Have you seen our new billboards for this year’s L.A. County Fair? They are getting quite a bit of play out there in the blogosphere. We’ve been mentioned in adrants.com, LAist.com and LATimesblogs. Woo hoo. Take a look for yourself: These are just two of 10 billboards promoting the Fair. And isn’t that a Hot…
Don't Whine…Wine!
OK, L.A. County Fair fans, just 10 days. It’s almost here. And as you are planning your day at the Fair, for those of you 21 and older, why not add in a wine education class at the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Marketplace? There are also spirits and extra virgin olive oil classes.…
Barbie™ vs. Jedi Knights – Who Wins?
OMG! Have you heard? Barbie™ – yes that Barbie™ with the trademark symbol after her name!- will be at the L.A. County Fair DAILY!!! (squeal, squeal, squeal!). The Fair-ey Blogster is a HUGE Barbie™ fan as are many of you girls young and old. This is big! The perfect woman with beautiful hair and whose…
Ode to a Fair and a Girl Growing Up
My darling daughter, age 4 ¾, will be starting kindergarten in six days, 16 days before the opening of what will be my eighth Fair. Obviously when I started here, my girl wasn’t even in the planning stages. But then, a few years later, there I was, teetering around like a weebles-wobble-but-they-won’t-fall-down figurine, nearly eight…
17 Days and counting…
Ok, I’ve been a little lax on the blogging lately. But we are coming down to the wire here at the L.A. County Fair. It’s T-minus 17 days. Be sure to check out the Web site for all the exciting attractions and promotions. Don’t forget to buy your End of Summer Concert Series/Adrenaline Nights tickets.…
There’s No Reason to Pay Full Price
Have you visited the discounts and promotions page on the L.A. County Fair Web site? Did you see all the ways to save money on tickets? So, there is absolutely no reason why you should pay full price to get into the greatest Fair in the country. Here is a brief list of discounts: • …
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…
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:…
I've Been Working on the Railroad…
“Oh, listen to the jingle, the rumble and the roar, As she glides along the woodland, o’er the hills and by the shore, Hear the rush of the mighty engine, Hear that lonesome hobo’s call, He’s riding through the jungles, On the Wabash Cannonball.” I don’t know why I think of the chorus from Wabash Cannonball every time I pass by…
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