OC Fair 2016 "Get Your Fair Face On" - Giveaway

Summer's here which means it's time for the OC Fair!

The 23-day event features shopping, exhibits, hands-on activities and contests. The Fair is open Wednesday-Friday Noon-Midnight and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-Midnight. Visit ocfair.com for promotions, entertainment schedules and more.

If your family is a foodie family, then you’ll want to come on Thursdays from noon to 4 pm to take advantage of the $2 Taste of Fair Food days. There are also multiple discounts and promotions this year to make visiting the fair affordable for all families.

VENUE INFORMATION

dates: July 15 - August 14, 2016

location:  100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

hours: Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm & Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

admission: $10 general, $7 senior, $7 youth (6-12), children 5 & younger are FREE

parking: $10 per vehicle

buy tickets: At venue box office, online or by calling 800-745-3000

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GIVEAWAY

one lucky winner will win 4 general admission tickets & 2 carnival ride cards (good for 3 FREE rides per card)

How to enter:

 - Leave a comment with your favorite thing about the fair.

Giveaway will end on Tuesday, July 12 @11:59 pm (pst). Winner will be contacted via email and prize will be provided directly by OC Fair.

RINGLING BROS. "OUT OF THIS WORLD" - TICKET GIVEAWAY

This July, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^®, the circus that started it all, invites fans to blast off on an intergalactic adventure with the launch of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Out Of This World^™.  Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of live family entertainment, today announced that this new, immersive experience will debut on the West Coast for the first time in the 145 year history of Ringling Bros., marking the Tour World Premiere at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 14, 2016; playing STAPLES Center July 14 – 19, followed by Citizens Business Bank Arena/Ontario from July 22 – 26 and rounding out the Southland engagement at the Honda Center/Anaheim from July 29 – August 7.  

Tickets for all California engagements are on sale to the general public now. 

*see my previous post for show info or visit Ringling Bros.

GIVEAWAY

one lucky reader will win a family 4-pack of tickets to opening night at the venue of their choice*

*Staples Center - July 14,;CBBA - July 22; Honda Center - July 29

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on Friday, July 8 @11:59 pm (pst). Winner will be notified via email and has 48 hours to claim or a new winner will be chosen. Tickets will be held at the venue box office for winner to pick up the day of the show.

Disclosure: SoCal Blog was provided with complimentary giveaway tickets to opening night in exchange for posting event material/information. SoCal Blog was not monetarily compensated. 

OC PET EXPO Coming soon (Ticket GIVEAWAY)

April 22 - 24 @ OC Fair & Event Center

It's that time again - time for the 27^th  annual America’s Family Pet Expo. The expo returns on Friday, April 22 - Sunday, April 24, 2016 to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626). Cats, dogs, miniature farm animals, birds, and exotic reptiles, will come together in this unique event giving show guests the opportunity to experience furry, feathered and scaled friends in a variety of different ways.

“The Pet Expo is excited and proud to once again bring responsible pet care, entertainment, and pet adoptions to Orange County for the 27th year” said Doug Poindexter, President of the World Pet Association, producers of the America’s Family Pet Expo.  “As the years progress, so does the show, with a variety of educational presentations, product launches, amazing pet acts and our popular animal adoptions. The Pet Expo truly is the place for anything pet-related.”

Last year 45,000 guests visited the America’s Family Pet Expo showing a 5% increase from 2014. There were more than 600 animal adoptions including dogs, cats – and even a few guinea pigs –that were adopted into “forever homes” from the Pet Expo’s Southern California animal rescue partner organizations

New to the Pet Expo, is an adorable collection of mini farm animals including mini donkeys, mini cattle, mini sheep, mini dairy goats, chickens, rabbits, and pot belly pigs.  For equine lovers, horses from Camp Rusk Foundation for Retired Horses will make their debut.

Returning fan favorites include Splash Dogs, offering a wet-and-wild canine competition, and the Police Dog & Protection Demonstrations, crime fighting dogs in action showing how they serve and protect our community.  The Free Flight Bird Show, where magnificent birds spread their wings and take flight, will perform throughout the weekend.

