Winter Fest OC, Southern California's largest winter festival, celebrates its 10th anniversary in Costa Mesa, running on select dates now through January 5. The OC Fair & Event Center is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring spectacular holiday décor, exciting snow and ice activities, immersive experiences, carnival rides, and an all-new holiday light show with over 2 million synchronized lights.
Highlights include the region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, an 8,000-square-foot real snow play area, and a thrilling 150-foot ice tubing slide, making Winter Fest OC a must-visit snowy paradise.
This year brings even more excitement with an expanded carnival, including a new kids' carnival area. Thrill-seekers can enjoy rides like Turbo Speed, which soars riders 120 feet in the air at 70mph; Hawaiian Express, offering a wave-inspired journey with increasing speed and reverse thrills; and Inversion, a pendulum ride that swings and flips guests upside down at 80 feet. Don’t miss the Giant Wheel, providing breathtaking views from nearly 100 feet above the festival.
General admission includes access to the Snowflake Summit ice tubing slide, the enchanting “North Pole Journey” walk-through experience, real snow play, nightly snow flurries, dazzling light displays, live entertainment, countless photo opportunities, and the all-new holiday light show.
For updates, tickets, add-ons, and event details, visit WinterFestOC.com.
The OC Fair & Event Center is at 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa.
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