The L.A. County Fair is all about fun traditions and we can’t think of a better (or tastier) national pastime than a Labor Day BBQ! Every year we host our annual BBQ competition, which is truly a family affair. From first timers to 18-year veterans, chefs extraordinaire set up their pop-up tents and grills and…
Fair Food Preview
All of our lovely media guests are out enjoying themselves today and chowing down on Tasti Chips, Skinny Girl cocktails, Chicken Charlie’s deep-fried dishes and other Fair favorites. We are excited to open our gates to everyone this Friday! Looking forward to seeing you there 🙂
Cotton-Candy Grapes?
Photo courtesy of just2shutter at freedigitalphotos.net We’ve heard of everything at the Fair … bacon-wrapped jalapenos, maple bacon donuts, deep-fried Kool-Aid (and cereal, Oreos etc.) But even we were a little surprised to hear about Cotton-Candy grapes. These little novelties are all-natural, actual grapes. They just happen to taste like cotton candy. Apparently the sweet…
[Contest Closed] Fair Food Giveaway 2013!
Hot Blog On a Stick is ready to celebrate the Fair! Well guys, it’s about that time. We are starting Fair season by giving away four VIP passes to our exclusive, annual Fair Food Preview Day, being held at the end of this month! This event is closed to the public. From Chicken Charlie’s deep-fried…
Dr. Bob's makes it to the Today Show!
When you’re walking around FairView Farms in 90-degree weather with the sun shining just a little too brightly, nothing sounds more enticing than a quick stop at Dr. Bob’s Handcrafted Ice Cream. Just one bite into the cool, creamy mixture and it is summer heaven. If you can’t wait until the Fair, you can always…
They're back! The Sweetest Comeback Ever
Today marks the official return of Hostess Twinkies to the shelves of grocery stores throughout America. Fans young and old can once more dig their teeth into the vanilla cake and whipped cream concoction to their heart’s content. Photo taken from Hostess Brands LLC Even better, the new Twinkies weigh less and have fewer calories.…
Goldfish-flavored Mac n' Cheese. Can you say y u m?
Here at the L.A. County Fair we are firm believers in being creative with food. So you can imagine our heads nodding with approval when Pepperidge Farm announced they would be making goldfish crackers in the form of … wait for it … Mac & Cheese. Goldfish Mac & Cheese According to an article from…
Chicken Charlie's 2013 — Deep-fried isn't going anywhere
Last year Chicken Charlie brought the debut of deep-fried cookie dough. Novelty runs high every year at the Fair, and 2013 is no different! If you’re planning on pigging out with deep-fried Kool-Aid, Oreos, cereal and any other number of yum, you might want to save room for these guys: Bacon-fried pickles Waffle dogs And…
You Know You Want a Blue Ribbon
Sure, the Fair is still six months away but it’s not too early to be thinking of entering your best cookie or salsa recipe or your best photograph into one of our fun & exciting contests and competitions. Entries are open for all categories in Culinary Styles, Tapestry and America’s Kids. You look great in…
Thanks For the Memories
And so we end another Fair….and a great one it was! Thank you all for coming to our party. We enjoyed having you. What a way to celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here are some take-aways from this year: 1,473,371 guests – and you were one of them! It was our fourth biggest Fair ever. Food…
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