim.com KIDSFAIRE, 10am This is one to take the whole ... More >>
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November 28, 2007
Wednesday's Headlines. No Surprises: Disney wins
More dirt on Debbie? Yesterday we noted that Debbie Carona was doing her darndest to wriggle her way out of a case that's mainly against her husband. Wait a second, missy. Today, Christine Hanley and Garrett Therolf at the Times report that the sheriff's wife urged Orange County Fair Board director ... More >>
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November 8, 2007
Family First
WEB EXCLUSIVE! Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
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June 5, 2009
This Sunday: Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
Perhaps the greatest South Park episode ever made is "Scott Tenorman Must Die." If you've seen it, then you know where I'm going with this. Yes. I am making the connection between Cartman's Chili Con Carnival with this Sunday's Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off. Seriously, if you haven't, ... More >>
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June 16, 2009
Maloof Money Cup Promotional Video
This video is a couple weeks old (I just saw it yesterday on LAist), but it promotes the Maloof Money Cup, "the premiere showcase for amateur and professional skateboarding in 2009," which runs as a three-day festival during the opening weekend of the Orange County Fair July 10-12 at the Orange Cou ... More >>
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August 18, 2009
UPDATE: Eat It! Michael Jackson To Get Butter Statue
If you didn't manage to get tickets to the MJ memorial at Staples Center tomorrow, fear not: you can probably still book a flight to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair in August, when Jackson will be immortalized in butter. For ten days, the dairy King of Pop will stand next to the fair's traditiona ... More >>
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July 8, 2009
Gettin' Made: Renegade Craft Fair
Hey Folks! The Gettin' Made Feature is moving to the Heard Mentality section of the OC Weekly site, make a note of it! Heard Mentality is transforming like your fave yellow Camero into an all-emcompassing culture section. Renegade Craft Fair is finally coming to southern California - thi ... More >>
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July 16, 2009
Orange County Mud Run
Hidden Valley Park
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July 16, 2009
The More the OC Fair Has Changed, the More Its Rites and Rituals Have Stayed the Same
Hidden Valley Park
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August 10, 2009
When Orange Countians Loved Mexicans
Am deep in the vaults for an upcoming...something, when I stumbled across an ad in the then-Santa Ana Register for the 1969 Orange County Fair. The theme for that year? "Fiesta of Fun," with its logo a clown wearing a sombrero that read, "¡Vamos Amigos!" (upside-down exclamation point in the origin ... More >>
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July 8, 2009
TAPS in Brea Scoops Five Medals At California Beer Competitions
The restaurant's brewmaster, Victor Novak (who sounds like a film noir actor, if you ask me), now has 37 awards to his name, thanks to the new haul. The California State Fair (which takes place from August 21 to September 7 in Sacramento) has given TAPS' Cream Ale a gold medal and its Irish Red a br ... More >>
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July 9, 2009
Gettin' Made: Renegade Craft Fair
The Gettin' Made blog feature is moving to the Heard Mentality section of the OC Weekly site, make a note of it! Heard Mentality is transforming like your fave yellow Camaro into an all-emcompassing culture section. copyright i made you a beard Renegade Craft Fair is finally coming to Souther ... More >>
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September 21, 2009
Foes of Proposed Orange County Fair Sale Launch Website
Photo by Jennie WarrenAre certain fair board elements taking Orange Countians and state taxpayers for a ride?Some anonymous Orange County Fair employees have created a website that channels their displeasure with the proposed sale of the state-owned fairgrounds in Costa Mesa.OCUnfair.com takes parti ... More >>
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November 16, 2009
County Lawyer Seeks State Probe of OC Fair Privatization Plan
What has Dick been doing?The County of Orange's lawyer is calling on the California Attorney General to investigate potential illegal deals that could give private control of the $100 million-plus Orange County Fairgrounds property in Costa Mesa to well-connected political insiders.In an Oct. 30, ... More >>
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December 16, 2009
Cotton Candies All Around: Costa Mesa, Orange County Approve Pact to Buy Fairgrounds
The county and the city of Costa Mesa just announced that the two government entities have approved a memorandum of understanding to purchase the Orange County Fairgrounds, which is state-owned property Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to sell. A private foundation composed of members of the publ ... More >>
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December 29, 2009
Orange County Fair: We're No. 11 in the Country! OC Great Park: Cirque Shows Will Make Money!
OCFair.comClowning around at the '09 fair. As the battle rages over ownership of the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, the current OC Fair & Events Center operators are trumpeting the annual summertime event holding onto the No. 11 spot among the top fairs in the U.S.Meanwhile, down th ... More >>
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March 25, 2010
Home of OC Fairground's CEO Gets Egged
Jay BrockmanThe president and CEO of the Orange County Fair and Events Center got egged, which apparently costs $3,000 to clean up. And then there is the noxious liquid . . .
