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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'm an American and these funfair foods would send Europeans into a coma'
People have been left gobsmacked by what is on offer to eat at the Los Angeles County Fair in the US as a resident of the area insists that the offerings would 'send Europeans into a coma' An American woman has shared some "crazy" food items she spotted at a county fair in Los Angeles. She believes the bizarre treats would be enough to "send Europeans into a coma." The US is famous for its huge fast food eateries, large portion sizes, never-ending menu options, and wild food combinations - a stark difference to meals offered across Europe. Over time, companies have increased their serving sizes, meaning meals are getting bigger and bigger across the pond. In surveys involving 60,000 Americans, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that serving sizes have grown over the past 20 years, not only at fast-food eateries, but at other restaurants and in homes, ABC News reports. A social media user has proved that this is also the case at funfairs; she showed just how large and outrageous food combinations are at the Los Angeles County Fair in a post to TikTok recently. The resident, who visited the fair over the weekend, showed pictures of food vans and stalls around the fair at Fairplex in Ponoma, saying: "I'm at the LA County Fair and here are some foods that I fear would put a European into a coma. They would not survive this." It is always fun to treat yourself to a delicious treat or shop for sweet treats in between playing games at a fair. But could you stomach these combinations? @dandydemon on TikTok went up to the first food van, and spotted a chicken donut sandwich - comprised of two glazed donuts with a large piece of fried chicken in the middle, plus a side of fried pickle chips. Also on offer at another van, named Biggy's, there were some "crazy" options. She could not believe there was a Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy chicken burger, but most of all, a cereal burger - Cap'n Crunch cereal inside chicken burger with honey and raspberry glaze. At another stall, she noticed Flamin' Hot Cheetos pickle, and an 'Ohhh Big Daddy' corn dog with Flamin' Hot Cheetos and cheese. Spotting fries made out of Spam, she described them as "probably the most normal thing" at the fair. She added: "Ok here's where we start getting crazy again." She found bacon wrapped chicken legs, fried avocados, and a triple cheeseburger with donuts as the burger buns. "Obviously the donuts are the buns," she joked. There were also fried frog legs being served at the fair, cotton candy tacos with ice cream, plus the attendee found a hut with "walls and walls" of sweets. She even found a mac and cheese stuffed turkey leg. She concluded: "I will leave you with this, this was truly crazy to me. Fried cheese cake, fried Oreos, fried butter." "And I'll defend this food with my life," she added. "And they call beans on toast weird," a Brit pointed out. One other agreed and commented: "I'm British. it was beans yous were worried about? What do you mean Krispy Kreme triple decker cheeseburger?" "Never want to hear an American make fun of European food again. fried butter?," wrote a third. One other added: "I thought 'how bad can it be' then number one slapped me across the face." "If I lived in the US I would be the size of a whale," commented another Brit. One American noted: "Guys, it's a fairground, these foods are purposely outrageous for the novelty and the experience. It's not like we eat this stuff every day, only like a third of the country does that." For the full list of outrageous food served at LA County Fair, see the event's website. The fair runs until May 26. Would you try these unusual food combinations? Comment below.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
DUI driver slams into car leaving L.A. County Fair, injures 7 passengers
An intoxicated driver slammed into a car full of people on their way home from the Los Angeles County Fair on Saturday night, injuring all seven passengers in the hit vehicle. It happened around 11 p.m. that night in San Bernardino County, according to a Sunday night X post by the Upland Police Department. Behind the wheel of a BMW, the DUI driver was driving northbound on Benson Avenue and ran a red light, crashing into and sending the red Chevy Traverse to topple over, landing upside down in the intersection on 16th Street. 'The driver of the BMW was found to be intoxicated, had a suspended license for DUI, was on probation for DUI, and had an outstanding warrant for DUI,' Upland PD said in its X post. 'Needless to say, the driver was booked for felony DUI causing injury.' Officials said that although all seven passengers were injured, some with bone fractures, none of the injuries were life-threatening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
