What a nice day to open a Fair! We are four hours in and already we are having a great time. The 89th L.A. County Fair is underway with food, rides, sharks, shopping and great weather! Our special $1 before 1 p.m. promotion was well-received, and that continues tomorrow and Labor Day. A line has…
It's Go Time!
In less than 24 hours, the 89th anniversary L.A. County Fair will lay out the welcome mat for more than one million of our closest friends. We are so excited! This weekend admission is just $1 Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 22 oz soft drinks are $1 from 1-4 p.m.…
Did You Know Angora Goats' Wool Makes Mohair Sweaters?
Neither did I! But after spending a morning with Sky Shivers, the handlebar-mustached Oklahoman cowboy/farmer who coordinates the Fair’s popular FairView Farms, I learned a lot of things. And so will you after visiting the Farm. Sky and his “posse” have really boosted the educational foundation of the Farm but you’re having so much fun,…
Best Fair Food, As Concluded by the Experts
We took a poll on what is the best Fair food, which I am presenting here. Who did we survey, you ask? Why, the experts, of course! And by experts I mean those of us who work here. We are here practically 24/7 for an entire month, so if anyone knows the best grub, we…
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Fairtime…
Ev’rywhere you go! Seriously! 11 days to go before the biggest SoCal September event opens its gates. Are we excited? Yes! Are we going to have mouth-watering food? Yes! Are we going to have amazing attractions that feature sharks, bears and dinosaurs? Yes! Are we going to have emo-rides (those are rides that cause all sorts…
Try Our Top 10 Free Family Activities
Nothing is sweeter than spending time with your family, and the Fair knows that! With tight budgets and a challenging economy, we know what you want: things to do with your family that are cost effective! With tons of great admission promotions (bring a few children’s books your kids have outgrown and voila, a ticket to the Fair…
Dinos Stomp into the Fair!
Well, actually, they rode in on the back of a semi. Semantics! Either way, they are here! Nineteen terrifying, treacherous yet totally terrific dinosaurs rolled into the L.A. County Fair today, by way of Texas – ready to thrill guests of the Jurassic Planet attraction. From a Giganotosaurus to an Edmontonia to the very popular…
(Wine) Knowledge is Power!
I know you are coming to the Fair. You know you are coming to the Fair. So, how about we take a class? The work in this classroom is work we will enjoy – trust me! Meet me at the Wine & Spirits Marketplace for one (or more!) of the many great wine education classes…
Run, and Remember 9/11
As part of the Stephen Still Tunnel to Towers Run, the L.A. County Fair is proud to host the only Los Angeles leg of this national event. Tunnel to Towers honors the courage and dedication of 9/11 first responders, our military men and women and their families. Runners and walkers are still needed for the…
Top 10 Ways to Save at the Fair
We know you like a bargain. Who doesn’t? So, here is our Top 10 ways to on admission at the Fair: 10. Group Sales – General admission adult any-day tickets are available for $10 and any-day tickets for ages 6-12 are $6, with a minimum order of 20 adult general admission tickets. We should add each…
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