This weekend felt like perfection: the sunny light weather, the animals, the rides, the food, the crowds… Fair is here and we couldn’t be happier. We really embraced the #DareToFair spirit with everything we experienced. Check it out! We open again on Wednesday, Sept. 7 and we hope you’ll join us for another weekend of…
LA County Fair Snapshot: Labor Day Weekend Fun
WOW, what a weekend! As this Labor Day weekend comes to an end, we wanted to share with all of you one of our favorite carnival photos. To everyone who visited the Fair this weekend, thank you for being part of this amazing journey. And, to everyone who will be joining us in the next…
Plaza de las Americas
Plaza de las Americas is by far one of my favorite places to visit when I come to the LA County Fair. Despite what the weather may be, our guests always seem to be up for music, dancing, and shopping. If you don’t believe me, I dare you to come over to the Fair and see what…
Jurassic Planet
In case you haven’t heard, WE HAVE DINOSAURS at the LA County Fair…and we are LOVING the love we’re getting from our Fairgoers. Here is a sneak peak into Jurassic Planet. Jurassic Planet, the Fair’s new outdoor prehistoric attraction, goes back 65 million years and is home to nearly 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Are they…
OPENING DAY IS HERE!
Hello and welcome, the 2016 LA County Fair is officially open! We’re excited to kick off another year of Fair on the blog, covering the animals, food, exhibits, shows, community and competitions that make our Fair what it is today. We kicked things off with our traditional ribbon cutting ceremony and we’re off to check…
[CONTEST CLOSED] Fair Food Preview + GIVEAWAY
In just 10 days the 2016 LA County Fair opens! That means deep-fried dinners and afternoon treats almost every day in September for us. Take a look at just a few of our newest Fair foods: Deep-Fried Nachos They’re gooey. They’re crunchy. They’re delicious. We tried them the other day and plan on having them…
SCAVENGER HUNTS 2016
Our Fair Scavenger Hunts are BACK, Dare to Fair style! Follow photo clues to find our social media team throughout the LA, OC & the IE and win Fair admission, concert tickets, attraction passes, food bucks, Dare to Fair goodies and more! Just a few of the prizes we have for you this year! HOW IT…
Dare to Care: 2016 Fair Blood Drives
Every year Fair guests donate pints of blood to our partners at Cedars Sinai, American Red Cross, City of Hope, Presbyterian Hospital, and Huntington Hospital. Each blood donor receives a ticket to the LA County Fair, and platelet donors receive two tickets through the City of Hope drives! We’re hosting a number of Red Cross…
Behind-the-Scenes: America's Kids
Our Creative team is hard at work building exhibits for the Fair. We stopped by their office this morning to say hello and take a look at what they have planned for America’s Kids this year. Take a look! One work station is dedicated to bringing childhood stories to life. Peter Rabbit’s carrots, our friends…
Infographic: FairKids Field Trips Program
The FairKids Field Trips program has been an important part of the LA County Fair since its inception 15 years ago. This free program allows us to introduce students to the educational components at the Fair. Before we open our gates to the public, thousands of feet have already covered the grounds for the day,…
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