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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…

Beneath the Sea + Giveaway [CONTEST CLOSED]

September 12, 2015

We have a winner! Congratulations to Dominick for being selected as today’s blog giveaway winner. Thank you to everyone who played! Make sure you like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more contests and fun Fair photos/videos. ____________________________________________________________ What better way to cool off in this crazy heat than a little dip in the ocean?  Beneath the Sea is the…

Sunday Funday: All About That Food

September 6, 2015

Are you a deep-fried fiend or more of an international foodie? Either way, we have you covered here at the LA County Fair. There are at least a dozen ways to spend a Sunday Funday with us, but today we decided to indulge in some of our newest food concoctions, like the Michelaguas (refreshingly delicious),…

Popnology: Tech-nically Fabulous

September 5, 2015

Popnology, the LA County Fair’s newest exhibit, is drawing crowds on only it’s second day.  Whether it’s the Oculus Virtual Reality experience (“That’s had a steady line all day!” says volunteer Danielle), the interactive musical instruments including drums, guitar and piano or the controllable robots; Visitors can’t seem to get enough. Over the sounds of…

Transgenic Animals – The Art Classic

July 13, 2015

By Guest Blogger, Patrick Bollinger A profile series on the artists and individuals of The Art Classic, one of this year’s exhibitions at the LA County Fair – September 4-27, 2015 “Manipulation. Biotech, cloning, Dolly. Creating our pets. New species, unique breeds. Intensified features and traits.” –Josh Levine from his artist statement. Josh Levine (aka Copyright 1972)…