The Los Angeles County Fair

For pure fun, engaging educational opportunities, and so much to see and do, the LA County Fair is unbeatable! From my first trip to the Fair when we first came to Claremont and a new friend took us to ride the rides to the many trips with the students and teachers at my school, the Fair has been a fun part of my life. To have something this big and exciting and just plain fun right almost in our backyard is unbeatable. This Fair is one of the largest in the country and it is well-planned and well run. The educational exhibits & activities for students are fun & entertaining with a lot of learning happening all the time. The Big Red Barn offers children & adults the opportunity to watch cows, goats, and sheep being born, to see chicks hatch, and to pet goats. There are pig races and goat milking and sheep shearing. California Heritage highlights the history of our state. The many competitions from beautiful handwork and crafts to culinary treats of all types are very popular. Horse races take place daily at the Grandstand. The Budweiser Clydesdales pull their wagon each evening in the daily parade when an area community is highlighted. The high school bands from the different communities march each day, along with cars & assorted floats. Claremont Day is September 23, and my family & I will be riding in the parade as some of the honored citizens. Oh, yes, you can buy almost any food you can think of that has been deep fried. I'll check that out and let you know THE most amazing one this year.