It’s Labor Day….so STOP WORKING…..sorry I was talking to myself….no seriously, celebrate the work you have done and get out and have a good time. If you have opted to stay in LA ….here are some fun events to celebrate.

Don’t forget the Los Angeles County Fair started on Saturday….The LA County Fair will run for a full month. Live music, rides, livestock, tasty grub and more.

Run Dates: Sat-Mon Aug 31 -Sept 3, 2012, then Wed-Sun Sept 5 – 30, 2012. Be aware that Friday and Sat nights you can stay till midnight….check their site for discounts.

What: LA County Fair
When: 10:00 am – 10:00pm
Where: The Fairplex in Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768, off the 10 Freeway, exit Fairplex Drive or White Ave.
Parking: $15.00
Website: http://www.lacountyfair.com/2012/
Admission: $17.00 adult, $12.00 for children 6-12, $14.00 senior, kids 5 and under are free

It’s the final day of  THE TASTE 2012, an annual three-day food festival presented by the Los Angeles Times. 

Here’s a re-cap…just incase you missed it…..

The event takes place at Paramount Studios and consists of five events highlight Southern California’s culinary scene, each featuring unlimited food and drink tastings from standout local restaurants and chefs, along with cooking and mixology demonstrations, wine seminars and panel discussions.

Hosts: Times Food & Night Lifrtion of the ticket sales will benefit Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona and the Los Angeles Times Family Fund’s Summer Camp Campaign.

Todays events Wine tasting and education…..ooh yeah, I’m going to this one as well as cooking demonstrations…See their website for detailed lineup of todays events.

Admission is $65 per event in advance, $75 per event at the door. Buy Tickets HERE

What: THE TASTE 2012
Where: The Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Avenue CA 90038
Website: http://events.latimes.com/taste/

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I have to add a wonderful Greek Festival….(after all Mama is GREEK).

Long Beach Greek Festival takes place all weekend….The Assumption Greek Orthodox Churchs hosts this fun event with Live music by the Olympians, exhibit dancing and social dancing, Greek food and product booths, children’s games.

It’s only $3.00…..yeah baby Mama likes…..and check their website…if you print out their flyer, it’s free!

What: Long Beach Greek Festival
When: Noon – 9 pm
Where: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado St, Long Beach 90814
Phone: (562) 494-8929
Website: http://www.lbgreekfest.org/
Admission: $3.00 children 11 and under free

Have a great holiday….and take time to enjoy your friends and family!