The Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival returns to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, 2026. The holiday market fills the Costa Mesa Building with more than 185 artisans.
Vendors sell holiday décor, garden accents, personalized gifts, antiques, crafts, fashion, jewelry and baked goods.
For families
Kids can pose for free photos with Santa or Frosty the Snowman, according to the fairgrounds’ event page.
Hours and admission
- Friday, November 6: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a $5 early preview from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, November 7: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 8: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free after 11 a.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Parking at the fairgrounds is $15. The OC Fair and Event Center is at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.
Sources
Featured photo: Tandonva via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. The photo shows the fairgrounds entrance sign, not the festival.
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