The LA County Fair will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary this May with a “Back To Our Roots” theme. That’s right, the first Fair took place in 1922, and is celebrating its centennial! The 100th Anniversary celebration will begin Thursday, May 5 through Monday, May 30, 2022, and will pay homage to the past 100 years of fair food, fun and memories. This…
The Fun Zone at the Fair: Back to Our Roots
October 25, 2021
Although times have changed, one thing that is for sure, is that fun at the LA County Fair is always guaranteed. Take a look in the past and check out this throwback photo of what the Fun Zone looked like in the 1930s versus our last full-scale Fair in 2019! From brighter colors to bigger…
The Engines Roar
September 26, 2015
Can you hear that rumble? It’s coming from Thunder Alley, sponsored by the NHRA Motorsports Museum, and back by popular demand! If you love anything fuel injected, engine exposed, or are just into gorgeous classic style cars, why are you still reading this? Owners and former racers bring their babies for you to see and…
Fair Food Friday: The Final Round-Up
September 25, 2015
We hit you Opening Weekend with a deep-fried extravaganza (which we’re still recovering from, by the way). On Week Two, we went gourmet with a meal at Maria’s Italian Kitchen and visit to Terri’s Berries. And last Friday, we dove into a full on sugar coma when we sampled anything and everything sweet at LACF. Now…
Fair Snapshot: Carousel at Night
September 23, 2015
As much as I love the three new carnival rides, the Ferris Wheel and the Kiddie Carnival, I needed to close out the last Wednesday of the 2015 Fair season with something special. This is precisely why I decided to end the night at our beloved Carousel. Enjoy the picture I took as I waited…
Sky High
September 22, 2015
Up in the air…is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s the Sky Ride here at the LA County Fair. Hop aboard for only 8 tickets, purchasable from a plethora of booths that sell carnival tickets. Up to three people may ride at a time, so whole families can take part! You must be a…
Plaza de las Americas
September 20, 2015
As you enter through Blue gate, you are greeted by the sounds of horns and accordions…. Welcome to Plaza de las Americas, where Latin heritage (and food) flows abundantly. Shop keepers sell all kinds of goodies everywhere you turn. Take the sky ride, and find a margarita bar waiting for you as soon as you…
Bottoms Up
September 19, 2015
Are you one of those people who loves beer? Did you know that LACF offers beer tasting classes? Because they do! You can find the class in the Beer, Wine, and Spirits Marketplace, attached to the Flower and Garden Pavilion. Classes take place at noon, and are $15 per person. Jason Torres leads the beer…
Daily Parades
September 19, 2015
If you haven’t seen the daily parades held at LACF, you’re not having as much fun as possible. Every day of the fair, either at 12 or at 5 PM, there is a parade down the main thoroughfares. In keeping with our Mardi Gras theme this year, the float riders throw bead necklaces to spectators.…
Clay Play
September 18, 2015
Did you know that you can take a pottery class here at LACF? Wander down Redwood street, where Thunder Alley is roaring. To the right, behind the Millard Sheets Art Center, you’ll find it. Tucked away behind a little courtyard where water gurgles is the ceramics shop. There, student volunteers will help you make your…
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