Orange County Featured City: Costa Mesa - OC Fair

It’s that time of year again; the OC Fair has come to Costa Mesa. Starting July 11-August 10 the fair will be open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday. The OC Fair has many attractions available for the entire family. But, many of us just come for the great tasting food available.  This year is no exception, some of the new foods available:

*NEW* Fair Food

Chicken Charlie is introducing the new-for-2014 Deep-Fried Doritos and Deep Fried Chicken Skin in addition to his classic favorite fried treats of Oreos, cookie dough and Twinkies.

Bacon A-Fair is introducing Bacon-Wrapped Jack Daniels, a unique churro concoction with a little whiskey kick at the end (non-alcoholic of course). Also, a deep fried bacon wrapped turkey leg!

Biggy’s Meat Market is bringing gluten-free options this summer with GF hamburger buns, fries & a newly gluten-free The Big Rib.

 Texas Donuts is putting a twist on its popular giant donuts with new flavors like   Cherry Pop Rocks, Banana Chocolate Cream and Peanut Butter Cup. Also new this  year, a Latin twist with the new deep-fried Gansito.

More New Food: Emeril Bam Dog (9-inch beef dog topped with mustard bacon, coleslaw & jalapenos), Colonel Klink Dog (beef dog topped with mustard swiss cheese sauerkraut & pastrami), Garlic Parmesan Tasti Shakers, Pastrami Ten Pound Bun and Chile Relleno Burger.

So what are you waiting! There’s still time left, come check out the rides and food!. 

OC Fair Hours

July 11 - August 10
(Open Wednesday - Sunday)
Wednesday - Friday: Noon - Midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – Midnight

Admission-Purchase single day admission tickets online with no service fee through Ticketmaster (*must choose the Print-at-Home option to waive service charge)

Prices:

General (13–59) - $12
Senior (60+) - $7
Youth (6–12) - $7
Children 5 and under free

Group Sales of 15 or more

General (13-59) $10
Senior (60+) $5
Youth (6-12) $5
(Mail or fax order form by June 27, 2014)

 

Famous Faces of Orange County

He’s got to be somebody’s baby right? Jackson Browne stole the hearts of millions when he came onto the soft country rock scene in 1966. Some people overlook his prominence because most of his work was overshadowed by the likes of Zeppelin and The Eagles, but Browne did more than just write and play music, he lived it.  Born in Heidelberg, Germany due to his father’s station for his job assignment with the Stars and Stripes newspaper, Clyde Jackson Browne moved all over Germany for the first three years of his life. At that point in time he moved to the Highland Park district just north of Orange County in Los Angeles. The Browne family moved down the coast to Fullerton where Jackson attended and graduated high school from Sunny Hills in 1966. His folk music career began in high school playing at small time venues such as the Ash Grove and the Troubador Club.

Browne began his career as a ghostwriter for many other successful musicians such as Greg Allman, Joan Baez, and the Eagles. He joined the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band who played and opened for The Lovin’ Spoonful at the Golden Bear located right here in Huntington Beach. This is where Jackson’s writing skills were really displayed. The band recorded numerous songs of Browne’s and earned him a spot at Elektra Records as a staff writer. By 1971, already an established industry writer he signed with David Geffen’s Asylum Records and released a self-titled album Jackson Browne which included the hits “Doctor My Eyes” and “Rock Me on the Water” and for the first time in his career, Jackson was getting national and worldwide recognition for his songs that had for so long only been known by the artists he wrote for. 

Jackson Browne did much more for the world than just write a few good songs.

In Barnwell, South Carolina a major civil disobedience action against the Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant took place in spring of 1978. Although Browne did not actually take part in the action, he played the night before in support of the cause. A couple years later, Browne and some other musician friends to form Musicians United for Safe Energy and was arrested for protesting the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in San Louis Obispo. In 1982, “Somebody’s Baby” hit the top charts thanks to its placement in Fast Times at Ridgemont High starring Sean Penn. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s Browne performed at plenty of benefit concerts for things he believed in such as Farm Aid and Amnesty International. Browne has been a major influence in both environmental and social activism as well as in the musical community, getting his first start in Southern California.

What's Happening in OC?

Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? You’re in luck because Orange County during the summer is one of the best places you could be. With August approaching in a hurry, we are getting more familiar with the sun and the unbearable heat. Best way to counter-act it? The Vans U.S. Open of Surfing. All throughout this week (July 28^th-August 3^rd) events taking place in the water, on the sand, and on BMX bikes can be enjoyed. Huntington Beach is the perfect place to hold this extravaganza providing ample space for bleachers, BMX and skateboarding ramps, and lounging areas for spectators still trying to soak in the rays. 

Here is a calendar providing the times and locations for the events. Enjoy!

