Crafters from near and far make their return to the Crafters Village at this year’s OC Fair, where vendors set up stalls and sell a variety of products, often handcrafted or homemade. Plus, recent observations on COVID-19 safety protocols at the fair.
Category: Culture
Orange County culture lives in the traditions, festivals and gathering places that tell you where you are. Car shows, holiday convergences and the photographers who have documented all of it.
Posted inVisual Arts
Leaving Streaming Behind, the Santa Ana Artwalk Returns to Fourth Street This Saturday
Art, local vendors and performance return to the streets of downtown Santa Ana as the artwalk becomes an in-person affair again after spending more than a year as a virtual event.
Posted inCulture
Prayers Scheduled Across OC For Eid al-Adha – One of The Biggest Holidays For Muslims
Mosques plan to hold prayer services Tuesday with coronavirus precautions like mask wearing in place.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Murals Slated For a Comeback
Santa Ana’s murals along Civic Center Dr., which are on the brink of collapse, are finally seeing real progress that may save them after all.
Posted inCulture
The OC Fair is Back: What to Know Before You Go
It’s ‘Time for Fun’ at the OC Fair this summer as the monthlong festivities bring Costa Mesa’s OC Fairgrounds to life from July 16 to Aug. 15.
Posted inCulture
Orange County’s 2021 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events Make Up For Last Year
As the county opens back up and people are eager to enjoy the outdoors again, grab your family and a lawn chair to watch firework shows and other Fourth of July celebrations in a city near you.
Posted inCulture
Photos: Hundreds of People Show Their Pride in Ladera Ranch
Anyone from families to couples were in attendance, surrounding a sign spelling out “Ladera Loves Pride,” while a local band, food trucks and vendors fueled the celebration.
Posted inCulture
A Look at Juneteenth in American Culture and in Orange County
From books to movies to in-person celebrations, we have options for you to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth.
Posted inOutdoors
Hidden Gems Across OC Perfect for Summer Hikes
With temperatures slowly increasing and with lower COVID case rates, this summer is looking promising for anyone itching to get outside and get back to the activities they love, such as hiking, running and more.
Posted inFood
Visiting M&M Donuts on the Other Side of the Infamous Late Night Long Line
The Mas, and their signature blueberry doughnut, have reached unexpected success with their morning and late night crowds after decades in the kitchen.
