128th annual OC Fair opens this weekend in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA, Calif. (KABC) -- Friday marked opening day at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa.

Now in its 128th year, the 2018 theme for the 23-day fair is "Free Your Inner Farmer."

The featured cuisine at the OC Fair includes the peanut butter, jelly and Sriracha funnel cake along with deep-fried filet mignon on a stick.

ABC Eyewitness News reporter John Gregory tested out a thrill ride, smartly before trying a crazy food item.