Orange County’s beloved OC Fair opened yesterday and will be entertaining kids and adults Wednesdays – Sundays now through August 14th.
The OC Fair is a ton of fun, but can also end up being a ton of money if you don’t know about some of the OC Fair discounts so I wanted to highlight these 10 ways to save at the OC Fair for you.
From experience, if you have kids that love the rides, by far the best deal is to go on a Wednesday or Thursday and get the $30 unlimited wristband. Then it’s just done and you don’t have to worry about reloading your ticket or running out of rides. Best value for sure.
If planning the day of the week, Thursdays are great because kids get free admission all day, you can get the unlimited wristband AND take advantage of the $2 Taste of Fair food noon – 4p. Huge savings. We are going this Thursday (yay!) Follow our adventure on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
10 Ways to Save at the OC Fair
1. Read & Ride
Kids ages 5-11 can read 2 books to earn 3 free carnival rides. Click here to download the book report form. Completed book report forms can be redeemed for ride tickets at the Centennial Farm Information Booth during Fair hours.
2. We Care Wednesdays
FREE admission and one (1) free carnival ride per person each Wednesday with appropriate donation (donation changes weekly.) Click here for the schedule.
3. $30 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband
Sold until 5p, valid until 8p on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy all the rides you can handle for one price plus 2 free games. Required Fair admission sold separately.
4. $2 Taste of Fair Food
Thursdays Noon – 4p. Enjoy $2 samples of select Fair treats.
5. Kids Day
Thursdays all day children 12 & under receive FREE Fair admission.
6. $2 Rides and $2 Games
Fridays Noon – 4p. Rides and games are only $2 each in the Main Carnival and Kiddie Carnival.
7. Seniors Day (60+)
Bring grandma and grandpa to the Fair! Fridays all day $2 discount on Senior admission plus FREE Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides.
8. Rise & Shine: Saturdays and Sundays
Early admission pricing every weekend of the Fair. $3 general admission for everyone 10 am – 11 am (Discounted tickets are sold until 11 am and must be used by Noon on the day of purchase.)
9. FREE Off-Site Parking (Weekends 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 Saturday & Sunday only.
10. Active Military & Veterans
Active-duty military and veterans receive free OC Fair admission and are eligible to purchase ½ price general admission tickets. Promotion is valid all 23 days of the 2016 OC Fair. Military ID required.
For complete information on everything this year’s OC Fair has to offer visit www.ocfair.com.
Norm’s cousin Kate is pouring wine most Wed. and Fri. at the wine garden (shade!) from 4 – 8. Great fun!
I’ll be pouring wine at the Wine Garden on Thursday, 7/28 and 8/4! Great place to learn about wine and cool off.
FUN! Love that you both do this!