My darling daughter, age 4 ¾, will be starting kindergarten in six days, 16 days before the opening of what will be my eighth Fair. Obviously when I started here, my girl wasn’t even in the planning stages. But then, a few years later, there I was, teetering around like a weebles-wobble-but-they-won’t-fall-down figurine, nearly eight…
17 Days and counting…
Ok, I’ve been a little lax on the blogging lately. But we are coming down to the wire here at the L.A. County Fair. It’s T-minus 17 days. Be sure to check out the Web site for all the exciting attractions and promotions. Don’t forget to buy your End of Summer Concert Series/Adrenaline Nights tickets.…
There’s No Reason to Pay Full Price
Have you visited the discounts and promotions page on the L.A. County Fair Web site? Did you see all the ways to save money on tickets? So, there is absolutely no reason why you should pay full price to get into the greatest Fair in the country. Here is a brief list of discounts: • …
They Call Me Mister Chicken
If you’ve been to the L.A. County Fair, you know him. Maybe not by sight or by his full name, but definitely from his amazing, deep fried concoctions. Deep-fried Oreos. Deep-fried avocados . Delectable Krispy Kreme chicken sandwiches with Swiss cheese drizzled in honey. He’s Charlie Boghosian, or Chicken Charlie as he is more commonly…
Rufffff! Goalllll!
David Beckham better watch out – the Soccer Collies are on his tail. The Soccer Collies are coming to the L.A. County Fair with shows opening day Friday, Sept. 5 at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., then Wednesdays – Fridays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 pm and Saturdays – Sundays…
Horticulture Heaven
We have a guest blogger today. Don Delano is Fairplex’s resident horticulturist. The plants, greenery, fruit orchards and flowers are in large part due to Don’s designing and truly green thumb. Don is extremely passionate about gardening and very interesting to chat with. Here is his update on what’s going on in preparation for Fairtime:…
I've Been Working on the Railroad…
“Oh, listen to the jingle, the rumble and the roar, As she glides along the woodland, o’er the hills and by the shore, Hear the rush of the mighty engine, Hear that lonesome hobo’s call, He’s riding through the jungles, On the Wabash Cannonball.” I don’t know why I think of the chorus from Wabash Cannonball every time I pass by…
The Lean, Mean Street Team Machine
Hello to all you faithful Hot Blog on a Stick readers! My name is Kristy, I work in the Marketing Department at Fairplex and I am your guest blogger for today! I was approached by our lovely Fair-ey Blogster to let you know about our Street Team. Each and every year the L.A. County Fair…
80 Days and Counting!
Yes, that’s what I said. Eighty days until the L.A. County Fair. 80. Eight-zero. Ate-eeeee! My list of what I’m looking forward to continues: Hot Dog on a Stick (of course, had to put that first!) Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum (cool Hot Rods) Ice-cold chocolate milk at FairView Farms Chamois sold in the Shopping…
Viva Vino!
A global panel of judges just finished selecting the best wines from around the world at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, held here at Fairplex. The event has been part of the Fair for 69 years, presenting gold, silver and bronze awards to the best the wine world has to offer. And…
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