The 88th anniversary L.A. County Fair is open for business. The official ribbon cutting was this morning. We have elephants, carnival rides, food galore, shopping, Motocross tonight and everything in between! New this year – we have food trucks coming in every weekend! I just tried Calbi, a fusion of Korean bbq and Mexican. I…
Hot Off the Press, 'Exploring Forms by John Edward Svenson, an American Sculptor'
Sunday, Sept. 5 will be the first day anyone can get copies of a new book, Exploring Forms by John Edward Svenson, an American Sculptor. The artist will sign copies between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts. He’ll sign copies when he demonstrates woodcarving during the Fair – Sundays,…
Prepare to be mesmerized!
Amazing sideshow stunts, magic, comedy and more are guaranteed to Fairguests this weekend when they head out to see the first show on the Coca-Cola Stage at the corner of Magnolia and Juniper. The Original Synners Stunt Show Spectacular stars John Shaw and Lady Diabla (the world’s youngest female sword swallower), a daring duo that…
Yes, You Can Eat Lean at the Fair
So you really want to stick to your diet while you’re running around the 2010 L.A. County Fair, where tantalizing temptations lie around every corner? Actually there are plenty of delectable choices. You know how to “eat right” already, so apply the same principles to Fair dining. Enjoy fresh grilled corn-on-the-cob – just peel back…
BBQ and Chili Contests Just Perfect for Labor Day Weekend Fun
Culinary Styles kicks off the 2010 contest season Sunday with the much-anticipated Best BBQ, BBQ Sauce and Chili contests. Just follow your nose to the Big BBQ Ranch at Wilderness Ridge by noon to see all the action. The Best BBQ Sauce Contest with eight contestants starts at noon with judges rating sauces on taste,…
Why, Yes, I Do Enjoy Shopping at the Fair, Thank You
Unfortunately for Mr. Fair-ey Blogster, I love to shop at the Fair. It’s my favorite thing about the Fair (with the exception of eating a Hot Dog on a Stick). I love to walk through the shopping halls and see what interesting items I can buy and what’s new. Got my mom a tortilla warmer…
Our Body, Ourselves
Wow! I had the opportunity to go through the Our Body: The Universe Within exhibit this morning, before the doors open to the public, and yes, my first reaction was wow! There was some trepidation on my part – after all, these are human bodies and body parts. But any anxiety I had fell away…
Chef Edward Mac Cooks Up Canine Cuisine That Dog Owners Will Love, Too
Dog owners have been cautioned not to share “people food” with their tail-waggin’ pets. Chef Edward Mac of La Verne begs to differ and will show pet lovers how to concoct healthy cuisine for their dogs and eat it, too, during cooking demonstrations at the Fair’s Bark Park Canine Kitchen. “I eat everything I fix…
Ice, Ice Baby
Arctic-level temperatures will greet Fairguests when our gates open this Saturday. It’s not thanks to the weatherman but too a new exhibit – LA in Ice…a frozen attraction. The show will feature a number of amazing ice sculptures showing famous L.A. landmarks and icons – like the Hollywood sign. The exhibit is in Building 5…
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