There’s never a dull moment at the Fair and the annual Senior Ballroom Competition is no different. This year senior couples (ages 55+) competed for first, second and third place in the waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha, rhumba, tango and East Coast Swing. Each couple demonstrated a flair for fun, style and rhythm when they took on…
Grilled Cheese Contest
Italian Pesto and Sausage, First Place The first annual Grilled Cheese Competition marks the first live contest here at the Fair in over two years. It is just the beginning of many fun cook-offs and contests going on at Culinary Styles. Guests gathered around as six grilled cheese gurus sliced, diced, flipped and sizzled their…
Opening Day Recap
Whew! It’s hard to believe Opening Weekend is almost over… It’s been exciting and tons of fun! In case you weren’t able to make it out, we put together a brief video of some of the highlights. Check it out: Song: Glad You Came – The Wanted
Karaokefest 2012
Karaokefest wants YOU to sing your heart out! The fun-packed Karaokefest returns this year on Sept. 8th. If you missed it last year, don’t worry; the chance to sing your heart out has returned once again! Last year hundreds of crooners displayed their talents to anyone willing to listen here at the Fair. There are…
Exploring Crafter's Village
Each weekend a new festival arrives at the Fair. Opening Weekend welcomed Crafter’s Village, a marketplace of unique handmade items nestled between the bungee jump and Pets Ahoy. Of course you’ll find the typical mish mash of clothing, accessories and sportswear, all of which are great buys but there were a few vendors that really…
Purple Rain from Purple Reign
As the sun started to set and the carnival lights turned on, Prince cover band Purple Reign hopped onto the Coca-Cola Stage for a high-energy performance. Prince look-a-like and sound-a-like Jason Tenner and his band mates rocked out and played some of Prince’s biggest hits that had the crowd going all night. The show was a…
Annual BBQ Contest: Mmm Mmm Good!
Labor Day Weekend: A time for relaxation, catching some sun and of course, that American food staple the barbecue! The kings and queens of the grill engaged in friendly but hardworking competition for a ribbon prize (first, second and third) and showed their skills to Fair guests and judges alike. Each entry smelled and looked…
Sunday Funday Shopping
Amongst the flurry of activity going on at the Fair today, Plaza de las Americas has come to life with the Festival Latinoamericano de Arte y Folklore. The festival is going on from today (Sept. 2) until tomorrow and it’s jam packed with talented musicians, fun shopping booths and other activities. The Plaza de las Americas…
Introducing the Fair Dare Devil
So this happened today… And this: Go to our Facebook fan page and leave a comment suggesting a dare for the Fair Dare Devil! What you dare, he’ll do (and we’ll video and post.)
"Once Upon A Time…" A look into A Living Library of Fun!
America’s Kids is home to A Living Library of Fun! There are many things to check out and the best part is, it’s all in the shade! Teenagers can reconnect with their childhood when they visit the American Girls section or drop in at Jack and Annie’s Magic Tree House. You can also take photos…
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