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1 R I A F C O E D I U G A I D ME OC Fair Communications Department ocfair.com/newsroom (714) commdept@ocfair.com

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information for Media 1 General Information for the Public 2 OC Fair Admission and Parking 3 Savings at the OC Fair 4-5 Headline Entertainment 6-9 Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre 7 The Hangar 8 Action Sports Arena Years of the OC Fair Special Events & Features 13 The Fair Zone By Zone Plaza Pacifica & Fairenheit Fair Square 14 Main Mall 15 Family Fair Way / Green Gate Area 16 Action Sports Arena 16 Centennial Farm 17 Pacific Amphitheatre 17 Livestock 18 Carnival 18 Food at the 2015 OC Fair 19 Competitions & Contests 20 Board of Directors & Executive Staff OC Fair Style Guide 22 OC Fair & Event Center Media Guidelines 23 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

3 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MEDIA WELCOME TO THE 2015 OC FAIR Outside of Fair, the Communications Department is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. During Fair (July 17-August 16), the Communications Department is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday. The office is closed Monday and Tuesday. CONTACTING THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Direct Line (714) commdept@ocfair.com Online Newsroom ocfair.com/newsroom Press Credential Policy and Request Form ocfair.com/credentials Find the OC Fair Online Twitter Twitter.com/ocfair Facebook Facebook.com/OCFair Instagram OC_Fair iphone app Download in itunes store (OC Fair) Android app Download in Google Play store Flickr (Stock Photos) flickr.com/photos/ocfaircm/ Staff Contacts Robin Wachner (714) Director of Communications rwachner@ocfair.com General Editorial Inquiries (714) commdept@ocfair.com The Communications Department is located in the Administration Building at 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA Inside Gate 4 off Arlington Drive. 1 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

4 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Dates The 2015 OC Fair is open July 17-August 16 (23 days and nights; Wednesday-Sunday). Contacting the Fair/General Inquiries Phone: (714) Website: ocfair.com Organization OC Fair & Event Center 32nd District Agricultural Association, State of California Mission of the OC Fair & Event Center Celebration of Orange County s Communities, Interests and Heritage. Hours Wednesday-Friday, Noon-Midnight Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-midnight The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday 2015 Theme One Big Party Location OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA Driving Directions In Orange County: The 405, 5, 91 and 22 Freeways all connect with the south Newport (55) Freeway. Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive. From Los Angeles: 5 south or 405 south to 55 south, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive. From LAX/Long Beach: 405 south, exit Fairview, right on Fairview, left on Fair Drive. From Riverside: 91 west to 55 south, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive. From San Diego: 5 north to 405 north to 55 south, exit Del Mar/Fair Drive, right on Fair Drive. Smoking at the Fair New for 2015, smoking (including e-cigarettes & vaporizers) is permitted in following designated areas only: *Inside Green Gate Entrance *At the Paradise Cigars booth in Plaza Pacifica *Near Hussong s Cantina in Fair Square *Across from La Grande Wheel in the Main Carnival *Baja Blues Lawn *Select areas in the Pacific Amphitheatre concourse OC S Fair 2014 attendance: 1,337,167 Highest record attendance: 1,401,267 (2011) Highest single-day attendance: 84,985 (Saturday, July 21, 2001) About Our Fairgoers: (Some information is based on a 10-day patron survey conducted in 2014.) 51 percent call Orange County home with another 36 percent visiting from Los Angeles County. Women outnumbered men, 55 percent to 45 percent. The average age of Fairgoers is 33. More than 446,893 frugal Fairgoers took advantage of free or discount admission promotions offered throughout the 2014 OC Fair including Super Pass, weekly community donation drives (We Care Wednesday), Kids Days, Seniors Days, sponsor-related promotions, Rise & Shine and more. Operating Budget The 2015 OCFEC operating budget is $31.5 million. In 2014, it was $29.7 million. 2 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

5 OC FAIR ADMISSION AND PARKING Super Pass* The OC Fair Super Pass is valid for one (1) admission each day of the 2015 OC Fair (July 17-August 16, open Wednesday-Sunday) for the owner of the pass only. This pass is non-transferrable. Children 5 and younger are free every day. General (ages 13-59) $35 Senior (ages 60+) $28 Youth (ages 6-12) $28 Single-Day Admission Prices* General (ages 13-59) $12 Seniors (ages 60+) $7 $5 on Seniors Day (Friday) Youth (ages 6-12) $7 Free on Kids Day (Thursday) Children 5 and younger are free every day *Additional admission may be required for shows in the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar, Action Sports Arena and other special events. Concert tickets and action sports reserved seats include free Fair admission. Parking General $10 Buses and Limos $20 Concert Preferred Parking $30 Satellite Parking (Saturday and Sunday only) Location: Experian parking structure located off the Bristol St. exit of the I-405. Hours of operation: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Cost: Free parking and shuttle service OC Fair Express (Friday-Sunday only) $2 bus fare each way ($4 round-trip) $3 general Fair admission with valid OCTA rider coupon Direct bus service to the Fair is available at these OCTA transit locations: Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), Fullerton Park & Ride, Goldenwest Transportation Center, Irvine Metrolink Station, Junipero Serra Park & Ride in San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills Transportation Center, The Depot Santa Ana and The Village at Orange.Coupon/discount is only valid with use of OC Fair Express service and on the day of service. Visit ocfairexpress.com for more details. In conjuction with the OC Fair Express, guests traveling from outside Orange County can jump on the Metrolink to either the Anaheim Canyon, Santa Ana or Irvine Metrolink stations to catch the OC Fair Express. Bus rides are free when you show your Metrolink ticket. Visit metrolinktrains.com/ocfair for stations and more. Uber Ride Uber to the OC Fair for free. Visit uber.com/go/ocfair and enter code OCFAIR to sign up for your free first ride (up to $25). Valid for new Uber accounts only. Good for anywhere in the US up to $25 on your first ride. Expires 11/1/15. 3 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

