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Winter Fest OC 2023

Post written in collaboration with Winter Fest. All opinions are my own. Southern California’s largest winter festival, Winter Fest OC, is returning to Costa Mesa on November 24th bringing 32 days and nights of winter-themed fun for all ages! Featuring over a million lights, massive holiday decor, and thrilling snow and ice activities for a memorable winter wonderland experience. Guests can enjoy all-new attractions, live entertainment, unique photo opportunities, seasonal food and drinks, shopping, and more through January 7th!  Additional Winter Fest OC Experiences All Ticket Options Now On Sale You can learn more and purchase tickets now at WinterFestOC.com. For the latest updates on promotions, entertainment, food and fun, … READ MORE >>

OC FAIR: Annual IMAGINOLOGY STEAM Free Event April 9-10

Post written in collaboration with OC Fair. All opinions are our own. IMAGINOLOGY is an annual free community event at the OC Fair & Event Center which focuses on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). For two days (April 9-10, 2022), curious children can explore S.T.E.A.M. through hands-on activities, exhibits, workshops, arts and crafts, competitions, and more! Admission is FREE and most activities are included. Get the details below! NOTE: Open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free and most activities are included. Parking is $10. Limited food options will be available for purchase. Imaginology was canceled in 2020 but held virtually in 2021. The OC Fair-produced event began … READ MORE >>

OC Fair Deals and Discounts + What’s New for 2019!

The Orange County Fair is back for Acres of Fun! They will have 68 rides and 58 games offering fairgoes a ton of things to do. Ray Cammack Shows (RCS), the Fair’s carnival and midway provider, brought three new rides this year in addition to Titan. Ice Jet in the main carnival is a polar bobsledding adventure and Circus Train and Tea Cups are additions to Kidland. Get in FREE on opening day (Friday, July 12th) from noon to 3pm! There are many ways to save so be sure to check out the schedule and download the apps. Titan, the largest traveling booster ride in the U.S., makes their debut in … READ MORE >>

OC Fair Views from Sky Ride

While at the Orange County Fair one year, we tried the SKY RIDE. I have always been curious about this ride and thought it would have some amazing views of the festival from above. We had the children with us, but had to ride separately, because it can only seat three and one of the children was afraid to ride. Warning: It is quite high and I wish I had a passenger with me to keep me company and distract me, but the views are spectacular. There are height restrictions and if you have a stroller, you’ll have to do a round-trip or walk all the way back. If you are afraid of heights, this ride is not recommended for you. The annual OC Fair is usually mid-July through mid-August and is located in Costa Mesa, California. www.ocfair.com

LUNCH! Food Truck Fare

My visiting sister-in-law’s husband is a huge fan of Food Network’s: The Great Food Truck Race Show so when I got their detailed itinerary, I saw that they wanted to visit gourmet Food Trucks. She mentioned there was one in Yorba Linda, but there are quite a few in Orange County. I remembered OC Fairgrounds have them. What I found out is that there is a following and soon enough you will start to recognize them all over town and develop a favorite. These trucks travel! Here are some of our favorite items we got to try. Food Truck Fare OC FAIR88 Fair Drive (Enter at Gate 4 off Arlington)Costa Mesa, CAWednesdays 5:30-9:00 … READ MORE >>