The OC Fair is returning once again this year to the OC Fair and Event Center in the lovely city of Costa Mesa in Orange County, California for a month of fun from July 15 – August 14^th!  I am so excited to share the daily discounts available this year with you and I also  have a contest available below for you to win  2 General Admission Tickets & 2 Carnival Ride Cards (3 Free Rides Per Card) to enjoy the fair for FREE!! Winner will be announced on my facebook page and individually emailed on July 11^th.  The theme for this year’s fair is, “Get Your Fair Face On!”

Daily Discounts Offered for the 2016 OC Fair July 15-August 14

The fair will be open from July 15-August 14, 2016 (Wednesday-Sunday) and there are so many ways to attend and still save money! The discounts start opening day include the return of Free Opening Hour which features free admission and parking for everyone for the first hour of the fair on Friday, July 15, 2016 from Noon-1 p.m.

Daily Deals

Super Pass: The OC Fair’s season pass is a great option for Fairgoers to access as many days as they would like at the fair for one affordable price!  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 Admission – $35, Senior (60+) $28 and Youth (6-12) $28. The 2016 Super Pass can be purchased online at ocfair.com/superpass or from 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 they may also purchase up to 6 general admission tickets extra for half-off.

Read & Ride: Children ages 5-11 can submit book reports for three (3) free carnival tickets. The required book report form is available on the OC Fair website.

City Days: Orange County residents can pick up a coupon for $2 off general admission from their local city halls and libraries. Each coupon is valid for up to four people. (This is a new one I have never seen before….enjoy!:))        

Wednesday Deals

We Care Wednesday: Fairgoers can give back to the community while saving on Fair admission with the weekly We Care Wednesday donation drives held from Noon-3 p.m. Each donation offers free admission and one free carnival ride per person with appropriate donation. All donation dates with what can be donated pon each specific day are listed below. 

•  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

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.

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 Fair food vendors will feature a $2 taste on their menu every Thursday from Noon-4 p.m. Fair admission required. (This is a new day this deal will be offered for 2016.  Please note last year this deal was on Fridays, this year it is on Thursday only.)

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 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Deals

Rise & Shine: Early birds can enjoy discounted $3 admission from 10-11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Deals

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.

**Also, please don’t forget that anytime you buy concert tickets for any of the shows inside of the fair, there is free admission to enter the fair as well! 🙂 **

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. Hope to see you there!  Enter my contest below & stay tuned for another OC Fair article to come that is all about the amazing new food they have this year at the OC Fair!!

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