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May 7, 2010
Gettin' Made: Calling All Crafters!
The Orange County Fair is coming up, and with it comes a slew of opportunities for crafters all over California to get involved! After the jump, all the details on how to get your work seen at the fair!
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June 4, 2010
Gettin' Made: Patchwork Craft Fair in Santa Ana on Sunday
This Sunday afternoon, celebrate the good weather by getting out of the house and heading to Santa Ana for the always awesome Patchwork craft fair! Details on the show, including a unique new offering by vendor Shari Bonnin of Bonnin Designs, after the jump.
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June 4, 2010
Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off This Sunday
It seems like yesterday I wrote a post reminding people of the 25th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off. But that was last year. This year's event (um, so, like it's the 26th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off) will be held this Sunday, June 6, 2010 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Old ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Fair Games
[Summer Guide] Our annual celebration of summer, the OC Fair, has its share of sport, spectacle and combinations thereof
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June 24, 2010
Schwarzenegger Signs Off on OC Fairgrounds Deal; Latino Legislators Still Vow to Spike It
Stung by a failed auction in January, the Schwarzenegger administration announced Wednesday it has signed off on the deal to sell the Orange County Fairgrounds to Costa Mesa for $96 million.However, standing in the way of final approval is the state Legislature, which includes Latino members who ... More >>
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June 28, 2010
Ride Michael Jackson In Sacramento
Flickr user InkyhackThe Balloon Samba in San Jose last yearStill not over the King of Pop's passing? Maybe you can pay tribute by riding amusement rides from Neverland Ranch--only seven hours away in Sacramento's California State Fair. The State Fair's carnival will feature four rides purchased ... More >>
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July 6, 2010
Orange County Fair Slides Into Its 120th Year With Deals and Promotions
This year's Orange County Fair will be themed "The Beat Goes On," which is what has happened to the wallets of attendees of past summer extravaganzas.However, to help celebrate the fair's 120th year, several old and new deals and promotions are being offered.
Music
July 15, 2010
Royal Rumble at the OC Fair
In the battle between cover bands and aging rock stars, we tell you which music acts will give you the most bang for your buck
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July 15, 2010
OC Fair
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July 21, 2010
As Register Questions His Conservative Cred, Moorlach Defends Doubts About OC Fair Deal
Following an Orange County Register opinion piece that took direct aim at the conservative cred of local Republican politicians who opposed selling the Orange County Fairgrounds to the highest private bidder, one of those called-out has fired back.Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach, writing i ... More >>
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July 21, 2010
Gettin' Made: The Beat Goes On at the Orange County Fair
Celebrate summer by taking a little trip to the Orange County Fair this month! All kinds of goodness await you, from an array of deep-fried delights to pig races to concerts--and don't miss the extensive arts and crafts displays! To help get you in the mood, check out these great indie cra ... More >>
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July 23, 2010
Gettin' Made: Renegade Craft Fair This Weekend in Los Angeles
This weekend marks the return of Renegade Craft Fair to Los Angeles--don't miss their brand new location at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Details about this massive outdoor craft spectacular after the jump.
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August 9, 2010
Deal or No Deal: OC Fairgrounds Edition
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."Al Pacino's famous Godfather III line comes to mind when observing the Marx Brothersesque process to sell the state-owned Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa to someone . . . anyone.The only difference is those who seemed to be out are the ... More >>
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August 16, 2010
Orange County Fair Breaks Attendance Record
The fate of the Orange County Fairgrounds may be in limbo, but people's love of it during the annual OC Fair is not in doubt.The 2010, 120th anniversary fair run broke attendance records with 1,154,969 visitors.That beat previous best year 2007 by nearly half a million guests.
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August 26, 2010
[UPDATED:] OC Fairgrounds Preservation Society Raises Fears About an Electric Daisy Carnival There
UPDATE: Costa Mesa approved the fairgrounds deal (see end of post) . . . The Orange County Fairgrounds Preservation Society (OCFPS) warns warned Tuesday evening may be the last chance for the public to be heard on the future of the exposition facility in Costa Mesa--at least for the next 55 years ... More >>
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August 26, 2010
Gettin' Made: KJazz Blues Bash Call for Vendors
Artists and crafters, are you looking for one last hurrah to share your wares at before the summer craft fair season is over? The KJazz Blues Bash is coming up in Long Beach next weekend, and there's still some vendor spots available.Image from KJazz Blues Bash websiteAfter the jump, details on h ... More >>
Music
September 9, 2010
Fear and Longing In Karaoke
The contestants in KaraokeFest battle stage fright, self-doubt and one another
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September 21, 2010
Gettin' Made: Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale Call for Vendors
Southern California indie arts and crafters take note--Renegade Craft Fair is heading back to Los Angeles State Historic Park for their upcoming holiday sale! Image from Renegade Craft Fair website Tents full of crafts galore at last summer's Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles After the ... More >>
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October 20, 2010
$100 Million Orange County Fairgrounds Sale OK'd by State, But Fight is Just Beginning
The state is moving forward with plans to the sell the Orange County Fairgrounds to Facilities Management West, a Newport Beach-based company formed solely to operate the 150-acre property, for $100 million, officials disclosed today.To say the sale, which is aimed at easing California's budget w ... More >>
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March 9, 2010
Gettin' Made: Call for Vendors for Summer's Renegade Craft Fair!
