Orange County Fair opens in Costa Mesa, runs till Aug. 14

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Tadpole the clown is part of the greeting committee on opening day of the O.C. Fair in Costa Mesa.

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Riders on the Sky Flyer get a bird’s-eye view of the fair on opening day in Costa Mesa.

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Shirts are off and the sun is shining on the Sky Ride on opening day of the O.C. Fair.

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Christopher Oh of Sunny Hills gives his Holstein calf Max a hug in the 4-H barn at the O.C. Fair.

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Carnival rides and games are the place to be on opening day of the fair.

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Monique Reyes and Linus Phan soar down the Euro Slide on opening day of the O.C. Fair

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The Insanity ride offers a different perspective in the carnival zone at the 126th annual O.C. Fair.

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The Dragon Knights dazzle people arriving for the O.C. Fair.

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The Dragon Knights perform as part of the roaming entertainment at the fair.

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By Marc Olson

July 15, 2016 12 AM PT

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What offers clowns, rides, farm animals and classic rock, not to mention a lot of fried food on a stick? Answer: The Orange County Fair, which opened Friday in Costa Mesa.

Among this year’s attractions are a rodeo, monster trucks and a mixed martial arts show called SummerFist 9. Musical acts include Boston, Ozomatli and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, plus tributes to ABBA, Journey and the Eagles. For a complete list, visit ocfair.com.

The weather should be perfect for opening weekend, with highs in the mid-70s and partly cloudy skies.

The fair runs until Aug. 14, opening from noon to midnight Wednesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. It’s closed Monday and Tuesday.

General admission is $12; seniors and children 6-12 are $7. Children under 6 get in free. Parking is $10.