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

Date: Friday, 17 October, 2025       Time: All Day
Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Map of Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive

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

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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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#OCJapanFair2025 #JapaneseFestival #CostaMesaEvents #OCEvents #JPop #CosplayOC #SakeTasting #AnimeFair #JapaneseCulture

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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)

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