Here are tips from my boss, who lives in Costa Mesa, about going to the OC Fair!So Marla , the deals goddess, said at some point last month that going to the Orange County Fair winds up costing her family almost as much as it does to go to Disneyland.
I couldn’t believe that was accurate. I decided she must not be taking advantage of the specials and promotions available at the Fair. So here are a few tips to save you money at the Fair this year:
Parking: I’m lucky because we live close enough to the Fairgrounds to bike over, which saves us money and hassle. So if you live in Costa Mesa or Newport Beach, bike to the Fair. Or park farther away for free and walk over.
Admission: There is no end to the promotions. Hopefully you fit into one of these groups. Active duty military with ID, free admission every day. Kids 12 and under get in free every Thursday. Seniors 60 or older get in half price every Friday. Every Wednesday offers an opportunity to help others and get in free. This week if you bring five canned food items to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank and OC Food Bank, you get in free. Next Wednesday, you can bring a new children’s book or three gently used children’s books to benefit the Orange County Department of Education and BookEnds and you’ll get in free. Check here for all the Wednesday promotions.
Rides: I don’t have teenagers or preteens yet, but apparently this is where you can get into trouble in terms of cost of the Fair. So make sure you go on Fridays before 7 p.m. when all the rides are $1.
Food: We all want to taste the food, but not kill ourselves with fat and cholesterol in the process right?
So the food tastings option is a great way to get small samples of your favorite Fair food for $1.
You can do that on Fridays from noon-4 p.m. We also try to make sure to eat a regular meal before we go to the Fair so that we’re not starving and lured into $8 hot dogs.
Since my daughter adores the Fair and we’re likely to have to go more than twice this season, we got the Super Passes. If you think you’re going to go regularly, this might be a good option for you too.
I think the key to having a good time at the Fair is to make sure you see the stuff you care about the most — petting zoo or concerts, rides or the table setting contest — and not spend much time trying to do everything. Focus on your favorites, take advantage of the specials that apply best for your family, try to snack instead of eating a whole meal there and have fun!
For more information about the fair, go to ocfair.com/2010.
And here are some stories about style and food at the Fair.
Oversized and greasy at the Orange County Fair
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