EXHIBITS
The OC Fair showcases the talents and uniqueness of California in a variety of exhibits
and displays. Check out these free exhibits available daily with your OC Fair admission.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: click on a link to jump to the section
1. CENTENNIAL FARM & AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS
a. Agriculture in the Community
b. Millennium Barn
c. Gallery 15
2. GARDEN & FLORAL
3. LIVESTOCK
4. CULINARY
5. EXPLORIUM: DESTINATION KIDS
6. FIBER ARTS, HAND CRAFTS & HOBBIES
7. VISUAL ARTS & WOODWORKING
a. Featured Artists
b. Featured Demonstrators
c. On-Site Competitions
CENTENNIAL FARM & AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS
The Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Event
Center is a year-round demonstration farm
dedicated to agricultural education and highlights
California’s rich agricultural heritage. During the
OC Fair, Fairgoers can peruse four acres of raised
crop beds and livestock pens (cattle, goats,
sheep, chicks, rabbits and pigs) and see the
diversity of California agriculture. Fairgoers can
also expect a litter or more of piglets to join the
Farm family during the Fair. The Farm is open
year-round for school tours and the general public; visit the Centennial Farm page for
more information about programs available outside Fairtime.
The Farm is host to various exhibits and demonstrations through the run of Fair. Here’s
a brief list of activities, visit the Daily Schedules page or download the OC Fair mobile
app for specific dates and times:
Agriculture in the Community
Learn more about how to bloom a green thumb from gardening experts
at The Plant Stand or get your hands a little dirty in the vermiculture
display with ENRECOS to see how red worms contribute to a healthy
garden. Mr. Fertilizer will be available opening weekend to talk about
fertilizers and give the kids a free planting kit. Southland Sod Farms
will be part of Agriculture in the Community on weekends, “Ask the
Sod Guy” about ways to converse water and enjoy a beautiful lawn.
Millennium Barn
UCCE Master Gardeners: Gardening and agricultural
experts are on-hand to answer questions about their industries daily
in the Millennium Barn.
Milking Demonstrations: Daily Fairgoers can watch
milking demonstrations in the Millennium Barn or check out the
interactive milking exhibit where they can try their hand at
milking Maxine, the Farm’s replica cow.
Heifer International: Learn more about what this international
organization is doing to help end world hunger by empowering people
around the world. Located in the Millennium Barn daily.
Ox Demonstrations: Meet Patches (July 15 – July 24)
Double S Ranch: Watusi Cow and calf will be on display July
27 – August 14. Learn what make the Watusi a unique breed of cattle.
Gallery 15
Orange County Rare Fruit Growers Association:
Check out unusual and exotic fruits and learn more about growing fruit
trees. Located southeast of Gallery 15.
OC Beekeepers: Learn from experts what the buzz is all
about bees and beekeeping plus check out their observation hive with
a colony of live bees. Located southeast of Gallery 15.
Mesa Water & Water-Wise Garden: See how you can grow a beautiful garden that’s
water-wise and California-friendly in Mesa Water’s Demonstration Garden located east of Gallery
15. Stop by Wednesday afternoons to learn from Mesa Water representatives on how to grow your
own low-water garden at home.
Garden Clubs in the Community: Learn more about joining a garden club or ask their
expertise on a variety of gardening topics. July 15, 16, and 17 only. Visit California Organic
Gardening Club, Los Angeles Mycological Society and Sherman Library and Gardens. Located in
Gallery 15.
Orange County Gourd Society: Gourds will be on
display through Fair in display cases in Gallery 15. Watch a live
demonstration Thursday, July 28 on the Promenade Stage.
South Coast Weavers & Spinners Guild: Learn all
about how different fibers are spun into yarn then used to create all
kinds of beautiful projects through knitting, crocheting and weaving.
July 27 – July 31.
OC Local Honey: Learn what makes honey taste like honey.
Sample different flavors and discover your favorite.
Photo Opportunity with the Queen Bee: Thursdays, 1pm – 4pm
GARDEN & FLORAL
Professional and non-professional gardeners showcase their expertise.
