Boo Ha Ha (2027 Date TBA)

Boo Ha Ha is a 21-and-over Halloween party at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa with craft beer, live music, costumes, and a dance floor full of the undead. The 2026 event, Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming, took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The 2027 date is TBA; check the official website for updates.

Presented by Brew Ha Ha Productions and the OC Fair & Event Center, the 2026 event featured more than 100 craft beer, hard seltzer, and cider pours, live entertainment, and a Halloween after-party, with costumes encouraged.

Boo Ha Ha Details

2027 Date: TBA

2026 Event: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Main Mall, The Hangar, and Baja Bar & Grill

Address: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Age requirement: 21 and older only

What Boo Ha Ha 2026 Included

More Than 100 Craft Beer, Hard Seltzer, and Cider Pours

The 2026 evening opened with three hours of unlimited tasting, with more than 100 pours from over 30 breweries, along with hard seltzers and ciders.

A Nightmare on 80's Street

A Nightmare on 80's Street brought the big hair, horror movies, rock, pop, dance music and spooky nostalgia of the '80s to the homecoming party.

Saved by the 90's

The party continued with Saved by the 90's, billed as the World's Awesomest 90s Party, with throwback music for the dance floor.

Live Lucha Libre

The 2026 entertainment lineup also included live lucha libre presented by Lucha Goth Haus, adding a little wrestling action to the Halloween festivities.

Costumes and the After-Party

Costumes were strongly encouraged in 2026, with a few rules: full-face masks, weapons or simulated weapons, sharp costume pieces, nudity, and offensive attire were not allowed, and staff had to be able to match faces to photo IDs.

After the tasting wrapped up, the party continued into the night.

Boo Ha Ha Tickets

In 2026, general admission included entry to the event and unlimited beer, hard seltzer, and cider tasting during the tasting hours.

VIP admission included dedicated entry lanes, an exclusive lounge, select beers available in the VIP lounge, a dedicated bar, and dedicated restrooms.

Ticket details for 2027 have not been announced; check the official website for updates.

Before You Go

Bring valid photo ID. Every Boo Ha Ha guest must be at least 21 and show a current physical photo ID with their birth date. Photocopies are not accepted.
Expect a bag check. All guests and bags are subject to security screening.
Plan your ride home. A designated driver or rideshare is strongly encouraged. If you need to leave your car behind, the event says vehicles can be picked up as late as 10 a.m. the following day.
Check the prohibited-items list. Outside food and drinks, glass containers, weapons, pets, umbrellas, coolers, and several other items are not permitted.
Buy tickets ahead of time. Door tickets may be available if the event hasn't sold out, but don't count on it.