With early beginnings in 1973, the Orange International Street Fair has grown to be a popular event held annually in Old Town Orange. The street fair celebrates culture, food, and diversity with booths and vendors throughout Old Town Orange’s Plaza Park and Orange Circle on the following streets: Chapman, Glassell, Olive, and Orange.
Orange Street Fair
Where: Old Town Orange aka Orange Circle
Date/Times
Friday, August 30, 2024: 5PM – 10PM
Saturday, August 31, 2024: 10AM – 10PM
Sunday, September 1, 2024: 10AM – 10PM
Alcohol Sales End At 9PM
No entry fee; food and drink prices vary
Event Features
- 14 Ethnic streets with 42 booths selling food and alcohol
- Vendor booths selling handmade arts and crafts
- Community organization booths
- Booths showcasing local businesses
- Kids street with games and crafts
- Eight stages showcasing live performers
Parking
Limited street parking is available, some free and some metered. Several public parking lots will offer parking for a fee charged by local non-profits. Other local establishments and residents may provide parking for a fee (park at your own risk). Chapman University parking is available for a fee and may cost less than public lots. Due to limited parking, you may have to walk some distance to get to the event. OCTA and Metrolink Station is just 2 blocks away.
Street closures will be in effect Friday through Monday at 8 am:
- Chapman Ave: Completely closed from Lemon St. to Grand St.
- Glassell St: Completely closed from Almond Ave. to Maple Ave.
Permit parking restrictions in the Old Towne area will be suspended during the event from Friday through Sunday.
Street Fair Food Booths
Orange International Street Fair features global cuisine from 14 ethnicities including America, Asia, Australia, Brazil, France, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Polynesia, and Switzerland. Available food offerings may include:
- All American Street Food: Corn on the Cob, Dippin’ Dots, Funnel Cakes, Spiral Potatoes
- Asian Street Food: Orange Chicken, Spring Rolls, Shrimp Tempura, Lobster Balls, Sweet Chili Chicken
- Australian Street Food: Corn Dogs, Tater Tots
- Brazil Street Food: Acai Bowls
- France Street Food: Beignets
- English Street Food: Fish & Chips
- German Street Food: Bratwurst in Kaiser rolls
- Greek Street Food: Gyros, Loukomades
- Irish Street Food: Irish Banger Sausages, Irish Nachos
- Italian Street Food: Pizza, Italian Ice, Meatball Sub, Cannoli, Italian Sub, Pasta
- Lebanese Street Food: Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Beef Shawarma, French Fries, Baklava
- Mexican Street Food: Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, Tamales, Taquitos
- Polynesian Street Food: Pulled Pork Sliders
- Swiss Street Food: Bratwurst
Entertainment
The Orange International Street Fair features 8 stages showcasing live entertainment by musicians and performers.
Orange Street Fair Stages
- Main Stage Orange Street Fair
- All-American Stage
- German Street Stage
- Greek Street Stage
- Irish Street Stage
- Mexican Street Stage
- Polynesian Street Stage
- Children’s Street Stage
Arts & Crafts
OISF features numerous arts and crafts booths with vendors selling homemade, high quality goods including art, clothing and accessories, jewelry, home décor, candles, and more.
Children’s Street
The OISF kid’s street features kid-friendly food, crafts, games, activities and the kids stage with family-friendly performances. Alcohol sales and consumption is not allowed here and smoking is prohibited.
Community/Commercial Booths
Local non-profit organizations will display information to promote their causes and businesses will use this opportunity to gain exposure in the community.
Orange Street Fair Tips
- Bring your ID if you plan to purchase alcohol.
- Bring cash for purchases.
- Wear comfortable, closed toed shoes for walking and protecting feet from spilled drinks.
- Wear sunscreen and hats during the day. It’s usually hot and shade is limited.
- Bring your own water – it is available for purchase, but avoid the extra cost if you can.
- Uber or Lyft to avoid the hassle of parking and drinking responsibly.
- Have a designated driver.
- Pets are not allowed except for service animals.
- Seating is limited and lawn chairs are not permitted.
- Local businesses will remain open at their discretion.
- Bring a stroller for little ones, even for those that are mostly done with strollers as there will be lots of walking and little seating.
- Larger strollers are difficult to navigate crowds.
- Get there early for the best parking and lighter crowds.
- Drinking and smoking increases as the day goes on. The earlier the better for families.
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