Did you know that the Wine & Spirits Marketplace has much more than wine and spirits? Of course you can get award-winning beers and wine there, but there’s also so much more. Not only do we host the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, but we also host the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin…
The Crafty and Creative Displayed “On Broadway”
We’ve highlighted some of the great culinary competitions that have taken place here at the Fair. But did you know that before the Fair even begins, there are dozens of competitions that are judged and then displayed during the Fair? Many of these are in our Tapestry and Culinary Styles buildings (also known as the…
A Delicous (and Healthy) Food Fight
The L.A. County Fair is hosting a food fight. No actual food will be thrown at anyone, but the fierce competition is all about who can be both delicious and healthy. The Aetna Healthy Food Fight is showcasing cooking demonstrations, sweepstakes giveaways and a recipe cook-off before VIP judges right by Yellow Gate. The cook-off…
It’s the Great Pumpkin Recipe Contest, Fair Guests
The 2011 L.A. County Fair presented prizes to finalists in It’s the Great Pumpkin Recipe Contest Saturday, Oct. 1. Awards were handed out in the Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Other divisions. Selma Courll of Lakewood won first place in the Pumpkin Pie division for her three-layer pie that had a layer of pecans,…
Who’s the “Boss” of Marching Bands?
I love a parade. Especially ones that involve the precision and artistry of marching bands. Yesterday, the L.A. County Fair’s Marching Band Parade Competition held its finals. In their first appearance in the competition, the Santiago High School Sharks from Corona won first place. The Sharks, also known as “The Boss,” took home the $5,000…
Pie in the Sky (or in Culinary Styles)
Entrants in the Karo Perfect Pie Contest received their “just desserts” at the L.A. County Fair last night. Patricia Lapiezo of La Mesa and a first-time Karo pie entrant took home first. Patricia made a stunning Touch of Raspberry Double Chocolate Velvet Pie. Her not-so-secret ingredients included a Raspberry Milano Cookie crust and raspberry coffee…
Lunch Box Contest
Many Fair guests have enjoyed strolling down memory lane thanks to the lunch box collection on display in the Eclections exhibit at the Millard Sheets Gallery. We’ve got a fun little Fair contest with these lunch boxes–first person to correctly name what’s on each of the lunch boxes below wins two tickets to the Fair!…
We’ve Got Your Entertainment Right Here
This weekend, our stages are packed with some really great acts! Plus, many are free with Fair admission. Check out these entertaining items this weekend at the Fair: A Little On The Side What sets A Little On The Side apart from the average bar band? Their broad repertoire of music not widely covered by…
"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…
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…
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