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The OC Fair In Full Swing in Costa Mesa!
It’s the heart of summertime, and arguably one of the best events of the summer is the Orange County Fair. Ranked as one of the top ten fairs in the country, and the seventh-largest fair in North America, the OC Fair brings over a million visitors to Costa Mesa each July and August to enjoy this iconic Orange County event.
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Movie Mondays Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Each summer, Segerstrom Center for the Arts hosts free movie Mondays on the Arts Plaza. Some of the most iconic and beloved films of all time are projected onto a large screen on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Since its inception, Movie Mondays and Segerstrom Center for the Arts has been a popular Costa Mesa event, drawing hundreds, sometimes even thousands of movie fans to SCFTA. This summer’s lineup features five fun films.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2014 in Costa Mesa
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering the men and women who died during their service in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday was formerly known as Decoration Day and started after the Civil War to commemorate Union and Confederate soldiers.
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OC Fair 2014 Competitions Guide and Entry Deadlines
The annual OC Fair is known for concerts, rides, games, food and live entertainment, but it also has a rich tradition of showcasing local and regional talent in a variety of competitions. From home brewing and culinary categories to livestock, gardening and floral, there are many different OC Fair fixtures that bring out the spirit of competition in Orange County. “Summer Starts Here” at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa, so we’ve put together a simple guide of all the competitions and the deadline dates. If you’re interested in competing in any category, this is the definitive guide for you.
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Mother’s Day in Costa Mesa
Each year, mothers and motherhood are celebrated on Mother’s Day. This year, the holiday is Sunday, May 11. Mother’s Day is recognized and celebrated in many countries throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day is always in the spring. The modern celebration of moms on Mother’s Day in the US began in 1908 when a woman named Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother. Jarvis continued to campaign to make Mother’s Day a nationally recognized holiday. In 1914, her vision became reality. People celebrate Mother’s Day in many different types of ways, but the common thread is to make your mom, or motherly figure, feel special. It is a day to show how much you care.
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