{"id":9838,"date":"2025-05-10T11:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T18:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/?p=9838"},"modified":"2025-05-23T17:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T00:41:08","slug":"bites-and-sites-my-day-at-the-la-county-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/2025\/05\/10\/bites-and-sites-my-day-at-the-la-county-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Bites and Sites: My Day at the LA County Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9839\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5244-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fair season is here at the LA County Fair! With delicious food, thrilling rides, and interactive experiences, it&#8217;s the perfect place to spend an unforgettable day with friends and family. I spent the day trying outrageous rides, delicious food, and playing games in hopes of winning a giant stuffed animal. If you&#8217;re planning a visit to the Fair this year, here&#8217;s your guide to a day full of flavor, fun, and memories.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9840\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5880-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start your day with a must-have family photo in front of the iconic welcome sign &#8211; it&#8217;s the perfect way to capture the beginning of your adventure. Then head straight to Gourmet Alley, where the fair food dreams begin. At Biggy&#8217;s, I tried the newest menu item: a 1-pound turkey leg glazed with Mike&#8217;s Hot Honey, and it was amazing. The sweet heat of the honey paired beautifully with the smokey meat. Unlike the massive traditional drumstick, this smaller version makes for a perfect on-the-go fair meal.<\/p>\n<p>Need a way to cool down in the heat? Grab a pineapple Dole Whip! The dairy-free treat that&#8217;s as refreshing as it is Instagram-worthy. Available as a float or in a cup, it&#8217;s ideal for staying cool and satisfying your sweet tooth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9841\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.fairplex.com\/blog\/fairblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the food settled, I made my way to the Fun Zone, where the sky was the limit &#8211; literally. My favorite ride? Joker 360! This smooth, swinging thrill ride sways you upside down 120 feet in the air. A must-ride for adrenaline junkies! I also loved Aviator, a new swing ride that lifts you 175 feet for a panoramic view of the fairgrounds. A blissful experience with a cool breeze to match.<\/p>\n<p>Not into thrill rides? No worries, the Fun Zone is packed with classic games down every aisle, from basketball to cup pong, with prizes practically calling your name. I gave the milk bottle toss a try and, well&#8230; it&#8217;s definitely harder than it looks. Still, the fun was unbeatable.<\/p>\n<p>The LA County Fair offers an unforgettable blend of excitement, nostalgia, and new memories. Whether you&#8217;re here for the food, the rides, or just to soak in the fair vibes, this year&#8217;s event is absolutely worth the visit!<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<p>Blog and Photos by Jordan Ramirez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fair season is here at the LA County Fair! With delicious food, thrilling rides, and interactive experiences, it&#8217;s the perfect place to spend an unforgettable day with friends and family. I spent the day trying outrageous rides, delicious food, and playing games in hopes of winning a giant stuffed animal. 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