O.C. Fair
Through Aug. 15
"The Beat Goes On" with carnival rides, food and wine tastings and concerts at the annual O.C. Fair. Celebrate 120 years of tradition with classic favorites, such as the Peking acrobats and La Grande Wheel, and new entertainment, including a $20 carnival fast pass, artful fare and Clydesdale parade. The Hangar, O.C. Fair's newest entertainment venue, features the best in tribute bands, original acts and Lucha Libre. Special value events at this year's fair include Kids Day every Thursday, where children 12 and under get in free all day, and Seniors Day every Friday, with $5 admission and free merry-go-round and Ferris wheel rides for ages 60 and up. In addition, enjoy $1 food tasting on Fridays from noon to 4 pm, and $1 rides and games until 7 pm. Musical acts at the adjacent Pacific Amphitheatre include Faith Hill, Adam Lambert and John Legend. The fair is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to midnight, and weekends from 10 am to midnight. General admission tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children, and parking is $7 per car. Visit ocfair.com for more information. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.3247.
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