6 SAVINGS AT THE OC FAIR Admissions Promotions Friday, July 17, Noon-1 p.m. Opening Day Free Hour - Free admission and parking through all gates. Every Saturday and Sunday a.m. Rise & Shine - $3 admission during the opening hour on weekends. Every Thursday, July 23, 30 and August 6, 13 Kids Day - Children 12 and under are admitted free all day. Every Friday, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14 Seniors Day - Senior citizens who are 60+ are admitted all day for $5. Seniors can also enjoy free Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides. Daily Military Get in Free - Free admission for all veterans and active duty military with ID all day, every day. Friday, July 24, 9:30 a.m.-noon Friends of the Fair Day - Pre-registered guests who are physically or mentally challenged enjoy a morning of entertainment, contests and activities at no cost. Advance reservations are required for qualified groups. Every Wednesday Noon-3 p.m., July 22, 29 and August 5, 12 We Care Wednesday Food Drive - Wednesday, July 22, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride per person with a donation of five canned food items. Benefitting Second Harvest Food. Children s Book Drive - Wednesday, July 29, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride per person with a donation of three new or gently used children s books. Benefitting THINK Together Early Learning Program and Orange County Children and Families Commission. Clothing Drive - Wednesday, August 5, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride with a donation of five (5) clothing items (new or gently used). Donated items benefit Goodwill of Orange County. School Supply Drive - Wednesday, August 12, Noon-3 p.m. One free admission and one carnival ride with a donation of school supplies valued at $5 or more (receipt required.) Donated supplies will benefit Share Our Selves (SOS). Other Promotions Every Friday Noon-4 p.m., July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14 $2 Taste of Fair Food - Sample select Fair food for $2 each. Every Thursday, July 23, 30 and August 6, 13 Shop Til You Drop - Select vendors will offer special savings all day. The Toll Roads - Users/subscribers to The Toll Roads FasTrak program will receive with their bill a coupon for $2 off full-price general admission. Coupon is valid for up to 4 people and original coupons must be presented. Crush Grapefruit - Visit ticketmaster.com to receive $2 off full price general admission for up to six (6) guests using the promo code available on a Crush Grapefruit soda can or box. City Days - Orange County residents can pick-up a coupon for $2 off full-price general admission from their local city halls or libraries. Coupon is valid for up to 4 people and original coupons must be presented. 4 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

7 SAVINGS AT THE OC FAIR, cont. Carnival Promotions Pacific Amphitheatre & Carnival Ticket Bounce-Back - One (1) free ride on La Grande Wheel in the Main Midway with each Pacific Amphitheatre concert ticket stub. Redeemable at La Grande Wheel entrance the night of the concert, after the show. Every Wednesday and Thursday, Sold until 5 p.m. Valid until 8 p.m. $30 Unlimited Ride Wristband - Unlimited rides in the Main Midway and Kiddie Carnival for $30 plus two free games Every Friday, Sold until 4 p.m. $2 Rides & $2 Games - All rides and games are $2 each Daily Fun Pass - Sold daily in increments of $5, $10, $50 and $100. Valid for rides and games in the Main Midway and Kiddie Carnival. Daily Fast Pass - Get to the front of the ride line with a Fast Pass for $20 (one time use). Valid for rides in the Main Midway and Kiddie Carnival. Every Friday, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8 Seniors Day - Seniors (60+) can enjoy free Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides. Every Wednesday, Donations accepted Noon-3 p.m. Ride before midnight. We Care Wednesday - Receive a free carnival ride (valid day of donation only) with an appropriate donation to any of the four We Care Wednesday community drives (July 22, 29 and August 5, 12 Noon-3 p.m.) See the We Care Wednesday description above for specific donation requirements. Daily Read & Ride - Children ages 5-11 who read two books and complete the online book report form (available at ocfair.com) will receive three free carnival rides. Completed forms can be redeemed for the ride passes at the Information Booth in the Centennial Farm or on Family Fair Way during regular Fair hours. Ray Cammack Shows (RCS) of Laveen, Ariz., offers two carnival midways at the OC Fair: Main Carnival features rides and games for adults and older children. Kiddie Carnival features rides and games for toddlers and younger children. 5 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

