Posted on August 22, 201779th Years of Fair Fun, Antelope Valley Various displays were judged in the home arts section including ones with pop culture references such as these. Fair goers could see the craftsmanship of woodworkers in action. Homemade chocolate chip cookies were one of the first place winners in the baked goods. Photographs like this Human Interest were one of the tops in the photography section. These photos won for Best of Show. Of course being the fair, the top fair themes were this cute kitten and berries. Still more craftsman were on display in the gems section. And it was too hot to handle with the blacksmith carefully crafting this jewelry. Knitters and woolmaking entertained crowds. This years Cele-Grape-tion, included various canned fruits and home grown fruits and veggies. This harvest themed table setting won the adult competition. The Miss Edwards and Miss Hughes Elizabeth Royal Courts were in the Home Arts Section to raise awareness of their cause. The California Raisins collection took First place their array of scene. There was even a dinosaur that showed up at this year’s fair. And Pony Rides for the kids. As well as groups including this AGAPE Community Church group that performed at the select stages throughout the fairgrounds. Floral arrangements in the Floriculture had a run for the first place ribbon won by this high heel decoration. Various bunnies were in one barn for fairgoers to see. And Roosters were bought out to showcase. This Turkey was the reserve champion for its size. The Historical society had displaying inside the barn. Various old fashioned items had viewers in awe. And scared as bees were also inside cases for everyone’s protection. Kids were also able to make unique veggie creations. The Antelope Valley Fair is also known for it’s Alfalfa and it was King here at the barn. Young 4h teens had their animals up for auction. Kids from the oldest to one of the youngest competed in the arena equally. And sheeps enjoyed the attention from spectators. Spectators also watched kids training their pigs to follow their commands in the arena. And as the sun set, the fair rides lit up the sky of the desert air.
Posted on January 3, 2017128 Annual Tradition in Pasadena, Calif. This was one of the floral sweepstake winners. Horse drawn carriages brought in individuals to the parade including the mayor of Pasadena, Terry Tornek Director’s trophy inspired by Hawaii. This won the tournament special trophy for its use of floral decor. This year’s grand marshall was three olympians including Greg Louganis (pictured here) as well as Janet Evans and Allyson Felix. This year’s royal court includes Queen Victoria, Princess Shannon, Princess Maya, Princess Audrey, Princess Autumn and Princess Emi, who were crowned at a coronation ceremony month before the parade. This delightful float won the Queen’s trophy for this year’s parade. And this unique dragon took the princesses trophy. This year’s rose bowl fell on the same day as the rose parade where Penn State competed against USC for the title. The Trojans later went on to win the Rose bowl in a competative game against Penn State. This unique float took the Leishman trophy after the 1920 Tournment of Roses President. On band marched their way with down the parade route as toy soldiers. The reptiles took the founder’s award. South Pasadena took the Grand Marshall’s trophy for their rendetion of the “tortuise and the hare”. And this took the director’s award for its unique floral arrangement.