Deep-Fried and Healthy, Too

April 17, 2009

Did you read that recent story in the the LA Times about the healthy fare being offered at Dodger Stadium? They’re offering Greek salads with fresh basil, turkey sandwiches on wheat and fruit parfaits. They said with the rising cases of childhood obesity, they wanted to offer an alternative to the 240-calorie Dodger dog and 1,000-calorie…

Who Let the Dogs Out?

April 9, 2009

We did! Well, we are going to. After a successful run last year, the L.A. County Fair is going to the dogs again this year – with Bark Park. Bark Park is our canine adventure where four-legged furry creatures become the most evolved species on the grounds. They get to wear fancy clothes, they get…

A Fair-Weather Friend

March 11, 2009

What’s better than a friend who comes bearing the best in Fair-time gifts? Mackinac Island fudge, Hot Dogs on a Stick, super-absorbent chamois, great entertainment, Monster trucks, dinosaurs, horse racing and everything deep fried. And the answer is that same friend on Facebook. Yes, even the L.A. County Fair has a Facebook page. We post all the…

Everything's Coming Up Roses with the Fair's Band Competition

February 25, 2009

Hey all you Marching Bands out there! Have you heard the great news? The L.A. County Fair has partnered with the Tournament of Roses parade association to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The winner of the Fair’s Marching Band competition will get the opportunity to play in the 2011 Tournament of Roses parade! That’s right –…