8 HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE OC FAIR The OC Fair is proud to offer Fairgoers three complexes within its gates featuring premiere entertainment for Fairgoers including original concerts, action sports and live performances. Pacific Amphitheatre Under the Orange County summer night sky, Fairgoers can rock out with artists including The Offspring, Fifth Harmony, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, The Band Perry, Dirty Heads, Charli XCX and more. With 8,300 fixed seats, the Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate concert experience. All Pacific Amphitheatre concert tickets include free Fair admission for before and after the show the same day as the show plus a free ride on the La Grande Wheel in the Carnival after the concert. See page 7 for schedule. The Hangar In this aviation hangar-type building with a 50-foot arched ceiling, Fairgoers can enjoy the best in tribute bands covering pop and rock favorites such as The Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Black Eyed Peas, Metallica and Brooks & Dunn, in addition to original music from Aer and Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez. See page 8 for schedule. Action Sports Arena If it will cause adrenaline to flow or crowds to cheer, it will be featured in the Action Sports Arena. Action-packed lineups include traditional and motor home demolition derbies, motorcycle speedway, rodeo, monster trucks, mixed martial arts and the new-for-2015 Cavallo Equestrian Arts Ma Ceo. See page 9 for schedule. 6 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

9 TOYOTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE AT THE OC FAIR Capacity: 8,300 seats Tickets can be purchased at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) Ticket prices vary for each concert and include free Fair admission. All acts are subject to change without notice. Jul 16 America with Pacific Symphony 8 p.m. (This is pre-fair concert and the Fair will not be open. Ticketholders can return July 17-August 16 to redeem their concert ticket for free Fair admission.) Jul 17 Gabriel Iglesias 8:15 p.m. Jul 18 Iration / Common Kings 7 p.m. Jul 19 Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring 7:30 p.m. Jerry Douglas Jul 22 Charli XCX / Bleachers 7:30 p.m. Jul 23 The Band Perry / Annie McQueen 7:45 p.m. Jul 24 Steve Miller Band 8:15 p.m. Jul 25 Capital Cities / Big Data 7:30 p.m. Jul 26 The Happy Together Tour 8 p.m. The Turtles, The Association, The Grass Roots, Mark Lindsay the former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Buckinghams, The Cowsills Jul 29 Spandau Ballet / DJ Richard Blade 7:30 p.m. Jul 30 The Offspring / The Interrupters 7:30 p.m. Jul 31 Three Dog Night / Jefferson Starship 7:30 p.m. Aug 01 The Fab Four / Wings Band 8 p.m. Aug 02 Huey Lewis & The News 8:15 p.m. Aug 05 Juanes 8:15 p.m. Aug 06 Fifth Harmony / Debby Ryan & The Never Ending / 7 p.m. Bea Miller / Natalie La Rose Aug 07 Echo & The Bunnymen / Berlin 7:45 p.m. Aug 08 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo 35th Anniversary / 7 p.m. Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx Aug 09 Dirty Heads & Magic! 7 p.m. Aug 12 Deep Purple / Foghat 7:15 p.m. Aug 13 Chris Young / Danielle Bradbery 7:30 p.m. Aug 14 The B-52s / The English Beat 7 p.m. Aug 15 Steel Pulse / The Wailers 7 p.m. Aug 16 Austin Mahone / Kalin & Myles 7:30 p.m. Media credentials and photo passes for OC Fair events requiring an additional/separate ticket will be issued separately from those issued for the Fair. All credentials will be issued for individual shows, subject to criteria established by the artist, artist s management and the venue. Please visit ocfair.com/credentials to submit concert requests. 7 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

10 THE HANGAR AT THE OC FAIR Capacity: 1,150 seats Tickets can be purchased at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) Ticket prices vary for each performance and include free Fair admission. All acts are subject to change without notice. Jul 17 Rumours The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 8:30 p.m. Jul 18 Dead Man s Party The Oingo Boingo Tribute 8:30 p.m. Jul 19 Seedless / Common Sense 7:30 p.m. Jul 22 Strangelove The Ultimate Tribute to Depeche Mode 8:30 p.m. Jul 23 Billy Joel 2 Elton John A Tribute to Two Great Piano Men 8:30 p.m. Jul 24 Black Eyed Tease The Ultimate Black Eyed Peas Tribute 8:30 p.m. Jul 25 Damage Inc. Southern California's Tribute to Metallica 8:30 p.m. Jul 26 Aer 8:30 p.m. Jul 29 Queen Nation A Tribute to The Music of Queen 8:30 p.m. Jul 30 Easy Star All-Stars Dub Side of the Moon 8:30 p.m. Jul 31 Neon Circus A Brooks & Dunn Tribute 8:30 p.m. Aug 01 Which One s Pink? - A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd 8:30 p.m. Aug 02 Under The Streetlamp - Retro Never Sounded So Now 8:30 p.m. Aug 05 Hotel California A Salute to The Eagles 8:30 p.m. Aug 06 The Highwaymen Live A Musical Tribute to Willie, Waylon & Johnny 8:30 p.m. Aug 07 Iron Maidens World s Only All Female Tribute to Iron Maiden / 8:30 p.m. Heavy Mellow Aug 08 Kalimba The Spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire 8:30 p.m. Aug 09 Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez / 6 p.m. Mariachi Nationals Competition Winners Aug 12 Wild Child - A Jim Morrison Celebration 8:30 p.m. Aug 13 No Duh - The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt / 8:30 p.m. Red Not Chili Peppers - The Ultimate RHCP Tribute Aug 14 Journey Unauthorized - A Tribute to Journey 8:30 p.m. Aug 15 Zeppelin Live - A Live Rock Tribute to Led Zeppelin 8:30 p.m. Aug 16 Metalachi The World s Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band / Heavy Mellow 8:30 p.m. Media credentials and photo passes for OC Fair events requiring an additional/separate ticket will be issued separately from those issued for the Fair. All credentials will be issued for individual shows, subject to criteria established by the artist, artist s management and the venue. Please visit ocfair.com/credentials to submit concert requests. 8 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

