The 2026 Orange International Street Fair returns to Old Towne Orange from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6. The free Labor Day weekend festival fills the streets around Plaza Park with international food booths, live music, arts and crafts, community organizations and family activities.
Use this guide to plan your visit, then check the official Orange Plaza Traditions event page for the latest map, entertainment schedule and day-of updates.
Orange International Street Fair 2026 Dates and Hours
- Friday, September 4: 5:00–10:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 5: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 6: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Admission is free. Alcohol and wristband sales end 30 minutes before closing each day. Guests must be 21 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID to purchase an alcohol wristband.
Download the 2026 Orange International Street Fair Map (pdf) | Image Version
Location and Event Area
The fair is centered around Plaza Park and the Orange Circle in Old Towne Orange. The event area generally extends along Chapman Avenue from Grand Street to Lemon Street and along Glassell Street from Almond Avenue to Maple Avenue.
If you want to explore beyond the festival, see our Orange bucket list and guide to the best downtowns in Orange County.
Food and Drinks
Local nonprofit and community groups operate cultural food booths throughout the fair. The 2026 lineup includes dishes and drinks inspired by Australia, Lebanon, France, Polynesia, the United States, Ireland, Switzerland, England, Argentina, Mexico, Italy, Asia, Greece and Germany.
Menus vary by booth and may change. Current offerings include shawarma, falafel, crêpes, fish and chips, tacos, burritos, Italian sausage and meatball sandwiches, orange chicken bowls, gyros, bratwurst, Swiss sausage, funnel cakes and other festival favorites. Check the official food and beverage guide for booth locations and the latest menus.
Cash is accepted. Some vendors may also accept cards or mobile payments, but payment options vary by booth. Bringing a backup payment method is a good idea.
| Country | Organizations | Food / Items | Beverages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Job’s Daughters International (Bethel 337) | Dagwood dogs, Fairy donuts, Tim Tams | Water |
| Lebanon | St. John Maron | Beef Shawerma, Chicken Shawerma, Falafel, Fries, Baklawa | Water |
| France | Elmo Volleyball Boosters | Crêpes | Beer, Seltzers |
| Polynesia | Vanguards Football Boosters | Pork Sliders, Frozen Popsicles | Water |
| USA | Villa Park High School Softball Boosters; L’Arche Wavecrest; Orange North Rotary Club; Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; Orange Blossoms Auxiliary-Assistance League; Assisteens Auxiliary-Assistance League; Orange Plaza Traditions, Inc. | Corn on the Cob, Funnel Cakes with Strawberry/Chocolate/Caramel Sauces, Dip N Dots, Spiral Potatoes | Beer, Seltzers, Water, Margaritas, Champagne, Wine, Lemonade |
| Irish | Old Towne Preservation Association | Bratwurst in Rolls, French Fries | Water, Beer |
| Swiss | Izaak Walton League of America Orange | Swiss Sausage | Beer, Lemonade |
| England | Orange High Baseball Boosters; Orange Panther Boys Basketball, Inc. | Battered/Fried Cod, Chips (Fries) | Sodas, Bottled Water, Beer, Seltzers |
| Argentina | Orange Junior Soccer Club | Meat Pies | Beer, Seltzers |
| Mexico | Apostolic Church of Orange; El Modena Boys Basketball Booster Club; El Modena High School Softball Booster Club, Inc. | Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, Taquitos, Asada Fries, Beans, Rice, Fries, Churros, Ice Cream | Horchata, Jamaica, Canned Soda, Bottled Water, Beer, Seltzers |
| Italy | Orange County USA Italian Renaissance Foundation | Sausage Sandwiches, Meatball Sandwiches, Pasta, Pizza, Cannoli, Italian Ice | Soda, Water, Italian Sparkling Water, Beer, Seltzers |
| Asia | Casa Teresa, Inc.; Freedom Way Inc. | Orange Chicken Bowl, Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl, Shrimp Tempura Bowl, Combo Plate, Vegetarian Spring Roll | Thai Iced Tea, Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Beer, Seltzers |
| Greek | St. John Baptist Greek Orthodox Church; El Modena Girls Basketball Booster Club | Gyro on Pita Bread, Souvlaki, Feta Fries, Loukoumades, Greek Pastry | Water, Beer, Seltzers |
| German | Lutheran High School Association of Orange County (Orange Lutheran H.S.); Knights of Columbus 4922 FR J J Juba Council | Brats, Spicy Brats, Chips | Water, Sodas, Beer, Seltzers |
Live Entertainment
Entertainment runs throughout the weekend on the Main, American, Irish, Mexican, Greek, German, Polynesian and Youth stages. The schedule includes bands, cultural performers, dance groups and student musicians. Because performance times can change, use the organizer’s current schedule rather than an older screenshot or map.
