MonthJuly 2013

Meet the Fair Crew

July 31, 2013

Thummer the Pig is L.A. County Fair’s official mascot. It’s not hard to find him during Fairtime. Just look for his float during a parade or hang around at FairView Farms for a spell and you’re sure to spot his smiling face. We all know and love Thummer, but have you met the rest of…

Dr. Bob's makes it to the Today Show!

July 26, 2013

When you’re walking around FairView Farms in 90-degree weather with the sun shining just a little too brightly, nothing sounds more enticing than a quick stop at Dr. Bob’s Handcrafted Ice Cream. Just one bite into the cool, creamy mixture and it is summer heaven. If you can’t wait until the Fair, you can always…

They're back! The Sweetest Comeback Ever

July 15, 2013

Today marks the official return of Hostess Twinkies to the shelves of grocery stores throughout America. Fans young and old can once more dig their teeth into the vanilla cake and whipped cream concoction to their heart’s content. Photo taken from Hostess Brands LLC Even better, the new Twinkies weigh less and have fewer calories.…

HAPPENING NOW: Job Fair

July 8, 2013

The L.A. County Fair job fair is happening right now at Fairplex! Bring your resume and your smile and come to Expo Hall 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. today (Monday, July 8). We have more than a thousand positions open and if you think you are a good fit for us, we would…

Less than two months til' Fair time!

July 2, 2013

I can’t believe it. We are less than two months away from the 2013 L.A. County Fair! It seems like just yesterday that we were giving away blog tees and expounding on the joys of deep-fried calories treats and the fun of food contests, rides and shows… We are excited to show you all we…