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OC Night Market 2026 — Orange County
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OC Night Market 2026 — Orange County

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In 5 days · Fri, Jul 10 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Fri 10:00 AM PDT – Sun 4:00 PM PDT
88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Paid admission — see ocnightmarket.com
Repeats monthly · until Dec 31, 2026
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The OC Night Market returns to OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa for multiple weekends throughout summer and fall 2026, one of the most popular Asian night market experiences in Southern California. The market brings together over 200 food vendors, artisan sellers, performers, and entertainment across a sprawling outdoor festival ground that comes alive after dark. Food is the draw. Vendors span all of Southeast Asia, East Asia, and fusion concepts: Korean corn dogs, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, Vietnamese banh mi, Japanese takoyaki, Filipino bibingka, Hong Kong egg waffles, Thai rolled ice cream, and dozens of innovative hybrids that exist nowhere else. Lines form early for the most popular stalls — arrive by 6 PM for best access before the crowds peak. Beyond food, the market features live K-pop performances, a DJ stage, merchandise vendors with streetwear, phone cases, plushies, and art prints, and an activity zone with carnival-style games. The atmosphere is dense, loud, and celebratory — a distinct cultural experience that captures the energy of Asian night markets at a SoCal scale. OC Fair & Event Center is located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. Paid parking on-site. Admission is charged at the gate — see ocnightmarket.com for dates, hours, and pricing. Multiple weekends run throughout the season; check for specific event dates.
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