Saturday was a very special day for Fair guests Miguel and Sandra, who got engaged last night at the Flower and Garden Pavilion. Family, friends and a very large crowd witnessed as Miguel got on one knee and popped THE question. Why would the get engaged at the Fair? Well, it just so happens that…
It’s back… Get Your Kicks for $66!
Back by popular demand… our $66 season pass special has returned for a limited time! From May 7 – 24, you can purchase an LA County Fair season pass package perfect for the whole family: 4 season passes* 4 souvenir lanyards 1 FastLane Opening Weekend parking pass ** 1 exclusive collector’s box Excited yet? It…
Behind-the-Scenes: Route 66 Construction Has Begun!
Last month we announced the 2018 LA County Fair theme: Get Your Kicks! We’re celebrating all things Route 66 this year, from our attractions to food pricing (more on that later!) Our team is already hard at work getting ready for September… check out this awesome entrance to one of our many Route 66-themed attractions:…
Our 95th Anniversary!
On October 17, 1922 the first ever LA County Fair opened and ran for five days. 95 years later and we’re still going strong, celebrating our community, agriculture and the food, entertainment and culture of Southern California. Only five years left until we hit the big 1-0-0!
2017 High School Marching Band Competition Results
Each year a number of high school marching bands participate in our daily parades. They aren’t just performing, they’re actually competing for a cash prize which is awarded on the last Friday of the Fair. This year’s winners are: 1st Place: Diamond Bar High School 2nd Place: Glendora High School 3rd Place: Upland High School…
Sugar Skulls at the Fair
This year we had the pleasure of partnering with LORE Productions to feature these beautiful sugar skulls in front of the Millard Sheets Art Center: Come see them for yourself before the Fair ends on Sunday!
World War II Veteran Joins Parade
Earlier today we were honored with the presence of World War II veteran Fernando A. Torres and his wife Gail Torres. The two love the Fair and have attended every year since 1966, which is where they had their first date. Here are some pictures that were captured from this very special day & parade:…
We're Officially Open!
The 2017 LA County Fair is officially open! We kicked things off with our traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the brand new Le Grande Ferris Wheel XL. From left to right: Pomona City council members Robert Torres and Ginna Escobar, Mayor of Pomona Tim Sandoval, Los Angeles County Fair Association Chairman of the Board J.…
10 Ways to Dare to Fair (Old School Style)
We’re celebrating our 95th anniversary this year. Ninety. Five. Years. Our world has changed drastically in that time. Can you imagine your great-grandfather taking a selfie and uploading it to Instagram? (Nope.) But while technology and trends have changed over the years, some things have remained the same: the LA County Fair, for instance. Sure…
Scavenger Hunt Weekend 2 Recap!
We wrapped up the last of our scavenger hunts this past weekend. We had a blast driving around LA County, from Grand Park in DTLA all the way back to our stomping grounds: Fairplex. More than 200 of you showed up for our final scavenger hunt! These are just the first few 🙂 It was…
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