It’s our last week ladies and gentlemen, but we’ve still got plenty of ways to save at the Fair! Here are some of our deals… McDonald’s Wednesday: Today’s our last McDonald’s Wednesday! Get in for $20 and an unlimited carnival ride wristband. At participating McDonald’s. Book Drive Thursday: Bring new or gently used book to…
Knight School: A Royal Education
Once upon time (Sept.3-Oct.2, 2011 to be exact), in a land far, far away (well, just Pomona… it’s not that far!), young gentlemen (and ladies!) trained to be gallant knights. They found a trusty steed, chose their weapon, selected their armor and fought their enemies with bravery. At the Knight School in the Land of…
A Bear-y Good Time
The Weldes certainly know about the bear necessities. They family has been raising bears for 75 years. In the Welde’s Big Bear Expedition we see that the bears are incredibly intelligent animals that not only are able to perform tricks, but also hold hands and “kiss” the trainers with a good look. But the Weldes…
The “Mane” Attraction: Budweiser Clydesdales Don’t Disappoint
Clippety Clop. Clippety Clop. You probably already know we’ve got horses here at the Fair… the racing kind that run around at Fairplex Park. But we’ve also got a set of horses that are here purely for the delight of fair guests. The Budweiser Clydesdales are making their 26th Fair appearance and are helping us…
Yo Ho Yo Ho–Talk Like A Pirate Day is Tomorrow!
Bust out your peg leg and swab the deck, Talk Like a Pirate Day is tomorrow, Sept. 19. And even though the Fair is closed on the actual day, you can begin celebrating today (and the rest of the week!) at Pets Ahoy!–our very own pirate and pet adventure land. Unleash your inner pirate at…
These Are a Few of My Favorite (Fair) Things
Here’s a photo essay by me on my some of my favorite things a the Fair. What are yours? Tell us and you could win some Fair swag!
Mime Dream Takes Guests on Adventure in Dream World Cirque
Have you ever wondered what mimes dream about? Striped shirts? Bowler hats? Suspenders? Well, you’d be wrong. Apparently mimes dream about crazy acrobatics and dance moves. At the Dream World Cirque Show, we are first introduced to our friend the charming mime before the show truly starts. He comes out to the audience and does…
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…
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…
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