7 newbie tips to the L.A. County Fair
I'm not much of a fair guy — I never win at carnival games, I get dizzy as a passenger in a car, and fair food is as overrated as In-N-Out. But last week, I attended the Los Angeles County Fair for the first time ever because why not? Besides, if Miguel Santana can be a Fairhead, so can I. He's one of the most influential people in Southern California: longtime confidante of the late Gloria Molina, former chief administrative officer for Los Angeles and current president of the California Community Foundation. But I think he had the most fun as head of the L.A. County Fair from 2017 to 2020, a stint immortalized by his appearance on the cover of the 2022 book '100 Years of the Los Angeles County Fair' riding a gondola lift alongside the book's author, legendary Inland Valley Daily Bulletin columnist David Allen. 'Who's there says a lot about us as Southern California,' Santana said of the L.A. County Fair's audience as I exited the 10 Freeway toward the Fairplex. 'It's a sense of Americana and proof we can be diverse and American at the same time.' I asked if this fair was as big as the Orange County Fair. He laughed the way all Angelenos do when presented with a comparison to Orange County. 'It's enormous. You're gonna get your 10,000 steps.' Behold, then, this newbie's L.A. County Fair tips: Fair parking is an ungodly $22.50, and don't you dare try to leave your jalopy at nearby Ganesha Park unless you want to spend a couple hundred dollars fishing it out of some random tow truck yard. My Pomona parking hookup was faithful reader Fernando Iniguez — gracias, Fern Iggy! I owe you a Jerez sweatshirt. $21.50 on the internet. At the gate? $32. Um, yeah. But one big complaint, Fair lords: It took me three attempts to buy my tickets online. Ever heard of Zelle? 'There's going to be so much music,' Santana told me, and he was right. Between live bands, Spotify playlists, DJs and radio stations, it was like walking through a wholesome Coachella. Bachata smoothly transitioned to Go Country went to KCRW became Taylor Swift switched over to a super-chirpy cover of the O'Jays' 'Love Train' at the Disco Chicken stand. And though Pharell Williams' 'Happy' played at least five times while I visited, the atmosphere was so cheerful that I didn't have to scream to drown out his ode to optimism. There's nothing like seeing suburbanites who probably think meat comes from Erewhon fairies stand with terror in their eyes as bleating sheep and goats swarm them asking for pellets. How much did fairgoers live in the moment? I saw next to no one use their smartphone other than for photos. And I also noticed a middle-age white guy in a MAGA cap standing a few feet away from a Muslim family with nary a negative look at each other. They were too busy staring ahead like the rest of us at an octet of magnificent Clydesdale horses ready to pull a Budweiser wagon. I loved all the vegetables and livestock at the Farm & Gardens, enjoyed the trippy art at the Flower & Garden Pavilion and appreciated the juxtaposition of a lowrider show next to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum near the Millard Sheets Art Center. But the best part of the fair was the area labeled 'America's Great Outdoors' — and I say this as someone who thinks camping and hiking are for the (literal) birds! Volunteers sawed logs with kids, taught them how to pan for gold, showed off desert reptiles and even hosted an environmental magic show. Throw in a replica of a Tongva hut and a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout tower and the nearby sound of the RailGiants Train Museum, and this is what Knott's Berry Farm used to be before it became whatever the hell it is now. I had to rush back to Orange County for a columna the day I visited, so I only spent an hour and a half at the fair. I had to skip the tablescape competition, didn't go through the exhibit halls and was only able to eat at Hot Dog on a Stick because they make the best lemonade on Earth. But it was wonderful to leave the problems of the world mostly at bay for a few hours to enjoy the living, breathing Wikipedia that is a county fair at its finest — and the L.A. County Fair is definitely that. Huge Snorlax plush toy: Next year, you're mine. Alan says: 'Your Man by Josh Turner.'C Price says: 'The Circle Game by Joni Mitchell.' Email us at essentialcalifornia@ and your response might appear in the newsletter this week. Today's great photo is from Times photographer Robert Gauthier at Dodger Stadium where the 2-year-old son of Dodgers infielder Mookie Betts runs away with the ceremonial first pitch ball. Kevinisha Walker, multiplatform editorAndrew Campa, Sunday writerKarim Doumar, head of newsletters How can we make this newsletter more useful? Send comments to essentialcalifornia@ Check our top stories, topics and the latest articles on
CBS News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Opening weekend at the L.A. County Fair brings fried food, spinning rides, and furry friends