Kids can get in on the action by designing and creating a 10-gallon aquarium in the Kids Aquarium Contest.  There will also be pony rides, face paintings, and The Great American Petting Zoo for the whole family to enjoy. 

Pet Adoptions will be handled on site for those looking for that “purrfect” animal addition to the family.  There will be hundreds of animals hoping to find their forever home from local community partner organizations at the Pet Expo.

TICKET INFO:
General Admission, $13.00; seniors 60 and over, $11.00. Children 6-12, $8.00. 5 yrs and under, free. Active and retired military free with ID. 

SHOW INFO:
Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm.

LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626. 
Facility charges $7.00 parking. 

** Kindly leave all pets at home**

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GIVEAWAY

One person will win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Pet Expo.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on April 14 @11:59pm (pst).

Winner will be chosen at random using the widget above and notified via email and twitter. Winner has 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Ticket vouchers will be mailed to the winner via USPS and winner is responsible for redeeming them for event tickets at the box office. Tickets are good for any day of the expo.


Disclosure: SoCal Blog was provided with complimentary tickets to the event and tickets for a giveaway in exchange for posting event material/information. SoCal Blog was not monetarily compensated. 

Disney On Ice Treasure Trove - TICKET GIVEAWAY

Audiences will discover endless riches when an extraordinary lineup of stories from the Disney Vault come to life for the ultimate Disney animation celebration with the delightful production Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove,  – Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with its skating spectacular spanning tales from the first full-length animated film to the 50th Disney film, playing the Southland from April 13-24 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario and Long Beach Arena.

Hit the ice with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they embark on a fun-filled treasure hunt for some of the most popular Disney films ever. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn. Enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney Princesses: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Aurora, Tiana, Mulan and, of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook & his pirate pals! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’ Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock!

Don’t be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army of Cards. Plus set a playdate with Woody and Buzz Lightyear because the toys are back in town! Highlighting eight Disney movies and more than 50 Disney characters featured, Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove – Presented by YoKids will create memories your family will treasure for a lifetime!




ONTARIO
Wednesday, April 13 - Sunday, April 17
-Wednesday, April 13 @7pm
-Thursday, April 14 @7pm
-Friday, April 15 @7pm
-Saturday, April 16 @11am, 3pm & 7pm
-Sunday, April 17 @1pm & 5pm

Citizens Business Bank Arena - 4000 Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario, CA 91764
Ticket prices range from $22, $28, $48 (VIP) and $70-$75 (Front Row*)
Opening night tickets available for only $15 each (not valid for premium seating)

Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*ticket prices vary between weekday/weekend performance tickets may be subject to service charges/facility fees - prices subject to change.


LONG BEACH
Thursday, April 21 - Sunday, April 24
-Thursday, April 21 @7pm
-Friday, April 22 @1130am & 7pm
-Saturday, April 23 @11am, 3pm & 7pm
-Sunday, April 24 @11am, 3pm & 7pm

Long Beach Arena - 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
Ticket prices range from $22, $28, $50-$55 (VIP) and $75 (Front Row*)
Opening night tickets available for only $15 each (not valid for premium seating)

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone 800-745-3000 or in-person at the Long Beach Arena Box Office.
*ticket prices vary between weekday/weekend performance tickets may be subject to service charges/facility fees - prices subject to change.

Use “Special Offer” Code Word – MOM 

for discounts on the below performances ONLY on www.AXS.com  and www.Ticketmaster.com 

Valid Ontario Performances:

·         Thursday, April 14 at 7PM

·         Saturday, April 16 at 7PM

·         Sunday, April 17 at 1PM

Valid Long Beach Performances:

·         Friday, April 22 at 11:30AM

·         Saturday, April 23 at 11AM

·         Sunday, April 24 at 11AM

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GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will win a family 4-pack of tickets to the opening night show (Wed 4/13 @7pm) at the Ontario venue.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on Friday, April 1 @11:59 pm.
Winner will be chosen at random using widget above. Winner will be notified via email and twitter; winner has 24 hours to claim tickets or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to US residents 18 years and over. Tickets will be available for winner to pick up an hour before showtime at the box office.

