OC Fair Returns Friday For A Month Of Summer Fun

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — The OC Fair will welcome revelers back for another month of summer fun on Friday, and more than a million fairgoers are expected to visit through Aug. 18. This year's fair promises a robust roster of fan favorites, along with two new diges and the debut of the Enchanted Castle Funhouse.

According to The Orange County Register, the "Art of Music" exhibition will be back for its second year celebrating iconic albums, and the new "Sand and Sea" experience will feature a touch tank and virtual reality-based deep dive.

The Register reports organizers will keep the limited-capacity model, requiring pre-purchased tickets, and daily attendance will be limited to 50,000 people — and weekend dates are likely to sell out fast.

Ticket prices listed on the fair's website show general admission at the same price point as previous years, with a slight bump in parking costs.

Here is the pricing breakdown for the 2024 OC Fair:

General Admission

• $13 general admission on Wednesday & Thursday.
• $15 general admission on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
• $9 seniors 60+ and kids 6-12 every day.
• Free for kids ages 5 and younger.

Carnival Tickets

• 100 tickets $100 / 50 tickets $50.
• Carnival Ride Wristband – $44 Good for unlimited rides and two (2) free games.
• Redeem by 5 p.m., ride from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday only.

Parking Prices (Purchased on-site)

• $15 for cars, motorcycles
• $30 for limos, buses

Revelers looking to forgo the parking hassle will have the option to utilize the OC Fair Express, featuring $4 round-trip bus tickets on Saturdays and Sundays and free rides for the 18 and under crowd.

>> Learn more about this year's festivities on the OC Fair website.