I just heard that we are getting a new skyride at the Fair this year! Actually, it’s two new skyrides – one going down Palm from the clocktower to Fairplex 9 near Blue Gate and the other following along Broadway from Sunset Cabana to La Grande Wheel in the carnival. Way cool! The skyride is…
I am not kidding you! There are only 75 days left until opening day of the 2009 L.A. County Fair! What happened to spring? It was just here. This past Sunday was the official start of summer, and you know what that means here on the grounds of Fairplex. It’s go time! So, in honor…
And white, and rose, and bubbly! Yes, the air above Fairplex will be fragrant with every varietal of wine come next week. The Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition and the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition both get under way next week. The prestigious wine judging celebrates its 70th year this year. Nearly 100 judges…
The entire L.A. County Fair family would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to “Chicken” Charlie Boghosian and Dawn Clasen – who are getting married tomorrow, April 25. Chicken Charlie is the Deep-Fry King at fairs throughout the region. He is the one who comes up with the deep-fried Oreos, deep-fried Twinkies, deep-fried frog legs…
All right all you competitive souls of all ages – time to break out the recipes, sharpen those knitting needles and get your crayons and water paints ready. It’s contest time at the L.A. County Fair! There are blue ribbons to be won (and in some cases, cash!) That’s right – we are putting the…
If you are familiar with the L.A. County Fair or Fairplex, you are familiar with our resident horticulturist Don DeLano. Don is one of those amazingly creative talents we have working here at the Fair on a year-round basis. As the horticulturist, he oversees all the planting and upkeep of the flowers, trees, plants and gardens…
Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll! (and Country and R&B). If you – my fellow fans, fanatics, groupies and hangers-on – are serious about this thing called Music, you need to be hooked up to the L.A. County Fair’s End of Summer Concert Series Club. For $15, you will receive advance notice of the Fair’s End of Summer…
What’s better than a friend who comes bearing the best in Fair-time gifts? Mackinac Island fudge, Hot Dogs on a Stick, super-absorbent chamois, great entertainment, Monster trucks, dinosaurs, horse racing and everything deep fried. And the answer is that same friend on Facebook. Yes, even the L.A. County Fair has a Facebook page. We post all the…
Hey all you Marching Bands out there! Have you heard the great news? The L.A. County Fair has partnered with the Tournament of Roses parade association to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The winner of the Fair’s Marching Band competition will get the opportunity to play in the 2011 Tournament of Roses parade! That’s right –…
Hey teachers and parents! I am sure many of you have attended the L.A. County Fair before and have enjoyed all the shopping and Fair food. Maybe you even brought your children and let them enjoy the carnival rides and see all the live animals. Did you know that we have a free field trip…
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