OC Fair "One Big Party" Giveaway Tickets

July 17 - August 16
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Nothing says summer fun like the OC Fair!

Lucky for us, the fair is here - or will be on July 17. With tons of fun for the entire family and lots of food to grub on there's absolutely no reason not to attend.

Here are some of the fun things they've got for ya:

• Food (AKA: my personal favorite) – Fair food is always unique and it’s fun to see what new things they come up with each year - but the funnel cakes are always a must!
• Competitions – Art, Crafts, Animals, Food and more!
• Concerts at Pacific Amphitheatre – Headliners from today and from years past. Concert tickets always include Fair admission.
• Performances at The Hangar – Tribute bands and originals.
• Carnival Rides and Attractions - fun fun fun
• Action Sports Arena – Demolition Derby, Speedway, BMX and more
• Discounts - tons of ways to save a buck on admission

DATES:
Friday, July 17 - Sunday, August 16

LOCATION:
OC Fair Grounds
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

HOURS:

Wednesday-Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Tuesday

Noon-Midnight 10 am-Midnight Closed

Check out all the cool stuff they've got in store for us this summer by visiting ocfair.com

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GIVEAWAY

One lucky person will win a 4-pack of tickets to the OC Fair

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway ends on Friday, July 17 @11:59 pm and is open to US residents, +18 years old. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Ticket vouchers will be mailed directly to winner via USPS.


Disclosure: I was provided with tickets to the OC Fair in exchange for posting about the event and it's voucher giveaway. Winners tickets will be provided by OC Fair and will be picked up by winner at venue box office.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENT CIRCUS XTREME - GIVEAWAY

Extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers take Circus to the max with the ALL NEW show Ringing Bros. and Barnum Bailey Presents Circus XTREME
Coming to SoCal from July 9 - August 2

Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts ever as Ringling Bros. goes to new extremes with the all-new energetic circus production, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME. Children Of All Ages can let their imagination go wild in an exhilarating adventure with extraordinary circus artists and exotic animals. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, join us as we explore a world of extreme beauty, flexibility, strength and dexterity in ways you’ve never seen before at The Greatest Show On Earth®. 

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME blends extreme circus displays for the ultimate family fun entertainment experience, playing at STAPLES Center Los Angeles (July 9-14); Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario (July 17-21); and Honda Center, Anaheim (July 24-Aug 2).

GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will win 2 ticket vouchers* 

*vouchers must be exchanged for event tickets at the box office before showtime; vouchers are good for any of the three SoCal venues and only for weekday shows.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway ends on Wednesday, July 15 @11:59 pm and is open to US residents, +18 years old. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Ticket vouchers will be mailed directly to winner via USPS.


Disclosure: I was provided with tickets to the opening show in exchange for posting about the event and it's voucher giveaway. SoCalBlog will mail the winner their ticket vouchers via USPS and is not responsible for any lost or stolen tickets.

America's Family Pet EXPO (Ticket Giveaway)

America's Family Pet Expo returns to the OC Fair & Event Center
April 10 - 12

Enthusiasts of all creatures great and small will unite at the America’s Family Pet Expo (AFPE), returning to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, April 10^th – 12^th.  Marking its 26th year, the AFPE joins cats, dogs, miniature horses, birds, and exotic reptiles, together in this unique event giving show guests the opportunity to experience furry, feathered and scaled friends in a variety of different ways.

AFPE kindly reminds guests that the event is for humans only, pets are not allowed at the Expo, but there are plenty of interactive exhibits, educational shows and demonstrations, as well as the latest in pet trends and products for sale, so your pets won’t need to feel left out. Tickets are on sale now at www.PetExpoOC.org.   

