TagL.A. County Fair

Do You Know Chocolate? Ghirardelli Wants You!

May 22, 2012

 “I never met a chocolate I didn’t like.” – Deanna Troi, Star Trek: Next Generation Me, either. Chocolate is the perfect everything. Like a friend, it consoles. Like fireworks, it ignites nostalgia and patriotism. Like my own personal booster club, it tells me, “Go,Fair-ey Blogster. You can do it!”. It gets me through life’s bittersweet…

Calling All Kids & Teens: the Fair Wants Your Art, Crafts, Robots

March 22, 2012

And cookies, and collages, and wands, and hats – everything you can create for the America’s Kids’ contests and competitions. Entries are open for all categories, so start planning on winning a blue ribbon. America’s Kids’ theme for 2012 is “A Living Library of Fun.” It’s all about books and favorite stories. So whether you…

Did You Know Angora Goats' Wool Makes Mohair Sweaters?

August 31, 2011

Neither did I! But after spending a morning with Sky Shivers, the handlebar-mustached Oklahoman cowboy/farmer who coordinates the Fair’s popular FairView Farms, I learned a lot of things. And so will you after visiting the Farm. Sky and his “posse” have really boosted the educational foundation of the Farm but you’re having so much fun,…

Try Our Top 10 Free Family Activities

August 20, 2011

Nothing is sweeter than spending time with your family, and the Fair knows that!  With tight budgets and a challenging economy,  we know what you want: things to do with your family that are cost effective!  With tons of great admission promotions (bring a few children’s books your kids have outgrown and voila, a ticket to the Fair…