FAQ

Please dress for the weather appropriately. There will be snow in Penny’s snow play and slide area, so you may get wet or damp. Please plan accordingly. 

Yes. The OC Fair & Event Center charges $8 per vehicle.

Yes, you can!  For those that don’t have skates, Ice skates are included with a paid ice skating ticket.

You are allowed re entry with a valid handstamp and admission ticket, the OC Fair & Event Center requires you must pay for parking every time you leave the parking lot.

Yes, you may but we require coordination with our team prior by contacting VIP@winterfestoc.com.

The following is a list posted of prohibited items for this event: knives/weapons etc., drugs & drug paraphernalia, gang related clothing and items, disorderly conduct, wallet chains, costumes, pepper spray, coolers, flashlights and laser pointers, and outside food & beverage.

BEAR AFFAIR: 42” ALONE / 36″ ACCOMPANIED
BERRY GO ROUND: 42” ALONE / 36″ ACCOMPANIED
BUMBLE BEES: 36” MINIMUM
CAROUSEL: 42” ALONE / 36″ ACCOMPANIED
CENTURY WHEEL: 14 YEARS ALONE
COOKOO HOUSE: 36” MINIMUM
FUN SLIDE: 42” MINIMUM
HIMALAYA: 52” ALONE / 42” ACCOMPANIED
JUMPIN JUMBOS: 36” MINIMUM
KAMAKAZI: 55” MINIMUM
MONKEY MAZE: 36” MINIMUM
OH CHUTE: 42” MINIMUM
ORIENT EXPRESS: 36” MINIMUM
PHAROH’S FURY: 48” MINIMUM
RED BARON: 36” MINIMUM
SAMBA BALLOON: 36” MINIMUM
SURF CITY: 36” MINIMUM
TORNADO: 38” ALONE/ 48” W ADULT
TWIST: 48” ALONE/42” ACCOMPANIED
VERTIGO: 38” ALONE/ 44” MINIMUM
WAVE SWINGER: 44” MINIMUM
ZIPPER: 48″ MINUMUM

ICE TUBING HEIGHT REQUIREMENT IS 42″ WITH NO LAP SITTING AND CLOSED TOE SHOES MUST BE WORN.

Each carnival ticket is $1. A pack of 16 tickets is $15 and a pack of 32 is $28. We sell all carnival tickets onsite. An unlimited ride wristband is available online for $20 and $25 onsite.

What are the Community Hero Days and what does it include?

First Responders Day (Fire, Police & EMT) & Nurses Appreciation Day: Wednesday, December 26th and January 2nd

Military/Veterans Appreciation Day: Thursday, December 20th, 27th, and January 3rd

Teacher Appreciation Day:  Friday, December 21st, 28th, and January 4th

Includes: (1) Complimentary Admission Ticket with proof of ID at ticket box office

Select entertainment and attractions such as fireworks or rides, without prior notice may be delayed, canceled or not available due to inclement weather or windy conditions. All sales are final and non-refundable. Winter Fest OC is open rain, shine, sleet or snow!

All sales are final. There are no refunds.

Yes there are.

All guest are welcome! The OC Fair & Event Center provides disabled persons parking.  If you need extra assistance, please contact us at info@winterfestoc.com or visit the Guest Services booth in The Hanger Building when at Winter Fest OC.

We love Rudolph, but no animals please!  Service dogs are welcome!

VIP cabanas do NOT include admission. It also does NOT include ice skating. To see more details visit the VIP & Parties page. For additional questions please contact VIP@winterfestoc.com with cabana questions.