11 ACTION SPORTS ARENA AT THE OC FAIR Capacity: Varies per show. All Action Sports Arena events offer limited, non-reserved general admission seating free with Fair admission. Reserved seating is also available for all shows at varying prices and includes free Fair admission. Reserved seats can be purchased at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) All acts are subject to change without notice. Jul 17 X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X 8 p.m. Jul 18 41st Annual Speedway Fair Derby 8 p.m. Jul 19 SummerFist 8 Mixed Martial Arts 6 p.m. Jul Cavallo Equestrian Arts Ma Ceo 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. daily plus a 2:30 p.m. on Saturday Jul 26 Cavallo Equestrian Arts Ma Ceo 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jul 29-Aug 01 Monster X Tour Monster Trucks & Tuff Trucks 8 p.m. daily plus a 1 p.m. on Saturday Aug 02 Monster X Tour Monster Trucks & Tuff Trucks 7 p.m. Aug 05 & 07 Extreme Rodeo 8 p.m. Aug 06 & 08 Broncs & Bulls 8 p.m. Aug 09 Fiesta del Charro 7 p.m. Aug 12 & 15 Orange Crush Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Aug 13 & 16 Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Thurs & 7 p.m. Sun Aug 14 Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby 8 p.m. Media credentials and photo passes for OC Fair events requiring an additional/separate ticket will be issued separately from those issued for the Fair. All credentials will be issued for individual shows, subject to criteria established by the artist, artist s management and the venue. Please visit ocfair.com/credentials to submit concert requests. 9 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

12 125 YEARS OF THE OC FAIR The OC Fair is celebrating 125 years in 2015 with the theme One Big Party. Since its quaint beginnings in 1890, the OC Fair has grown to a 23-day extravaganza that welcomes more than 1.3 million guests every summer. Here are some interesting highlights of the OC Fair s 125 years: Themes The OC Fair has used a variety of themes including salutes to California produce, Orange County history and just pure fun. California agricultural industries saluted have included avocadoes, beef cattle, bees & honey, cheese, citrus, dairy, fiber arts, fish, fruit, gardening, gold & grain, grapes, horses & hay, insects, nuts, peppers, photography, pigs, poultry & eggs, sheep & wool, strawberries, surfing & beaches, tomatoes, vegetables, and water : Parade of Products, Carnival of Products, Anaheim Carnival, Fall Festival, Old Time Country Fair, Pioneer Days, The League of Nations, Golden Days of Montezuma, Most Beautiful in America, Mighty Carnival of Joy, Kiddieland, Carnival Getaway, Port-O-Plenty, Accent on Youth, Gay 90s, Better Living through Agriculture, Hawaiian Holidays, Diamond Jubilee of Country, Yesterday Meets Tomorrow, Fiesta of Fun : Country Fun, Something for Everyone, Action 72, Good Old Days, The Orange County Fair Comes Alive, Home Grown, A Touch of Country, There s Still a Touch of Country, The All-American Fair, Everything s Coming Up Rosy, It s a Horse of a Different Color, It s Wild and Woolly, Jump On Over, Don t Miss the Egg-citement, We re Beefin Up, Stop and Smell the Flowers : Very, Berry Extraordinary, How See It Is, Meet Our Main Squeeze, 100 Years in the Making, We re Having Bushels of Fun, It s the Wheel Thing, Saddle Up For fun, Come to Our Garden Party, For Kids of All Ages, Best Pickin s in California, We re Puttin a Bug In Your Ear, We re Goin Tropical, Nuttin But Fun, We re In the Pink, Join The Rush, Hot! Hot! Hot!, Twist & Shout, Leap Into the Fair, Red, Ripe & Rockin, Jammin at the Fair, It s Callin You Out to Play, Flower Power, CowAbunga, Say Cheese, Think. Big, The Beat Goes On, Let s Eat!, Home Sweet Home, Come & Get It, Summer Starts Here, One Big Party Home Sweet Home The OC Fair has called several cities in Orange County home over its 125 years. It started as a horse race with a few exhibits in Santa Ana in In 1911 it was moved to Anaheim and themed Anaheim Carnival. In 1917, after the Orange County Farm Bureau was formed, the Fair moved to Huntington Beach. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Fair called Santa Ana and Pomona home. In the 1940s, it returned to Anaheim and took a hiatus during World War II. In 1949, the Fair found its current home at the former Santa Ana Army Air Base when the State of California authorized the purchase of the base to be utilized as the fairgrounds for the newly formed 32nd District Agricultural Association. In 1953, the City of Costa Mesa, which included the fairgrounds, was incorporated. Dates The OC Fair has grown from a three-day community event to a month-long summer must-do. From 1890 through 1971, the Fair was three to six days long and was held in either fall or summer. By 1972, the Fair was a standard summer event that had extended its dates to include 10 days of activities. For the 1987 and 1988 fairs, guests could enjoy 11 consecutive days of fun and from , they had 12 days. From 1992 to 2002, the OC Fair hosted 17 consecutive days of events and in 2003 extended its dates to 21 days and closed on Mondays. From 2009 to this year, the Fair has been open 23 days and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 10 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

