This Saturday will be my first ever Kentucky Derby Party so I have been doing a little research. I realize that this makes me somewhat of a “nerd” to most, but I’d like to think of it as necessary preparation… it’s not every day that I get to wear a dress and hat, so I [...]
28
Apr
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24
Apr
Ode to a Deep-Fried Wedding
Posted by Fair-ey Blogster Published in Fair News, Food, Fun at the FairThe entire L.A. County Fair family would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to “Chicken” Charlie Boghosian and Dawn Clasen - who are getting married tomorrow, April 25. Chicken Charlie is the Deep-Fry King at fairs throughout the region. He is the one who comes up with the deep-fried Oreos, deep-fried Twinkies, deep-fried frog legs [...]
23
Apr
Ice Cream… Anyone??
Posted by Fair-e-crafty Published in Contests and competitions, Food, Fun at the FairI love food – I can’t help it! When I’m eating I think about how delicious it is and when I am not eating I am planning my next meal.
I have to say that working on this year’s L.A. County Fair is not helping much. All of this food talk just makes me hungrier. [...]
17
Apr
It’s almost May and I have to say that I’m getting excited! The Fair is right around the corner, the Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition, and the Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competitions are coming up VERY quickly, and on May 2nd we are having a Kentucky Derby Party!!!
Yup… I said PARTY and everyone [...]
17
Apr
Did you read that recent story in the the LA Times about the healthy fare being offered at Dodger Stadium? They’re offering Greek salads with fresh basil, turkey sandwiches on wheat and fruit parfaits. They said with the rising cases of childhood obesity, they wanted to offer an alternative to the 240-calorie Dodger dog and 1,000-calorie [...]
9
Apr
We did! Well, we are going to. After a successful run last year, the L.A. County Fair is going to the dogs again this year - with Bark Park. Bark Park is our canine adventure where four-legged furry creatures become the most evolved species on the grounds. They get to wear fancy clothes, they get [...]
9
Apr
It’s time for Wine, Spirits and Beer!
Posted by Fair-e-crafty Published in Contests and competitions, The Village on Broadway, WineAs we all continue to work diligently to bring everyone the most amazing 2009 Fair, we are also working on the Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition and the Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition. When it comes to the best of the best… it all comes from these competitions!
Entries are pouring in (not [...]
8
Apr
Join the Fun
Posted by Fair-e-crafty Published in Contests and competitions, The Village on BroadwayDo you enjoy the thrill and excitement of competition? Does the sight of a blue ribbon make your heart skip a beat? If this is you, then you are in for a treat!
All contests and competitions for this year’s L.A. County Fair are now posted on our site, and there is a contest or competition for [...]
3
Apr
Calling All Cooks, Crafters and Kids
Posted by Fair-ey Blogster Published in Contests and competitions, Fair News, Food, Fun at the FairAll right all you competitive souls of all ages - time to break out the recipes, sharpen those knitting needles and get your crayons and water paints ready. It’s contest time at the L.A. County Fair! There are blue ribbons to be won (and in some cases, cash!) That’s right - we are putting the [...]
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