August 2026 – Orange County Calendar of Events

Orange County Fair

July 17 – Aug. 16
This year's theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Enjoy concerts, carnival rides, food, animals, shopping, and family fun.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://ocfair.com

Toyota National Championships

July 28 – Aug. 1 | 9am
Watch the world's best swimmers compete.
📍 William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, Irvine
🌐 https://usaswimming.org

Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters

July 7 – Sept. 4
One of the nation's premier fine art festivals featuring nightly Pageant of the Masters performances.
📍 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
🌐 https://foapom.com

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept. 6
Over 180 artists, live music, demonstrations, and hands-on art experiences.
📍 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
🌐 https://sawdustartfestival.org

Laguna Art-A-Fair

Through Sept. 6
Fine art, local artists, and one of Laguna Beach's favorite summer traditions.
📍 777 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
🌐 https://art-a-fair.com

Miles & Muscle Wellness Festival II

Aug. 1 | 8am–12pm
5K community run, wellness vendors, and fitness activities.
📍 Suavecity Pomade, Santa Ana
🌐 Eventbrite

Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection

Aug. 1 | 11am & 1pm
Experience the healing connection between horses and people.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://walkintuit.org

Marconi Automotive Museum Open House

Aug. 2 | 10am–2pm
Family-friendly event featuring incredible automobiles, food, and fun.
📍 1302 Industrial Dr., Tustin
🌐 https://marconimuseum.org

Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park

Sundays in August
Live music, food, and beverages supporting local Marines.
📍 Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point
🌐 https://danapoint5thmarines.com

OC Parks Summer Concert Series

Throughout August
Free outdoor concerts featuring rock, pop, country, Latin music, and more.
📍 Various OC Parks
🌐 https://ocparks.com

National Night Out 2026

Aug. 4 | 5–8pm
Community-building event with police demonstrations, giveaways, and family activities.
📍 Garden Grove
🌐 https://ggcity.org

Taste of Placentia

Aug. 6 | 5–9pm
Food, beer, wine, live music, and local businesses.
📍 Tri City Park, Placentia
🌐 https://placentiachamber.com

Brea Fest

Aug. 7 | 6:30–10pm
Food tastings, live music, shopping, theater, and family activities.
📍 Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
🌐 https://cityofbrea.gov

OC Parks Sunset Cinema

Friday Nights in August | 6pm
Outdoor movie nights featuring family favorites and classics.
📍 Various OC Parks
🌐 https://ocparks.com

Fiesta Music Festival

Aug. 8 | 11am–6pm
Two stages of entertainment, food, beer, crafts, and a Kids Zone.
📍 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
🌐 https://business.scchamber.com

Bier Fest

Aug. 8–16
German food, imported beer, live music, and family fun.
📍 Old World, Huntington Beach
🌐 https://oldworldhb.com

OC Fair Fun Run

Aug. 9 | 8–11am
Run, walk, or skip through the OC Fair with games and photo opportunities.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://ocfair5k.com

American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show

Aug. 9 | 9am–2pm
Classic cars, music, food, raffles, and family fun benefiting local veterans.
📍 Golden West Plaza, Huntington Beach
🌐 https://carshowhb.org

Pacific Symphony: Symphony in the Cities

Aug. 9 | Concert 6–7:30pm
Free outdoor symphony performance with family activities.
📍 Newport Beach Civic Center Green
🌐 https://newportbeachca.gov

D23

Aug. 14–16
Disney's ultimate fan event with panels, exhibits, and live showcases.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center & Honda Center
🌐 https://d23.com

OC Smoke Show

Aug. 15–16 | 12pm
Country music festival featuring Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon, Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, and more.
📍 The Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://smokeshowfest.com

Sea Country Festival

Aug. 21–23
Carnival rides, food, games, and live entertainment.
📍 Laguna Niguel
🌐 https://cityoflagunaniguel.org

Collectors Expo

Aug. 22–23 | 10am–6pm
Trading cards, collectibles, vendors, and tournaments.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🌐 https://collectorsexpo.com

ANIME Impulse OC 2026

Aug. 22–23 | 10am–7pm
Anime, manga, gaming, cosplay, artists, and live entertainment.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🌐 https://animeimpulse.com

K-PLAY! FEST Orange County 2026

Aug. 22–23 | 10am–7pm
K-pop celebration featuring artists, creators, dancing, and fan experiences.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🌐 https://kplayfest.com

Plum Fest

Aug. 22–23 | 12pm
German music, plum-themed treats, food, and family entertainment.
📍 Old World Biergarten, Huntington Beach
🌐 https://events.oldworldhb.com

Dana Point Classic Car Show

Aug. 23 | 10am–3pm
325 classic and custom vehicles, food trucks, vendors, and awards.
📍 Del Prado Ave., Dana Point
🌐 https://danapointcarshow.com

Gem Faire

Aug. 28–30
Southern California's largest jewelry, bead, and gemstone show.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://gemfaire.com

Olivia Rodrigo Presents Daisy Chain Fields

Aug. 29 | Schedule TBA
Music festival celebrating women in music featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and more.
📍 Great Park, Irvine
🌐 https://daisychainfields.com

The Fit Expo

Aug. 29–30 | 10am–5pm
Fitness competitions, gear, supplements, seminars, and demonstrations.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🌐 https://thefitexpo.com