Brian,
re: LA fair...
What's there to shoot except haystacks?
I mean, candids, sure, but is there anything else?
Thanks!
Here a few things you can shoot at the fair.
- Flower & Garden Pavilion, “The Road to Morocco” – presented by Armstrong Garden Centers
Morocco. The name itself conjures up romantic images of vast unending sands, charming desert oases, and of course, the sheltering sky. Land of Kasbahs and imperial cities, Morocco is also the birthplace of the Centifolia rose. Deliciously fragrant despite its apparent simplicity, it grows far from prying eyes and tourist migrations. To find it, you will have to wander well off the beaten track or travel “The Road to Morocco” at the L.A. County Fair!
Morocco’s lush river valleys, beautiful sandy coasts, and wide expanses of desert remind us more of the Mediterranean than of the rest of Africa. Marrakesh in particular, the labyrinthine streets and passages of the centuries-old medians, offer endless possibilities for exploration. The Flora of the Moroccan countryside features an unusual range of plant life. Among the more plentiful of the country’s plants is the dwarf palm, whose leaves are used to stuff mattresses. Moroccan roses are the most fragrant of all the flora. The rosebuds are used for teas and spices, and the rose petals are shipped all over the world for perfumes and sachets.
- The Atrium – presented by Armstrong Garden Centers
Interesting, thought-provoking garden displays await you in the Atrium.
- Enchanted Gardens – presented by Armstrong Garden Centers
As guests leave the Flower & Garden Pavilion, they’ll pass through the Enchanted Gardens, where creativity is in full bloom! Quiet paths etched into the hillside lead guests through luscious glades filled with beautiful flowers, fragrant herbs, and shady trees. Look for lots of changes to this year’s Enchanted Gardens. Traditional Moroccan music and dance will also be performed.
Armstrong Garden Centers will be the title sponsor of this year’s High School & College Landscape and High School Condo Competitions, in which local high school and college students design and maintain gardens in a variety of plot sizes. The first-place college-level winner will receive scholarship money and a paid internship with one of the many Armstrong Garden Centers.• The “My Little Red Wagon” Garden – Wagons, ho! See a creative garden display composed of all types of children’s wagons, from old Radio Flyers to rickety, home-made contraptions.
• The WheelbarrowGarden - Don’t carry it, bury it! Behold a garden incorporating various styles of planted wheelbarrows, dollies, flatbed hand carts, and other items usually used to haul landscape supplies.
• The Kitchen Garden - Don’t toss that out! Check out a garden featuring planted odds and ends that might otherwise be found in modern or vintage kitchens.
• The FenceGarden - When is a door not a door? When it’s a fence! This creative garden features fencing created out of doors and windows and is adorned with multiple found objects planted for effect.
• The Trash to TreasureGarageGarden – A garden from your garage! Nothing goes to waste when small and medium-sized tires are hung from trees and planted with beautiful flowers, tires are staked to create towering plant columns, and golf cart wheels and old bumpers are used as wall pockets and planters.
• The VintageBirdhouseGarden - A house for the birds! Birdhouses made of old salvaged materials will be planted with succulents and flowers to create a place for the birds. If you like The Trash to Treasure Garage Garden, you will also like Trash to Treasure for Your Home, located in The Village on Broadway. Every Friday night at 5:00 pm., you can make cool stuff for your home out of everyday leftovers.
Enchanted Gardens Free Kids Workshops-
presented by Armstrong Garden Centers
"Kids Get Dirty” Kids Workshops - Kids get dirty in Enchanted Gardens, as all the little gardeners learn to plant flowers to take home.
Hidden Meadows Park
Hidden Meadows Park is one of the L.A. County Fair’s best-kept secrets. Rolling green hills and majestic trees create the perfect atmosphere for a family picnic, a stroll with a loved one, and a place for quiet reflection.
The Topiary Zoo
The green rolling hills of Hidden Meadows Park will be home to exotic animals…of the green and leafy variety. Zoo animals such as elephants, giraffes, seals, and deer will create a unique scene skillfully crafted out of plants. Here is a great chance to see the skill, artistry, and amazing beauty of the Topiary Zoo.
Fair After Dark: The beauty of thousands of white lights and the sounds of exotic animals will fill the night sky.
The Beer Tavern
Learn about the making of beer, the history of beer labels, taste beers from our Commercial Beer competition, eat pretzels, bet on the horse races, and watch sports.
The Vineyard Marketplace- presented by Ralphs
The Vineyard Marketplace is a great place for adults to “soak up” the culture and ambiance of the esteemed L.A. County Fair’s “Wines of the World” & Olive Oil Competitions. Guests can learn all about wines, award winning varietals, cheese, and olive oils. It also presents a unique opportunity for guests to sip some of the vintages and shop for gourmet food, kitchen gadgets, and wine and olive oil accessories at The Crushed Grape. Fair visitors can become wine connoisseurs with the Fair’s Wine Education Program, featuring wine judging, food & wine pairing, gold medal wine tasting, and wine education classes presented by wine professionals and esteemed judges from our “Wines of the World” & Olive Oil Competitions. Every Saturday & Sunday morning at the Ralphs Vineyard Kitchen, in the Vineyard Marketplace, you can learn how to make gourmet bread and the best desserts around.
The Art of Labels and Packaging
See the winners of the Wine & Olive Oil Packaging Design Award on display in The Vineyard.
Historic Trains
The L.A. County Fair is the only place in the world to see both the largest steam engine and the largest diesel locomotive ever to ride the rails.
Then you can finnish off the day or night with some Deep Fried Oreos and
Deep Fried Twinkies....
