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2012-2013 Visitors Guide

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2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival

  • August 30, 2012 - August 31, 2012
  • Location: Orange County Great Park
  • Address: Sand Canyon & Marine Drive, Irvine, CA 92650
  • Times: Live music begins at 8:15 p.m. Dance instruction will be provided on select nights beginning at 7:45 p.m.
  • Admission: Admission is free, and parking is $10.
  • Phone: 866-829-3829
  • Venue: Orange County Great Park
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 Summer's End Weekend - Dance Your Way into Labor Day -

• The Aquabats: Thursday, August 30, Palm Court Arts Complex- High-energy New Wave and SKA for Rock ‘n Roll lovers of all ages.

• Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers: Friday, August 31, Dance Concourse - Bay Area blues and swing, hot and sweet!


The Hangar Café opens at 6:15 p.m. before all shows and will feature a fresh selection of delicious food and beverages.


Beyond the varied and rich musical line up, the Great Park Flights & Sounds Summer Festival provides a unique setting that adds to the visitor experience. The musical performances take place in three specially-designed iconic venues at the Great Park.

• New this year, the Palm Court Arts Complex venue will feature a place to mix and mingle under 54 illuminated Canary Island Palm Trees delivering an outdoor club-like setting unequaled in Orange County.

• The Runway Stage venue will showcase the Festival headliners and offers concert seating and spacious lawns for those bringing their blankets and chairs.

• The Dance Concourse venue features the iconic black and white checkerboard dance floor and includes dance instruction from Atomic Ballroom at 7:45 p.m. under the glow of the Great Park Balloon.