The Orange International Street Fair began in 1973 and has remained a popular annual event in Old Town Orange celebrating culture, food, and diversity. The street fair takes place throughout Old Town Orange around 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, September 1, 2023: 5PM – 10PM
Saturday, September 2, 2023: 10AM – 10PM
Sunday, September 3, 2023: 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
Street parking is available and several public parking lots will offer parking for a fee charged by local non-profits. Other local establishments and residents may also provide parking for a fee (at your own risk). Chapman University has parking for a fee and may be lower than the public lots. Due to limited parking, prepare for the possibility that you may have to walk some distance to get to the event. OCTA and Metrolink Station is located 2 blocks from the event.
Street closures will be in effect Friday through Monday at 8 am:
- Chapman Ave. is completely closed from Lemon St. to Grand St.
- Glassell St. is 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 food from 14 ethnicities around the world including America, Asia, Australia, Brazil,, France, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Polynesia, and Switzerland. Examples of food available 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.
Main Stage Orange Street Fair Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Opening Ceremonies
- 5:00pm
- American Vagrant
- 5:00pm
- Fenians
- 8pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Moana Nui School
- 10am
- The Merry Wives of Windsor
- 12pm
- Wimberleys
- 2pm
- Johnny Ramos
- 4pm
- Minor Strut
- 6pm
- Power Serge
- 8pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Orange Hills Praise Band
- 10am
- Toro Azul
- 12pm
- Mariachi Academy
- 2pm
- Wonder Melon
- 4pm
- Harliss Sweetwater
- 6pm
- Wild Adults
- 8pm
All-American Stage Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Los Naranjitos
- 5:00pm
- New Originals
- 7pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Odd Birds
- 10am
- Jerry Riggers
- 12pm
- White Lightening
- 2pm
- Anti-Groupies
- 4pm
- Party Punks
- 6pm
- Mango Band
- 8pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Steriosity
- 10am
- Fun Ghouls
- 12pm
- Rad Moon Rising
- 2pm
- Dale Hight Band
- 4pm
- All Tones
- 6pm
- Jessica Kcazmarek
- 8pm
German Street Stage Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 6:00pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 8pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Orange Lutheran High School
- 11am
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 1pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 3pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 5pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 7pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Orange Lutheran High School
- 10am
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 2pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 4pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 6pm
- Die Sauerkrauts
- 8pm
Greek Street Stage Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 6:00pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 8pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 10am
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 12pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 2pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 4pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 6pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 8pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 10am
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 12pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 2pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 4pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 6pm
- Bouzouki Music of Greece
- 8pm
Irish Street Stage Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
- American Wake
- 6:00pm
- American Wake
- 8pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Sligo Rags
- 11am
- Sligo Rags
- 1pm
- The American Wake
- 3pm
- The American Wake
- 5pm
- The American Wake
- 7pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Silgo Rags
- 10am
- Silgo Rags
- 12pm
- Silgo Rags
- 2pm
- American Wake
- 4pm
- American Wake
- 6pm
- American Wake
- 8pm
Mexican Street Stage Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
TBA
Saturday, September 2, 2023
TBA
Sunday, September 3, 2023
TBA
Polynesian Street Stage Bands
Friday, September 1, 2023
- Lawn Crashers
- 6:00pm
- Lawn Crashers
- 8:00pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Tropical Tunes
- 10am
- Moana Nui Dancers
- 12pm
- Tequila Worms
- 2pm
- Tequila Worms
- 4pm
- Rodney and the Little Dippers
- 6pm
- Rodney and the Little Dippers
- 8pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023
- Tropical Tunes
- 10am
- Circle City
- 2pm
- The Walnuts
- 4pm
- Mai Tais
- 6pm
- Mai Tais
- 8pm
Children’s Street Stage
Friday, September 1, 2023
TBA
Saturday, September 2, 2023
TBA
Sunday, September 3, 2023
TBA
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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