Visit here for more information: ocfair.com/competitions/Grow.aspx
Garden & Floral Pavilion Competitions
See how your garden stacks up at the Garden & Floral Pavilion where you can see the many homegrown fruits and vegetables entered into the Garden and Floral competitions. Home-grown fruits and
vegetables harvested by “farmers” ages 6 and older compete
for blue ribbon and bragging rights. Divisions include
specimen produce, largest and most unusually shaped. Think
yours is better? It’s not too late to prove it! Online preregistration is required for the five competition dates
throughout the run of the OC Fair.
Gallery 15 Competitions
Inside Gallery 15, there are more competitions to be seen:
Indoor Plants, Floral Arrangements and Cut Flowers.
Gardeners are invited to enter their fresh cut blossoms and blooms in this colorful competition. With five
dates to enter there are many opportunities for competitors with a
green thumb to enter. Online pre-registration is required.
Indoor & Outdoor Plant
Competition
Whether you are an amateur or expert in
making things grow and look beautiful here is the competition for you. Bring in
your potted or hanging plants to one of the two competition dates. Online preregistration is required for this competition.
Live Floral Design Contest
July 30th and August 6th at 5pm
on the OC Promenade stage.
Watch florist compete and create floral arrangements right before your eyes.
LIVESTOCK
A variety of animal exhibits and competitions for youth 4-H, Grange, and FFA as well as
“open shows” for individual exhibitors not affiliated with an organization. Competitor and
exhibitors change weekly. Visit here for more information on livestock competitions:
http://ocfair.com/competitions/Animals.aspx
Exhibits and activities change weekly.
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Market Livestock Shows 4-H and FFA
(July 15-24)
Beef, calves, sheep, hogs, goats, turkeys, broilers and
rabbits
o Market Master Showmanship (2 pm, July 24)
o Market Awards Ceremony (5 pm, July 24)
o Junior Livestock Auction (9:30 am, July 23)
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Youth Breeding Sheep (Noon, July 15)
Youth Dairy Cattle (10 am, July 17)
Youth Rabbit Showmanship (Noon, July 27)
Youth Rabbit Judging (1 pm, July 28)
Open Dairy Goats (1 pm, July 29)
Open Dairy Goats (10 am, July 30)
Youth Cavies (10:30 am, July 30)
Open Rabbits Judging (10:30 am, July 31)
Youth Dairy Goats (11 am, July 31)
Angora Goats (1 pm, August 4)
Youth Poultry Showmanship (Noon, August 5)
Youth Pygmy Goats (2 pm, August 5)
Small Animal Master Showmanship (10 am,
August 6)
o Open Pygmy Goats (1 pm, August 6)
o Youth Poultry Judging (3 pm, August 6)
o Open Poultry Judging (11 am, August 7)
• Specialty Contest
o Avian Bowl (5 pm, July 16)
o Fashion Shows: Lads and Lassies and Belles and Beaus
(1 pm, July 22)
o Barnyard Fashion Parade (4 pm, July 28)
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Oxen Demonstrations: Meet Patches (July 27 – August 14)
Goldenwest Game Breeders Bird Barn (July 27 – August 14)
Budweiser Clydesdales (August 3 – August 7)
Oasis Camel Dairy (August 3 – August 14)
Urban Chickens (August 3 – August 14)
Barnyard Lane (August 10 – August 14)
Horsing Around (August 10 – August 14)
Agventure Land (August 10 – August 14)
Turkey Stampede (August 10-August 14)
CULINARY
UCCE OC Master Food Preservers of Orange
County & Isabella Vegh
Summer is when strawberries are in season and plentiful. Learn how
to make strawberry jam easily!
Friday, July 15th
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tracey Doty, Owner Lil’ Chef School
Chef Tracey will demonstrate a fun, exciting and unique culinary
presentation that’s geared for children. A little something for everyone!
Friday, July 15th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sara De Leeuw, Cook and Food Blogger “My
Imperfect Kitchen”
Sara will demonstrate how to make her favorite seasonal dishes.
Friday, July 15th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Greg Nylen, Barley Forge Brewing Company - Costa
Mesa’s first-ever production brewery!
