OC Fair & Event Center Bag Policy
What's allowed, what's prohibited, and what to know before you go.
Costa Mesa, California
Quick answer
OC Fair & Event Center allows bags up to 12″ × 12″—no clear bag required. Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted; cameras with detachable lenses are not. Outside food and beverages are allowed if stored in factory-sealed receptacles; no cans, glass, or hard-sided coolers. Water bottles are permitted if factory-sealed or empty upon entry. All bags are subject to search and magnetic wanding.
You can bring
- Small bag up to 12″ × 12″
- Empty water bottle
- Point-and-shoot camera
You can't bring
- Bags larger than 12″ × 12″, backpacks
- Cameras with detachable lenses
- Outside food and beverages (except factory-sealed)
- Cans or glass bottles
- Hard-sided coolers
- Pets (except service animals)
- Weapons, including guns, knives, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray, tear gas, or any other firearms or weapons
- Narcotics or other illegal substances
- Smoking or vaping devices
- Monopods, selfie sticks, and tripods
- Professional camera equipment
- Camera lenses 70 mm and over
- External flashes, strobe lights, studio-level camera lights
- Drones or remote-controlled surveillance devices
Age policy
All ages are welcome at OC Fair & Event Center events. Children 5 and under receive free admission.
Common questions
(the stuff people ask at the door)
Can I bring a camera into OC Fair & Event Center?
Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted at OC Fair & Event Center. Cameras with detachable lenses are not allowed.
Does OC Fair & Event Center have parking?
OC Fair & Event Center offers on-site parking for $15 per vehicle. Parking is cash or credit only; advance purchase is not available.
Are pets allowed at OC Fair & Event Center?
Pets are not permitted at OC Fair & Event Center, except for service animals as defined by the ADA.