Canundrum-Percussion Group- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Strolling)
April 6, 2008
Desmond Bedlow-One Man Steel Caribbean Band 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Westside Stage)
April 12, 2008
Scarlet Sisters acro and stilt walking 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Strolling and some stage
April 13, 2008
Open Karaoke 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Westside Stage
April 19, 2008
Dempsey Papillion Cajun Band-Westside Stage 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 20, 2008
Tie in to Earth Day--Safari Rubber Jungle Revue -Westside Stage-3 shows 10 :30 a.m., Noon and 1:30 p.m.
April 26, 2008
National Pretzel Day, Saturday, April 26 will be celebrated with the "Human Pretzels", a youth acrobatic-contortionist troupe presented by Circus Joy, a Mission Viejo based entertainment company. Special promotions for free pretzels will be made available via the Market Place’ Email Club and discounts offered during the event on pretzel items.
April 27, 2008
Heebie and Jeebie 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Westside Stage.
May 3, 2008
Xochipizamalt Dance Group-10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.-Westside Stage.
May 4, 2008
Xochipizamalt Dance Group-10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.-Westside Stage.
May 10, 2008
Eddie Wakes-performing songs from the Great American Songbook-10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.-Westside Stage
May 10, 2008
Becky Goodyear-Strolling Balloon Art-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11, 2008
Mark Wenzel-Unicycle Mime and Juggler-10:30 a.to 1:30 p.m.
May 17, 2008
BMX Bike Show-10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adjacent to Westside Stage
May 18, 2008
Open Karaoke with Tony DeFazio-10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.-Westside Stage
May 24, 2008
Canundrum-Strolling Percussionist Trio-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 25, 2008
Patriotic Puppet Show presented by Mitchell Marionettes-10:30 a.m., Noon and 1:30 p.m.-Westside Stage.
May 31, 2008
Dream Camper-Old West Comedy/Music Duo-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.- Westside Stage.
June 1, 2008
Dream Camper-Old West Comedy/Music Duo-10 a.m. to 2 p.m.-Westside Stage.
June 7, 2008
Chocolate lovers will have their day on National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, which is Saturday, June 7. A special promotion with ice cream will be offered.
June 7, 2008
Mitchell Marionettes - Saturday June 7, 10:30 a.m., Noon and 1:30 p.m.
June 8, 2008
Mitchell Marionettes - Sunday June 8, 10:30 a.m., Noon and 1:30 p.m.
June 14, 2008
Jeff Abbit-Abbit the Average Magician and Vaudevillian Comedy - Saturday June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 14, 2008
Eddie Wakes performs Great American Songbook hits - Saturday June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 15, 2008
Mark Wenzel-Unicycle Mime - Sunday June 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 21, 2008
Open Karaoke - Saturday June 21, 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
June 22, 2008
Open Karaoke - Sunday June 22, 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
June 28, 2008
Uncle and Aunt Sam Stiltwalkers - Saturday June 28, 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
June 29, 2008
Uncle and Aunt Sam Stiltwalkers - Sunday June 29, 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
July 5, 2008
National Hot Dog Month Salute with Frank Furter-Magic, Balloon Twisting and Comedy - Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 6, 2008
National Hot Dog Month Salute with Frank Furter-Magic, Balloon Twisting and Comedy - Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 5/6, 2008
July is National Hot Dog Month, and the Market Place will celebrate this the weekend of July 5 and 6 before it closes for the annual Orange County Fair. Specials on hot dogs can be had.
August 9, 2008
Welcome Back After the Fair Concert with the Billies, a foursome from the Golden Horsehoe Revue at Disneyland performing bluegrass, country, pop rock, and fiddling with a comedic twist. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.-Westside Stage
August 9, 2008
A Welcome-Back-After-The-Fair Concert featuring the Billys, a popular bluegrass, fiddle playing, comedic foursome from Disneyland, will be held on Saturday, August 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
August 10, 2008
Sunday, August 10; Saturday, August 16 and Saturday, August 23-Creme de la Kids Karaoke Singing Competition presented by Karaoke Scene Magazine:Qualifying rounds to select finalists for Karaoke Fest 2008 at the Los Angeles County Fair on Sept. 13. Must be 17 years of age or younger. $5 entry fee. Sign ups 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Singing begins at 11 a.m. Westside Stage. Six contestants will be selected from each qualifying round to compete in the semi finals on Saturday, August 30. ALSO Open Karaoke presented by Star Light Karaoke. More info call 714-826-2212 or visit www.karaokescene.com .
August 17, 2008
Sunday, August 17: Desmond Bedlow-One Man Caribbean Band 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Westside Stage. http://calypsomusic.net .
August 24, 2008
Sunday, August 24-9th Annual Elvis Fest-9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here
August 24, 2008
In its 9th year, the Elvis Fest and Endless Summer Karaoke Contest returns on Sunday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a full day of tributes and music in honor of the “king of rock and roll, “Elvis Presley.” The event, which is held near the anniversary of Presley’s death, August 16, 1977, will mark the 31st year since the "king" died. Elvis tribute artists perform all day and the Endless Summer Karaoke Contest will have contestants singing and moving like Elvis to vie for a spot in the finals of Karaoke Fest in September at the Los Angeles County Fair. The Jailhouse Rockers of California, a charity that raises funds for the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis, TN , will participate with various activities.Click here
August 30, 2008
Saturday, August 30-Creme de la Kids Karaoke Singing Competition-Semi Finals-Check in from 9-10:30 a.m. and singing begins at 11 a.m. Westside Stage, Five contestants will be selected from the previous qualifying round finalists to compete at Karaoke Fest 2008 at the Los Angeles County Fair. ALSO Open Karaoke presented by Star Light Karaoke. More info call 714-826-2212 or visit www.karaokescene.com .
August 31, 2008
Sunday, August 31-Dempsey Papillion's Cajun Band-10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Westside Stage
October 11/12, 2008
National Pet Wellness Month, which is October, will be recognized at the Market Place during a two day pet event on October 11 and 12 coordinated by the Animal Assistance League of Orange County. Local animal adoption groups providing information on spaying and neutering and creating a healthy environment for adopted pets, veterinarians and other organizations aimed at keeping pet wellness will
participate. The event will run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Click here for more details
October 26, 2008
The 11th Annual Trick or Treat Festival and Halloween Hearse Procession on Sunday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will once again offer free daytime trick or treating for kids in costume, gigantic pumpkin carving exhibition featuring Presidential Candidate Pumpkinheads, hearse procession through Costa Mesa with the Phantom
Coaches Hearse Club and other local enthusiasts followed by antique and classichearse and ambulance display inside the Market Place with nationally syndicated radio Dr. Demento as grand marshal and entertainer for the day. Also, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contests sponsored by HomeTown Buffet and poetry and parodies by the League of Vampiric Bards will be included.
All events are free with swap meet admission, which is $2 and free for children 12 and under.