Take a “Hop” into the Promenade to pay Greg a visit and learn about craft beer, brewing techniques
and food pairings as well as other interesting beer facts.
Friday, July 15th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blackmarket Bakery
In the mood for a sweet treat? Come by the Promenade to see a
Pastry Chef in action.
Saturday, July 16th
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Heritage Museum
Join the Heritage Museum for family fun. Victorian
games, parlor games, a butter churning contest,
California agriculture quiz, and Orange County trivia.
Live form the Promenade stage.
Saturday, July 16th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Home Brew Award Ceremony
Saturday, July 16th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Chef Scott Kim, Culinary Educator
Join Chef Scott to learn his essential elements in creating new and delicious
concepts.
Saturday, July 16th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
WATERMELON EATING CONTEST – It
wouldn’t be summer without
watermelon!
Come by the OC Promenade to participate in a
watermelon eating contest.
Saturday, July 16th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blackmarket Bakery | Costa Mesa @ The Camp
Santa Ana & San Diego
In the mood for a sweet treat? Come by the Promenade to watch a
Pastry demonstration.
Sunday, July 17th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aspiring Chef Isabella Vegh (age 12)
Isabella will demonstrate how to make fermented sauerkraut.
Sunday, July 17th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
panini
Lynne Gallaugher, Bee Ladies Local Honey
Lynne will demonstrate what goes into making raw honey. Also, how our
ecosystem is dependent on honey bees to pollinate our food crops.
Sunday, July 17th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Chef Andrew Gruel, Founder and Executive Chef of
Slapfish Restaurants
Chef Andrew the seafood guru will showcase a delicious and sustainable
recipe from the promenade stage.
Sunday, July 17th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Chef Ernie Miller, Food Historian and Educator
Food preservation has been rejuvenated! Meet Chef Ernie on the
promenade stage to learn about home canning and food preservation.
Sunday, July 17th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
UCCE OC Master Food Preservers
Can I can my salsa and tomato sauce or can I not can them?
Making canned tomatoes is something families remember years
later. If you’re more of a visual learner, this is your opportunity. The
UCCE MFP’s are here to show you, safe and easy canning steps. Bring the kid’s!
Wednesday July 20th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
TAMPICO SPICE CONTEST
CALLING ALL FOODIES! Come test your knowledge on the most common kitchen spices and herbs.
Wednesday, July 20th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Amanda Crawford-Bearden, Floral Designer and
Tablescape Stylist
Amanda celebrates the idea that flowers at the center of the table
should be fresh and sustainable as the food on your plate.
Thursday, July 21st
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CHEF CHALLENGE
Thursday, July 21st
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Visual Arts Awards
Thursday, July 21st
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tina Davidson
Tina will exhibit her cookie decorating skills. Come by and learn some new
tricks and tips that will make you look like a pro!
Friday, July 22, 2016
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
Mary Elizabeth, Professional Interior
Decorator & Stylist
Mary Elizabeth has a penchant for “Glam meets California Cool” aesthetic. She will demonstrate how to
give new life into an ordinary tablescape.
Friday, July 22, 2016
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sara De Leeuw, Cook and Food Blogger “My
Imperfect Kitchen”
Sara will demonstrate how to make her favorite seasonal dishes.
Friday, July 22nd
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Urban Produce, Danielle Horton
This demonstration teaches how you can grow produce anywhere.
Friday, July 22nd
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chef Ernie Miller, Food Historian and Educator
Food preservation has been rejuvenated! Meet Chef Ernie on the promenade
stage to learn about home canning and food preservation.
Friday, July 23rd
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Shirley’s Bagels – A local favorite and staple.
Join Carlos Jr. at the main stage for techniques on how to brighten up your daily bagel.
Friday, July 23rd
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Michael Puglisi, Owner Electric City Butcher
BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Michael will share his expertise in the art of butchery and will
leave you with a ton of knowledge.
Saturday, July 23rd
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Chef Mareya Ibrahim, “Fit Foodie”
An award-winning, chef and author and the creator of
eatcleaner.com, the premier lifestyle destination for fit food
information.