13 125 YEARS OF THE OC FAIR, CONT. Attendance There are several factors that the success of each Fair is weighed by and attendance is just one. Here is the last 10 years of Fair attendance with accompanying theme for that year: 2014 Summer Starts Here 1,337, Come & Get It 1,374, Home Sweet Home 1,357, Let s Eat 1,400, The Beat Goes On 1,154, Think. Big. 1,072, Say Cheese 1,067, Cowabunga! The Year of Herefords, Surfers & Sand 1,090, Flower Power Year of the Garden 924, It s Callin You Out To Play the Year of the Avocado 1,058,192 California s Top 5 Fairs in 2014 San Diego County Fair (Del Mar) 1,457,130 OC Fair (Costa Mesa) 1,337,167 Los Angeles Fair (Pomona) 1,204,911 California State Fair (Sacramento) 750,445 Big Fresno Fair 666,621 Music & Comedy at the Fair From small stages to the 8,300-seat Pacific Amphitheatre, the OC Fair has been the stage for a variety of concerts and entertainment. Here are some of the top musical acts that have graced our Fair stage: Adam Lambert Aerosmith Air Supply Al Jareau Alan Jackson America B-52s Bad Company Bad Religion Barry Manilow BB King Bette Midler Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Black Eyed Peas Bob Dylan Boston Captain and Tennille Charo Chris Isaak Chubby Checker Colbie Caillat Counting Crows Culture Club Devo Diamond Rio Donna Summer Donny & Marie Osmond Duran Duran En Vogue Englebert Humperdinck Faith Hill Fergie Flogging Molly Four Tops Gallagher Gladys Knight Glen Campbell Heart Huey Lewis & The News Jan & Dean Jeff Dunham Jeff Foxworthy Joan Jett & The Blackhearts John Legend Johnny Cash Jose Feliciano Kenny Rogers Kool & The Gang LeAnn Rimes Lee Greenwood Lennon Sisters Lifehouse Linda Ronstadt Little Big Town Little Richard LL Cool J Lou Rawls Lynyrd Skynyrd Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez Marvin Gaye Matchbox 20 Matisyahu Melissa Etheridge Men at Work Merle Haggard Michael McDonald Monty Montana Neon Trees Oingo Boingo Paramore Pat Boone Paul Revere Peter Frampton Peter, Paul and Mary Pointer Sisters Queen Latifah Rebelution Rick Springfield Sammy Hagar Santana Scorpions Seal Selena Gomez Sheena Easton Sinbad Smokey Robinson Steel Pulse Steve Miller Band Styx Sugar Ray Taylor Swift Tears For Fears The Adolescents The Beach Boys The Commodores The English Beat The Flaming Lips The Go-Go s The Jets The Mamas and The Papas The Offspring The Temptations The Village People Tim McGraw Tower of Power Train War Weird Al Yankovic Willie Nelson Zac Brown Band Ziggy Marley ZZ Top 11 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

