A Basque Village popped up today at the Fair. It’s part of the festival that celebrates the three influencing cultures on the Basque people—French, Spanish and Basque. And it’s happening from now until Sunday, Sept. 18. Each day celebrates a different part of the culture. Saturday showcases French culture with foods like Napoleons and éclairs…
Flash Mob at Hollywood and Highland
This year we decided to surprise visitors to Hollywood and Highland with a flash mob made up of LA County Fair fans. Take a look at how it turned out!
Fashionably Fair
Aside from the fun of the carnival, great concerts, educational exhibits and cuddly animals, we also have great shopping with amazing products from around the world. The products include everything from the practical to the incredible. The two highlighted today are fashionable—one that’s creative and the other that’s doing good in Africa. Nail art is…
Birth Announcement: Baby Calves Join Fair Family
FairView Farms would like to announce the birth of two calves born to mothers Freight Train, 6 years old, and Licorice, 5 years old, Tuesday, Sept. 13. The calves arrived healthy, weighing 85 pounds each. They are expected to grow about a pound a day for the first couple weeks of life. In honor of…
Wine Wednesday: Drink, Cheese and Be Merry!
“Any time you see a Sangiovese in the store, think food. It goes well with any food and bold flavors.” Got it. “Morello is just another term for Sangiovese.” Check. “The best wine and cheese pairings are ones paired from the same area as where they both came from.” Noted. Saturday I sat in on…
Food Truck Festival Feeds Fairgoers
Today we hosted over 20 of Southern California’s tastiest food trucks at the infield of the Fairplex Park– that’s right, we were noshing on food as horses raced around the track. Too cool! America’s love affair with the food truck is in part because they are just, well, fun. And their names are probably some…
"Sounds Like the Fair" Contest
Aside from the wondrous sights and delicious smells, the Fair is an auditory experience to behold. “Hear’s” a chance to put your ears to work on your next visit to the fair and win two free tickets! First one to answer the following correctly wins! 1. What song is playing when the dancing Fry BQ…
Wiener Winner Celebrates
The winner of Saturday’s wiener dog race at 40 yards at Fairplex Park was Penny Lane of Los Alamitos, beating her six rivals to capture the $500 grand prize plus $100 for winning her trial heat. Penny will be shopping tomorrow.
Recycled Robots Rouse America's Kids
It was like a scene from a futuristic science fiction movie Saturday in America’s Kids as families competed againse one another to build the best robot out of recyled material. Families had one hour to create, construct and glue whatever recycled gizmos they had and turn them into the best robot possible. It was a…
Take Flight at the Fair
The Hollywood Aerial Arts show delights Fair goers daily in Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus. The high flying acrobatics feature a mix of trapeze and ribbon artists that wow the crowds. Show times are online at www.lacountyfair.com.
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