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Memorial Day Weekend 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.
While Memorial Day’s origins are somber, the long weekend has also come to represent something joyous – the unofficial beginning of summer. Many people use the three day weekend to enjoy the warm weather at the beach, barbecues in the park or watching fireworks. While all three of those activities are well worth it during the holiday weekend, there are some great events this Memorial Day Weekend in Costa Mesa that don’t require charcoal. Read More
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The 2013 Anatolian Festival in Costa Mesa
The Anatolian Festival marked its return to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa for 2013 with hundreds of food and craft carts, exhibitions, live performances, music, cultural information, dancing and more!
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Summer Concerts in Costa Mesa
The recent heat wave has everyone in OC looking forward to summer. As one of the most anticipated annual events, the OC Fair at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa is synonymous with summer in Southern California. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the fair for the great food and fantastic entertainment. The 2013 OC Fair will be open every Wednesday-Sunday from July 12 until August 11.
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Vintage Surf Auction at the OC Fair & Event Center
The OC Fair and Event Center was a surfer’s paradise during the Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction: California Gold on Saturday May 11. The auction and event were made possible by the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and was the SHCC’s first auction.
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Valenza Chocolatier Tasting in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is home to an abundance of Orange County’s top restaurants and bakeries. However, the city of the arts’ food scene is about to get much sweeter with the addition of Valenza Chocolatier.
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