We have our fair share (pun intended) of food novelty here. From fried butter to jalapenos wrapped in bacon, we have seen it all. Or so we thought. According to the Digest, the latest concoction from local burger join The Counter is wine milkshakes. As in, a little Pinot Noir mixed in with your chocolate…
Three lucky Fair guests walked out of our closing day with a set of keys, $1000 in gas, and an Alaskan cruise for two. Hundreds gathered as the winners of the L.A. County Fair and Pomona Rotary 7th annual raffle were announced Oct. 2. Four-year-old Jonathan was picked from the crowd to draw the names.…
The Wonders of Nature is a tribute to our national parks in beautiful floral displays. Hours of time and effort were spent making these intricate flowery scenes for our 23-day extravaganza. And we tear all this hard work down tomorrow! Luckily, you can keep your fond memories of the 2011 L.A. County Fair alive. Literally,…
Down over in Mojo’s Jungle there are some critters that could make your skin crawl (well, not really the turtles… who’s afraid of turtles?). Iggy’s Insect Encounter and Spike’s Reptile Territory are swarming with snakes, lizards, spiders and turtles. These jungle creatures are all part of the great and varying jungle ecosystems, doing their part…
Did you know that the Wine & Spirits Marketplace has much more than wine and spirits? Of course you can get award-winning beers and wine there, but there’s also so much more. Not only do we host the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, but we also host the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin…
We’ve highlighted some of the great culinary competitions that have taken place here at the Fair. But did you know that before the Fair even begins, there are dozens of competitions that are judged and then displayed during the Fair? Many of these are in our Tapestry and Culinary Styles buildings (also known as the…
Today is it! If you’ve been on the fence about getting your final fill of corn dogs, funnel cake, great shopping, fun for the kiddies and more, well this is your last chance! We are open 10am-10pm today and have plenty of ways to save and lots of things to do. So come down and…
The L.A. County Fair is hosting a food fight. No actual food will be thrown at anyone, but the fierce competition is all about who can be both delicious and healthy. The Aetna Healthy Food Fight is showcasing cooking demonstrations, sweepstakes giveaways and a recipe cook-off before VIP judges right by Yellow Gate. The cook-off…
The 2011 L.A. County Fair presented prizes to finalists in It’s the Great Pumpkin Recipe Contest Saturday, Oct. 1. Awards were handed out in the Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Other divisions. Selma Courll of Lakewood won first place in the Pumpkin Pie division for her three-layer pie that had a layer of pecans,…
I love a parade. Especially ones that involve the precision and artistry of marching bands. Yesterday, the L.A. County Fair’s Marching Band Parade Competition held its finals. In their first appearance in the competition, the Santiago High School Sharks from Corona won first place. The Sharks, also known as “The Boss,” took home the $5,000…
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