Saturday, July 23rd
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Gabrielle Dion, The Mixing Glass
Renowned Mixologist Gabrielle will demonstrate ‘twists’ and
history on classic cocktails and spirits.
Saturday July 23rd
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chef Ernie Miller, Food Historian and Educator
Food preservation has been rejuvenated! Meet Chef Ernie on the promenade stage to learn about
home canning and food preservation.
Sunday, July 24th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lynne Gallaugher, Bee Ladies Local Honey
Lynne will demonstrate what goes into making raw honey. Also, how our
ecosystem is dependent on honey bees to pollinate our food crops.
Sunday, July 24th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Master Chef Stéphane Tréand, MOF & Proprietor, St
Patisserie Chocolate Pastry School
Join world champion Chef Stéphane for an extra special French Pâtisserie
(pastry) demonstration.
Sunday, July 24th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Title of Un des Meilleurs de France
Chef Tess Masters, The Blender Girl
The Chef known as 'Blender Girl' whips up healthy fast food that’s glutenfree, vegan and paleo-friendly. She’s a BLENDAHOLIC!
Saturday, July 24th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Keiko Beatie – Vegan and Vegetarian Cooking
Eating vegan doesn't have to be boring. In fact, it is the most exciting way to eat! Keiko will be
demonstrating how to make a delicious chocolate pudding with no dairy and no sugar. Keiko loves to
cook from the farm to the table with fresh, organically grown plant-based foods -- nature’s most
healthful and delicious gifts.
Wednesday, July 27th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, August 12th 5:00 pm – 6 pm
Andrew Sciabica, Sciabica Olive Oils
Join Andrew for a cooking demonstration and presentation on Extra
Virgin Olive Oil. Learn how and why to use EVOO.
Wednesday, July 27th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Heritage Museum
Join the Heritage Museum for family fun. Victorian
games, parlor games, a butter churning contest,
California agriculture quiz, and Orange County trivia.
Live form the Promenade stage.
Saturday, July 28th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Camlon Farm, Diana McCambridge
Diana will teach the benefits of goat milk soap and other products that are designed on a farm – not in a
laboratory!
Thursday, July 28th
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CHEF CHALLENGE
Thursday, July 28th
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Slice Deli & Bakery, Chef Julio De Leon
Chef Julio will create his signature French Lavender Porchetta recipe (roasted
pork) live on the promenade stage.
Thursday, July 28th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County
This demonstration on culinary herbs will teach you how to pair various
herbs with your favorite foods to make sauces, dips, main dishes and even
dessert.
Friday, July, 29th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cerritos College Culinary Arts, Alumni Chef Eddie Alvarado
Chef Eddie will demonstrate a unique culinary gastronomic learning experience.
Friday, July 29th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gretchen Shoemaker & Nika ShoemakerMachado, Georgia’s Restaurant
Get ready to have your soul awakened! The women of Georgia’s
Restaurant will demonstrate how to transform your typical comfort
food to soul food.
Friday, July 29th
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
EATING CONTEST – Get Your Fair Face On!
How many marshmallows can you fit in your mouth and say OC Fair at the same time?
Friday, July 29th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SPAM® RECIPE CONTEST, Live Culinary Judging
Saturday, July 30th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
FLORAL CONTEST
Saturday, July 30th
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
EATING CONTEST - What’s in the baby
food?
What fruits, vegetables or meats are in that baby food you just
tasted? Show off your refined palate!
Saturday, July 30th
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blackmarket Bakery
In the mood for a sweet treat? Come by the Promenade to watch a
Pastry Chef in action.
Sunday, July 31st
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chef Ernie Miller, Food Historian and Educator
Food preservation has been rejuvenated! Meet Chef Ernie on the promenade
stage to learn about home canning and food preservation.
Sunday, July 31st
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lynne Gallaugher, Bee Ladies Local Honey
Lynne will demonstrate what goes into making raw honey. Also, how our
ecosystem is dependent on honey bees to pollinate our food crops.
Sunday, July 31st
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Chris Dion, The Mixing Glass
An expert on distilled spirits will be teaching about one of America’s favorite liquors
– BOURBON.
Sunday, July 31st
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
PIE EATING CONTEST - A Sweet Tradition!
