Yes, folks. Thanks to some advanced puppetry from the folks at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, young Fairguests visiting Jurassic Planet in Building 8 at the L.A. County Fair got to see what a dinosaur hatchling would look like and then what it would be like to meet that hatchling in person a few…
The Fair is a Busy Place
There is so much going on here. Come out and take it all in. Today, Thursday, is San Dimas Day, with tonight’s entertainment an adrenaline-filled night with Monster Truck Madness. Tomorrow it’s Day for Heroes, a day when the Fair honors military, fire and law enforcement personnel. A special opening ceremony for Day for Heroes will…
A Cappella Welcome
Side Effect, the premier a cappella group, invite you to come out to the L.A. County Fair:
Eternal Rest in Dodger Blue
As you shop around the L.A. County Fair, you may want to stop by the Forest Lawn booth in Fairplex 4. On display: a Dodger casket and a Dodger urn – for the true Dodger fan. Tasteful in white and Dodger Blue, the casket is subtle in its decoration. The urn is more decorative. The casket…
Storytime at the Fair
I know it is an unusual place for storytime, but the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, the art gallery at the Fair, has a storyteller you have to see. Jim Cogan entertains, educates, amuses and mesmerizes visitors with his amazing tales, all centered around the gallery’s theme, The Making of Art – The First 30,000…
We're Open!!
The L.A. County Fair is open! There is that special feel in the air. It smells heavenly, like cotton candy and BBQ. We opened our gates to the sounds of African drumbeats: It’s only $1 until 1 p.m. Tomorrow and Monday admission is also $1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy!
Dinosaurily Speaking
I trekked out to the land that time forgot this morning, also known as Fairplex 8, aka Jurassic Planet. Exhibits designer Michael Converse, our resident dino expert and artist extraordinaire, has done a fantastic job of planning the exhibit. Kids, and adults alike, are going to be thrilled. check out the videos below, which will…
Let's Get It Started – With a Pre-Fair Party
Let’s get it started, ha! Let’s Get it Started in here! That’s right – we are channeling the Black Eyed Peas because we are getting it started tonight. The Fair opens tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. but we will start partying tonight with the annual Premiere Party. Our famous night-before-the-Fair bash is always fun and…
T-minus 5 Days!!!!!!
Do you realize we are down to the last five days before the start of the L.A. County Fair?! Hope you don’t have any plans for Labor Day as we are opening Labor Day weekend – the first time ever! Beginning Saturday, you will have 23 opportunities to visit us. Here is what you have…
I'm Feeling Blue…Dodger Blue
Hey L.A., the Fair is turning Blue on Thursday, Sept. 17 – Dodger Blue! That’s right, we are celebrating SoCal’s favorite team all day long – and we’re even having some special guests! Wear Dodger Blue on the 17th and receive half-off admission (you must print a coupon from lacountyfair.com). Greeting fans and signing autographs…
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