Lookin' for another great craft fair to vend at this summer? Renegade Craft Fair is back for it's second year in Los Angeles, and this time they're taking the fun outside! Picture from the Renegade Craft Fair website Los Angeles State Historic Park, (a.k.a. "The Cornfields") this s ... More >>
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November 15, 2010
The Sex Offender Forecast: Fair
Six sex offenders tracked with global positioning system devices were arrested at the last Orange County Fair, surpassing the four arrested at the most recent Los Angeles County Fair and accounting for a large share of 17 such arrests statewide.Which just goes to prove my theory . . .
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December 9, 2010
Gettin' Made: Renegade Craft Fair This Weekend
This upcoming weekend is a huge craft fair weekend in Los Angeles folks, better clear some space in your calendar! Renegade Craft Fair returns to southern California with their first ever holiday sale featuring 150 indie artists and crafters at The Los Angeles State Historic Park. Aft ... More >>
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December 10, 2010
Gettin' Made: Unique L.A. This Weekend
You read all about Renegade Craft Fair yesterday, but there's a second huge craft fair going on in Los Angeles this weekend. Don't miss Unique LA to check out over 300 great designers and artists, in the penthouse of the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles! After the jump, get ... More >>
News
March 17, 2011
Fair Games Over the OC Fairgrounds
The huge swath of public land is in play. But is the whole thing rigged?
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March 29, 2011
OC Fairgrounds Board of Directors Commits to Stopping Sale--Also, David Ellis Speaks!
Chasen Marshall/OC WeeklyAt its monthly meeting last Thursday morning, the board of directors of the Orange County Fair & Event Center announced its pledge to work to prevent the sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds. That would be the same board which, a year and nine months prior, on J ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
TV Commercial Targets Costa Mesa Mayor, Gary Monahan, Calling for Him to "Keep Walking"
OCEASt. Patty's Day: not one of Mayor Monahan's better moments.Controversy goes a long way in stirring attention. Costa Mesa, the city that was once best known for being home to South Coast Plaza and the Orange County Fair, finds itself embroiled in a power struggle that has managed to grab natio ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
OC Fair Entry Signups Due June 1
Does your family always ask you to bring your pound cake to the family gatherings? Are you ready for the coming apocalypse with a pantry full of perfect preserves? Do your friends come to your house instead of going to the local brewery's tasting room? Do you have a gift for tablescapes table dec ... More >>
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June 1, 2011
Chicken Charlie Reveals This Year's Cholesterol Contenders
Courtesy of Chicken CharlieShhh... that sound you hear is your arteries clamping shut as a preventative measure. They know county fair season is right 'round the corner, and that means deep-fried God-only-knows-what, sure as eggs is eggs.Our brethren and sistren at Squid Ink up there in that Ange ... More >>
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June 23, 2011
Love to Craft OC
OC Great Park
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June 23, 2011
100 Reasons to Be Ecstatic About Summer In OC!
Summer here is bliss, better than anyplace else in the States
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July 19, 2011
[UPDATED with TV Star's Plea to End Santa Ana Zoo Rides:] OC Fair Begins and So Does Elephant Protest
UPDATE, JULY 19, 7:29 A.M.: Constance Marie played Angie Lopez on ABC's George Lopez sitcom, and she's now Regina Vasquez on ABC Family's Switched at Birth.She's using her celebrity to issue this plea to Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido: Fire Have Trunk Will Travel as the elephant ride contractor at ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
[UPDATED: Early Attendance Numbers] Hide Your Gas-Guzzling Oldsmobiles, There's a Patience-Swallowing Epidemic on the 55: It's FAIRMAGEDDON!
Chasen Marshall/OC WeeklyThe traffic is here. Be patient.UPDATE, JULY 15, 5:45 P.M.: By 3 p.m., the OC Fair had already had 32,439 people come through the gates, which was significantly up from last year's numbers at the same time. Last year, by the same time 24,164 had entered the fair. We estate t ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
Ticket Giveaway: A Pair of Tickets to the OC Fair NYE Block Party!
What exactly is at the OC Fair on New Year's Eve? Aside from the carnival rides, fireworks, food trucks and a casino, there's actually 12 (yes, 12) tribute bands, three per decade since the 1950s. From the same people who bring you the OC Fair, the second annual New Year's Eve Block Party on Satu ... More >>
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