It looks like a T-Rex, it walks like a T-Rex, it roars like a T-Rex – as least, as far as I know. The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum brought its very life-like baby T-Rex puppet to the Fair today to visit Jurassic Planet. Fairguests were mesmerized (some a little too much – I…
16,400!
The number of cans donated Sept. 18 for Ralphs Food Drive Friday. Bring five cans of Ralphs brand canned goods Friday, Sept. 25 and/or Friday Oct. 2 and get one FREE Fair admission for that date. Donations go to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
Husband vs. Wife – Who Wins the Blue Ribbon?
One of the traditions of the Fair is the Culinary contests and competitions – we still give out blue ribbons for Grandma’s apple pie. What’s fun is watching contestants compete against each other at the on-site competitions – especially when the contestants happen to be married to each other. That was the scenario today at the…
And the Wiener Is…
Ever see a bunch of short-legged dogs run in thick dirt? Very funny. The Wiener Dog races had several heats at the L.A. County Fair – all very funny indeed. One racer, Blazer from Newport Beach, well, it was a miracle he made it to the end. At 35 lbs, he was the biggest contestant…
Don't Whine, Wine….
We have a ton of great classes at the Wine & Spirits Marketplace, so be sure to check out the class schedule before you head to the Fair (or check the Fun Guide if you are here). Today we have vodka tasting all day! Now that will make the carnival rides spin a little faster…
Hot Diggity Dog Races
Let the trumpet blare! The race you’ve been waiting for is here! We’re not talking ponies at Fairplex Park. It’s the Wiener Dog races! Yes, tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 19, those cute little dachshunds will be racing to the finish line, in their cute little puppy dog silks. Races begin at 1:10 p.m. at the horse…
These Dodger Fans are FANS!!
The heat has not deterred L.A. Dodger fans from coming out to the Fair today – Dodger Day. People are already lined up to meet Steve Garvey. And, believe me, are they excited!! Take a look: Dodger greats will be here all day. You still have time to come out. If you are wearing Dodger…
USC Day Thursday – Give Blood!
College Thursday this week is USC Day! So on Sept. 17, all USC students, faculty and staff will receive free admission (with a coupon and valid ID). And we want everyone to bring out the Trojan in themselves and give blood at the USC Mobile Blood unit which will be on Redwood Street between Fairplex…
Baby T-Rex Roams the L.A. County Fair
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…
7,990!
That’s the initial count on the number of canned goods Fairguests donated to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank on the first of four Ralphs Food Drive Fridays at the Fair. Bring your cans to any Fair entrance next Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and we’ll give you a ticket for complimentary Fair admission. and…
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