WWII exhibit opens at OC Fair
OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER
The OC Fair & Event Center reopened its Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall museum to the public on Nov. 3. Guests with advance reservations can now visit the farm animals, tour the crops and view World War IIera artwork.
“These venues are really the heart and soul of our fairgrounds year-round, and we have all missed doing what we do best: educating and entertaining,” said Michele Richards, OC Fair & Event Center CEO.
To ensure the attractions are within state and local COVID guidelines, fair staff has installed a Wellness Booth, where guests’ temperatures will be taken; mask rules will be enforced; multiple hand-wash/sanitizing stations have been installed; and regular cleaning will be conducted throughout the day. Visitors are also limited to one-hour stays.
Currently showing at Heroes Hall is “Private Charles J. Miller: WWII Paintings of the South Pacific,” a collection of watercolor paintings and sketches on varying materials, most of them created while Miller served in the U.S. Army. This new exhibit joins “The SAAAB Story” and “A-4M Skyhawk Aircraft.”
Located at 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall are open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. To make a reservation, which includes access to both venues, visit ocfair.com/reservations or call (714) 708-1619. No walk-ups are allowed on-site. Admission and parking are free.