TUESDAY, JULY 29

7:30a - 10:30a	Men's: Rd 1 (H19 - 24)	Surf Stadium
8:00a - 5:00p	Vans US Open Retail Store & Merch Kiosks Open	Retail Store
9:00a - 5:00p	Sponsor Displays Open	Sponsor Village
10:30a - 1:30p	Women's: Rd 1 (H1-6)	Surf Stadium

1:30p - 4:30p

Men's: Rd 2 (H1-6)

Surf Stadium

4:00p - 6:00p	Van Doren Invitational Women's Contest	Concrete Bowl
6:30p - 9:00p	Vans Movies Nights: Ferris Bueller's Day Off	Amphitheater

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

7:30a - 10:30a	Women's: Rd 2 (H1 - 6)	Surf Stadium
8:00a - 5:00p	Vans US Open Retail Store & Merch Kiosks Open	Retail Store

9:00a - 5:00p	Sponsor Displays Open	Sponsor Village
10:30a - 12:30p	Women's: Rd 3 (H1 - 4) *NL*	Surf Stadium
12:30p - 3:30p	Men's: Rd 2 (H7 - 12)	Surf Stadium

THURSDAY, JULY 31

6:30a - 5:30p	VIP Guest Check-In Open	Welcome Center
7:30a - 9:30a	Women's: Rd4 (H1 - 4)	Surf Stadium
8:00a - 5:00p	Vans US Open Retail Store & Merch Kiosks Open	Retail Store
9:00a - 5:00p	Sponsor Displays Open	Sponsor Village

9:30a - 1:30p	Men's: Rd 3 (H1 - 8) *NL*	Surf Stadium
1:30p - 2:50p	Junior Men: Quarter Finals (H1 - 4)	Surf Stadium

3:00p - 3:45p

Life Rolls On Expression Session

Surf Stadium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

6:30a - 5:30p	VIP Guest Check-In Open	Welcome Center
7:30a - 11:30a	Men's: Rd 4 (H1 - 8)	Surf Stadium
8:00a - 7:00p	Vans US Open Retail Store & Merch Kiosks Open	Retail Store
9:00a - 5:00p	Sponsor Displays Open	Sponsor Village

11:00a - 1:00p	Van Doren Invitational Prelims (H1-4 / 20 Min Jam - 5 min warm up between heats)	Concrete Bowl
11:30a - 1:30p	Women's: Quarter Finals (H1 - 4)	Surf Stadium
1:30p - 2:50p	Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational pres by Pacifico Quarterfinals	Surf Stadium

3:00p - 4:00p	BMX Autograph Signing / Vans Motorhome	Sponsor Village
3:00p - 3:35p	Occy vs. Curren	Surf Stadium
4:00p - 6:00p	Van Doren Invitational Skate Qualifiers	Concrete Bowl
8:00p - 9:00p	Vans "Get 'n Classic 3" World Premiere	5th St - Shorebreak

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

6:30a - 6:00p	VIP Guest Check-In Open	Welcome Center
7:30a - 11:30a	Men's: Rd 5 (H1 - 8)	Surf Stadium
8:00a - 7:00p	Vans US Open Retail Store & Merch Kiosks Open	Retail Store
9:00a - 5:00p	Sponsor Displays Open	Sponsor Village

11:30a-12:20p	Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational pres by Pacifico Semi-Final	Surf Stadium
12:20p - 1:10p	Vans US Open Women's Pro Junior Semi-Final	Surf Stadium
1:10p - 2:00p	Vans US Open Men's Pro Junior Semi-Final	Surf Stadium
2:00p - 2:30p	Vans US Open Women's Pro Junior Final	Surf Stadium
2:30p - 3:00p	Vans US Open Men's Pro Junior Final	Surf Stadium
3:00p - 3:30p	Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational pres by Pacifico Final	Surf Stadium
3:00p - 5:00p	Van Doren Invitational Skate Semi-Final	Concrete Bowl
3:30p - 3:45p	Vans US Open Awards - Men and Women's Pro Junior, Duct Tape Invitational	Surf Stadium
5:00p - 5:40p	Van Doren Invitational Skate Final	Concrete Bowl
5:40p - 6:00p	Cardiel Cash Best Trick	Concrete Bowl
6:00p - 6:15p	Van Doren Invitational Skate Awards	Concrete Bowl

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

7:00a - 4:30p	VIP Guest Check-In Open	Welcome Center
8:00a - 7:00p	Vans US Open Retail Store & Merch Kiosks Open	Retail Store
8:00a - 10:00a	Men's: Quarter Finals (H1 - 4)	Surf Stadium
9:00a - 5:00p	Sponsor Displays Open	Sponsor Village

10:00a - 11:10a	Women's: Semi Finals (1 & 2)	Surf Stadium
10:30a-11:00a	Vans Classic BMX Jam	Concrete Bowl
11:00a - 11:30a	BMX Final Warm-up	Concrete Bowl
11:10a - 12:20p	Men's: Semi Finals (1 & 2)	Surf Stadium
11:30a-12:15p	Van Doren Invitational BMX Final	Concrete Bowl
12:20p - 12:25p	Vans BMX High Air Contest	Concrete Bowl
12:20p - 12:55p	Vans US Open Women's ASP WCT Final	Surf Stadium
12:30p - 12:40p	Van Doren Invitational BMX & High Air Contest Awards	Concrete Bowl
12:55p - 1:30p	Vans US Open Men's ASP Prime Final	Surf Stadium
1:30p - 1:50p	Vans US Open Awards - Men and Women	Surf Stadium