Orange County Fair 2004
The Orange County Fair begins each year during the second week of July. The admission to this event is only half of what it costs to enter the Los Angeles County Fair. But perhaps because it's smaller, the Orange County Fair also presents a more genuine, small-town atmosphere than it's massive cousin to the north. The fair is known to feature live concerts performed by major entertainers. The concerts appearing in the Arlington Theatre such as "Weird Al" Yankovic, Dean Torrance (of 'Jan & Dean') and a 50's show featuring groups like Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon and The Penguins, are free with admission to the fair. Unfortunately the free concerts have been reduced for 2004 but many other concerts are offered ranging in prices from $19-$89. These performances are held in the Pacific Amphitheatre and include acts such as Reba McEntire, Bill Cosby, Jessica Simpson, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, ZZ Top, The Go-Go's & The Motels, Train, Hootie and the Blowfish, Newsboys and Sugar Ray. Not only are there concerts but also traditional fair activities such as rides, games, and various food vendors and choices. All in all, an event not worth missing.