What’s a fair without a pie eating contest? Come by and participate in
one of the oldest traditions.
Sunday July 31st
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
EXPLORIUM: DESTINATION KIDS
A place for families to discover new things and enjoy favorites from the past.
New this year: Make Shop.
Create amazing engineering projects out of cardboard.
CRANK IT UP! - Mechanicals in Action
Crank It Up! is an interactive exhibit of automata that will entertain all
ages. The aim of this witty combination of art and science is to inspire
and explain the basic mechanisms involved in automata. The figures
are each busy with a whimsical activity, how they move and what
makes them work? Interactive models allow guests to play and
understand the relevant mechanical principles involved. Drives,
pulleys, ratchets and levers that make these sculptures move are the
basic principles of machines that we interact with daily.
Pet Vet is a place children can help a pretend furry or feathered friend along
on the road to good health.
Rain Gutter Regatta
will have children blowing their self-made boat down a ”river” to the finish line.
Musical Petting Zoo
is a hands-on area where children of all ages can try creating their
own music.
Back for another year of fun is Pitchburst, a seated water
balloon game where somebone will get wet!
Pretend Farm is for the littlest visitor to the Fair, 3 years and
under offering a safe space to crawl and play with age-appropriate
toys.
The Sandbox is a favorite place for kids to dig and build.
Everybody loves the Crafting Corner, where children can take
home their own creation to remember a fun day at the Fair.
Each night at 6:30, the Fair
Food Face-Off Eating
Contest is held for our younger visitors, ages 5-18.
Generous
Fair vendors supply the food. Sign-ups will begin at 6:00 pm. This
is a standing-room-only event.
Magic Day-Future Magicians’ Contest
(ages 7-18) is held
on Saturday, July 23 at 11:00 am on the Explorium Stage. Call 714 7081519 for more information.
Back by popular demand, The Magic of Frank Thurston
perfroms daily on the Explorium Stage at 2, 4 and 7:30 pm.
FIBER ARTS, HAND CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Featured Artist- Leslie
Davis (Daily)
Leslie Davis is part of the SciArt
culture where artists and scientists
are brought together. Her passion is
using glass as a medium to explore
the interaction between light and
movement. She merged this
passion with medical research and
has been creating eye-opening exhibits ever since. Her processes
include: Blown Glass, Cast Glass, Kiln Formed Glass, Torch Worked
Glass and Sculpted Lost Wax Mold Cast Glass.
Featured Exhibit- Veterans Hospital, Long
Beach (Daily)
Handmade Jewelry made by Veterans. This group of non-profit
heroes spends their time teaching paralyzed veterans how to
make jewelry as both an art and as physical therapy. Some in
the group are also paralyzed veterans themselves, giving back to
their community.
Featured Exhibit- John Eng (Daily)
https://sites.google.com/site/johnengsdeadtechrescue/
John Eng is a retired high school science teacher who saves
old technology from the landfill. He believes that transistors are
the forerunner of the microchip and it’s important to preserve
them. Some transistors are as old as 1952, the year they
began mass production. His collection has been growing for
the last 40 years, and includes more than 60 transistors thus
far.
Crocheting with Alyssa & Liz (Daily; 1-4 pm)
Crocheting with Alyssa & Liz held daily in the Home Arts &
Crafts building in order to introduce the basics of crocheting and
inspire children to continue learning the art.
Schedule is subject to change.
Craft Workshop (Daily)
Home Crafts classes for Children will be available daily in the
Home Arts & Crafts building. Paper Art, crocheting, and other
techniques will be taught for children to find an interest in these
important and fun activities.
Knots of Love (Daily)
www.knotsoflove.org
Hand crocheted & knitted caps for chemo patients and
others facing life-threatening illnesses.
Orange County Polymer Clay Guild (July 15-17)
ocpolymerclayguild.com
Industry Award Donor.
The Polymer Clay Guild promotes polymer clay as a craft, hobby
and fine art medium. Many of the members are interested in jewelry
crafts, miniatures, doll and figure sculpting, and other related polymer clay mediums. For
more information, email OCPCG@yahoogroups.com
Toy Train Operating Society – Southern Pacific Division
(July 15-17)
www.ttos-sp.org/
Our Mission: To encourage the wonder and excitement of operating and collecting toy
trains and to share our collective knowledge with future society members.
