Didn’t envy the judges at the Cheesecake competition yesterday. Well, I did in that they got to taste all the entries. But I didn’t because all the cheesecakes looked so yummy, how could they choose a winner? Well, they did. Two categories – savory and sweet. The winners are: Sweet: First place – Arleen Taylor…
Senior citizens cut the rug today at the Senior Ballroom Dance competition. One of my favorite events at the Fair, the competition is open to couples ages 55 and older. Some of the contestants were well into their 80s – they showed those young’ens how things are done. Check out the video on our Facebook…
In case you didn’t know, we’ve got food trucks every day here at the Fair! Aside from our traditional treats, fair guests can nosh on food from some of the area’s best gourmet road warriors. There’s also a Food Truck Festival happening this Sunday, Sept. 11. Cupcakes, waffles, crepes, tempura, BBQ, nachos–you name it, we’re…
Southern Californians are a charitable bunch. So we thought we’d direct your attention to some simple ways to help your community while also having fun at the Fair. 10. Make a Wish: Toss in your spare change and make a wish at the pond outside the Flower & Garden Pavilion. All change will be are…
A world record was set at the Fair today – the world’s biggest knit sock was completed. Newton’s Yarn Country of Anaheim hosted the knitting of the Giant Sock this morning and afternoon in Tapestry. More than 100 Fairguests, whether they were seasoned or newbies, got to knit a stitch or two or 20. Newton’s…
If only this blog included smells! The BBQ competition happening over in FairView Farms right now is a delight for the senses. Grill masters from all over Southern California are putting their BBQ “chops” to the test. We caught up with a couple of them… all of whom have been entering their saucy and savory…
Hola amigos! The first of our four cultural festivals is now underway here at the Fair. Festival Latinoamericano de Arte y Folklore is taking place this weekend on the Plaza de las Americas. This celebration of the art, culture and history of Latin America has something for everyone. Today we saw acts on the Plaza…
What a nice day to open a Fair! We are four hours in and already we are having a great time. The 89th L.A. County Fair is underway with food, rides, sharks, shopping and great weather! Our special $1 before 1 p.m. promotion was well-received, and that continues tomorrow and Labor Day. A line has…
We’ve got an AMAZING variety of animals here at the Fair… and they’re not just in our FairView Farms. Mojo’s Jungle has tons of cool reptiles and birds, but my favorite of all is the marsupials!
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