Orange County Fair & Exposition Center

The OC Fair & Event Center, located at 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, is a 150-acre event venue that offers a diverse range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of the venue's capabilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

The OC Fair & Event Center features a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces designed for meetings, conferences, and events. The indoor facilities include:

• Exhibit Halls:

• Costa Mesa Building: 34,025 square feet, with a floor size of 120’ x 300’, ceiling height ranging from 16’ 3” to 30’ 10”, and a roll-up entry door of 14’ 6” x 14’. It can accommodate 194 booth spaces (10’ x 10’), 2,268 trade show/banquet attendees, and has standing and seated space for 6,805 and 4,860 people respectively.

• Huntington Beach Building: 19,572 square feet, with a floor size of 90’ x 240’, ceiling height ranging from 15’ to 17’ 5”, and a roll-up entry door of 17’ 6” x 15’ 6”. It can accommodate 96 booth spaces (10’ x 10’), 1,304 trade show/banquet attendees, and has standing and seated space for 3,914 and 2,796 people respectively.

• OC Promenade: 18,035 square feet, with a floor size of 94’ x 199.5’, ceiling height ranging from 24’ to 30’, and a rolling gate width of 16’ 6”. It can accommodate 82 booth spaces (10’ x 10’), 1,100 trade show/banquet attendees, and has standing and seated space for 3,607 and 2,576 people respectively.

• Los Alamitos Building: 16,640 square feet, with a floor size of 86.5’ x 200.9’, ceiling height ranging from 14’ 10” to 17’ 3”, and a roll-up entry door of 12’ x 14’. It can accommodate 77 booth spaces (10’ x 10’), 1,200 trade show/banquet attendees, and has standing and seated space for 3,292 and 2,351 people respectively.

• Anaheim Building: 12,636 square feet, with a floor size of 70’ x 201’, ceiling height ranging from 16’ to 17’ 4”, and a roll-up entry door of 12’ x 14’. It can accommodate 60 booth spaces (10’ x 10’), 842 trade show/banquet attendees, and has standing and seated space for 2,527 and 1,805 people respectively.

• Multipurpose Areas:

• Plaza Pacifica Lobby: 2,400 square feet, suitable for various events and meetings.
• Millennium Barn at Centennial Farm: 4,413 square feet, ideal for smaller gatherings and events.
• Baja Bar & Grill: 9,200 square feet, with 3,900 square feet interior and 5,300 square feet exterior, suitable for dining and event spaces.

Outdoor Venues

The OC Fair & Event Center also offers several outdoor venues:

• Park Plaza: An outdoor space suitable for various events.

• Festival Fields: An open area perfect for large gatherings and activities.

• Crafters Village: An outdoor space designed for craft fairs and similar events.

• Campground: An outdoor area for camping and related activities.

• Country Meadows: An open space ideal for outdoor events.

• Open Space: A large open area suitable for various outdoor activities and events.

Additional Facilities

• Pacific Amphitheatre: An outdoor concert venue seating approximately 8,300 people, hosting various concerts and events throughout the year.

• Action Sports Arena: A 7,000-seat arena used for various events, including Costa Mesa Speedway events.

• The Hangar: An indoor concert venue used for various year-round events, including Fight Club OC.

Services

The OC Fair & Event Center provides a range of services to support events, including:

• Banquet tables and chairs

• Booth spaces

• Trade show/banquet accommodations

• Assembly space for up to 6,805 standing attendees or 4,860 seated attendees

• Event planning and coordination

• Catering services

• Audio-visual equipment rentals

• Parking facilities

The venue is managed by the 32nd District Agricultural Association and is known for hosting over 150 events annually, attracting more than 4 million visitors each year.