Picture this: it’s Labor Day weekend, the sun’s fluorescent rays are beating down, and the OC Street Fair is in full swing. Banners line the streets of the Orange Circle displaying a different country and culture. The OC International Street Fair has something for everyone with 14 different cultures being represented.
The OC Street Fair is an annual Labor Day weekend event, beginning on Friday and ending on Sunday; I went with a group of my friends on Saturday, and to say the least– this fair did not disappoint.
On what she thought of the event, Vianna Cabal ’25 shares: “I loved visiting the different countries and trying the different food. I also enjoyed the music and live band!”
While the beauty of the OC Street Fair is to try new things and step out of your comfort zone, the fair also provides a place to go back to familiar roots, whether that be food, cultural customs, or… music from 2020?
Senior Adreanna Esquivias shares her thoughts on this phenomenon: “I think my favorite part of the OC International Street Fair was the delicious food and music. In fact, I was really surprised when I heard one of the bands play ‘Space Girl,’ a song I listened to religiously in 2020.”
There’s no doubt that this fair provides both delicious food and nostalgia.
Senior Gabrielle Lazo has been attending this event for years as a volunteer for her church’s booth in the Lebanon section. On what she likes about working for her booth, Gabby shares: “The Street Fair was super fun, except for this one guy! Besides that, I had a really great time and made some great memories. I can’t wait to work at the booth again next year!”
Don’t worry, Gabby, there’s always going to be that one guy. Your dedication to your booth does not go unnoticed!
Personally, I’ve been to this event several times, both with my friends and with my family. No matter who you’re with, this fair will have something to offer for you and make your Labor Day weekend just a little bit more enriched.
Sharing her experience at the fair this past weekend, Christina Vaughan ’26 shares, “I loved getting to explore food from all over the world in a fun, community-centered environment. I also really like that you can find something to do with whatever group of people you go with!”
If you missed the OC Street Fair this year, definitely consider visiting next year!
Adreanna • Sep 8, 2024 at 8:45 pm
I just really like that song!
DAlba Diane • Sep 7, 2024 at 5:42 am
Great story, the International Street fair is something we look forward to every Labor Day weekend.