Toy trains have experienced an explosion in popularity in the past ten years. Much of this
was brought on by new as well as long established toy train manufacturers introducing
computer technology and all that it offers into the hobby. We have active members who both
operate and collect the toy trains of the past 120 years. Some have permanent layouts in
their homes that they share with friends, school children and those who show interest in the
hobby. Many of our members run their trains on layouts at train shows and at other
locations.
Scrapbooking by Susie Burch (July 20-21)
Scrapbooking taught by Susie Burch in the Home Arts& Crafts building. Susie will be teaching
the tips and tricks to recording your greatest memories in the best way possible.
Embroiderers’ Guild of America –
Orange County Chapter (July 20-22)
www.egausa.org
EGA is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the
study and preservation of the art of embroidery. Membership is
open to anyone interested in needlework, from the beginner to
the professional. Members work within local chapters or a
member-at-large network to improve their skills and knowledge.
Numerous opportunities are available to learn embroidery and
needlework techniques, including chapter meetings, workshops,
correspondence courses, certification programs, and national
and regional seminars. In addition, we offer free projects, a
youth program, a quarterly magazine, and national traveling exhibits.
Flying Geese Quilters Guild (July 22-23)
www.flyinggeese.org
Industry Award Donor
An organization with general meetings that offer quilt related
programs from talented membership and other locally recognized
fiber artists, as well as nationally and internationally recognized
guest speakers.
Orange County Quilters Guild (July 23)
www.orangecountyquiltersguild.com
Industry Award Donor
Promotes cooperation and the exchange of ideas among those
interested in or engaged in quilting; encourages and maintains high
standards of design and technique in quilting; instructs members in
methods and techniques of creative quilting and inspires personal
achievement.
Guild of Fiber Artists (July 24)
For more information, email e.gibson@charter.net
Orange County Spinners Guild (July 24)
For more information contact OCSpinner@verizon.net
OC Crochet (July 27)
www.occrochet.wordpress.com/
OC Crochet is a place where crocheters
come together to share what they love.
There are so many techniques to
explore.
Tunisian. Slip stitch. Drop Stitch. Broomstick lace. Hairpin lace. Amigurumi.Yarn bombing.
They try to cover them all somewhere along the line.
American Sewing Guild (July 27-28)
asg.org/
Chapters are located in cities all across the country and members meet monthly to learn
new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in
community service sewing projects.
For more information, contact them at orangecounty@asg.org.
Newton’s Yarn Country (July 28) (August 7)
www.newtons.com
Industry Award Donor
Newton’s Yarn Country will be presenting machine knitting
techniques as well as weaving and spinning
High Tide Purlers Knitting Guild
(July 29-30)
www.hightidepurlers.com
High Tide Purlers Knitting Guild is a social
organization promoting the art and skill of
knitting and crochet through monthly meetings
and informal group get-togethers.Our local
social organization draws knitters and
crocheters throughout Orange County
Knotty Knitters- North Orange County (July 29)
www.tkga.com
Knotty Knitters welcomes visitors with open arms and great big smiles!! All yarn lovers - knitters,
crocheters, spinners or loomers welcome. There are several teachers in the group if you want to learn
yarn arts. Workshops, yarn safaris, charity projects, raffles, snacks and yarn are on the agenda.
Santiago Canyon College – Gemology
Program (July 30-31)
Gemology is a program unique to Santiago
Community College as the only public college
or university offering the classes and certificate program.
Santiago Canyon College offers a complete program in
gemology, with comprehensive instruction and hands-on
learning in an evening class format. The program has a
large collection of gemstones and a gemological laboratory
for instructional use. Classes are interesting and challenging.
The faculty are all experienced professionals in the field. For
more information, email Ovdiamonds@aol.com
Bead Station (July 31) (August 3-4)
www.beadstationoc.com
Bead Station is a retail bead store serving southern
Orange County California for over 30 years. We offer
beads in a full spectrum of sizes and styles. We also
stock an array of findings and tools for finishing all of
your jewelry projects. We offer classes for all skill levels
in many types of bead work as well as silver soldering.
