Think there were enough “ends” in that headline? But really, it all ends this weekend to close an amazing 19 nights of music during the End of Summer Concert Series. A limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of each concert, so don’t miss out on these chart-toppers. Tomorrow night, Hall…
It's Not a Can't Food Drive
No, it’s a canned food drive – and, yes, you can come! This is the best drive we’ve ever had! Tomorrow is the last Ralphs Food Drive Friday at the Fair. Grab your five cans of Ralphs private label canned products and get into the Fair from noon to 6 p.m. for FREE. Plus, you…
Get some new ideas for pizza and pumpkin this weekend at Culinary Styles
There are two more Culinary Styles contests that will close out a tasty season of cooking and baking competitions here at the 2010 Fair. Just in time for fall (and to give you ideas to use your jack ‘o lantern post-Halloween), the Pumpkin Contest will attract amateur chefs on Saturday vying in three categories: pies,…
Gourds transformed into one-of-a-kind artworks at Tapestry
An artist’s canvas can take many forms — take for example Sandra Heidlebaugh of Lakewood and Evelyn Young of West Covina, whose canvasses are actually dried gourds. Both women have been demonstrating how to create gourd art in Tapestry, which is located in the Grandstand. Actually goard art is part carving, part painting to result…
Meet Bob Harper of NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' Saturday
Bob Harper, host and trainer on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” will make a special appearance Saturday at the Fair. He’ll be meeting fans and signing autographs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as part of Anthem Blue Cross’s “Health Footprint” event that continues through Sunday at Yellow Gate. You can get your own “health footprint,” the health influence you have…
Band Atten-HUT!
Band geeks (and I mean that with love. I include myself in that group) – drumline yourselves out to the Fair tomorrow for the finals of the High School Band Competiton. This is mighty, mighty exciting as Fontana’s Kaiser High, Pomona’s Diamond Ranch High and Arcadia High School compete for $5,000, one tuba-sized trophy AND…
5 Days Left – Say It Isn't So!
My fellow Fair lovers, today begins the last week of the 2010 L.A. County Fair. You have five days left to try the best deep-fried food in the world, shop for items you can’t find anywhere else and pet the cutest farm animals this side of, well, a farm! And we have some great ways to…
Perfect Reception Cake Contest entries too beautiful to ever think about serving
A little bit Martha Stewart Weddings met the Ace of Cakes Saturday at the Perfect Reception Cake contest at Culinary Styles. The beautifully decorated cakes transcended baked goods into bonafide sculptural art work that should never be sliced and served. Virginia Ishida of Monterey Park won First Place with her creation was titled “Finding Love…
Life is sweet for Karo Perfect Pie Contest winners
What is a county fair without pie contests? We’ve had many mouthwatering competitions, and it’s been my great pleasure to cover them. Saturday night the Karo Perfect Pie Contest took the cake for yumminess. Peggy Linberg of Upland brought a bit of aloha to Culinary Styles with her First Place-winning Hawaiian Sunshine Pie. The crushed shortbread…
Don’t miss out on many more ways to enjoy the Fair!
I’m just amazed at the many ways to enjoy the Fair’s pure fun with amazing admission discounts. The latest is Oct. 2 when the Fair celebrates LIVESTRONG Day by offering $10 admission with an online coupon that’s good for up to four admissions on Oct. 2. LIVESTRONG Day is the annual global day of action…
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