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Record Crowds Say 'Farewell' To L.A. County Fair
Over 1 million people went through the gates of the Los Angeles County Fair in 2018. What did you eat while you were there?
POMONA, CA — Over than 1.25 million people passed through the turnstiles at this year's Los Angeles County Fair, 5 percent higher than last year's ticket sales, fair officials announced Monday.
The fair wrapped up its 19-day run on Sunday. Officials said attendance on opening weekend doubled from the previous year, helping to boost the overall attendance numbers.
As usual, fair-goers collectively downed a wide array of food and delicacies.
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Fair officials said vendors served up:
- 8,000 pounds of hot dogs
- 2,500 pounds of pork belly
- 1,200 pounds of chicken wings
- 4,500 pounds of pecan-smoked sausage
- 110,000 slices of pepperoni
- 3,600 pounds of pizza dough
Not to mention, the gallons of beer, soda, chicken and waffles, doughnuts and other treats that were summarily devoured by fans of the fair.
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Attendees also donated 73,818 cans of nonperishable food and 53,489 school supply items.
Los Angeles County Fair Photo
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