She Came All the Way from San Jose

September 4, 2010

Tova Dian Dean is serious about her quilting. So much so that the San Jose resident entered seven of her quilts in our prestigious quilt competition and drove seven hours last night with her two 4-year-old twins in tow to see her quilts on display at the opening of the Fair today. Good thing she did.…

We're Open!

September 4, 2010

The 88th anniversary L.A. County Fair is open for business. The official ribbon cutting was this morning. We have elephants, carnival rides, food galore, shopping, Motocross tonight and everything in between! New this year – we have food trucks coming in every weekend! I just tried Calbi, a fusion of Korean bbq and Mexican. I…

Prepare to be mesmerized!

September 3, 2010

Amazing sideshow stunts, magic, comedy and more are guaranteed to Fairguests this weekend when they head out to see the first show on the Coca-Cola Stage at the corner of Magnolia and Juniper. The Original Synners Stunt Show Spectacular stars John Shaw and Lady Diabla (the world’s youngest female sword swallower), a daring duo that…

Yes, You Can Eat Lean at the Fair

September 3, 2010

So you really want to stick to your diet while you’re running around the 2010 L.A. County Fair, where tantalizing temptations lie around every corner? Actually there are plenty of delectable choices. You know how to “eat right” already, so apply the same principles to Fair dining. Enjoy fresh grilled corn-on-the-cob – just peel back…