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Visitors arriving near the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa on a summer afternoon

OC Fair Express 2026: A Practical Guide to Skipping Fairgrounds Parking

The OC Fair is one of Orange County’s busiest summer traditions, and the trip to Costa Mesa can become part of the challenge. The 2026

July 28, 2026

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