Scrumptious, chocolately goodness graced the tables of Culinary Styles on Sunday as 35 contestants laid their best baked goods out for the annual Ghirardelli chocolate contest. The rules were simple: make a confection using Ghirardelli chocolate! The result was a decadent mish-mash of cookies, cakes, cupcakes, chocolate cocktails, cheesecake and even scones. First prize when…
Patriot Day
Hot Blog On A Stick would like to take a moment to honor and remember the victims of the tragedies that occurred on 9/11.
Captain America arrives at the Fair!
The Living Library of Fun had a special guest this weekend! Captain America, who is a part of superhero crew The Avengers, stopped by to meet guests and pose for pictures. For those who have read the comics or seen the movies, you know Captain America is loved for his courageous spirit, leadership skills and…
Everything's Big in Culinary Styles
Big bakers took over Culinary Styles last night with some big baking dishes as it was the Big Baking competition. There was everything from cookies to cakes to brownies – all very big! Taking first place was Heather Moloian of Thousand Oaks with her coconut macaroons. In second place was Laura Goodermont of Rancho Cucamonga…
It's L.A. County Day at the Fair!
We would like to thank the L.A. County employees who have done a wonderful job of serving the residents of Los Angeles! Many employees came out to the Fair today, including staff from the LAPD, LAFD, Department of Animal Care & Control, Public Health Services and many more. A special parade was given at noon…
Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes
It was cupcake madness in Culinary Styles yesterday as the Cupcake competition drew a slew of contestants with mounds of luscious mini-cakes in all flavors and levels of decor. But it was an old favorite that stole the judges’ hearts – or is that palates? Virginia Joines of La Verne took first place with her…
Giving Back at the Fair
While we are all about fun at the Fair we also know it’s important to give back to the communities that mean so much to us.There are several ways we get involved with the community here including The Learning Centers at Fairplex programs, our FairKids Field Trip program and various community events. There are ways…
Everybody Loves a Wiener…Dog, That Is
The ever-popular Wiener Dog races are back this afternoon at Fairplex Park. Those lovable short-legged canines are scampering their hearts out when belly hits the dirt and they take off on the horse racing track. Here is a clip of heat 3 from this afternoon. Finals are at 4:30 p.m. today, so if you are…
Fair Food Friday: Berries and chocolate and caramel, oh my
There’s something about the food each year that truly completes the Fair experience. It’s adventure and nostalgia all rolled into one. We decided it would be fun to bring back last year’s Fair Food Fridays and highlight some of our favorite treats each week! I enjoy a deep-fried anything as much as the next Fairgoer but…
Fair Fun Fanatics
Do you have 90 seconds? Check out this fun video highlighting all there is to do at the Fair crunched into a 90-second whirlwind adventure!
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