Our staff has experience and skill, and we are always ready to help.
North Cities Quilt Guild (August 3-4)
northcitiesquiltguild.org
This local guild encourages members and
guests to exchange ideas about quilting and
fiber arts in an informal atmosphere. Guild
meetings feature trunk shows and informative
programs given by well-known quilt makers.
NCQG welcomes quilters at every level of
experience from beginners to experts.
Orange County Tole & Decorative Painters
(August 5-7)
www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyToleDecorativePainters
Tole & Decorative Painters urge anyone who is interested to join them in developing their
talents.
Surfside Quilters Guild (August 5)
www.SurfsideQuiltersGuild.org
Surfside Quilters Guild was established to promote quilting and other fiber arts in the south Orange
County area. The guild offers the opportunity to share experiences with other quilters in an
atmosphere of fellowship, as well as to enhance the knowledge and skills of its membership. The
objectives are exclusively educational, charitable and social.
Hens & Chickens Quilting Fellowship
(August 6)
www.hensandchickens.weebly.com
They are a small group of quilters who will be demonstrating
quilt construction. They will have races between members to
see how fast they can put a quilt top together. Their fellowship
raises funds for scholarships and college projects for students
through their Opportunity Quilts.
Soap Carving (August 10)
http://www.ocwoodcarvers.net/index.html
Learn the art of woodcarving by practicing
the basics on soap. WE, the members of the
Tustin Woodcarvers, are committed to
sharing our skills, interests, and knowledge
with all who are interested. Our doors are
open to the new and experienced carvers.
Hedgehog Lacers (August 12-14)
hedgehoglacers.org
Hedgehog Lacers is an organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the lacemaking arts. They are based in Orange County and are affiliated with the International Old Lacers, Inc.
as a charter chapter. Members have interests in a variety of lace-making techniques, including bobbin
lace, tatting, knitted lace, crocheted lace and needle lace.
Wolf Corp. Robotics Team (August 13)
The Wolf Corp Robotics Team consists of young students building robots for competitions. They want to
inspire young children to get involved in STEM education. In order to do this, they travel to different
schools and present their robots to catch the interest of their peers and show the importance of
teamwork.
VISUAL ARTS & WOODWORKING
Come see the multitudes of styles and artistic talent showcased in the Visual Arts
Gallery.
Visual Arts Awards Ceremony & Judges’ Walkthrough
Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.
The OC Fair recognizes the top winners of this year’s Visual Arts competitions starting
at 7 p.m. on Promenade Stage. Immediately following the awards ceremony, tour the
Visual Arts Gallery with this year’s judges as they share their insights and criteria used
when selecting artwork for the official OC Fair exhibition.
Featured Artists & Exhibitions:
We Are One, Projection Mapping:
With the perfect combination of video, music and interactivity, the Visual Arts Building will showcase a
projected animation display designed by John Mastri.
Daily, in the Visual Arts Building
http://www.johnmastri.com/projection-mapping/
Surf Table (close up view)
Featured Artist: David A. Wade
Creating fine woodwork for over 25 years, David takes pride in creating furniture pieces that can be
shared and enjoyed for generations. In his EnoCraft displays David combines beautiful warm woods
with found factory-made aircraft parts creating an unparalleled harmonious tension. David's voice
comes to life through mixed media, playing the role of architect, engineer, and mechanic to give found
objects a secondary life.
July 15 to August 14, 2016, in the Woodworking Gallery
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Mary Beierle
Kim Lingo
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) Ceramics Studio
Conversations in Clay: Classical and Contemporary Ceramics
July 15 to August 14, 2016
We each speak our own language when it comes to working in clay. From wheel throwing to hand
building, each artist has a visual vocabulary that emanates differently from one to another. We pull,
push, poke, wedge, throw, manipulate and work the clay with our own unique touch. This is how we
communicate in clay.
Through this communication we express and question human emotions, views, and ideas; while
reinterpreting traditional techniques, concepts, and forms. As artists, we hope to achieve a connection
between our work and the audience.
