The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa has added new shows to its 2022 entertainment line-ups with Kool & the Gang and Sister Sledge kicking things off at Pacific Amphitheatre opening weekend on July 15 ($39.50-$79.50) and comedian Jim Gaffigan headlining the venue on Aug. 4 ($55-$95) .
Additional performances have been announced for The Hangar as well including Elton: The Early Years on July 21, Dog N Butterfly: The Heart Experience on July 29 and The Long Run: Experience the Eagles on Aug. 4. All Hangar concerts are $20-$25.
The OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup has also been moved to a larger venue and will now take place inside the Action Sports Arena with sessions starting at 6 p.m. July 15 and 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. July 16. Tickets are $50 general admission, $60 VIP and $25-$30 for non-alcohol tickets. The event includes unlimited craft beer tastings and some yet-to-be-announced live entertainment.
Tickets to all of these events will go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 22 at Ticketmaster.com. All concerts happening during the OC Fair run, July 15-Aug. 14, include admission to the fair. Advance ticket purchase is required.