Take time out of exploring all that the 2010 L.A. County Fair offers by checking out some of the superb entertainment next week, Sept. 22-26. Skip Banks the Balloon Man: Skip Banks refers to himself as “a new vaudevillian.” His performances are a mix of classic songs, sound effects, and colorful props combined with visual…
The praises will go up and the blessings will come down at the Harvest of Praise Gospel Festival Saturday, Sept. 25 on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Fair. The House of Blues sponsors this more than 8-hour music extravaganza beginning at 4 p.m. National and regional Gospel recording artists who have performed at the House…
One of the most anticipated Culinary Styles contests brought out chocolate lovers of all ages on Saturday, Sept. 18 – the Ghirardelli Chocolate Champion Contest. The scent of rich chocolate – dark, milk, white and every variation thereof – filled the contest area as competitors delivered precious choco cargo before judging started at 1 p.m.…
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sunday, Sept. 19 and what better way to learn about all things pirate than at our own A Pirate’s Life – An Island Adventure. Eight years ago, columnist Dave Barry mentioned this “holiday” created by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon, September…
The waiting is the worst. Pacing back and forth, back and forth. Wide eyes darting to and fro. Deep sighs heard every few minutes. For crying out loud, waiting for the birth of a child isn’t this nerve wracking! So goes the judging at the cooking competitions at the L.A. County Fair. Every year domestic…
One of the hot trends in the art world today are studio tours where visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at artists and their creative processes. Many tours cover a lot of artists and their means of expression while covering a lot of ground going from one studio location to another. The Millard Sheets Center for…
The 88th anniversary L.A. County Fair is open for business. The official ribbon cutting was this morning. We have elephants, carnival rides, food galore, shopping, Motocross tonight and everything in between! New this year – we have food trucks coming in every weekend! I just tried Calbi, a fusion of Korean bbq and Mexican. I…
Amazing sideshow stunts, magic, comedy and more are guaranteed to Fairguests this weekend when they head out to see the first show on the Coca-Cola Stage at the corner of Magnolia and Juniper. The Original Synners Stunt Show Spectacular stars John Shaw and Lady Diabla (the world’s youngest female sword swallower), a daring duo that…
So you really want to stick to your diet while you’re running around the 2010 L.A. County Fair, where tantalizing temptations lie around every corner? Actually there are plenty of delectable choices. You know how to “eat right” already, so apply the same principles to Fair dining. Enjoy fresh grilled corn-on-the-cob – just peel back…
Unfortunately for Mr. Fair-ey Blogster, I love to shop at the Fair. It’s my favorite thing about the Fair (with the exception of eating a Hot Dog on a Stick). I love to walk through the shopping halls and see what interesting items I can buy and what’s new. Got my mom a tortilla warmer…
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