AuthorA Fair to Remember

Timber Mountain Slide

August 16, 2013

We tested out the Timber Mountain Slide to make sure it’s ready to go for the Fair. Verdict: It’s a go 🙂 The Timber Mountain Slide was installed last year into Picnic Hill. Although we usually only run the slide during the Fair, it is up year-round as a permanent reminder of the most festive…

Cotton-Candy Grapes?

August 14, 2013

Photo courtesy of just2shutter at freedigitalphotos.net We’ve heard of everything at the Fair … bacon-wrapped jalapenos, maple bacon donuts, deep-fried Kool-Aid (and cereal, Oreos etc.) But even we were a little surprised to hear about Cotton-Candy grapes. These little novelties are all-natural, actual grapes. They just happen to taste like cotton candy. Apparently the sweet…

Meet the Fair Crew

July 31, 2013

Thummer the Pig is L.A. County Fair’s official mascot. It’s not hard to find him during Fairtime. Just look for his float during a parade or hang around at FairView Farms for a spell and you’re sure to spot his smiling face. We all know and love Thummer, but have you met the rest of…