Attractions
One of the delightful attributes of Costa Mesa is the way in which it combines cultural refinement while continuing to enjoy and to nurture the agrarian tradition. Yes, indeed, Costa Mesa hosts the Orange County Fair. These fairs have something for everyone. For farmers and folks engaged in animal husbandry, these events are serious business. There are normally intense competitions to see who has the best sheep, and where the best breeds to meet specific consumer needs are coming from. Thanks to the children, and a kind of mutual sympathy, the more urbane amongst the urban can entertain themselves with water slides and big machines that spin you around while the farmers address more pressing livestock concerns. There is a good chance that you will be able to pet a bunny or a goat at the Fair even if you are a ‘city slicker’ and those from the farm may finally get a chance to ride something other than a tracker. It’s a nice switch, put it that way. These annual events are great fun for people of all ages. If you haven’t tried one of these, you should, even though it may seem funny at first. Don’t forget to grab colored cotton candy on a cardboard tube and an ‘elephant ear’ which is strangely delicious fried bread sprinkled with sugar.
Along with fun and games such as that, one can also find the cultural equivalent of those best bred sheep at the Orange County Performing Arts Center and South Coast Repertory Theatre. Those who love live theatre, and opera or symphony, or any of the cultural arts are normally tremendously relieved when they find that the new city does have what they’re looking for. This is just the sort of information to soothe the emotions of a ruffled spouse, or simply an anxious immediate family member.