The L.A. County Fair is officially underway, kicking off its first weekend with a vibrant mix of excitement, entertainment, food, and fun! From indulgent fair food and heart-racing rides to cuddly animals, there's something for everyone—though some attractions might be scarier than they appear. Below are some highlights. Mouthwatering Eats Guests can explore a mouthwatering variety from hundreds of food vendors, serving everything from pizza and nachos to deep-fried favorites, churros, barbecue, ice cream, and other indulgent treats. Among the fair's most legendary vendors is Chicken Charlie's, famously known for creating the deep-fried Oreo 25 years ago. Items on his menu include bacon-wrapped pickles, meatball mozzarella corn dogs, and roasted chili peppers with Flamin' Hot Cheetos atop queso blanco. Skate-R-Cade This year, organizers are placing a strong emphasis on affordability and fun, encouraging guests to step out of their comfort zones and try something new—even if it's been a while since their last spin around a skating rink. The skating rink comes with the price of admission. Popular Promotions and Rides Popular promotions are also making a comeback, including Food Drive Thursdays, where guests can receive free admission in exchange for a food donation. "On Thursdays, we have Food Drive Thursdays from 12 to 4. Come out, bring five cans of food, and get in free," said Walter Marquez, the Los Angeles County Fair CEO. Among other highlights are four brand-new rides, including a towering 160-foot attraction that flips and spins for an adrenaline-pumping experience. "Some like to spin you, some like to twirl you. Some flip you to the right, flip you to the left. Some do it all together all at once, it's an incredible time to come to the fair," Marquez said. Barnyard Races A fan favorite, the barnyard races, features piglets and lambs and continues to charm guests. Organizers encourage everyone to make time for this delightful and uniquely endearing event during their visit. The Big Red Barn In addition, the Big Red Barn features a petting zoo that is sure to delight, featuring goats, lambs, pigs, and other sweet animals who are waiting to be held and loved. For more information about the attractions, click here.
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Los Angeles County Fair kicks off Friday; here's a glimpse
The Los Angeles County Fair kicks off Friday, May 2, and it's come a long way since its origins in 1922 on 43 acres of a beet and barley field. The 2025 event at Fairplex in Pomona spans 500 acres and runs through May 26, with the theme "Art Unleashed." "Art is a reflection of the creative spirit, and at the Fair, it comes to life in countless forms, through crafts, culinary delights, and even the excitement of the carnival," Walter Marquez, president and CEO of Fairplex said. Food The Art of Flavor brings more than 150 food concessionaires throughout the entire fairgrounds. Some new menu items include the meatball corndog, the hot honey chicken ice cream bowl and the chocolate strawberry cup. Music The Art of Music takes center stage with 12 nights of rock, R&B, Reggae, Latin and Country music at the LA County Fair's Concert Series. Dubbed the World's Largest Indie Music Festival, NextFest brings LA's best indie artists to four stages throughout the fairgrounds. The Performing Arts Showcase, featuring hand-selected school bands, orchestras and choirs from around Los Angeles County, comes to Expo Hall 4 Stage on May 16 and 17. Rides Demonstrating the Art of Motion, Ray Cammack Shows carnival offers more than 40 rides, with four new ones added, including the Royal Wheel Ferris wheel and Heidi the Rollercoaster, and in Expo Hall 9, Skate-RCade returns with a bigger rink. Favorites Fair favorites like the Big Red Barn featuring the country's largest petting zoo, the Garden Railroad, the Shopping Marketplace, America's Great Outdoors, Silent Disco and more return for Art of Fun at the Fair. Art The Fair is partnering with several Los Angeles County art institutions to bring programming and activations to guests: the Music Center will bring Flamenco dancers to the Plaza Stage; The Getty Museum is bringing its Getty Pavilion which intersects well-being and art; the Center Theater Group is creating a new play starring Fair mascot Thummer, which will be performed every weekend; and Bob Baker Marionettes will perform every Sunday. For the third year, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will curate an exhibit for the Millard Sheets Art Center Tickets Opening day is at 5 p.m. May 2, with a special admission price of $9.50. After that, adult admission varies daily from $18.50 to $27.50. Children, 6-12 and seniors 60 years and older get in for $15.50. At the gate, adult tickets are $32. Children and seniors get in for $17. Parking purchased online is $22.50. At the gate it's $26. Get discount tickets and season passes online at
