What it was like
FuelFest Southern California 2026 — Automotive Festival at OC Fair and Event Center
FuelFest is not a parking lot car show. It is a full-scale automotive festival — 700 or more performance, exotic, and custom vehicles, a live music stage, drift competition, and 75 or more exhibitors, all at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa.
The 2026 SoCal edition features a dedicated Taste of Tokyo JDM and tuner zone alongside American muscle, exotics, and custom builds. Cody Walker, brother of Paul Walker, is a confirmed guest appearance. Fan drift ride-alongs are available on-site.
What to Expect:
Gates open at 2 PM. The show runs until 9 PM, with the drift competition and live music carrying into the evening. This is not a morning-and-done show — it runs like a festival with multiple entertainment stages running concurrently.
Getting There:
OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Free parking on the fair grounds. The 55 Freeway exits directly at Fair Drive. Tickets required for entry — general admission and VIP tiers available. June 13, 2026.