It looks like a T-Rex, it walks like a T-Rex, it roars like a T-Rex – as least, as far as I know. The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum brought its very life-like baby T-Rex puppet to the Fair today to visit Jurassic Planet. Fairguests were mesmerized (some a little too much – I…
Husband vs. Wife – Who Wins the Blue Ribbon?
One of the traditions of the Fair is the Culinary contests and competitions – we still give out blue ribbons for Grandma’s apple pie. What’s fun is watching contestants compete against each other at the on-site competitions – especially when the contestants happen to be married to each other. That was the scenario today at the…
And the Wiener Is…
Ever see a bunch of short-legged dogs run in thick dirt? Very funny. The Wiener Dog races had several heats at the L.A. County Fair – all very funny indeed. One racer, Blazer from Newport Beach, well, it was a miracle he made it to the end. At 35 lbs, he was the biggest contestant…
Don't Whine, Wine….
We have a ton of great classes at the Wine & Spirits Marketplace, so be sure to check out the class schedule before you head to the Fair (or check the Fun Guide if you are here). Today we have vodka tasting all day! Now that will make the carnival rides spin a little faster…
School Days, School Days
Each weekday of the Fair, thousands of school children rush through the gates of the Fair for an experience they won’t forget. Our FairKids Discovery Club field trip program is a hands-on one-of-a-kind adventure. And it complies with the state Department of Education curriculum standards. Today is a big day – more than 13,000 students…
These Dodger Fans are FANS!!
The heat has not deterred L.A. Dodger fans from coming out to the Fair today – Dodger Day. People are already lined up to meet Steve Garvey. And, believe me, are they excited!! Take a look: Dodger greats will be here all day. You still have time to come out. If you are wearing Dodger…
Dodgers in the House Sept. 17
Some of you have been asking for the Dodgers’ appearance schedule. Here it is: Dodger Great Autograph Signings take place at Blue Gate Air Frame Stage in the Dodger booths. The Dodger Street Team will also be located here and will have interactive games, Dodger tickets and more! Autograph schedule is: Steve Garvey: 3-4pm Bill…
The Fair is a Busy Place
There is so much going on here. Come out and take it all in. Today, Thursday, is San Dimas Day, with tonight’s entertainment an adrenaline-filled night with Monster Truck Madness. Tomorrow it’s Day for Heroes, a day when the Fair honors military, fire and law enforcement personnel. A special opening ceremony for Day for Heroes will…
A Cappella Welcome
Side Effect, the premier a cappella group, invite you to come out to the L.A. County Fair:
Storytime at the Fair
I know it is an unusual place for storytime, but the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts, the art gallery at the Fair, has a storyteller you have to see. Jim Cogan entertains, educates, amuses and mesmerizes visitors with his amazing tales, all centered around the gallery’s theme, The Making of Art – The First 30,000…
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