MonthOctober 2011

Snakes Alive

October 2, 2011

Down over in Mojo’s Jungle there are some critters that could make your skin crawl (well, not really the turtles… who’s afraid of turtles?). Iggy’s Insect Encounter and Spike’s Reptile Territory are swarming with snakes, lizards, spiders and turtles. These jungle creatures are all part of the great and varying jungle ecosystems, doing their part…

It's Our Last Day!

October 2, 2011

Today is it! If you’ve been on the fence about getting your final fill of corn dogs, funnel cake, great shopping, fun for the kiddies and more, well this is your last chance! We are open 10am-10pm today and have plenty of ways to save and lots of things to do. So come down and…

It’s the Great Pumpkin Recipe Contest, Fair Guests

October 1, 2011

The 2011 L.A. County Fair presented prizes to finalists in It’s the Great Pumpkin Recipe Contest Saturday, Oct. 1.  Awards were handed out in the Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Other divisions. Selma Courll of Lakewood won first place in the Pumpkin Pie division for her three-layer pie that had a layer of pecans,…

Who’s the “Boss” of Marching Bands?

October 1, 2011

I love a parade. Especially ones that involve the precision and artistry of marching bands. Yesterday, the L.A. County Fair’s Marching Band Parade Competition held its finals. In their first appearance in the competition, the Santiago High School Sharks from Corona won first place. The Sharks, also known as “The Boss,” took home the $5,000…