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Los Angeles County Fair, September 5 - 28

September 4th, 2008 10:20 AM

It's time again for the Los Angeles County Fair! It is an opportunity to step away from your day to day activities and just have a little down-home fun. This year, the fair begins September 5 and runs through September 28. They are open Wednesday through Sunday.

FAIR HOURS

Wednesday

11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday

11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday

11 a.m. - midnight

Saturday

10 a.m. - midnight

Sunday

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

For more information on admission prices go to http://www.lacountyfair.com/2008/generalinfo/

They also offer some great entertainment at the fairgrounds. There are concerts, motocross, monster trucks, and bull riding. Something to interest just about everyone in your family. Check out http://www.lacountyfair.com/2008/ConcertsEntertainment/2008Lineup.asp to see what events you might be interested in attending.

Each of the local cities has an assigned day for their special activities as well as discounted admission prices. Here is a list of the activities for some of the local cities:

San Dimas Day at the LA County Fair

Friday, September 12 - With a San Dimas horse race, Community parade, a Community Hero presentation and evening entertainment featuring Soundbytes, we're sure you'll find the fun that's right for you. And save up to $24 on Fair admission with a 2 for 1 discount card available at the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce, or San Dimas city offices.

Glendora Day at the L.A. County Fair
Wednesday, September 17 - With a Glendora horse race, Community parade, a Community Hero presentation and evening entertainment featuring The Glendora High School Royal Stewarts & Silhouettes and Citrus College Nightshift , we’re sure you’ll find the fun that’s right for you. And save up to $24 on Fair admission with a 2 for 1 discount card available at the Glendora Chamber of Commerce and Glendora city offices.

Claremont Day at the LA County Fair

Thursday, September 18 - With a Claremont horse race, Community parade, a Community Hero presentation and evening entertainment featuring The Dogs, we're sure you'll find the fun that's right for you. And save up to $24 on Fair admission with a 2 for 1 discount card available at the Claremont Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, and the Hughes Community Center.

La Verne Day at the L.A. County Fair
Wednesday, September 24 - With a Community parade, a Community Hero presentation and evening entertainment featuring The Answer, we're sure you'll find the fun that's right for you. And save up to $24 on Fair admission with a 2 for 1 discount card available at the La Verne Chamber of Commerce and La Verne city offices.

Covina Day at the LA County Fair
Friday, September 26 - With a Community parade, a Community Hero presentation and evening entertainment featuring The Skinny Little Twits, we’re sure you’ll find the fun that’s right for you. And save up to $24 on Fair admission with a 2 for 1 discount card available at the Covina Chamber of Commerce and Covina City Hall.

I know in my family it is an annual tradition to take a day out and go to the fair. Whether it's to walk around and enjoy the various exhibits, attend a concert or just to indulge in some fair food, it's always a great family event! We'll see you at the fair! Visit www.lacountyfair.com for your fun guide and for more information.

Posted by Pamela Woods on September 4th, 2008 10:20 AM

Great Fall Activities

September 23rd, 2008 9:58 AM

One of the great services that cities provide is their Recreation activities. Each of the local cities puts out a brochure outlining all of the great activities that they offer. The fall listings have recently been published and I am providing links for you below:

Claremont: http://www.claremontonline.net/download.cfm?ID=17868

Covina: http://www.ci.covina.ca.us/cityview/2008%20Fall/text.pdf

Glendora: http://www.ci.glendora.ca.us/community_services/recguide/recguide.pdf

La Verne: http://www.ci.la-verne.ca.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=62

Rancho Cucamonga: http://www.rcpark.com/pdf/grapevine.pdf

San Dimas: http://www.cityofsandimas.com/download.cfm?ID=26355

Whether it's a youth, family or senior citizen activity - there is something for everyone offered by the recreation department. Take a look to see what might interest you... And the best part is that these activities are extremely budget friendly. Hope you find something great!

Posted by Pamela Woods on September 23rd, 2008 9:58 AM

Family Fun and Fitness

September 11th, 2008 5:04 PM

Looking for something fun and healthy to do as a family? If you answered yes to this question then I have a great activity for you...

The City of San Dimas 24th Annual San Dimas Run to benefit youth programs and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and San Dimas Community Hospital, will be held on Saturday, September 27. The event includes a Men's and Women's 5K and a one mile Family Fun Run or Walk. Pre-registration fee for the 5K is $15, and for the Fun Run is $8. Registration after Wednesday, September 24, is $18 for the 5K and $10 for the Fun Run. Fee includes a quality race T-shirt. Late registration and check-in on the day of the race begins at 6:30 a.m. Time for the 5K is 7:30 a.m., and for the Fun Run 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is currently being taken at the Parks & Recreation Department.

For further information call the San Dimas Parks and Recreation Department at 909-394-6230.

Click to View Registration Form (Adobe Acrobat, 6658KB)

Posted by Pamela Woods on September 11th, 2008 5:04 PM