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Labor Day Weekend - Things to do

By Almab7789@gmail.com
Just a brief Labor Day around town fun events.

Los Angeles County Fair - It is that time again to have fun at the fair. There are rides, food, contests and music. During the day is the best for young families. Wear comfortable shoes and lots sunscreen. Be prepared to walk long distances. They charge for parking so bring cash.  Information from their link:

Daily Highlights
Opening Day, Friday Aug. 31
Today’s hours:
3 p.m. - midnight

Today’s Deals:
- $1 admission from 3-6 p.m.; $1 22-oz soft drinks from 6-9 p.m.; $2 carnival rides from 6-9 p.m.; $2 carnival games from 9 p.m.-midnight
- Season Pass: presented by Walgreens, $24.99 for ages 6 and older at participating Walgreens
- Ralphs Any-Day Tickets: admission tickets $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12, comes with exclusive unlimited carnival ride wristband ($35). Restrictions apply. Presented by Ralphs.
- Costco Savings Pack: $54.99 for 4 any-day tickets, one parking pass and 44 carnival ride/game tickets. At participating Costco store.
- Children 5 and younger are free everyday.



Orange County International Food Fair - There are several things happening here is what Friday August 31, 2012 will look like:

http://www.orangestreetfair.org/at-the-event/entertainment-schedule/no-sidebar-page/
Main Stage
  • Mango
    5pm-6pm
  • Opening Ceremonies
    6:30pm-7:30pm
  • The Who Revue
    8pm-9pm

All-American Street

  • Flashpoint6pm-7pm
  • The Wild Adults
    8pm-9pm

English Street Stage

  • The Big Boy Band
    5pm-6pm
  • The Big Boy Band
    7pm-8pm

German Street Stage

  • The Europa Band
    5pm-6pm
  • The Europa Band
    7pm-8pm

Greek Street Stage

  • Synthesi
    6pm-7pm
  • Synthesi
    8pm-9pm

Irish Street Stage

  • American Wake
    6pm-7pm
  • American Wake
    8pm-9pm

Mexican Street Stage

  • Latin Lowdown
    5pm-6pm
  • Latin Lowdown
    7pm-8pm

Polynesian Street Stage

  • The Eliminators
    6pm-7pm
  • The Eliminators
    8pm-9pm

Childrens Street Stage

  • Chelsney Thompson
    5pm-6pm
  • Sweet Mojo
    7pm-8pm
























Orange County Great Park - Flights and Sounds Summer Festival

Admission is free, but parking is $10.00. So pack-up your car and head down to the OC Great Park to have some great fun with your family. Bring a blanket and watch the kiddos run around having fun, while you hear music. Arrive early it gets very busy.
The  Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers at 8:15pm. will be playing on the lawn.

http://www.ocgp.org/events/lavay-smith-her-red-hot-skillet-lickers/


Whatever you decided to do this weekend make sure you have fun and spend it with your family.


Happy Labor Day,


Field Trip Mom





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