14 125 YEARS OF THE OC FAIR, CONT. More Than Just A Fair The OC Fair has offered a variety of entertainment beyond concerts over the years including record-breaking Ferris wheel rides, cattle drives down city streets and beaches, pageants and more. Here s a short list of some of the special events the OC Fair has hosted: 1897: The opening day of the Fair was coined Ladies Day and all women were admitted free. 1906: The Fair celebrated the completion of the Pacific Electric Railway from Los Angeles to Santa Ana with floats and various products of the county on display. 1922: The automobile was a featured exhibit. 1936: The Greatest Historical Parade recounted the romantic story of California with floats and more than 1,000 costumed people and 500 decorated horses participating. 1950s: Special events included daily ostrich races, pogo stick races, helicopter rides and a wild animal circus. 1963: A newfangled push button phone was presented by Pac Bell. 1969: A scale model of Apollo 11 was featured. 1972: The first fair stamp in the nation became a reality in 1972 and a special post office was set up at the Fair. 1984: The Fair became bigger than life when an inflatable, 72-foot King Kong towered over the fairgrounds. 1986: An inflatable 50-foot Statue of Liberty wowed guests as President Reagan and Governor Deukmejian paid visits to the Fair. 1988: Skydivers dropped in on opening day. 1991: Dr. Norm Gray, an entomologist from University of California at Davis, performed daily in the arena, covering his body with pheromones (the perfume of the queen bee), resulting in several hundred thousand bees covering his body while he played the clarinet in the key of B. 1993: The Fair marks the 100th anniversary of the Ferris wheel with a record-breaking 38-day Ferris wheel ride. 1994: An authentic cattle drive down Fairview Road was staged with more than 125 riders and 250 head of cattle. 2001: The Fair introduces adrenaline junkies to the Orange Crush Demolition Derby. 2007: The Fair showcased two cattle drives one on the sandy shores of Huntington Beach as part of the US Open of Surfing and in the other some 300 head of cattle were led down the streets of Costa Mesa from Fairview Park to the OC Fair. 2008: The Fair partners with the Maloof Money Cup to offer three days of skateboarding and BMX competitions in the Action Sports Arena. 2009: The Fair offers Fairgoers a self-produced, interactive exhibit called Al s Brain A 3-D Journey Through The Human Brain with Weird Al Yankovic. The Fair adds a twist to the traditional demolition derby by using Class-C motorhomes instead of cars. 2011: Fair sets a new attendance record with 1,401,267 guests over 23 days July 15-August 14. The 2011 Fair was themed Let s Eat! 2012: The Fair turns the popular demolition pink for breast cancer awareness and the first all-female derby called Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby. 2013: The Pacific Amphitheatre saw its highest grossing season ever without lawn seating. The Fair also introduces the OC Fair Foodies, a collection of food-related costumed characters that roamed the property and accompanying plush toys available for purchase. The Fairs Foodies included Olivia (orange), Cornelius (roasted corn), Arturo (churro), Carl (cotton candy), Spike (carrot), Mike (baconwrapped turkey leg), Dip (corn dog), Clemon (lemon), Scoop (ice cream cone) and Slim (slice of bacon). 2014: The Fair saw a record 3 days with more than 80,000 people in attendance. The highest day for this year was 84,559 on the second Saturday (which was still less than the highest single day record of 84,895 set in 2001.) 12 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

15 SPECIAL EVENTS & FEATURES Roaming Entertainment All Grounds Various intriguing entertainers can be found roaming the property delighting Fairgoers daily. Catch the exotic stilt walking Dragon Knights, be serenaded by acapella sensation Side Effect, feel the beat with Street Drum Corp or watch in awe the acrobatic feats of the Zu Zu African Acrobats (July 17-August 2 only). The OC Fair is also welcoming back the colorful, costumed characters designed after iconic Fair food introduced in Arturo (Churro), Carl (Cotton Candy), Cornelius (Corn on the Cob), Olivia (Orange) and Scoop (Ice Cream) will be featured as bigger-than-life costumed characters roaming the OC Fair daily. Show times and areas vary per act. Community Flag Salute Every Wednesday Friday at The Hangar, Starting July 22 Starting the first full week, the OC Fair will celebrate individual cities in the County every weekday by welcoming representatives of the various cities to lead Fairgoers in singing of the National Anthem during a Community Flag Salute at 12:30 p.m. The OC Fair is also offering residents a $2 discount admission coupon available at local city halls or libraries. 7/22 Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Westminster 7/23 Costa Mesa 7/24 La Habra, Newport Beach, Seal Beach 7/29 Lake Forest, La Palma, Orange 7/30 Anaheim, Fullerton, San Clemente 7/31 Los Alamitos, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita 8/5 Aliso Viejo, Cypress, Laguna Beach, Yorba Linda 8/6 Laguna Woods, Tustin 8/7 Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Villa Park 8/12 Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Stanton 8/13 Brea, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano 8/14 Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Mission Viejo OC Fair 5K Fun Run Starting outside Blue Gate On Sunday, August 9, hundreds of participants will run, walk and skip through the Fair. Those not concerned with finishing first can partake in rides, games and other detours to fun on this special 5K route before the Fair opens to the public. Organized in conjunction with the OC Marathon, the 5K starts at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is available at ocfair5k.com. 13 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

