Can you believe it? We’re just 63 days away from the 90th anniversary of the L.A. County Fair. One, it feels like just yesterday I was telling you about last year’s Fair. Two, the Fair is celebrating 90 years! That’s huge. I’m…well, I’m overwhelmed by all this. If the Fair looks this fantastic at 90,…
Get Your Entries in for America's Kids
OK all you 18 years and younger artists, crafters, bakers, inventors and creators: you have less than two weeks to get your entry forms in for the L.A. County Fair’s America’s Kids’ competitions. Hurry now! We’re using snail mail and all entries must be postmarked on or before June 28. You know you want to…
Do You Know Chocolate? Ghirardelli Wants You!
“I never met a chocolate I didn’t like.” – Deanna Troi, Star Trek: Next Generation Me, either. Chocolate is the perfect everything. Like a friend, it consoles. Like fireworks, it ignites nostalgia and patriotism. Like my own personal booster club, it tells me, “Go,Fair-ey Blogster. You can do it!”. It gets me through life’s bittersweet…
Calling All Kids & Teens: the Fair Wants Your Art, Crafts, Robots
And cookies, and collages, and wands, and hats – everything you can create for the America’s Kids’ contests and competitions. Entries are open for all categories, so start planning on winning a blue ribbon. America’s Kids’ theme for 2012 is “A Living Library of Fun.” It’s all about books and favorite stories. So whether you…
Memories – You Got 'Em, We Want 'Em
Hey, happy new year! I know it’s almost March but better late than never. And what a great year this is going to be! In case you haven’t heard, the L.A. County Fair is celebrating its 90th anniversary AND we are opening on Aug. 31 – the earliest date ever for the Fair. We have…
Did You Know Angora Goats' Wool Makes Mohair Sweaters?
Neither did I! But after spending a morning with Sky Shivers, the handlebar-mustached Oklahoman cowboy/farmer who coordinates the Fair’s popular FairView Farms, I learned a lot of things. And so will you after visiting the Farm. Sky and his “posse” have really boosted the educational foundation of the Farm but you’re having so much fun,…
Try Our Top 10 Free Family Activities
Nothing is sweeter than spending time with your family, and the Fair knows that! With tight budgets and a challenging economy, we know what you want: things to do with your family that are cost effective! With tons of great admission promotions (bring a few children’s books your kids have outgrown and voila, a ticket to the Fair…
(Wine) Knowledge is Power!
I know you are coming to the Fair. You know you are coming to the Fair. So, how about we take a class? The work in this classroom is work we will enjoy – trust me! Meet me at the Wine & Spirits Marketplace for one (or more!) of the many great wine education classes…
Run, and Remember 9/11
As part of the Stephen Still Tunnel to Towers Run, the L.A. County Fair is proud to host the only Los Angeles leg of this national event. Tunnel to Towers honors the courage and dedication of 9/11 first responders, our military men and women and their families. Runners and walkers are still needed for the…
Top 10 Ways to Save at the Fair
We know you like a bargain. Who doesn’t? So, here is our Top 10 ways to on admission at the Fair: 10. Group Sales – General admission adult any-day tickets are available for $10 and any-day tickets for ages 6-12 are $6, with a minimum order of 20 adult general admission tickets. We should add each…
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