The Fab Fair, The Fab Four and A Fabulous Time at the San Diego Fair
I just went to the San Diego County Fair dubbed the “Fab Fair” this year, and now I really know why it’s called the Fab Fair, not just because it’s fabulous, but because it is a tribute in many ways to the “Fab Four” – the Beatles, that iconic group from Liverpool, England.
The first glaring association very artistically done was at the entrance to a hall full of Beatlemania.
The Fab Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego
Then when you entered this hall, you were met with pictures of the Beatles, facts about the Beatles, records and albums of theirs on the walls, and so much more. It was like entering a Beatles museum! I enjoyed the experience immensely.
The Beatles at The Fab Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego
The Beatles at the zebra crossing on Abbey Road, London
I think I really enjoyed it because England was brought to me, and the Beatles – one of the best groups ever from the country where I was born, was being celebrated in San Diego. This made me proud!
Anyway, more of the Fab Fair now.
We saw animals, cows, pigs, sheep and more
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
and some unusual looking hamsters
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
There was a turkey stampede; this year I missed the swine race, but I think I might have written about it previously or at least showed a picture or two
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
Our mouth watered at the sight of all the food and the smells of it too
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego – 2014
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego – 2014
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
Some things I did not even want to try such as Frogs Legs!
Then of course, it was time for the kids to have their fun and they wanted rides!
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego
The Fair Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
The Fair Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
The Fair Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
Incase you are wondering about the cost of the tickets, here is a picture that shows you the information. Don’t forget there are certain days that you can pay $30 for a wristband and ride all day.
The Fair Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
More Beatlemania to show you just how much it’s not just the Fab Fair, but about the Fab Four
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego – 2014
Don’t forget to look at the beautiful landscaping displays, this year – there was more art tied into the theme
The Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
Lastly, don’t miss out on the wonderful free entertainment (well included with your paid admission)
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
Fab Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego
Here’s a link to more information
Bye Fab Fair, until I see you again next year! Don’t forget everyone, the fair is on until July 6th this year!
Cefalu – A Picture Postcard Just For You
I went to Cefalu, which is in Sicily, probably back in 2004 or 2005. I took many pictures in Sicily and have no idea where they are now. One picture that I took and enlarged was just returned to me by someone who took it – but fortunately I got it back. I love this picture, and right now this picture is my only visual memory of the picture postcard place that I would love to return to or at least find more of my pictures of.
Below is the picture that took of Cefalu and framed. The picture above is a picture I took of it as I still have to locate the negative or even the smaller print so that I can perhaps scan it in the future. Taking a picture of a picture is sometimes such a pain, shadows can creep into it or the flash light or the room light shines into the picture. Oh well, I still hope you can see how picturesque Cefalu is.
Cefalu, Sicily
7 Picks from San Diego
Well, June is nearly over, and I’ve had a hectic month. I hope you are all enjoying your summer. Let the summer fun begin, and what better than to bring you some of my personal picks (and pics) of San Diego:
1) Balboa Park – this place is full of spectacular and breathtaking sights – just look – this photographer really wants to take a picture of the Botanical Building, but he really should be taking it of the bride
Balboa Park – Botanical Building
Well, it wasn’t fair to her that she wasn’t in the picture, so I took one myself!
Balboa Park – Botanical Building
2) San Diego Zoo – world famous and definitely worth your time and money!
San Diego Zoo
My little girl has been going here since she was ever so little and the orangutans did not frighten her away!
The San Diego Zoo
3) The Hotel Del – it’s ever so swell!
The Hotel Del, Coronado
From any angle, east to west, north to south – it’s perfect!
The Hotel Del, Coronado
4) Horton Plaza – most beautiful and the best shopping mall ever!
Horton Plaza
5) SeaPort Village – a great tourist attraction – don’t miss it!
SeaPort Village
6) La Jolla Cove – ever so scenic and serene!
La Jolla Cove
Even the birds love it!
La Jolla
7) Carlsbad – The Flower Fields and Legoland
Well, you can’t always visit The Flower Fields, just in March and April of each year, but me and Chandi absolutely love to go there, in fact she insists!
The Flower Fields
Taj Mahal in Legoland
Legoland, CA
Well, these 7 picks were quick, but don’t be quick when visiting them, take your time and allow at least a day for each one, be sure to remember I gave you that bit of advice!
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