16 THE FAIR ZONE BY ZONE The Fair is broken up into nine zones. Here is a breakdown of each zone. Plaza Pacifica (New for 2015) Welcome to Plaza Pacifica, the OC Fair s newest destination for shopping and entertainment. A designated smoking area is located near the Paradise Cigars vendor booth. Fairenheit 32 The new Fairenheit 32 at the 2015 OC Fair offers Fairgoers the chance to cool off this summer as they skate around an actual ice rink or check out beautiful ice art in the Ice Museum. Skate rentals are an additional fee and Fairgoers are not permitted to bring their own skates. Access to the Ice Museum is free with Fair admission. Plaza Stage Home nightly to the hilarity of Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik and the artistry of Sand Artist Joe Castillo plus community entertainment during the day. Plaza Shopping Village New this year, this casual, open-air shopping experience features select vendors from the Orange County Market Place offering inside the Fair gates a slice of the popular Market Place open on weekends outside the annual OC Fair. Pacific Amphitheatre New this year, ticketholders for events in the Pacific Amphitheatre can enter the premiere venue directly from the Fair through the newly constructed lobby and entrance located near the Green Gate that leads into the top back portion of the seating area. Pacific Amphitheatre The OC Fair s premier concert venue offering an intimate and unique experience to enjoy rock bands, pop stars and comedians. New this year, ticketholders can enter directly from inside the Fair through the newly constructed lobby in the Plaza Pacifica that connects at the top center portion of the seating area. See page 7 for this year s full schedule. Two designated smoking areas are located in specific areas in the concourse. Main Mall Featuring food vendors, The Hangar, The Courtyard, competitive entries exhibit galleries, shopping and guest services. The Hangar Daily Fairgoers can enjoy free community entertainment including local bands performing live and local dance troupes. At night, concertgoers can rock out to hit tribute bands and original bands. Fairgoers with a ticket can enjoy a seat inside The Hangar during the evening shows and other Fairgoers can enjoy from the outside through the large bay doors of the building. Also daily at 8:30 p.m., Fairgoers can enjoy the Fair s new multi-media presentation Forever Fair featuring a fun fiveminute video topped off with a pyrotechnics finale. 14 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

17 THE FAIR ZONE BY ZONE, cont. Main Mall, cont. OC Promenade Located between the Crafts & Woodworking and Visual Arts Gallery, the OC Promenade features culinary competitive entries, cooking demonstrations and foodrelated exhibits and makeshops. The Promenade Stage also features live music nightly at 8 p.m. from Heavy Mellow, Kris Doron, Flamingo Surf, Oui 3 and Danny Maika (Performance dates vary, see the online schedule for specifics.) See the Food at the Fair section on page 19 for more details on culinary events. Crafts & Woodworking Gallery The beautiful handcrafted work of amateur and professional artisans from throughout California will be on display daily and various free demonstrations held daily. Fairgoers can check out delicate lace work, intricate woodworking, and other creative handmade item plus the Resonate: Hand-Crafted Stringed Instruments Exhibition. Visual Arts Gallery Award-winning photography, paintings, multi-media and the fine arts will be on display throughout the Fair in addition to the various fine arts demonstrations and makeshops offered free daily. Printmaker Carleton Christy will be the featured artist with his exhibition All Across the City and free printmaking demonstrations. From July 17-26, the OC Fair will put on display selection from its permanent collection of award-winning fine art for the Competition to Collection exhibit. The Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibit scheduled for July 29-August 2 will feature the beautiful art of this Japanese formal flower arranging. Then from August 5-16, the Fair will feature a Plein Air Painting Exhibit displaying paintings created outdoors of outdoor sights. Before the exhibit, members of the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association will offer a Plein Air Painting Festival on August 2. The Wine Courtyard Taste award-winning wines by the glass or taste every day of the Fair. On weekends wine lovers can sign-up for special seminars focused on specific varietals. Each paid seminar includes eight tastes, a commemorative 2015 OC Fair wine glass, a 2015 OC Fair Wine Awards Book and snacks. Carnival, Festival & Parade of Products Hundreds of commercial exhibitors selling everything from hats to home improvement tools to products that can solve everyday issues. Two buildings and a breezeway feature new and favorite products only found at fairs and festivals. The Fountain Built in 2012, the OC Fair s own water fountain offers a fun way for Fairgoers of all ages to cool down on a hot summer day. Guest Services Guests needing support can find Safety & Security, First Aid, Lost & Found, Lost Children, Guest Services and the Super Pass Fulfillment office. 15 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