New to the Expo, is the Purina Pro-Plan Performance Team, a high energy dog agility show that will surely be an audience favorite!  Splash Dogs take to the dock, offering a wet-and-wild canine competition, and the ever popular Human Hamster Wheel water attraction will have you running in circles.

Debuting at the 2015 Expo is “Cook’s Racing Hogs & Dogs,” a race that consists of four pigs, which run from one end of a 90-foot U-shaped track to the other.  Four dogs then compete in a similar race.  Waiting at the end of the track is a treat - vanilla ice cream and a golden Oreo cookie!  There is also lots of audience participation with this event, so get ready for some mud-slinging and fur flying fun!

Also returning are the Police Dog & Protection Demonstrations, crime fighting dogs in action showing how they serve and protect our community.  And don’t miss the Free Flight Bird Show where magnificent birds spread their wings and take flight. 

Kids can get in on the action by designing and creating a 10-gallon aquarium in the Kids Aquarium Contest.  There will also be pony rides, face paintings, and The Great American Petting Zoo for the whole family to enjoy.  If adventure calls, be sure to check out the Eurobungy Trampoline brought to you by West Coast Bungy.

Pet Adoptions will be handled on site for those looking for that “purrfect” animal addition to the family.  There will be hundreds of animals hoping to find their forever home from local community partner organizations at the Expo. Last year posted a record of more than 700 adoptions, Expo organizers hope to set a new record for 2015.

EVENT INFORMATION

Show Days & Hours:

Friday (4/10) 10 am-6 pm; Saturday (4/11) 10 am-7 pm, Sunday (4/12) 10 am-6 pm

Location: 

OC Fair and Event Center - 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Parking:

$7.00

Admission:

General admission $13.00; Seniors 60+ $11.00; Children (6-12 yrs) $8.00, Children 5 & under are FREE

*Active and retired military are FREE with ID. 

Tickets can be purchased at venue box office or at PetExpoOC.org

** We know you love you pet and want them to experience this cool event but we ask that you kindly leave ALL pets at home. **

Save time, buy tickets online

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GIVEAWAY

ONE lucky person will win a family-four-pack of tickets to the 2015 Pet Expo.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on Sunday, April 5 @ 11:59 pm (pst). One winner will be chosen at random, using the above rafflecopter widget. Winner will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. 

Disclosure: SoCal Blog was provided with tickets to the Pet Expo in exchange for posting event information & ticket giveaway. Giveaway tickets will be mailed to winner via USPS. SoCal Blog is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.

Disney On Ice Presents "Worlds of Fantasy" - Giveaway

Coming to SoCal: April 15 - 26 
Los Angeles and Ontario

Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasys - presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, comes to SoCal from April 15-26, with shows at the Los Angeles Sports Arena and Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario. This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar's Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney's Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid.

Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew ofDisney•Pixar's Cars race across the ice.  Dive into The Little Mermaid'senchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! 

Locations & showtimes

LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles Sports Arena - 3939 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90037

April 15 - 19, 2015
Wednesday, April 15       7:30 pm
Thursday, April 16           7:30 pm
Friday, April 17               7:30 pm
Saturday, April 18           11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 19             11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Tickets: Ticket price levels are $22, $28, $45 (VIP) and $65 (Front Row).
Opening night tickets are available on select seating for only $15 each (not valid on VIP/Front Row seating). All seats are reserved; tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-754-3000 or visit the venue Box Office.


ONTARIO
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

April 23 - 26, 2015
Thursday, April 23            7:30 pm
Friday, April 24                 12:00 pm, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 25             11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 26               1:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Tickets: Ticket price levels are $22, $28, $45 (VIP) and $65 (Front Row).
Opening night tickets are available on select seating for only $15 each (not valid on VIP/Front Row seating). All seats are reserved; tickets are available at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or visit the venue Box Office.

DISCOUNT OFFER can be found in my first post about this event - here.

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GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will win 2 weekday ticket vouchers to Disney on Ice Presents "Worlds of Fantasy"!

