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Patriot Day
September 11, 2012
It's L.A. County Day at the Fair!
September 9, 2012
We would like to thank the L.A. County employees who have done a wonderful job of serving the residents of Los Angeles! Many employees came out to the Fair today, including staff from the LAPD, LAFD, Department of Animal Care & Control, Public Health Services and many more. A special parade was given at noon…
Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes
September 9, 2012
It was cupcake madness in Culinary Styles yesterday as the Cupcake competition drew a slew of contestants with mounds of luscious mini-cakes in all flavors and levels of decor. But it was an old favorite that stole the judges’ hearts – or is that palates? Virginia Joines of La Verne took first place with her…
Everybody Loves a Wiener…Dog, That Is
September 8, 2012
The ever-popular Wiener Dog races are back this afternoon at Fairplex Park. Those lovable short-legged canines are scampering their hearts out when belly hits the dirt and they take off on the horse racing track. Here is a clip of heat 3 from this afternoon. Finals are at 4:30 p.m. today, so if you are…
Just Like the Real Thing
September 2, 2012
Went out to the Coca-Cola Stage last night to catch Gwen in Doubt, the No Doubt tribute band. And they were awesome! The lead singer looked a lot like Gwen Stefani, sounded amazing and danced all over the stage, even heading into the audience a few times. My photo is blurry but, hey, I was…
Great Opening Day…And it isn't Over Yet!
August 31, 2012
Hi All! We’ve had a great opening and it has just started. Dignitaries cut the ribbon to open the day and we just finished with our grand parade. Take a look below:
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Fairtime
August 28, 2012
T-minus 3 days ’til we open. It’s crazy around here – but a good kind of crazy! Check out these pix from earlier today (does it mean anything that I took a lot of shots of food booths?!):
Genius – Not So Easy, Is It?
August 14, 2012
Genius is a word thrown around a bit too easily, isn’t it? Look at my baby clap his hands – isn’t he a genius? My dog barks at shadows, isn’t she a genius? My boss tied his shoes, no slip-ons for him! Genius! You get the picture. But when you think about the true geniuses…
3 Weeks Away and Lots of Ways to Save
August 10, 2012
That’s right – the Fair opens three weeks from today. We know our guests love a bargain, so here is the Top 9 ways to save on admission (I don’t like Top 10 lists): 1. OPENING WEEKEND $1 admission from 3-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sat. – Mon. Soft drinks and…
Give a Pint, Save a Life, Then Celebrate at the Fair
August 6, 2012
Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion? Or that blood is perishable, that red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and and platelets just five days? The American Red Cross and blood donation sites throughout Southern California are in desperate need of…
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