18 THE FAIR ZONE BY ZONE, cont. Family Fair Way / Green Gate Area Featuring food vendors, Explorium: Destination Kids, Russell Brothers Circus, Bubble Rollers, petting zoo, Kiddie Carnival and the Sky Ride s west end pick-up/ drop-off point. A designated smoking area is located inside the Green Gate patron entrance. Explorium: Destination Kids Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy free exhibits, hands-on activities and free entertainment like the Magic of Frank Thurston, Prehistoric Pets and Dino Dig Sandbox. In The Good, The Bad & The Unbelievable exhibit, Fairgoers can see which creepy crawlies fall into the good, bad and unbelievable categories. Additionally, contests just for children are held every other hour and the One Big Party eating contest sponsored by OC Fair food vendors is held nightly at 6:30 p.m. Young Fairgoers can make wooden swords and princess hats in the free craft area, discover new information on outer space and climb aboard a Mars Rover in the new The Space Place exhibit or play with puppets and blocks inspired by the medieval era in The Castle Corner. Kiddie Carnival Here is where little daredevils can feed their need for spinning, twirling and just pure fun with rides all geared towards smaller riders including the Dizzy Dragon, Mini Bumper Cars and Pelican Splash. Plus, all riders can hitch a ride down the Fair on the Sky Ride from its west end pick-up/drop-off point. Russell Brothers Circus This family circus delights Fairgoers young and old with winsome acts. The circus is unique in the creative way it uses the performers and audience instead of animals. Multiple performances daily plus children can get into the circus act during the Let s Play contest daily. Great American Petting Zoo (New location for 2015) Fairgoers can get up close to cute critters like baby goats, llamas, pigs and more for free. Snacks for the critters are an additional cost. Bubble Rollers Children can see how it feels to be a hamster in a big ball as they roll around on water. Additional fee required. Weight and size limits apply. Action Sports Arena Featuring Action Sports Arena, food vendors and Baja Blues restaurant. A designated smoking area is located on the Baja Blues Lawn. Action Sports Arena Enjoy adrenaline-inducing action sports and entertainment daily in the Action Sports Arena including demolition derby, monster trucks, motorcycles, mixed martial arts and equestrian arts. See page 9 for this year s schedule. Baja Blues Dance the night away to local bands rocking out in Baja Blues nightly with extra sets Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Performers include Phil Shane, The Originalities, The Hula Girls, Bill Magee, The Dogs, and more. Check the online schedule for specific performance dates and times. 16 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

19 THE FAIR ZONE BY ZONE, cont. Centennial Farm Featuring animal pens, gardens, agricultural exhibits, pony rides, Collections entries, Orange County Connection and food vendors. Animal Pens & Gardens More than 30 different crops can be seen growing in the raised beds. The wide variety of farm animals includes cows, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and oxen. During Fair, expect one or more of the sows to give birth to a litter of piglets that can be seen in their pen. Agriculture in the Community Agriculture-focused exhibitors and companies offer information, tips and services. Millennium Barn Cow milking demonstrations are held daily during the Fair. Check the online schedule for specific demonstration times. Collections See the strange, beautiful and unique collections Orange County and California competitors entered this year for judging. Garden & Floral Pavilion See who grew the biggest, brightest and oddest fruits, vegetables and flowers this Fair. Gallery 15 More than just pretty flowers in a pot, the OC Fair s Floral Design and Arrangement Competitive Entries show how creative local amateur and professional artist can be. Crafters Village This quaint, woodsy area features artisan s demonstrations, offering their handcrafted wares for sale. Ceramics Demonstrations Watch as the nimble and talent hands of potters spin and shape molds of clay into beautiful bowls, vases, cups and more live at the Fair. Narrated demonstrations are offered multiple times a day free with Fair admission. Orange County Connection Get connected with one of your local non-profit organizations. Learn how you can make a difference in your community. Also featured throughout the run of the Fair are demonstrations on leather-making, composting, beekeeping and more. Fair Square Featuring Blue Gate patron entrance, One Big Party sand sculpture, food vendors, Hussong s Cantina and entertainment. A designated smoking area is located near Hussong s Cantina. Meadows Stage Featuring free performances by local musicians in the day then Fairgoers can become the star with Karaoke Rockstarz as their back-up band nightly. Additionally, weekly contests for seniors on Senior Days (Friday). 17 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.

20 THE FAIR ZONE BY ZONE, cont. Livestock Featuring Yellow Gate patron entrance, agricultural exhibits, animal pens, All-Alaskan Pig Races, food vendors, pony rides, giant animal exhibits and special exhibits. Livestock Pavilions, Barns & Show Ring Hundreds of local 4-H and FFA youth will showcase their livestock competitive entries in various divisions plus the annual Jr. Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 25. Plus Fairgoers can see the Fair s own oxen duo of Freckles & Patches demonstration their talents daily. All-Alaskan Racing Pigs See the swiftest swine compete for a cookie as the audience cheers them multiple times daily. Plus young Fairgoers can compete in the All-Alaskan Pedal Tractor Pull multiple times daily. Brew Hee Haw at the OC Fair (Opening Weekend, July 18-19) This two-day craft beer roundup (July 18-19) will bring some of the best local craft beers with beer tastings, demonstrations and exhibits. Visit ocbrewheehaw.com for details and tickets. Oasis Camel Dairy Exhibit (August 5-16) Oasis Camel Dairy showcases their alternative to cow s milk with an all-day exhibit and milking demonstrations multiple times daily. Horsing Around Exhibit (August 5-16) Fairgoers can learn about horses and see various breeds on display. Wild West Turkey Stampede (August 12-16) The Fair is going to the turkeys with the return of the Wild West Turkey Stampede. Multiple show times offered daily. Check the online schedule for specific performance times. Mini Horse & Giant Horse, Steer & Alligator See the most obscure animals at the Fair for only a dollar each. Carnival Featuring food vendors, games and rides. A designated smoking area is located across from La Grande Wheel. Twist, tumble and flip on any of the crazy rides and fun houses available in the Main Carnival. New ride Monkey Maze will be added to. returning favorites Euroslide, La Grande Wheel and Sky Ride. 18 As of 7/10/15. This information is subject to change without notice. Please commdept@ocfair.com for fact-checking.