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Schedule for Orange County Fair's Last Week, Aug. 6-10

Go back to the past with Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult, Lynyrd Skynyrd and tribute bands in the stylings of Oingo Boingo and Neil Diamond.

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The 2014 OC Fair (July 11-August 10) continues into its last week of summer fun and festivities featuring world-class entertainment in the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre and hit tribute band concerts in The Hangar. The OC Fair also welcomes the new Wild Turkey Stampede event and the return of the Budweiser Clydesdales exhibit and parade. Both events are held daily for the rest of the 2014 Fair and are free with Fair admission. The Fair is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Here is a quick look of the events going on this week (August 6-10) at the 2014 OC Fair:

Wednesday, August 6 (Open Noon-Midnight)

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Deep Purple / Blue Oyster Cult in the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:45 p.m.)Moonwalker – A Reflection of Michael Jackson in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)Orange Crush Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.)We Care Wednesday School Supply Drive: Free admission and one carnival ride with donation of school supply items valued at $5 or more. Receipt required. (Noon-3 p.m.)$30 Unlimited Rides & 2 Free Games (Sold until 5 p.m. and valid until 8 p.m.)Community Flag Salute: Representatives from Brea, Buena Park, Cypress and La Habra will lead Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. at The Hangar and residents can enjoy a $2 discount on admission with a Fair coupon available at their local city halls or libraries.

Thursday, August 7 (Open Noon-Midnight)

Billy Currington / Lucy Hale in the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:45 p.m.)Queen Nation – A Tribute to the Music of Queen in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.)Kids Day: Guests 12 and younger are free all day$30 Unlimited Rides & 2 Free Games (Sold until 5 p.m. and valid until 8 p.m.)Shop ‘Til You Drop: Look for Olivia the Orange for special shopping deals with select vendors all day.Community Flag Salute: Representatives from Irvine, Lake Forest and Tustin will lead Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. at The Hangar and residents can enjoy a $2 discount on admission with a Fair coupon available at their local city halls or libraries.Farmer’s Market: A California-certified farmers’ market where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. The Farmer’s Market will be held in Lot E from 8 a.m.-Noon before theFair opens. Free admission and parking for the Farmer’s Market does not include Fair admission or parking.

Friday, August 8 (Open Noon-Midnight)

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Lynyrd Skynyrd / Jeramiah Red in the Pacific Amphitheatre (7:30 p.m.)Hot August Night – The Neil Diamond Tribute in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.)$2 Taste of Fair Food: Enjoy Fair favorites for $2 per sample (Noon-4 p.m.)$2 Rides & Games (Noon-4 p.m.)Chef Challenge: See talented culinary professionals compete in an element-themed cook-off at 7 p.m.in the OC Promenade.OC Fair Express: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 8 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission.Community Flag Salute: Representatives from Fullerton, Villa Park and Yorba Linda will lead Fairgoers in singing the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. at The Hangar and residents can enjoy a $2 discount on admission with a Fair coupon available at their local city halls or libraries.

Saturday, August 9 (Open 10 a.m.-Midnight)

Rebelution / Iration / The Green in the Pacific Amphitheatre (6:30 p.m.)Dead Man’s Party – The Oingo Boingo Tribute in The Hangar (8:30 p.m.)Orange Crush Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (8 p.m.)Rise & Shine: $3 admission (10-11 a.m.)Fairtastic Food Contest: Do you have what it takes to create the next best Fair food? Enter your homemade Fair treat or dish to find out. Online pre-registration is due by Wednesday, August 6.OC Fair Express & Metrolink: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 8 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. Metrolink riders can jump on the OC Fair Express for free from the Anaheim Canyon, Irvine or Santa Ana stations simply by showing their Metrolink ticket. Visit metrolinktrains.com/ocfair for transit times and locations.

Sunday, August 10 (Open 10 a.m.-Midnight)

Rebelution / Iration / The Green in the Pacific Amphitheatre (6:30 p.m.)Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez in The Hangar (6 p.m.)Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby in the Action Sports Arena (7 p.m.)Rise & Shine: $3 admission (10-11 a.m.)OC Fair Express & Metrolink: Take a ride directly to the OC Fair from 8 different OCTA transit locations for only $2 one-way or $4 round-trip and receive a coupon for $3 OC Fair admission. Metrolink riders can jump on the OC Fair Express for free from the Anaheim Canyon, Irvine or Santa Ana stations simply by showing their Metrolink ticket. Visit metrolinktrains.com/ocfair for transit times and locations.

Throughout the 2014 OC Fair (July 11-August 10), Fairgoers can also enjoy:

Military Get in Free: Free admission everyday for active U.S. military and veterans with appropriate I.D.Read & Ride Program: Children (ages 5-11) who read at least two books and submit a completed OCFair Read & Ride Book Report Form (available online at ocfair.com/readandride) will receive three free carnival rides.Free Exhibits and Events: Culinary displays in the OC Promenade, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, Russell Brothers Family Fun Circus, educational exhibits and contests for children in the Explorium, garden exhibits in the Centennial Farm and more.

Visit ocfair.com/2014 for a full listing of each day’s offerings.

The 2014 OC Fair, themed Summer Starts Here,is July 11 – August 10 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the Super Pass, Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre and events in The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday. Concert tickets, action sports reserved seats, single-day general admission and the popular Super Pass are available for purchase online at ocfair.com or from the on-site Box Office. Free parking and shuttle service are available on Saturdays and Sundays from the Experian parking structure located off the Bristol St. exit of the 405 freeway.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan at Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call(714) 708-1500. Also, download the free OC Fair iPhone and Android apps available this summer.

PHOTO Blue Oyster Cult. Patch file photo.

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