JULY 2008

 
 
Friday 11th - Sept 3rd - OC Fair in Costa Mesa
 
Hours - Closed Mondays : Tuesday-Friday noon-mid : Sat & Sun 10-mid
Costs - General - $9 : Senior - $7 : Children - 6-12 $5 : Kids 5 & under - free
         - Parking - $5.00
 
My family went during opening weekend.  Although the news said it had a record setting entrance level, we were able to get around and find tables with no problem. There is a whole section dedicated to skateboarders...rock on! We did a lot of shopping and it was, of course, quite warm.
 
FOOD- I recommend the fish tacos, holy cow sooo delicious. Yes $5.00 a piece but worth it. I love me some fish and these were the best ever.
BOOZE - Beer everywhere but not consistant on the imported beers. some location had some and others didn't. Sponsered by buttwiper, so that was everywhere. Small and large sizes available.
SMOKERS - Was I empressed! You must head to the smoker tent. Set up like a sports bar with tvs, its own bar, shaded by a tent and an ashtray on every table!!
AGAIN - For sure will go again, most likely not again this year. But we'll be back next year
http://www.ocfair.com/2008/index.asp    
 
 
 
Weekend 10th - 13th - Greek Festival in Redondo Beach
 
Hours - Friday 5pm-10pm : Sat noon-9pm : Sun 10-9pm
Costs - Free with print out from website : $2.00 per person with no print out    
         - Parking - free and first come first serve - free shuttle available as well
 
We had a good time on Sunday. The Greek music was obviously not something i would program into my radio but fit the mood. It was a bit hokey, not much to do and very crammed with people. Seating was tough and ended up sitting with a table of people, but being the Greek way, they instantly warmed up to us and were chatty.
 
FOOD - The long lines at the food was very upsetting, until i found the cafateria style dinning and everything was about $2.00. Needless to say I came back with a plate full of different Greek dishes. Some amazing and not so amazing dishes.
BOOZE - beer garden, hardly ever a line and priced well. the Greek beer was a dark lager, but hubby enjoyed very much. Being the wimp that i am stuck to buttwipers. They also had some fancy Greek wines, but i didn't try any
SMOKERS - The smoking area was a good size and could reach to buy a beer with a smoke in hand.
AGAIN - For sure will go again, can't complain about the price to get in
http://www.sbgreekfestival.com/
 

 

 

26th & 27th - Salsa Festival in Oxnard
* New for So Cali Girl*
 
Hours - 11am - 7pm
Costs - FREE
         - Parking - FREE
 
Another one that I'm just not going to be able to make. But would love to hear about it if you go. Tell me how it was.
 
FOOD -
BOOZE -
SMOKERS -
AGAIN -
http://www.oxnardsalsafestival.com/

 
 
 
 
July 30th - Aug 10th - Ventura County Fair in Ventura
* New for So Cali Girl*
 
Hours - open 10am
Costs - General $9 : Seniors & Children 6-12 $6.00 : Chidlren 5 & under or seniors over 100 are free  
         - Parking -
 
We Never been to this fair and won't be able to make it this year. If you go please email me and let me know how it was
 
FOOD -
BOOZE -
SMOKERS -
AGAIN -
http://www.venturacountyfair.org/pages/3441/