Though the OC Fair has ended for the year, did you know the fairgrounds are still open and offer numerous other events throughout the year? Here’s what’s happening after the Fair:
Aug. 23: Fight Club OC
Boxing and MMA together on the same night inside the same ring. Fight Club OC is where your fights and entertainment are guaranteed.
Hours: Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
Admission: $60 admission. Parking is $8.
Information: fightcluboc.com, fightpromotions@gmail.com or 949-903-8586
Aug. 24-26: Gem Faire
Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop.
Hours: Friday, noon-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: General $7, children 11 & younger are free. Admission is good for all three days.
Information: gemfaire.com, info@gemfaire.com or 503-252-8300
Aug. 24-26: OC Night Market
OC Night Market features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages and showcases local entrepreneurs, businesses, artists and talent.
Hours: Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, 4-11 p.m.
Admission: $5 general admission; children six and under are free. Parking is $8.
Information: ocnightmarket.com or info@ocnightmarket.com
Aug. 24: Thievery Corporation/Steel Pulse/Simpkin Project
Electronic music duo Thievery Corporation will headline a special post-Fair show in Pacific Amphitheatre with help from reggae favorites Steel Pulse and Simpkin Project.
Hours: Friday, 6 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $35; Buy online at Ticketmaster. Parking is $10.
Information: pacamp.com
Aug. 25: Phillip Phillips and Gavin DeGraw
Keep summer going strong with a post-Fair show in Pacific Amphitheatre featuring Phillip Phillips and Gavin DeGraw on Aug. 25. Phillips’ hit “Home” was released after his win on “American Idol” in 20123 DeGraw is a multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter.
Hours: Saturday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Tickets start at $32.50; Buy online at Ticketmaster. Parking is $10.
Information: pacamp.com
Ongoing events
OC Market Place
Returning Aug. 26-27 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is $2; children 12 and under are free.
Special events: “Brunch Amplified” on Aug. 25
For more info, visit ocmarketplace.com.
Certified Costa Mesa Farmers Market—Thursdays
Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Centennial Farm—Open daily
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission and parking
Heroes Hall—Wednesdays-Sundays
Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission and parking
