Discounts Days for OC Fair (7/15-8/14) + Giveaway! #OCFair #LetsPlayOC

The OC Fair is back for 2016!!! Opening this Friday, July 15th and here through August 14th (Wednesday-Sunday), "Get Your Fair Face On!" and let's go over how we can save money this year. We can start with opening day because it's FREE OPENING HOUR! Get in free and free parking on Friday, July 15 from noon to 1pm. There's 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, shopping, shows, and fun. Don't forget the OC Fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Make note of the discount days which are good for admissions, food, and carnival rides. PLUS I'm sending one lucky reader to the Fab Four Concert on Saturday, August 6th which includes admissions into the fair! Good luck!

 

Daily Deals

• Super Pass: The season pass grants the passholder 23-day access to the 2016 Fair and discounts on concert tickets for select events at the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The 2016 Super Pass is available for General $35, Senior (60+) $28 and Youth (6-12) $28. The 2016 Super Pass can be purchased online at ocfair.com/superpass or at the on-site Box Office.
• Military Get in Free: Active-duty U.S. military and veterans receive free Fair admission every day with a valid military ID (offer not valid for spouses or dependents) and may purchase up to 6 general admission tickets for half-off.
• Read & Ride: Children ages 5-11 can submit book reports for three (3) free carnival tickets. Download the required book report form available at ocfair.com.
• City Days: Orange County residents can pick up a coupon for $2 off general admission from their local city halls and libraries. Coupon valid for up to four people.

Wednesday Deals    

Give back to the community and save on We Care Wednesday. Get free admission and one free carnival ride per person when you make a donation. Donation requirements change weekly so be sure to check the schedule. Donation drives are held Noon-3 pm. 

• July 20: Food Drive – 5 canned food items
• July 27: Children’s Book Drive – 3 new or gently used children’s books
• August 3: Clothing Drive – 5 items of clothing
• August 10: School Supply Drive – school supplies worth $5 or more

Another discount available is Unlimited Ride Wristbands. Get all you can ride for $30 plus two free games. Wristbands are sold until 5 pm and valid until 8 pm.

Thursday Deals

• Kids Day: Children 12 and younger receive free admission all day. (Children 5 & younger are free everyday)
• $2 Taste of Fair Food: Foodies can taste their way through the Fair for only $2 a sample. Most Fairfood vendors will feature a $2 taste on their menu every Thursday from Noon-4 p.m. Fair admission required. (New Day for 2016)
• Unlimited Ride Wristbands: All you can ride for $30 plus two free games. Wristbands are sold until 5 p.m. and valid until 8 p.m.

Friday Deals

• Seniors Day: Fairgoers 60 and older receive a $2 discount on a Senior admission ticket ($5 ticket) plus free Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides all day.
• $2 Rides & Games: Thrill seekers can save in both the main and kiddie carnival with $2 Rides & $2 Games on Fridays from Noon-4 pm.
• OC Fair Express: Guests can save on gas and admission by hopping on this direct bus service that picks up from nine (9) OCTA locations in Orange County and comes directly to the OC Fair Friday through Sunday. Each rider receives a coupon for discounted Fair admission ($3) to use once they get to the Fair. One-way fare is $2 and round-trip fare is $4. Visit ocfairexpress.com for transit locations.

Saturday & Sunday Deals

• Rise & Shine: Early birds get discounted $3 admission from 10-11 am every Saturday and Sunday.
• OC Fair Express: Guests can save on gas and admission by hopping on this direct bus service that picks up from nine (9 ) OCTA locations in Orange County and comes directly to the OC Fair Friday through Sunday. Each rider receives a coupon for discounted Fair admission ($3) to use once they get to the Fair. One-way fare is $2 and round-trip fare is $4. Visit ocfairexpress.com for transit locations.
• Free Satellite Parking & Shuttle Service: Fairgoers can save on their trip to the Fair with free parking and shuttle service available from the Experian parking structure located off the Bristol St. exit of the 405 freeway.

OC FAIR 2016 - "Get Your Face On"

July 15 - August 14, 2016

(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

OC Fair & Event Center

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, California

(714) 708-1500

ocfair.com

HOURS:

• Wednesday – Friday Noon – Midnight
• Saturday – Sunday 10 am – Midnight
• Monday – Tuesday  Closed

PARKING:

• General Passenger Car – $10
• General Buses & Limos – $20 
• Pacific Amphitheatre VIP – $30

Parking is cash only. There are no in–and–out parking privileges. General parking is not available for advance purchase and can only be purchased when you arrive at the Fair.

WAYS TO SAVE!

• FREE Off–Site Parking (Saturdays & Sundays Only): Free parking and shuttle service is available on Saturdays and Sundays from the Experian parking structure located off the Bristol Street exit of the 405 Freeway. Follow the signs to “Experian.” The shuttle operates from 10 am – 1 am weekends only.
• OC Fair Express: Take the OC Fair Express from 9 locations direct to the OC Fair and receive a coupon for $3 general admission (one coupon per person).
• Bus Fare: $2 each way Hours: Friday: noon – midnight, Saturday & Sunday: 10am – midnight. Visit octa.net/ocfairexpress for more information. Locations:
• Huntington Beach – Goldenwest Transportation Center
• Anaheim – Artic + Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station
• Fullerton – Fullerton Park and Ride
• Laguna Hills – Laguna Hills Transportation Center
• Irvine – Irvine Metrolink Station
• Orange – The Village at Orange
• San Juan Capistrano – Junipero Serra Park and Ride
• Santa Ana – The Depot at Santa Ana

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways. Download the free 2016 OC Fair iPhone and Android apps available this summer for a full schedule of events, event map, Find My Car and more. You can get full details on all the 2016 OC Fair deals and discounts at ocfair.com/promotions.

One lucky reader will win this prize! Please enter below for a chance to win! Tell me below - What's your favorite thing at the OC Fair?

THE FAB FOUR 
"Together & Alone" 
at Pacific Amphitheatre

Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 8 PM. 

Concert tickets include all day admission to the OC Fair! 

"With a theatrical recreation of the Beatles live experience, The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute, bring all the hits to life. In a special 'Together & Alone' show this year, the band will not only perform Beatles hits, the show will highlight performances of solo hits by John, Paul, George and Ringo. Tickets include same-day admission to the OC Fair."

a Rafflecopter giveaway

US Residents Only. No purchase necessary to enter. All readers have an equal chance to win, however, you must enter to win. A winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. Because these are time sensitive tickets, I will attempt to contact the winner for 3 days. If the winner cannot be reached by email, a new winner will be selected the same way. There are several different ways to earn entries. One prize per household. The winner will receive, free of charge, the prize mentioned above. This prize is not available for exchanges and redeemable only on August 6, 2016. Prizes are not transferable or refundable and must be accepted as awarded. The winner is responsible for any and all other costs and expenses not listed above. Not liable for unclaimed prizes or fulfillment.