*ticket vouchers must be exchanged for event tickets at the box office before showtime; vouchers are good for any of the 2 SoCal venues and only for the weekday shows.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway ends on Sunday, April 5 @11:59 pm and is open to US residents, +18 years old. Winner will be notified via email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Ticket vouchers will be mailed directly to winner via USPS.


Disclosure: I was provided with tickets to the opening show in exchange for posting about the event and it's voucher giveaway. SoCalBlog will mail the winner their ticket vouchers via USPS and is not responsible for any lost or stolen tickets.

69th Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival: Giveaway

February 13 - 22, 2015
Riverside County Fairgrounds
82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201

The 69^th Annual Riverside County Fair& National Date Festival is right around the corner and you won’t want to miss all of the exciting entertainment and activities lined-up.  Running February 13-22, this Fair has concerts, an adult and kiddie carnival, and everything you can imagine in between.

Daily on the fairgrounds, entertainment is scheduled for maximum fun!  Live magic acts, hypnotist shows, comedians, performers, and interactive exhibits are available every day.  With Lanky the Clown, the Pollywood Bird Show, Karaoke with Freddie Prez, the Marvelous Mutts, and the Nightly Musical Pageant, there is something to enjoy throughout the whole day.  Let’s not forget about the ever-popular Camel & Ostrich races, you never know what will happen at this hilarious event!

There is an exciting addition to the food at the Fair!  Participating vendors are creating new Date dishes to incorporate into their menus that are sure to have you coming back for more!

Make sure to stop by and see the thousands of exhibits from rare gems and minerals to contest entries by the community.  Returning this year, the miniature train exhibit has expanded! Don’t miss the precision and skill involved in each exhibit. The kiddos are sure to love the fact they can swing by the petting zoo and visit the Livestock Barn Nursery so be sure to take them by.

Monster trucks are returning again this year!  Crowds are amazed at these trucks, Junior Outlaw Sprints, Mini Dwarf racing as well as Freestyle Motocross and the ever exciting Demolition on the last day of the Fair.  Be sure to come to the Grandstand Arena to see these shows on select dates.

See full calendar of events here.

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Included with the price of Fair admission, is the headliner entertainment on the weekends at the Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion!  Starting off the Fair, country up-and-comer and Country Music Award New Artist of the Year in 2014, Brett Eldredge, performs at 7:30 pm on Friday, February 14.  Norteno music super star Ramon Ayala takes the stage at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 15.  Upbeat pop singer Andy Grammer performs at 7:30 pm on Friday, February 20.  Grammy Award Winning Commodores, will wow the crowds at 7:30 pm on Saturday, February 21.  We have the always popular Super Fiesta on Sunday, February 22, with artists such as Mariachi Sonidos De Mi Tierra, German Montero and Voces Del Rancho.  This year’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss!

FAIR INFORMATION

The 69th Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the desert’s leader in gaming and entertainment. 

FAIR OPEN: February 13-22, 2015

HOURS: 10 am - 10 pm

ADMISSION: $9 Adults / $8 Seniors / $7 Youth / $6 group bus tours / Kids 5 year & under are FREE. Advanced unlimited carnival ride tickets are available for $22. Advanced Family Fun Pack is also available for $66 and includes 2 adult admissions, 2 unlimited ride tickets, 1 youth admission, and 1 free youth admission.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online.

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GIVEAWAY

5 lucky people will win a family-4-pack of tickets to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival.

How to win:

Riverside County Fair & Date Fest Giveaway

Giveaway will end on Saturday, February 14 @11:59 pm (PST). 

Winners will be chosen at random and contacted via email. Winners have 48 hrs to respond and claim tickets or a new winner will be chosen. 

Disclosure: SoCal Blog was not compensated in any way (tickets or money) in exchange for posting event information & ticket giveaway. Giveaway tickets provided by the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival. Tickets will be mailed to winner via USPS and SoCal Blog is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.