By now I’m sure many of you have already visited the Fair at least once, but for those of you who haven’t taken the time to #DARETOFAIR, continue reading as I go over the top 5 things to do at the 2016 LA County Fair. 1) Indulge – We love food and know you do…
Plaza de las Americas
As you enter through Blue gate, you are greeted by the sounds of horns and accordions…. Welcome to Plaza de las Americas, where Latin heritage (and food) flows abundantly. Shop keepers sell all kinds of goodies everywhere you turn. Take the sky ride, and find a margarita bar waiting for you as soon as you…
Bottoms Up
Are you one of those people who loves beer? Did you know that LACF offers beer tasting classes? Because they do! You can find the class in the Beer, Wine, and Spirits Marketplace, attached to the Flower and Garden Pavilion. Classes take place at noon, and are $15 per person. Jason Torres leads the beer…
Cupcake Crazy
Sooo good! September 12th was the annual fair Cupcake Contest, and wow, did all the entries look delicious. Contestants submitted their recipes in July, all of which were homemade with ingredients you can find at your local stores (Them’s the rules!). On the big day, each contestant brought six delectable offerings for this year’s judges.…
2015 LACF Food Media Preview
Dozens of bloggers and media personnel got a sneak peek of our new food items at our LA County Fair Food Media Preview! Gourmet hot dogs, Deep-Fried Guacamole and some classics from Chicken Charlie’s and Tasti Chips were all available! Since there was a lot of construction and preparation going on for Opening Day, a…
Food Friday at LACF
Over the last few weeks we brought to you the wonders of Luminasia, the magic of World of Wonders, the beauty of our Flower & Garden Pavilion, and now, we are taking the time to show you some of the delicious foods you could eat before the wrap up of this year’s Fair. LACF Food…
You Know You Want a Blue Ribbon
Sure, the Fair is still six months away but it’s not too early to be thinking of entering your best cookie or salsa recipe or your best photograph into one of our fun & exciting contests and competitions. Entries are open for all categories in Culinary Styles, Tapestry and America’s Kids. You look great in…
The party continues…
We are in full Fall mode and more than looking forward to crisp autumn evenings, hot chocolate, football and the holiday season. For those of you who are suffering from PFDS (Post-Fair Depression Syndrome) don’t fear! The rides may be down, the exhibits packed away and the deep-fried food devoured, but there are still plenty…
Last Week of Fair! (Are you ready?)
Wednesday is the start of our last week of the 2012 Fair. This month just flew by; it seems like only yesterday that we were opening the gates, setting up the rides and exhibits and starting on the blogging for the season. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or one last time…
Mexico Independence Day
Today, September 16, marks Mexico’s Independence Day (or Grito de Dolores). This is the 202nd anniversary of the event that started the War of Independence. Although true independence was not gained until 1821, it was this particular day that started the movement towards freedom. The Fair hosted a large parade in honor of the day,…
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