2025 Annual Orange County Japan OC Fair Event: One of the Largest Japanese Festivals in Southern Calif. (Japanese Food, Performances & Culture) 3 DaysNEW

October 17-19, 2025 • Costa Mesa, CA
Celebrate one of Southern California’s largest Japanese cultural festivals this October! The OC Japan Fair brings the tastes, sights, and sounds of Japan to the OC Fair & Event Center. Experience authentic Japanese food, live performances, cultural demonstrations, cosplay contests, sake tasting, anime goods, and more. This is your chance to immerse yourself in Japan-without the flight.

Dates & Times
Friday, October 17, 2025: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 18, 2025: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 19, 2025: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Location
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Parking: $12 (follow signage for Gate information)

Admission
$12 (until Feb 28)
$15 (Mar 1 - Apr 3)
$18 (After Apr 4)
Children under 6 and seniors 65+ are free
Admission includes access to Freedom LA

Check the Website for changes.

What to Expect
• 55+ Japanese food booths with authentic dishes
• Sake tasting with over 30 varieties and a VIP Sake Lounge
• Cosplay show and contest with prizes
• Tuna cutting show and cultural stage performances
• Live J-POP and traditional Japanese music
• Shodo calligraphy, kimono try-ons, and traditional games
• Special guest performers from Japan including Aonyan

Giveaways
Free drinks and snacks on Friday for all attendees who complete a short survey at the entrance

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SCHEDULE

Friday, July 4th
04:30 - 05:00pm: 5★DNA
05:00 - 05:30pm: Na Pua Ohana Ilima Hula Studio
05:30 - 06:00pm: Ari Prado
06:00 - 06:30pm: Pepper Osaka with Yuji Sensationalz, Nidy Adams & Jimi Asai
06:30 - 07:00pm: Arcane Maid Café
07:00 - 07:30pm: Dreamland Maid Café
07:30 - 08:00pm: Niko Kawagoe
08:00 - 08:30pm: Wannabes
08:30 - 09:00pm: Aonyan
09:00 - 09:45pm: DJ Fiyah

Saturday, July 5th
12:30 - 01:00pm: Ryujin Taiko & The Little Tokyo Dance Club
01:00 - 01:30pm: Galaxy Arts Center
01:30 - 02:00pm: Tuna Cutting Show
02:00 - 02:30pm: Stephanie Yanez
02:30 - 03:00pm: Anime Theme Singalong Dance Party by Kohei
03:00 - 04:15pm: Cosplay Contest
04:15 - 05:45pm: Ai☆Fes
06:00 - 06:20pm: Oiran Dochu Procession of Courtesans
06:15 - 06:30pm: Viorhythm
06:40 - 07:00pm: KND
07:15 - 07:45pm: Wannabes
07:45 - 08:15pm: Niko Kawagoe
08:15 - 08:50pm: Akiba Sonic (DJ YAZ, DJ DAZZLIN, DJ ELDORA MODEL)
09:00 - 10:00pm: Minting Penny

Sunday, July 6th
11:10 - 11:30am: Dance Space All Vibration
11:30 - 11:50am: Gravis
11:50 - 12:10pm: Irvine Cranes Cheer
12:15 - 12:45pm: Tuna Cutting Show
01:00 - 01:30pm: Akaoni Daiko Taiko Performance
01:30 - 02:00pm: Wannabes 
02:30 - 03:00pm: Anime Theme Singalong Dance Party by Kohei
03:00 - 03:15pm: La Koto Ensemble
03:30 - 04:00pm: Oiran Dochu Procession of Courtesans
04:00 - 04:30pm: Fuji Japanese Music with Yamatogaku USA
04:30 - 05:00pm: Fujima Kan Ayano, “Nihon Buyoh” Traditional Japanese Dance
05:30 - 06:10pm: Niko Kawagoe
06:10 - 06:40pm: Pompom Girl

Event Schedule

Spring and Fall Events: 2 Events
• October 17 - 19, 2025
• April 19 - 21, 2024


Event Location
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Event Title
OC Fair - Annual Orange County Japan Fair Festival Event (3 Days) One of the Largest Japanese Festivals in Southern California (Food, Performances & Japanese Culture) (Video)