I can’t believe it. We are less than two months away from the 2013 L.A. County Fair! It seems like just yesterday that we were giving away blog tees and expounding on the joys of deep-fried calories treats and the fun of food contests, rides and shows… We are excited to show you all we…
Chicken Charlie's 2013 — Deep-fried isn't going anywhere
Last year Chicken Charlie brought the debut of deep-fried cookie dough. Novelty runs high every year at the Fair, and 2013 is no different! If you’re planning on pigging out with deep-fried Kool-Aid, Oreos, cereal and any other number of yum, you might want to save room for these guys: Bacon-fried pickles Waffle dogs And…
Throwback Thursday: L.A. County Fair map [PHOTO]
It’s crazy to think that the L.A. County Fair has been around since 1922. That’s more than 30 years before Disneyland was built! The memories and stories that originated from the Fair are endless. It would take years to hear them all! We love to hear about your memories whether it’s in the comments section…
You Know You Want a Blue Ribbon
Sure, the Fair is still six months away but it’s not too early to be thinking of entering your best cookie or salsa recipe or your best photograph into one of our fun & exciting contests and competitions. Entries are open for all categories in Culinary Styles, Tapestry and America’s Kids. You look great in…
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The L.A. County Fair was listed as #6 in the Top 50 Fairs in North America in 2012!
Thanks For the Memories
And so we end another Fair….and a great one it was! Thank you all for coming to our party. We enjoyed having you. What a way to celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here are some take-aways from this year: 1,473,371 guests – and you were one of them! It was our fourth biggest Fair ever. Food…
Last Weekend – Stay a Little Later
Well, it’s the last weekend of the 2012 Fair. It’s been great, but we still have 2 days to blow this puppy out of the water with the best food, carnival and attractions. As an added bonus so you can get that last deep-fried red velvet funnel cake in or one last spin on Disk-O,…
Last Week of Fair! (Are you ready?)
Wednesday is the start of our last week of the 2012 Fair. This month just flew by; it seems like only yesterday that we were opening the gates, setting up the rides and exhibits and starting on the blogging for the season. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or one last time…
Entertaining, Playboy-Mansion Style
There weren’t any bunnies but plenty of Hugh Hefner style last night when Playboy Mansion executive chef William Bloxsom-Carter offered tips on how to entertain to a roomful of eager listeners at the Wine & Spirits Marketplace. The affable Bloxsom-Carter presented with all the elegance and charm befitting an employee of Mr. Hefner and the…
Mexico Independence Day
Today, September 16, marks Mexico’s Independence Day (or Grito de Dolores). This is the 202nd anniversary of the event that started the War of Independence. Although true independence was not gained until 1821, it was this particular day that started the movement towards freedom. The Fair hosted a large parade in honor of the day,…
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