Thank you to everyone who participated in our Musical Theater Mania contest! We decided to have TWO winners. The first person who responded and the first person who guessed our bonus musical. Congratulations to Cuznwal and Cortney! You will receive two tickets each to the Fair as well as a Hot Blog On A Stick…
Great Opening Day…And it isn't Over Yet!
Hi All! We’ve had a great opening and it has just started. Dignitaries cut the ribbon to open the day and we just finished with our grand parade. Take a look below:
15 Minutes Until Gates Open!
We are so excited to welcome all Fair-goers to our grounds! Whether it’s your first time or 90th, whether you come with your family or your friends (or alone, even!) we hope you enjoy your time at the Fair! Check back here today and tomorrow for full coverage of Opening Day including Fair Food Friday,…
Musical Theater Mania promo!
With the Fair opening on Friday (TOMORROW) it’s time to do some giveaways! The Flower & Garden Pavilion London exhibit features the West End “Theatreland” of London. Four popular musicals are showcased including props and costumes. Below are snapshots of each show. Can you guess which ones they are? Using the hints provided (and the…
T-minus 23 hours…
…and we’re almost ready to launch! Rides are being polished, animals are groomed and the smells of BBQ and deep-fried everything permeate the air. We can’t wait to welcome you to our grounds for the 90th anniversary of the Fair! We walked through the grounds today and thought we’d give you a brief look at…
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Fairtime
T-minus 3 days ’til we open. It’s crazy around here – but a good kind of crazy! Check out these pix from earlier today (does it mean anything that I took a lot of shots of food booths?!):
What's Shaking?
This weekend an earthquake swarm rattled throughout Southern California. There have been a few rumors that the quakes are a foreboding sign of the “Big One” but experts have assured us otherwise.The quakes have been relatively mild and, for the most part, have caused little to no damage. Looks like we can breathe sighs of…
Good Wine Under $20 and Great Wine Classes at the Fair
The casual wine drinker often doesn’t realize that some really good, inexpensive wine is produced in the United States – it’s not all French and Italian vines that grow the cream of the crop. American-produced wines deserve gold stars. The New York Times recently created a list of 12 Great American wines for $20 or less. Take…
This Time Next Week You'll Be…Here!
I can hardly contain my excitement. We are on a daily countdown to the Fair now. Seven days and it’s go time. Remember, we open at 3 p.m. next Friday (Aug. 31). Admission is $1 from 3-6 p.m. Great after school or work reward. And with our new mobile app, it’s easier than ever to…
The Final Countdown
As of today there are exactly 8 days left until the Fair opens! Things are definitely busy here on the grounds. The Fairey Blogster posted a few pics this week and things are continuing to grow! Rides are being built, bears are being moved into Wilderness Ridge, giant clocks are being installed in one exhibit,…
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