Isn’t it amazing how much stuff we can do online? When online purchasing first came about, I was leery. But then I started ordering clothes, toys, books, CDs from overseas, then practically my entire Christmas list. What I do a lot of now is buying tickets to events. It’s so easy and some of them…
A Fair for All
I find that the Fair is often thought of as a “young” persons attraction – whether it’s for parents to bring their youngsters to pet some four-legged critters or teens to come and have fun with friends, trying those gravity-defying rides or college students out to hear some great music. But the Fair – our…
I’m a little cupcake, plump and sweet…
Did you notice there is a counter on the LA County Fair homepage? Does it really say 29 days? When I left a week ago to go on a brief trip, I thought we still had plenty of time. Not! Once D-day gets under a month’s time, well that’s serious! So stop! I’m not going…
They Call Me Mister Chicken
If you’ve been to the L.A. County Fair, you know him. Maybe not by sight or by his full name, but definitely from his amazing, deep fried concoctions. Deep-fried Oreos. Deep-fried avocados . Delectable Krispy Kreme chicken sandwiches with Swiss cheese drizzled in honey. He’s Charlie Boghosian, or Chicken Charlie as he is more commonly…
Rufffff! Goalllll!
David Beckham better watch out – the Soccer Collies are on his tail. The Soccer Collies are coming to the L.A. County Fair with shows opening day Friday, Sept. 5 at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., then Wednesdays – Fridays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 pm and Saturdays – Sundays…
40 Days and Counting
Did someone say 40 days until the L.A. County Fair? Really? Alrighty then. On with the countdown! 40 days until: – – Hot Dog on a Stick (you so knew that would be first!) – – You can milk a goat – – You can try this totally cool ride where you lay down on…
Getting an Education at Ed Expo
There is a great exhibit that shares space with America’s Kids – Education Expo. Ed Expo offers schools and teachers the opportunity to enter projects into the L.A. County Fair as a class. Projects follow a theme, like California history. Walking through Ed Expo during the Fair offers wonderful insight into what students are doing,…
Rock, and Roll, with some Country and Soul
It’s finally here! The announcement of the 2008 L.A. County Fair End of Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota. We’ve added a new moniker to part of the lineup – Adrenaline Nights, which will feature an expanded extreme sports series. Great entertainment for a great price. Check our Web site for full details. So, without…
Competitive Cooking at its Best!
So, if you have not entered your mouth-watering brownie or your Grandma’s best apple pie or your amazing leftover turkey dish recipes into the Culinary Styles contests and competitions, what are you waiting for? The deadline is coming up – Aug. 8. The cooking competitions are one of my favorite traditions of the Fair. The…
Horticulture Heaven
We have a guest blogger today. Don Delano is Fairplex’s resident horticulturist. The plants, greenery, fruit orchards and flowers are in large part due to Don’s designing and truly green thumb. Don is extremely passionate about gardening and very interesting to chat with. Here is his update on what’s going on in preparation for Fairtime:…
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