The foundation on which the L.A. County Fair was built can be summed up in one word – community. Back in 1922, the year of the first Fair, the purpose of the Fair was to promote the agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry interests of the great Southwest – to the community, for the community. Zoom…
Happy New Year L.A. County Fair fans! The Fair-ey Blogster and everyone at the Fair wishes you a happy, healthy 2009 – and we can’t wait to see you in September! We have so much in store for you – food, fun and some of the most exciting entertainment in Southern California. You will not…
Last night was the Great American SPAM Championship here at the L.A. County Fair and what delicious delectables the participants made! Coming in first place in the adult category was Gina Kratky with SPAM eggrolls. She moves on to the national championships in Hawaii! Congrats! Coming in first in the kid category was Mallory Sitz…
The SPAM bit from Monty Python has always been a favorite of mine (I love you Terry Jones!) and helped make the gelatinous canned-meat delight a household name to another generation. Well, we at the LA County Fair would like to think we are introducing the rectangular good-right-out-of-the-can specialty to yet another generation. That’s right –…
Can you believe we are rolling into the last week of the LA County Fair? How many times have you been here already, three, four, five? If you haven’t been yet, then shake a leg! It’s been great so far – attractions, exhibits, magic, food, shopping!! The End of Summer Concert and Adrenaline Nights series…
Tomorrow, Sept. 21, is California Classics Day at Fairplex Park. Celebrate 70 years of horse racing with a day devoted to the stars of Fairplex Park. Four Stakes races for more seasoned horses highlight the day along with a Classic Car Show and Classic Rock to boot. The first 3,000 fans will receive a classic ringer…
Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. That means we can use words like “landlubber,” “buccaneer,” “doubloons,” “grog” and “lily-livered.” So when you are here at the Fair searching for your buried treasure, make sure you visit A Pirate’s Life. We have a great aerial show with fightin’ pirates, piraty crafts…
Have you seen the Budweiser Clydesdales here at the Fair? They are absolutely beautiful! How can something so large be so graceful? Here is some info: Known for their gentle temperament, Clydesdales that make the Budweiser team are special in many ways. Each full-grown gelding is 18 hands (about 6 feet) at the shoulder and…
It was Project Runway – Poodle Style yesterday when Bark Park featured a dog fashion show. Some of the puppies we have here at the Fair were dressed in the finest outfits from bell bottoms to camo to a tutu. Vecari Perez, owner of Pet It USA, provided the clothing. She and her partner make…
I had posted pre-Fair about Soccer Collies, the sensational duo who are here at the Fair every day in Bark Park, presented by Canidae all-natural dog food. Well, you have to come see them. These dogs will go head to nose against anyone in front of a soccer goal. Ms.Z (prounounced Mizzy) and Bek (named…
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