Main Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Opening Ceremony | 5:30 PM |
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Minor Strut | 5:45–6:30 PM |
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Wild Adults | 7:00–7:45 PM |
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Monark | 8:30–9:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Mona Nui | 10:00–11:00 AM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | OC Jazz | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Wimberly’s | 1:30–2:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Johnny Ramos | 3:00–4:15 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | The New Beginnings Band | 5:00–6:00 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Fenians | 6:45–7:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Party Punks | 8:30–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Friends Church Band | 10:00–11:00 AM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Solution | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Rythmo Mariachi | 1:30–2:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | 89 Vision Band | 3:00–4:15 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Lilly & Thorns | 5:00–6:00 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Hot Lava | 6:45–7:45 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Harlis Sweetwater | 8:30–9:30 PM |
American Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Friendly Indianans | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Franny and the Tremors | 7:00–8:00 PM |
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Ruby Red | 8:30–9:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Checkered Daydreams | 10:00–11:00 AM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Buckshot | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Walter Michaels Band | 1:30–2:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Nice and Swell | 3:00–4:15 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Los Naranjitos | 5:00–6:00 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Funky Syndrome | 6:45–7:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | 747 | 8:30–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Echo Riders | 10:00–11:00 AM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Midnight Jazz Project | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Groovetown | 1:30–2:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Coup Deville | 3:00–4:15 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Rewind | 5:00–6:00 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Yellow Dog | 6:45–7:45 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | All American Goodtime Band | 8:30–9:30 PM |
Irish Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | American Wake | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Sligo Rags | 10:00 AM–1:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | American Wake | 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | American Wake | 10:00–10:45 AM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Sligo Rags | 11:30 AM–3:15 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | American Wake | 4:00–9:30 PM |
Mexican Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Latin Lowdown | 5:45–9:00 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | DJ NJOY ENT. | 10:00–10:45 AM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Latin Lowdown | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | DJ NJOY ENT. | 10:00–10:45 AM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Latin Lowdown | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Greek Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Grecian Nights with George Karambelas | 5:15–9:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Grecian Nights with George Karambelas | 10:00 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Grecian Nights with George Karambelas | 10:00 AM–9:30 PM |
German Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Die Sauerkrauts | 7:00–9:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | OLU Karaoke | 10:00 AM–3:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Die Sauerkrauts | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Die Sauerkrauts | 4:30–9:30 PM |
Polynesian Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Lawncrashers | 5:45–9:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Tropic Tunes Streaming | 10:45–11:45 AM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Moana Nui Dancers | 12:30–1:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Hula with Kamaile Kailua | 2:15–3:15 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | The Walnuts | 4:00–6:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Rodney Moon and the Little Dippers | 7:30–9:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Tropical Tunes Streaming | 10:45–11:45 AM* |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Tequila Worms | 2:15–5:00 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | The Mai Tais | 5:45–9:30 PM |
Youth Stage
| Date | Artist / Entertainment | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sept. 4 | School of Rock – Santa Ana | 6:15–7:15 PM |
| Fri, Sept. 4 | Pacific Conservatory | 7:45–8:30 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | El Lucero Folklor Mexicano | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Area 91 | 12:45–1:45 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Laurie Ann’s Music School | 2:30–3:15 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | The CAAB Band | 4:15–5:15 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Pacific Conservatory | 6:00–7:00 PM |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | Ghost of You | 7:45–8:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Latin Mirage Dance Studio | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Corona Academy of Music and Art | 12:45–1:45 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Rythmo Mariachi | 2:30–3:30 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | TBD | 4:15–5:15 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | Broknband | 6:00–7:00 PM |
| Sun, Sept. 6 | School of Rock – Tustin | 7:45–8:45 PM |
Arts, Crafts and Family Activities
In addition to food and music, the fair includes arts and crafts vendors, commercial exhibitors, community booths and Children’s Street. Families may find daytime hours easier to navigate before the largest evening crowds arrive. Alcohol is not permitted within Children’s Street.
Parking, Transit and Street Closures
Parking near the Orange Circle is limited, and surrounding streets are closed within the event footprint. Arrive early, allow extra travel time and follow posted traffic-control signs. The City of Orange says paid event parking is available at the Orange Public Library & History Center lot, with proceeds supporting the Orange Public Library Foundation.
The Orange Metrolink station is a short walk from the fair and can be a convenient alternative to driving. The event does not operate a designated rideshare, taxi or passenger drop-off zone, so drivers must follow posted restrictions.
Before leaving home, review the City of Orange event notice and the organizer’s official map for current parking and access information.
Tips for Visiting the Orange Street Fair
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes.
- Bring water and sun protection, especially during daytime hours.
- Bring cash plus a backup card or mobile payment option.
- Save the current official event map on your phone before arriving.
- Use a compact stroller for young children; the streets can become crowded.
- Follow posted rules for pets, personal items, alcohol and restricted areas.
Orange International Street Fair Map 2026
History of the Orange International Street Fair
The modern Orange International Street Fair began in 1973 as a community celebration inspired by an earlier local street fair. Today, Orange Plaza Traditions produces the annual event in partnership with the City of Orange. Food booth proceeds help participating nonprofit and community organizations support their programs.
Orange International Street Fair FAQ
When is the Orange International Street Fair in 2026?
The fair runs Friday, September 4, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, September 5–6, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Is admission free?
Yes. Admission is free, and visitors may leave and return during operating hours. Food, drinks and vendor purchases cost extra.
Where is the Orange Street Fair?
The event surrounds Plaza Park at the Orange Circle in Old Towne Orange. Its boundaries generally follow Chapman Avenue between Grand and Lemon streets and Glassell Street between Almond and Maple avenues.
Where should I park?
Parking near the event is limited. Paid event parking is available at the Orange Public Library & History Center lot, and other public or private lots may be available. Check signs and posted restrictions carefully. The Orange Metrolink station is also within walking distance.
Do vendors accept credit cards?
Acceptance varies by vendor. Cash is accepted, while individual booths may also accept cards, mobile payments or other cashless options.
Is the fair family-friendly?
Yes. The event includes Children’s Street, a Youth Stage and daytime activities. Crowds generally grow later in the day, so families with young children may prefer an earlier visit.
More Orange County Fairs and Festivals
Find more seasonal celebrations in our guide to Orange County fairs and festivals. You may also enjoy the OC Fair, OC Japan Fair and Sawdust Art Festival.