2018/2019 Winter Fest OC Schedule & Live Entertainment
Cartoon Character Series:
PAW Patrol • Meet and Greet
Hatchimals • Meet and Greet
December 26, 27 & 28, 2018
PJ Masks • Meet and Greet
Octonauts • Stage Show
January 1, 2 & 3, 2019
Peppa Pig • Meet and Greet
January 4, 5 & 6, 2019
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Live Bands & Stage Shows:
The MistleTones
Hangar Stage
Thursday, December 20-January 6
Ronny and the Classics
Hangar Stage
Thursday, December 20
DBS: Jouney Tribute Band
Hangar Stage
Thursday, December 27
Flashback Heart Attack
Hangar Stage
Thursday, January 3
Prizmatic: Katy Perry Tribute Band Hangar Stage
Monday, December 31 – 6PM
Raise Your Glass: P!nk Tribute Band Hangar Stage
Monday, December 31 – Midnight
The Magic of Jimmy H
Hangar Stage
Thursday, December 20-January 6
OC Ghostbusters Car
Friday, December 28- 30th 5PM-10PM
DAILY SCHEDULES
Sunday, January 6, 2019
| Time | Hangar Building | Dicken’s Village | Old Bell Tavern Stage | Dicken’s Village | Christmas Tree Plaza | Dicken’s Village | Other Areas |
| Time 12:00 PM | Hanger Stage DJ | Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas TS Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 12:30 PM | Hanger Stage Jimmy H Magic |
Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas PG Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 1:00 PM | Hanger Stage Peppa Pig |
Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen Mad Hatter’s Tea Party | Other Areas IP Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 1:30 PM | Hanger Stage Jimmy H Magic |
Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage Story Telling | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas JF Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 2:00 PM | Hanger Stage Peppa Pig |
Ballroom Briton Ensemble | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas TS Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 2:30 PM | Hanger Stage Community Music Group | Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage Story Telling | Tea Kitchen Tea Service | Other Areas PG Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 3:00 PM | Hanger Stage Peppa Pig |
Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas IP Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 3:30 PM | Hanger Stage Jimmy H Magic |
Ballroom Briton Ensemble | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage Story Telling | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas JF Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 4:00 PM | Hanger Stage Peppa Pig |
Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen High Tea/MT Carolers | Other Areas TS Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 4:30 PM | Hanger Stage DJ | Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage Story Telling | Christmas Tree Area Three Kings Day Parade PRESENTED BY NORTHGATE MARKET | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas |
| Time 5:00 PM | Hanger Stage MistleTones |
Ballroom Briton Ensemble | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Christmas Tree Area | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas |
| Time 5:30 PM | |||||||
| Time 6:00 PM | Hanger Stage MistleTones |
Ballroom Musicians | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Christmas Tree Area | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas |
| Time 6:30 PM | Hanger Stage Peppa Pig |
Ballroom Parlor Games | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage Story Telling | Tea Kitchen Dessert Tea | Other Areas PG Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 7:00 PM | Hanger Stage Mariachi | Ballroom Ballroom Dancing | Pub Stage MT Carolers | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas IP Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 7:30 PM | Hanger Stage Mariachi | Ballroom Parlor Games | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas JF Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 8:00 PM | Hanger Stage Resplandor de Mexico | Ballroom Musicians | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas TS Near Front Gate (15 Minutes) | |
| Time 8:30 PM | Hanger Stage Resplandor de Mexico | Ballroom Parlor Games | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Christmas Tree Area | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas |
| Time 9:00 PM | Hanger Stage DJ | Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Christmas Tree Area | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas |
| Time 9:30 PM | Hanger Stage DJ | Ballroom | Pub Stage | Storytelling Stage | Christmas Tree Area | Tea Kitchen | Other Areas |
| Time 10:00 PM | |||||||
2018/2019 HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, Dec 20th, Opening Night: 4pm – 10pm
Friday, Dec 21st: 2pm – 11pm
Saturday, Dec 22nd: 12pm – 11pm
Sunday, Dec 23rd: 12pm – 10pm
Monday, Dec 24th, Christmas Eve: 11am – 6pm
Tuesday, Dec 25th, Christmas Day: 11am – 10pm
Wednesday, Dec 26th: 2pm – 10pm
Thursday, Dec 27th: 2pm – 10pm
Friday, Dec 28th: 2pm – 11pm
Saturday, Dec 29th: 12pm – 11pm
Sunday, Dec 30th: 12pm – 10pm
Monday, Dec. 31st, New Years Eve: 2pm – 1am
Tuesday, Jan 1st, New Years Day: 12pm – 10pm
Wednesday, Jan 2nd: 2pm – 10pm
Thursday, Jan 3rd: 2pm – 10pm
Friday, Jan 4th: 2pm – 11pm
Saturday, Jan 5th: 12pm – 11pm
Sunday, Jan 6th: 12pm – 10pm
NOTE: Select entertainment and attractions such as fireworks or rides, may be delayed, canceled or not available without prior notice due to inclement weather or windy conditions. All sales are final and non-refundable. Winter Fest OC is open rain, shine, sleet or snow!
COMMUNITY HERO DAYs
* First Responders (Fire, Police, EMT’s) & Nurses Appreciation Days:
Wednesday, December 26th and January 2nd
* Military/Veterans Appreciation Days:
Thursday, December 20th, 27th, and January 3rd
* Teachers Appreciation Day:
Friday, December 21st, 28th, and January 4th
* Complimentary Admission with proof of valid ID at the Box Office
CHRISTMAS EVE SCHEDULE
Dec 24th, Open 11am – 6pm
5:30pm: Santa and his Reindeer will fly over the fairgrounds for the last time this year before heading to your home and then back to the North Pole for a much needed rest. Our nightly Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting, Fireworks and Snow Flurries will also take place.
NEW YEARS EVE SCHEDULE
Dec 31st, Open 2pm – 1am
Orange Ball New Year’s Eve Celebrations with Live Music
Ring in the New Year not once, but twice, with a special countdown, Orange Ball drop, fireworks, live music and an unforgettable balloon drop at both 6pm and 12 midnight.
NOTICE: Due to a severe wind warning issued for Costa Mesa, The State Fire Marshal has canceled the planned firewors during the 5:30pm tree lighthing and 6pm and 12 midnight countdowns tonight. All other entertainment will continue as planned.
NEW in 2018, popular tribute bands will perform and ring in the new year during both the 6pm and 12 midnight countdown shows. Dance into 2019 with a DJ dance party from 7pm to 11pm.
6:00pm Early Bird Countdown with band – Prizmatic – Katy Perry Tribute Show
7pm to 11pm – DJ Dance Party
11pm to 12:00 Midnight Live band – Raise Your Glass – Pink Tribute Show with the Midnight Countdown
THREE KINGS DAY SCHEDULE
Jan 6th, Open 12pm – 10pm
4:30pm: Holiday Parade with Three Kings and a live Camel, Holiday Tree Lighting, Fireworks, Snow Flurries. Camel will be available onsite all day for viewing.