POMONA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The LA County Fair (LACF) cashes in on its distinction as one of the largest and most diverse county fairs in the world by tempting fairgoers throughout Southern California with a mind-blowing array of more than 1,200 different ways to get their fair food fix Sept. 4-27.
Grabbing the headlines is the world premiere of Deep-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Chicken and Waffles and Deep-Fried Guacamole with Ranch Dressing, two new signature foods created for the LA County Fair by fried-food phenom Charles “Chicken Charlie” Boghosian.
Fairgoers can also enjoy two other Chicken Charlie creations that debuted earlier – Deep-Fried Peanut Butter Pickle and the ironic Deep-Fried Slim Fast Bar – plus his best-selling fair food item of all time, the Krispy Kreme Triple-Decker Cheeseburger.
And, to push visitors’ culinary boundaries even further, resident LACF food experts will unveil the Spicy PB&J Burger, a hotter, meatier version of the American classic made with Sriracha sauce; and a version of Chicken and Waffles in a Waffle Cone.
“The LA County Fair takes its food very seriously, so we knew we wanted something new and amazing that says both L.A. and this year’s ‘Natural High’ theme,” said Boghosian. “Since Angelenos love their chicken and waffles, a deep-fried, bacon-wrapped version seemed like a no-brainer. Meanwhile, the Deep-Fried Guacamole, served with a side of Ranch Dressing and resembling a cupcake, could be the next LACF classic.”
Once again, more than 60 different food vendors will turn the LA County Fair into a 487-acre, end-of-summer gastronomical playground offering every possible deep-fried, on-a-stick, ooey-gooey, barbecued and dipped-in-chocolate creation plus vegetarian, organic and gluten-free options including many farm-to-table items grown locally.
“With a footprint bigger than the Iowa and Texas State Fairs in one of the country’s most populated counties, there are a lot of palates to satisfy,” says Michelle DeMott, VP of Branding & Knowledge Management for the LA County Fair.
Menu items range from hundreds of kinds of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, sausages, sandwiches, tacos, pizzas and complete combo meals to Mexican, Italian, Asian and Greek food to L.A.’s world-famous fusion food trucks to every conceivable form of candy, snack food and dessert.
Other 2015 highlights include the Bacon Wrapped Pork Belly; Frosted Flake Fried Chicken; the Koolickle, a Kool-Aid-infused pickle; Deep-Fried Nachos; Deep-Fried Nutella; the Tajin Candy Apple, seasoned with the tangy Mexican spice; and the Affogato Ice Cream Sundae.
“Of course, this being L.A., there are also hundreds of healthy options ranging from salads, wraps and smoothies to sushi, lean protein choices, produce and rice bowls, and the freshest fruit and vegetables, much of it grown right here on the property,” explained DeMott. “Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to eat healthy at the LA County Fair.”
The LA County Fair also offers one of the most comprehensive offerings of wine, beer, spirits and even olive oil of any fair in the world, and an annual competition that is regarded internationally. Guests can pair their food with 2015 award winners.
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LA County Fair, Sept. 4-27, Fairplex, Pomona. The 93rd anniversary of one of the country’s largest county fairs includes all-new Popnology, an expanded Luminasia illuminated lantern display, 16-night End of Summer Concert Series, Carnival, Animals, Food and Shopping. Closed Mondays (except Labor Day) and Tuesdays. Visit www.lacf.com for admission, hours and more information. For information, go to www.lacountyfair.com or call (909) 623-3111.
