Local Talent Takes Center Stage at OC Fair | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews The OC Fair is unleashing 250 free shows across nine stages this year, spotlighting local talent from bubble artists to folk dancers and rising bands — a vital launchpad where careers ignite and community bonds form. With headliners like Sugar Ray and Trevor Noah drawing crowds, the fair’s grassroots program shines brighter than ever, thanks to standout performers like Megan the Bubbleologist, who earned her own stage after last year’s buzz. Over 200 applicants fought for spots in just two days, and new stages like the Butterfly Stage for acoustic acts and all-female country bands at night add fresh energy. For many artists, this is the crucial first step — dozens land paid gigs after their sets, turning the fair into a powerful engine for local music and performance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fdc8e90557a95c0