Did you read that recent story in the the LA Times about the healthy fare being offered at Dodger Stadium? They’re offering Greek salads with fresh basil, turkey sandwiches on wheat and fruit parfaits. They said with the rising cases of childhood obesity, they wanted to offer an alternative to the 240-calorie Dodger dog and 1,000-calorie…
We did! Well, we are going to. After a successful run last year, the L.A. County Fair is going to the dogs again this year – with Bark Park. Bark Park is our canine adventure where four-legged furry creatures become the most evolved species on the grounds. They get to wear fancy clothes, they get…
All right all you competitive souls of all ages – time to break out the recipes, sharpen those knitting needles and get your crayons and water paints ready. It’s contest time at the L.A. County Fair! There are blue ribbons to be won (and in some cases, cash!) That’s right – we are putting the…
If you are familiar with the L.A. County Fair or Fairplex, you are familiar with our resident horticulturist Don DeLano. Don is one of those amazingly creative talents we have working here at the Fair on a year-round basis. As the horticulturist, he oversees all the planting and upkeep of the flowers, trees, plants and gardens…
Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll! (and Country and R&B). If you – my fellow fans, fanatics, groupies and hangers-on – are serious about this thing called Music, you need to be hooked up to the L.A. County Fair’s End of Summer Concert Series Club. For $15, you will receive advance notice of the Fair’s End of Summer…
What’s better than a friend who comes bearing the best in Fair-time gifts? Mackinac Island fudge, Hot Dogs on a Stick, super-absorbent chamois, great entertainment, Monster trucks, dinosaurs, horse racing and everything deep fried. And the answer is that same friend on Facebook. Yes, even the L.A. County Fair has a Facebook page. We post all the…
Hey all you Marching Bands out there! Have you heard the great news? The L.A. County Fair has partnered with the Tournament of Roses parade association to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The winner of the Fair’s Marching Band competition will get the opportunity to play in the 2011 Tournament of Roses parade! That’s right –…
Did you know that your organization could have a fund-raising event at the L.A. County Fair? The Fair’s Group Ticket Sales program offers an easy and simple way for your organization to earn cash! Every adult ticket you sell will raise $1 toward your fund raising efforts while providing friends and family with the best…
The foundation on which the L.A. County Fair was built can be summed up in one word – community. Back in 1922, the year of the first Fair, the purpose of the Fair was to promote the agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry interests of the great Southwest – to the community, for the community. Zoom…
Happy New Year L.A. County Fair fans! The Fair-ey Blogster and everyone at the Fair wishes you a happy, healthy 2009 – and we can’t wait to see you in September! We have so much in store for you – food, fun and some of the most exciting entertainment in Southern California. You will not…
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