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Creative Inspiration in the DIY Design Studio

September 20, 2018

Hey Fair Fans! The DIY Design Studio is the perfect place to spark your inner creativity. Between home baked goods and hand stitched crafts, there is a competition for every kind of maker, baker and innovator. Check out some of the awesome creations we saw on our walk through the DIY Design Studio. This cakes…

Connect with People Around the World at the Fair

September 16, 2018

Step inside The Portal, an immersive audiovisual experience, that allows Fair guests to connect with people anywhere in the world. What looks like a regular shipping container on the outside, is much more on the inside. When you enter The Portal, it seems very simple, with all black walls and a large screen. But what…

Mojo and friends….

September 14, 2018

Not sure if we have ever said this out loud, but we really, really love Mojo, our resident Capuchin monkey and her adorable friends: exotic birds, zebras, alligators, camels, and snakes. For those who have never been to the Fair or who haven’t really hung out on this side of the campus, at Mojo’s Wild &…

Vintage Arcade Fun at the Fair!

September 11, 2018

Underneath the Grand Stand is a gamer’s paradise. But these aren’t modern day video games. Retro City is filled with vintage arcade games that will take you back in time to when pin ball and the original Pac-Man were popular. The arcade is perfect for all ages, whether you want to reminisce on your child…

Best 5 National Parks Near Route 66

July 23, 2018

Route 66 and the National Park Service have always had an important historical connection. Route 66 was known as the great road west and after World War II families on vacation took to the road in great numbers to visit the many National Park Service sites in the Southwest and beyond. That connection remains very…