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…
Senior citizens cut the rug today at the Senior Ballroom Dance competition. One of my favorite events at the Fair, the competition is open to couples ages 55 and older. Some of the contestants were well into their 80s – they showed those young’ens how things are done. Check out the video on our Facebook…
Hola amigos! The first of our four cultural festivals is now underway here at the Fair. Festival Latinoamericano de Arte y Folklore is taking place this weekend on the Plaza de las Americas. This celebration of the art, culture and history of Latin America has something for everyone. Today we saw acts on the Plaza…
We’ve got an AMAZING variety of animals here at the Fair… and they’re not just in our FairView Farms. Mojo’s Jungle has tons of cool reptiles and birds, but my favorite of all is the marsupials!
The storied history of the lumberjack is one of danger and skill. The men in logging camps began competing on their days off against each other for bragging rights and personal glory. They also became exciting storytellers and were renowned for consuming hefty portions of food around the campfire. At their peak in 1906 there…
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,…
Remember that Troll Doll collection you had growing up? Or maybe it was Beanie Babies in the 90s. Yeah, this isn’t really like that. The art of collecting is on display at this year’s Fair. In the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, guests can check out (for free with admission!) an exhibit unlike any…
Ever wanted to wander the meadows of Yosemite? Marvel at the Grand Tetons in Wyoming? Behold the ancient trees of the Sequoias? Or relive your vacations to all of these places? You’re in luck—the 2011 L.A. County Fair will dazzle and delight you with the flora and fauna of America’s national parks at the Flower…
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…
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