This exhibit portrays a selection of ceramics that embodies many styles and techniques that are used
by the artists from AMOCA Ceramics Studio located in beautiful, downtown Pomona, CA.
Participating Artists:
Heidi Kreitchet, Bobby Free, Cj Jilek, Mary Beierle, Jeein Ahn, Kristen Erickson, Sue Malloy, Anna
Nahanni, Stan Klausner, Michael Garcia, Kim Lingo. Kim Hau, Adrian Sandstrom, Wendy Thoreson,
Gary Lett, Jillian O'Dwyer
http://www.amoca.org
Laguna College of Art + Design, Student Exhibition
The OC Fair Visual Arts exhibit is proud to host the 7th year of collaboration between the OC Fair and
Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD). Once again, a selection of student work from LCAD will be
displayed in the Visual Arts Gallery during the 2016 OC Fair.
Laguna College of Art + Design awards scholarship classes in Portfolio Development for 5 Young
Adult Exhibitors in Fine Arts. The class, designed for high school students, is a valuable experience
for young adults preparing to apply to college art programs and a career in the visual arts.
Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and
breathes creativity — Laguna Beach, California. Our extensive foundation program gives a thorough
preparation for excellence in your chosen field. Our curriculum uses the latest technology and
upgrades in hardware and software. And our dedicated faculty and small student-to-teacher class
ratio creates an intimate educational environment designed for your success.
GREAT ART MATTERS
Featured Demonstrators: Visual Arts
Sogetsu Ikebana Demonstration and
Exhibition
The OC Fair Visual Arts Gallery will present a
demonstration and exhibition of Ikebana, the art of
Japanese flower arranging that combine both visual
and performance art.
Wednesday, July 27, at 1 pm on the Visual Arts
Stage. On view
http://haruko-ikebana.com/index.html
PhotoCredit:NafisehAsadian
Muddy’s Studio
Muddys has partnered with the OC fair for the past 8
years demonstrating the art of wheel throwing and
selling their ceramic creations.
The mission behind Muddy’s Studio is to encourage
and support the artist in need of a place to work.
Their goal is to provide a professional working and
supportive environment for the artistic community.
Material donations from Aardvarks and Laguna Clay
http://www.muddysstudio.com
OC Scroll Saw Association (July 15 - 31)
Members of OCSAA will be on hand to demonstrate the use of
the scrollsaw. Formed in 2002 as a local chapter of the
"Scrollsaw Association of the World". Our purpose is to promote,
teach and share in the fun and fellowship of scroll sawing. Our
club is open to all who have an interest in scroll sawing and at
all skill levels from beginner to expert. http://www.ocssa.us
OC Woodcarvers (Aug 3 - 14)
Members will be demonstrating the various skill and techniques
involved in fine woodcarving. http://www.ocwoodcarvers.net
On-Site Competitions: Visual Arts
Plein Air at the Fair Competition
A one-day judged contest held on-site during the OC Fair! Bring your art supplies and artistic talent to
paint on location within the Fairgrounds during the OC
Fair.
Only 50 spots available, please register online by July
24 http://ocfair.fairmanager.com
Contest Date: Sunday, August 7th 2016, 8am-4pm.
Judged by Rick Delanty
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the
open air,” and refers to the act of painting outdoors
with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists
capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or
subject by incorporating natural light, color and
movement into their works.
PhotoCredit:NafisehAsadian
5th Annual Digital Photography
Shoot Out
A timed, theme-centered contest held live at the OC
Fair! Bring your digital camera to the
OC Fair and compete for prizes Open to amateur
photographers 13 years and older
Sunday, July 24, 12pm. Check in at the Visual Arts
Gallery to receive instructions and prop.
Judged by Rick Valasek
Faces of the Fair Photography
Contest
Photograph the people and events during the
OC Fair (July 15-August 14, 2016). Open to
photographer’s ages 13 and older. No
processing fee. Entry Limit: 3 entries per person.
See the Photography section in the competition
guide, (page 15) for more information.
Deadline for submitting entries is Friday, August
19, 2016
Judged by Rick Valasek
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