Take time out of exploring all that the 2010 L.A. County Fair offers by checking out some of the superb entertainment next week, Sept. 22-26. Skip Banks the Balloon Man: Skip Banks refers to himself as “a new vaudevillian.” His performances are a mix of classic songs, sound effects, and colorful props combined with visual…
Multi-talented and charismatic, Quest Crew entertained their way into MTV viewers’ homes and hearts to become America’s Best Dance Crew Season 3 Champions. On Sunday, Sept. 26 they bring their innovative choreography and high-flying, eye-popping tricks to Celebrate Asian Culture Day at the Fair. Fairguests will enjoy the day for up to 50 percent savings…
The praises will go up and the blessings will come down at the Harvest of Praise Gospel Festival Saturday, Sept. 25 on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Fair. The House of Blues sponsors this more than 8-hour music extravaganza beginning at 4 p.m. National and regional Gospel recording artists who have performed at the House…
Wow! Make your plans now to take advantage of these special promotions to save on Fair tickets next week: McDonald’s Wednesday: $20 admission and unlimited ride carnival wristband with coupon available at these Southern California McDonald’s restaurants. Senior Wednesday: $6 admission for ages 60 and older every Wednesday. $5 after 5 p.m.: It’s $5 after…
One of the most anticipated Culinary Styles contests brought out chocolate lovers of all ages on Saturday, Sept. 18 – the Ghirardelli Chocolate Champion Contest. The scent of rich chocolate – dark, milk, white and every variation thereof – filled the contest area as competitors delivered precious choco cargo before judging started at 1 p.m.…
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sunday, Sept. 19 and what better way to learn about all things pirate than at our own A Pirate’s Life – An Island Adventure. Eight years ago, columnist Dave Barry mentioned this “holiday” created by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon, September…
Gayle Bauer of La Verne literally took home the whole enchilada, winning the Best Enchilada Recipe contest at the 2010 L.A. County Fair. She won 1st place in both the chicken and vegetable enchilada categories. The Culinary Styles judges particularly praised Bauer’s Chicken Enchiladas for the creamy texture achieved from her blending of whipping cream…
For the last six years, The Learning Centers at Fairplex and the Rotary Club of Pomona have joined forces during the Fair to raise funds for community programs and give one lucky Fairguest the opportunity to drive home in a beautiful classic car! For just $20, you too can purchase a chance to win a…
These folks take their party dips seriously. Actually their guacamole and salsa dips seriously. Peggy Linberg of Upland won first place for the 2010 Perfect Guacamole contest with her Cobb-amole, a recipe incorporating the best parts of the classic Cobb Salad – crumbled bleu cheese, bacon and sour cream – into a chopped avocado mixture. Yum!…
Now that’s a competitor. Lynette E. Favorite drove all the way from San Diego to participate in the 2010 European Pastry competition in Culinary Styles. The 3-hour drive proved worthwhile when her Cashew Macadamia Tart won the blue ribbon. Going the extra mile in culinary creativity was Susan Asato of Aliso Viejo, who created Vegan…
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