Went out to the Coca-Cola Stage last night to catch Gwen in Doubt, the No Doubt tribute band. And they were awesome! The lead singer looked a lot like Gwen Stefani, sounded amazing and danced all over the stage, even heading into the audience a few times. My photo is blurry but, hey, I was…
Great Opening Day…And it isn't Over Yet!
Hi All! We’ve had a great opening and it has just started. Dignitaries cut the ribbon to open the day and we just finished with our grand parade. Take a look below:
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Fairtime
T-minus 3 days ’til we open. It’s crazy around here – but a good kind of crazy! Check out these pix from earlier today (does it mean anything that I took a lot of shots of food booths?!):
Genius – Not So Easy, Is It?
Genius is a word thrown around a bit too easily, isn’t it? Look at my baby clap his hands – isn’t he a genius? My dog barks at shadows, isn’t she a genius? My boss tied his shoes, no slip-ons for him! Genius! You get the picture. But when you think about the true geniuses…
3 Weeks Away and Lots of Ways to Save
That’s right – the Fair opens three weeks from today. We know our guests love a bargain, so here is the Top 9 ways to save on admission (I don’t like Top 10 lists): 1. OPENING WEEKEND $1 admission from 3-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sat. – Mon. Soft drinks and…
Give a Pint, Save a Life, Then Celebrate at the Fair
Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion? Or that blood is perishable, that red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and and platelets just five days? The American Red Cross and blood donation sites throughout Southern California are in desperate need of…
L.A. County Fair Wants You – Job Fair Today
The Fair is hosting a job fair today. We are looking to fill approximately 500 seasonal positions for our annual end of summer event. A second job fair will be held Monday, Aug. 6. The Fair runs Aug. 31-Sept. 30, closed Mondays (except Labor Day) and Tuesdays. Hours for both job fairs are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in…
Hot Summer Nights: Concert Lineup Announced
You’ve been waiting patiently – so here it is: the 2012 L.A. County Fair End of Summer Concert Series. Most tickets go on sale Sunday. The lineup: • Friday, Aug. 31 – The Wanted & This is She • Saturday, Sept. 1 – Carly Rae Jepsen & special guest Shane Harper • Sunday, Sept. 2 – Grand Funk Railroad…
L.A. County Fair: Perfect Staycation that won't Break the Bank
Welcome Stephanie Sanders, our summer intern, who’s blogging today: The Los Angeles area is inundated with staycation possibilities; how are you supposed to choose? Well it’s quite simple really: come to the L.A. County Fair. If I could just leave that statement above sitting by its lonesome and still get you to come to the…
What is the Ultimate Fair Food?
Deep-fried, on a stick, smothered in chocolate or bathed in bacon. One of these, or all of these, probably have something to do with your favorite Fair food. With so many options, how can one choose? You know my fave – Hot Dog on a Stick. The ones you can get at the mall just…
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