There is so much going on here. Come out and take it all in. Today, Thursday, is San Dimas Day, with tonight’s entertainment an adrenaline-filled night with Monster Truck Madness. Tomorrow it’s Day for Heroes, a day when the Fair honors military, fire and law enforcement personnel. A special opening ceremony for Day for Heroes will…
A Cappella Welcome
Side Effect, the premier a cappella group, invite you to come out to the L.A. County Fair:
Ralphs Food Drive Fridays Start Friday, 9/11
This Friday from noon until 6 p.m. and each following Friday of the L.A. County Fair bring 5 cans of Ralphs Private Selection canned goods to any entry gate at the Fair. You’ll be helping the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank with your food donations and you’ll get into the Fair FREE! How cool is that?? So…
The Secret is Out
Men knit. Lots of men, turns out. In fact, the first knitters were most likely male Arabian sailors. Kyle Kunnecke, of Los Angeles, began knitting when he was homesick. Now he attends men’s knitting retreats all over the country where he meets knitting truck drivers, teachers, waiters and businessmen. This year he won second prize…
Eternal Rest in Dodger Blue
As you shop around the L.A. County Fair, you may want to stop by the Forest Lawn booth in Fairplex 4. On display: a Dodger casket and a Dodger urn – for the true Dodger fan. Tasteful in white and Dodger Blue, the casket is subtle in its decoration. The urn is more decorative. The casket…
BBQing on Labor Day Weekend
The Fair’s BBQ contest ended just a little bit ago with beef tri tip taking the best in show category, as well as the first place in the beef category. Congratulations to Jason Ward of San Bernardino, who walked away with a nice check and ribbon. Jason is pictured at left, along with his son…
Storytime at the Fair
I know it is an unusual place for storytime, but the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, the art gallery at the Fair, has a storyteller you have to see. Jim Cogan entertains, educates, amuses and mesmerizes visitors with his amazing tales, all centered around the gallery’s theme, The Making of Art – The First 30,000…
Tasty indeed!
Had my first bite of Tasty Chips, those delicious hand-cut, homemade potato chips. With just the right amount of salt – ah, heaven! Thin slices of potatoes, fried to a perfect crispness (not too crisp). Served with dipping sauces – cheese, ketchup, ranch. On the side – seasoned salt, lemon juice and hot sauce. Way…
Do, or do not. There is no try.
So, do get yourself here to the Fair. There’s a big crowd out here, but the more the merrier. You still have time to get out here and get tickets to Al Green and very special guests The Spinners tonight. While you are here this weekend, break out the light saber and head to the…
We're Open!!
The L.A. County Fair is open! There is that special feel in the air. It smells heavenly, like cotton candy and BBQ. We opened our gates to the sounds of African drumbeats: It’s only $1 until 1 p.m. Tomorrow and Monday admission is also $1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy!
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