THE 2004 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR OPENS JULY 9, OFFERS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE FAIR ADMISSION & DIS

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 7, 2004 -- FREE ADMISSION EVENTS: The Orange County Fair offers free admission on various occasions during the 21-day event.



� Taste of the Fair - Thursday, July 8, 7-8:30 p.m. at Pacific Amphitheatre - Free reception open to the public with light appetizers, roaming entertainment, fireworks, and a sneak-peek performance from The Fab Four (Beatles tribute band) with Orange County's Pacific Symphony Orchestra.

� Jam into the Fair � Friday, July 9, 10�11 a.m. - Free admission and parking during opening hour. Active duty military, law enforcement, fire personnel free all day, plus guest, with valid ID.



� 4-H, FFA, Farm Bureau Day � Wednesday, July 14 - Members free all day with membership card.



� Jammin� for Hunger � Wednesday, July 21, noon�5 p.m. - Free admission with donation of five (5) non-perishable food items. Donated items benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

� Summer Book Drive � Wednesday, July 28, noon�6 p.m. - Free admission with donation of one (1) new OR (3) gently used children�s books. All books collected benefit Orange County public schools and will be matched by Scholastic, Inc.



FAIR DISCOUNTS: The Orange County Fair offers discounts throughout the 21-day event.



� Kids Days � Tuesdays: Children 12 and under admitted free all day.



� Unlimited Rides � Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Ride all you want for $20 until 8 p.m., wristbands sold until 5 p.m.



� Seniors Days � Thursdays: Seniors 55+ admitted for discount price of $4 all day.

� $1 Rides � Thursdays & Fridays: All rides $1 until 6 p.m., tickets sold until 5 p.m.



WHERE: The Orange County Fair, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa � all gates.



FAIR INFO: The 112th annual Orange County Fair, themed �Jammin� at the Fair, is July 9 � Aug. 1 (closed Mondays) at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. For more information, call (714) 708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com.



MEDIA CONTACT: Pam Highwart at (714) 708-1543 or phighwart@ocfair.com.

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