MonthSeptember 2011

After today…

September 25, 2011

We only have five more days left of the Fair! So crazy. It just seems like yesterday we were putting out pirates in Pets Ahoy!, heaving hay into the barn at FairVeiw Farms, putting the finishing touches on the floral arrangements in the Flower and Garden Pavilion, and warming up the deep fryers in preparation…

A Labor of Love

September 25, 2011

There’s been a lot of activity happening over in FairView Farms. Last night we had another baby calf born! We’d like to welcome Carlisle into the Fair family. Crowds gathered for several hours as the mother cow was in labor and our Director Farm Operations Sky Shivers shared about the whole process. This brings our…

On the Catwalk at the Fair

September 25, 2011

You never know what will pop up at the Fair. Today we had our first fash mob. That’s right, FASH. It’s a similar concept to a flash mob, but only a spontaneous fashion show breaks out instead of dancing. It was pretty fun! Our models strutted their stuff down Broadway, carrying festive balloons. They were…

You’ve Goat to Be Kidding!

September 24, 2011

You might find it “udderly” ridiculous, but each day in FairView Farms we let amateurs like you try your hand at goat milking. A line of young, city kids lines up at the goat milking demonstrations to test their farmhand skills. Luckily professional goat milkers are standing by to help navigate the process. While milking,…

Knight School: A Royal Education

September 24, 2011

Once upon time (Sept.3-Oct.2, 2011 to be exact), in a land far, far away (well, just Pomona… it’s not that far!), young gentlemen (and ladies!) trained to be gallant knights. They found a trusty steed, chose their weapon, selected their armor and fought their enemies with bravery. At the Knight School in the Land of…

Check Out the Cool Cars

September 24, 2011

The grandstands are packed with people today… not just for ponies but for different kind of horse power. The California Classic Car Show is taking place on the apron in Fairplex Park today. It goes until 5:30 p.m. so stop by  if you have a chance. Our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/lacountyfair) has a great gallery of…

Lunch Box Contest

September 23, 2011

Many Fair guests have enjoyed strolling down memory lane thanks to the lunch box collection on display in the Eclections exhibit at the Millard Sheets Gallery. We’ve got a fun little Fair contest with these lunch boxes–first person to correctly name what’s on each of the lunch boxes below wins two tickets to the Fair!…

An Experiment in Fun

September 23, 2011

This year’s theme for the America’s Kids exhibit is Surrounded by Science, which helps kids learn about the science of the everyday in a fun and interactive environment. Visitors to the Surrounded by Science building can test their crime-solving skills in the forensics lab, watch their image never end in the infinity mirror and learn…