Today we hosted over 20 of Southern California’s tastiest food trucks at the infield of the Fairplex Park– that’s right, we were noshing on food as horses raced around the track. Too cool! America’s love affair with the food truck is in part because they are just, well, fun. And their names are probably some…
"Sounds Like the Fair" Contest
Aside from the wondrous sights and delicious smells, the Fair is an auditory experience to behold. “Hear’s” a chance to put your ears to work on your next visit to the fair and win two free tickets! First one to answer the following correctly wins! 1. What song is playing when the dancing Fry BQ…
Wiener Winner Celebrates
The winner of Saturday’s wiener dog race at 40 yards at Fairplex Park was Penny Lane of Los Alamitos, beating her six rivals to capture the $500 grand prize plus $100 for winning her trial heat. Penny will be shopping tomorrow.
Take Flight at the Fair
The Hollywood Aerial Arts show delights Fair goers daily in Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus. The high flying acrobatics feature a mix of trapeze and ribbon artists that wow the crowds. Show times are online at www.lacountyfair.com.
Where at the Fair? Photo Contest!
We have some great views here at the Fair. Here are a couple photos of them from the last few days. The first person to correctly tell us where these photos were taken will win two tickets to the fair! Please be as specific as possible. Hints: None are taken from the Sky Ride and…
The Next Top Chef in Training
When I think of kids cooking, my mind wanders back to my childhood days when I’d play with my Easy-Bake Oven. This cooking competition is a bit more advanced then that. Last night, 22 youngsters from 5-18 years showed off their baking skills at the Farmhouse Kitchen in FairView Farms in the Favorite Cookie competition.…
Perennial Pleasers the Pig Races are Back!
And they’re off! The Fair is known each year for its live thoroughbred horse racing (started today!), but did you know they aren’t the only racing animals? Each year a pack of pint-sized porkers races round a mini rack to see who will be top hog. Well, the Barnyard Racers are back again… and this…
Fair Food Friday
The Fair is known for its many unique and delicious combinations of food. But when we walked by the sign with the giant chocolate dipped pickle, we were more than intrigued. The great guys over at the ice cream and dessert stand over by Surrounded by Science gave us a taste. The verdict: interesting for…
Cook Like a Master Chef
Can you smell the garlic? If you’ve been in the Wine and Spirits Marketplace during a cooking demo, you probably have. Every Thursday, the Marketplace hosts Chef Henry Gonzalez of Spaggi’s Restaurant who will teach you how to cook like a pro. Today Chef Henry taught an eager and hungry crowd how to make a…
Your Face Here: Face-in-Hole Photo Competition
Hi Fair friends! We are launching a contest this week for two free tickets to the Fair. Simply send us your face (or your family or friends’ faces) in one of our many face-in-hole photo opp stations throughout the park. You can be a shark, pirate, corn–whatever you like! Just send us your ONE photo…
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