'Pop-up parties' will gear up for OC Fair's 125th anniversary

‘Pop-up parties’ will gear up for OC Fair’s 125th anniversary

Patrons watch from a ski lift ride as fairgoers enjoy entertainment, rides, games, animals and deep-fried splendor on the first day of the Orange County Fair in 2014. For the 2015 celebration of the fair's 125th anniversary, a series of "pop-up" parties will be held leading up to the fair's opening.

Jan. 19, 2015 1:31 PM PT

In the months leading up the 125th annual Orange County Fair, officials are hosting a series of “pop-up parties.”

The events take the cue from the fair’s theme, “One Big Party,” and will feature free desserts and prizes, including fair tickets.

The first two pop-up events are in Costa Mesa. The first is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Blackmarket Bakery, 2937 Bristol St., and the second is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the fairgrounds’ Food Truck Fare event near the Pacific Amphitheatre, 88 Fair Drive.

Officials said the dates and time are subject to change. For a complete listing of pop-up parties, visit www.ocfair.com.

—Bradley Zint

Twitter: @bradleyzint