MonthSeptember 2017

World War II Veteran Joins Parade

September 15, 2017

Earlier today we were honored with the presence of World War II veteran Fernando A. Torres and his wife Gail Torres. The two love the Fair and have attended every year since 1966, which is where they had their first date. Here are some pictures that were captured from this very special day & parade:…

Blue Ribbons Galore at the DIY Design Studio

September 14, 2017

Looking for old-school Fair fun? Look no further than the DIY Design Studio, home to dozens of competitions. From photography to knitting to baking, this is the place where our most creative guests can show off their talents (and compete for a coveted blue ribbon!) Many competition entries are submitted beforehand; participants don’t know who…

Old School Fair Contests

September 14, 2017

Winning a blue ribbon is one of our Top 10 Fair Dares, and one of the best ways to do that is by participating in a contest at the Galaxy Stage. From pie eating to hula hooping and bubble gum blowing, there is a chance for everyone to win a blue ribbon and have fun…

Giveaway + The Little Red Barn [Contest Closed]

September 14, 2017

Hey fair fans! What’s cuter than animals? Miniature animals! And the Little Red Barn is full of them. From miniature pigs and donkeys, to baby doll sheep and pygmy goats, the Little Red Barn will definitely make you wish you lived on a farm. If you don’t feel like this little pig after you went…

#DareToFair Round-Up: Week 2

September 10, 2017

If last week felt like a heat apocalypse, the weather this week was absolutely heavenly, especially in the evenings!  Here are some of our favorite #DareToFair photos from you, our guests 🙂 Use #lacountyfair and #daretofair in your photos and you could be featured on our blog this month! Thanks to everyone who braved the heat to…

America’s Kids’ Adventures in Literature

September 10, 2017

“This world is but a canvas for our imagination” – Henry David Thoreau Some of the greatest adventures ever told take place on the pages of a book. With America’s Kids’ Adventures in Literature you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into an enchanted library where giant books, costumed characters and hands-on activities come together to create…

It's always a good day to Dare to Fair!

September 10, 2017

Right before the Fair started, we shared our Top 10 Ways to Dare to Fair (old-school style.) Since then, we’ve had a blast living out classic Fair fun like riding the Tilt-A-Whirl and eating (a little too much) funnel cake. Share your best #DaretoFair memories with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #LACountyFairDare!  Here’s…

Join us for Celebrate '28

September 9, 2017

Join us for Celebrate ’28 as we congratulate the City of Los Angeles on its expected awarding of the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will have a special celebration parade on Saturday, Sept. 16  with LA 2028, LA48 Foundation, VIPs, Olympians and Paralympians. Then enjoy the day at the LA County Fair. For…

Run for the Fair Culinary Competition

September 8, 2017

Contestants dashed around the fair to compete in our Chopped-style Run for the Fair contest tonight, and the results were delicious. Six fair guests were given two mystery ingredients, puff pastry and bacon, and $10 in food vouchers to make an appetizer. Contestants had 30 minutes to shop for food from vendors and then had…

Esports Gaming World: The Ultimate Gaming Show

September 8, 2017

Esports Gaming World is a a premium, interactive gaming show with professional gamers, high-end virtual reality systems, great gaming items and more! The non-stop gaming action will be available at the LA County Fair until Sept. 10. Check it out: Take a picture with Darth Vader! Experience VR Gaming! Experience this exclusive LA County Fair video…