2012 UPDATES!
Here is the breakdown of promotions for Admission Discounts to the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa July 15-August 14th, 2011!
Here is the breakdown of promotions for Admission Discounts to the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa July 15-August 14th, 2011!
July 15 Opening Day – FREE admission + parking: Noon – 1pm
Daily – Heroes get in FREE: Active military with ID
Wednesdays – “We Care Wednesday” events benefit the Orange County community. FREE admission tickets are only valid on the day of the drive. One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person. Person donating items must be present to receive admission tickets.
Thursdays – Kid’s Day: FREE admission 12 and under all day.
Fridays – Senior’s Day: 60+ $2.00 off admission plus free Ferris wheel and Merry Go Round rides all day.
July 20th Food Drive – Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donations of (5) five non-perishable food items
July 27th Children’s Book Drive - Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of (1) one new children’s book or (3) three gently used children’s books.
August 3rd Clothing Drive – Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of (5) gently used clothing items.
August 10th School Supply Drive - Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of (1) new school supply item valued at $3.00 or more.
To save on parking costs, carpool, bike or ride the OC Fair Flyer Express Direct bus service to the OC Fair Friday - Sunday. Catch the OC Fair Express to the OC Fair from 6 Orange County locations, and receive a coupon for $2 admission to the OC Fair. Service operates hourly on Friday from 3 pm to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to midnight. Buses leave hourly from Anaheim, Orange, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana and San Juan Capistrano. Bus fare is $1.50 each way, or $3 round trip. For locations and schedules, visit: www.octa.net/ocfairexpress6 to save on the $7.00 to $12.00 per vehicle parking fee.
Something that I am looking forward to on the fair website has to be their "Pig Cam"! Have you ever heard of anything so crazy?! The pigs will be there when the fair opens. I can't wait to watch piggy shenanigans!
Another great event to participate in on Fridays is "LET’S EAT! -$2 Tastings" which is a Taste of Fair Food from noon until 4pm. What a great way to get an over view of all the food that makes a fair memorable.
Links to the details above: The Orange County Fair, a calendar of DISCOUNT DEALS & PROMOTIONS for FREE admissions, Carnival ticket prices for rides, Food Truck Fare listing. They are also offering a Super Pass for those who just can't enough of the fair! Pre-sale discount prices are only valid until July 15th. I would also suggest checking with your local grocer to see if they are offering any further discounts as the fair opening gets closer. Discounts may be available on SlickDeals.net or Groupon but you have to act fast because they go quickly.