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The OC Fairground | OC Market Place

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Real Estate Agent with Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties 01501912

Orange County's Favorite Swap Meet

The Orange County Marketplace which is held every Saturday and Sunday (with the exception of Easter and during the OC Fair). It is a unique swapmeet and a great place to go to pick up unique items. From clothing, furnishing, plants, sunglasses, it is one stop shopping. There are also pet supplies. Enjoy food and drinks and walk around and do some shopping! Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, lemonades, pretzels and many more items to select from.

Located at: 

The OC Fair and Events Center

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

It is located in the parking lot area of the fairgrounds, and there are often other events going on in the OC Fair and Events Center. I have been there when there have been dog shows, and many other types of exhibits! There are approximately 1000 merchants who participate in this show.

The Orange County Marketplace opened in 1969, and was originally named Treasures and Trash. It is celebrating it's 46th year in existence.

Admission for the swap meet or marketplace is $2 per person (children who are 12 and under are free). Also, some of the merchants may provide you with passes if you are a regular customer.

If you are looking to browse at some unique items, then stop by the Orange County Marketplace in Costa Mesa, CA.

 

Posted by

Sharon Paxson REALTOR®
EQTY Forbes Global Properties
949.280.0681

DRE 01501912

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments (20)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sharon I always wanted to go to a Swap Meet, never been, even at the entry fee it sounds like a bargain, Endre

Jan 15, 2015 10:39 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I love a good swap meet. Nice localism post, Sharon. 

Jan 15, 2015 10:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Sharon,

Looks like a fun activity..great Localism post!!

Jan 15, 2015 10:47 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

The Orange County Marketplace sounds like a neat activity to take part in Sharon.

Jan 15, 2015 11:06 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Sharon Paxson , My wife used to go to the Swap meet there before we met.  The only one I visited was the Orange Outdoor Theatre Swap meet.   That was the first time I had heard of the term "Swap Meet".  That was back in 1980.

Jan 15, 2015 11:12 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Sharon. There is a place like this in our area, not open this time of the year, but 8 months of the year, it is jam packed with people. I'm sure the case for the one you described as well.

Jan 15, 2015 06:45 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Sharon, sounds like a great place to take a stroll as long as you bring your wallet so you are prepared to snap up a bargain or two! Enjoy your day!

Jan 15, 2015 07:04 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Wow, 46 years!  I'll bet there's been an incredible amount of treasure and trash that has changed hands over the years!

Jan 15, 2015 08:07 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

If I visit Orange County I will make it a point to go to the OC Market place.

Jan 15, 2015 08:17 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

This sounds like a great place to find some good deals and probably a great place to sell something unique!

Jan 15, 2015 11:51 PM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Hi Sharon... The The Orange County Marketplace sounds like a great place to go and enjoy... thanks for sharing and Happy Day

Jan 16, 2015 12:32 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I drove by this recently during a whirlwind visit, our host-guide explained to us how popular this market is to locals. Wish we'd had the time to explore. Happy Friday, Sharon, 

Jan 16, 2015 12:41 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Sharon this would be right up my alley, I love these kind of bargain shopping events.

Jan 16, 2015 01:56 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Excellent blog Sharon. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend ahead!

Jan 16, 2015 02:57 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Hi Sharon: For $2, this could be an interesting adventure. There are so many things to discover in a marketplace. Great plug.

Jan 16, 2015 03:33 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

That's quite a number of vendors at the OC market place. Great place to find it all!

Jan 16, 2015 03:36 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Sharon

The Orange County Swap Meet . . . . sounds like an interesting treasure hunt.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 16, 2015 05:21 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Sharon, Orange County Marketplace sounds like a fun place to go and see what all the numerous merchants have to offer. I suspect this place is packed for the swapmeet. 

Jan 16, 2015 06:01 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Sharon,

 The OC marketplace sounds like my kind of place! I hope you are having a great start to your weekend!

Jan 16, 2015 07:23 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Sharon, that sounds like fun and yes I like to explore and  find unusual items and gifts. 

Jan 18, 2015 02:39 AM