More Fair in '09

October 9, 2008

Hey there. Have you heard the L.A. County Fair will expand its dates next year to include Labor Day weekend? That’s one more weekend to enjoy the biggest county fair in the country. As of right now, our dates will be Sept. 5 through 7 (open Labor Day), closed Tuesday, then back to our usual…

Thanks for Everything! See You in '09!

September 28, 2008

As we close the gates to the 2008 L.A. County Fair, we want to say thanks to all our visitors, vendors, entertainment and everyone who played a role in this grand event. What a show! We had pirates, puppy dogs, Barbie, Spiderman, goats, pigs, hot dogs on sticks, deep-fried everything, shopping, whirly twirly rides –…

Where Are You? Last 2 Days!

September 27, 2008

So, it’s the last weekend of the L.A. County Fair. Better hurry up and get over here! The weather isn’t too bad – this evening will be perfect! Tonight we have LG World Championships of Freestyle Motocross, tomorrow night Gavin Rossdale and Lifehouse. It’s your last chance to see A Pirate’s Life, all the animals…

Heaven on a Stick

September 27, 2008

I, the Fair-ey Blogster, have been so busy this Fair, i haven’t had a chance to indulge in the one thing I have been pining over – my beloved Hot Dog on a Stick. Well, I suffer no more! In between covering some contests, I stopped in front of that glorious white, blue, red and…

How Hellenic of Us!

September 26, 2008

The Trojan Horse Tournament ends tomorrow with the unveiling of the three trojan horses that have been constructed by teams of artists since the Fair began. Winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Millard sheets Center for the Arts. Since Sept. 5, three teams have welded, glued, taped and secured in other…

Lots of Bull at the Fair

September 25, 2008

Tonight, Adrenaline Nights goes extremely extreme with professional bull riders taking over Fairplex Park. The Guilherme Marchi Classic Professional Bull Riders show begins at 8 p.m. Marchi himself is vying to keep his top spot. Including him, the top 5 rides in the sport will be here. Tickets are still available!!

SPAMALCIOUS!

September 25, 2008

Last night was the Great American SPAM Championship here at the L.A. County Fair and what delicious delectables the participants made! Coming in first place in the adult category was Gina Kratky with SPAM eggrolls. She moves on to the national championships in Hawaii! Congrats! Coming in first in the kid category was Mallory Sitz…