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Fairs & Festivals
County fairs, seasonal festivals, and one-off events that bring the whole community together.
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Pageant of the Masters
★ 4.7
$$$
A summer-long open-air spectacle where actors recreate famous artworks as living pictures, paired with the adjacent Festival of Arts fine art show.
2
OC Fair
★ 4.5
$
Southern California's summer tradition with carnival rides, live music at Pacific Amphitheatre, exhibits, and classic fair food, running July into August.
3
Pacific Symphony Summerfest
★ 4.6
$$$
Pacific Symphony's outdoor summer concert series at Great Park Live in Irvine, blending patriotic tunes, movie scores, and classical favorites under the stars.
4
Newport Beach Film Festival
★ 4.5
$$
An 8-day international film festival screening 300+ features, shorts, and documentaries across Newport Beach theaters, with red carpet premieres and filmmaker events.
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Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
A free Memorial Day weekend tradition with a parade, carnival rides, live music, and strawberry treats, celebrating the city's agricultural heritage.