Boomer's Birthday Treats!

Get a free visit to Boomers on your birthday! Go to the BoomersParks.com website, choose your location and view the Pricing and Promotions at the top of the page. Right now you can play for free on your birthday.This is from that page:

Celebrate your birthday with a FREE visit! - Limited Time Offer 

Print and present this web page along with proof of birthdate* to the cashier to redeem this special offer.
Free visit is an unlimited all day play pass. CODE EBPF0509. This offer is not available online.

Including: Miniature Golf, Thunder Road Go Karts, Splash Island Bumper Boats, Rock Wall, WhirlyBird
and Kiddie Big Top Rides
*Parents of children must show proof of birthday with a birth certificate or passport. No exceptions.

Excluding: Video Games, merchandise, redemption games, games that reward prizes or tickets, Batting Cages & Food.
Restrictions: Birthday Party Packages not valid with this offer. This offer is only valid with this ad. One free birthday visit per person per year.Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or group. Other restrictions apply. See park for details.

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2013 LA County Fair - Ralph's Discounts, All Discounts

NEW! Groupon discount - up to 54% off! What are you waiting for?

This year's Los Angeles County Fair is from August 30th to September 29, 2013 and tickets and season passes are now on sale! Click HERE to see the Promotions and Discounts Calendar!

If you sign up for their email list you can receive special notices or discounts.

FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair - Ralph's Discounts, All Discounts

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The Orange County Fair 2013 Discounts

It's time for the Orange County Fair,  July 12 - August 11, 2012! Here is a list of all of the specials just for you:

• Free Hour opening Day. Free admission and parking July 12 from Noon to 1pm.
• 2013 Super Pass - Daily admission for 23 days for one low price ($35.00/general, $30/Senior and $25/youth)
• We Care Wednesdays. Free admission noon to 4 pm with a donation.

1. July 17 - Food Drive noon to 4pm
2. July 24 - Children's Book Drive noon to 4pm
3. July 31 - Clothing Drive noon to 4pm
4. Aug 7 - School Supply Drive noon to 4pm

• Rise and Shine - $3.00 General admission every Saturday and Sunday 10am - 11 am.

You can also follow OC Fair specials and promotions by following them on facebook.

 Shop and check at your grocery stores to see if they are running a fair promotion!

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Christmas Deals from Starbucks

If you love Starbucks, but would also enjoy a little extra for your money, how about these promotions being offered during a 12 Days of Christmas special until December 12?

• December 6th - get a holiday themed cold cup for $7.95, regularly $10.95-$11.95
• December 7th - 50% off 6-pack of Cranberry Bliss Bars
• December 8th - any Via 12 pack on sale for $7.95
• December 9th  - buy 1 pound of Christmas Blend, Decaf Christmas Blend, Espresso Roast, or Holiday Blend whole bean coffee and get a three-pack of Starbucks VIA for FREE!
• December 10th - Tazo Tea Sampler or Via REady Brew Sampler on sale for $12.95.
• December 11th - Holiday Boxed Mugs on sale for $6.95, regularly $9.95
• December 12th, buy a 16oz  tumbler for $19.95 and get FREE BREWED COFFEE DURING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012 (over a $70.00 value)!

Check out their website to view all of the offers for yourself, it is a very cute interactive site!

I definitely know where I will be on the 12th day of December!

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Recycle Jeans & Get 20% off at American Eagle!

Cotton has teamed up with American Eagle for a sweet deal!

Recycle your old Jeans, or anything denim at any participating American Eagle store or any one of 47 participating college campuses between October 5 -18th, and you will receive 20% off your entire purchase ! Now that is called turning blue into green!

To read more about this, go HERE.

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LA County Fair 2017- DISCOUNTS!

This year's L.A. County Fair in Pomona: is September 1-24, 2017

Get in FREE:
1.Give blood: If you buy a ticket to get into the fair and then give blood for Cedars Sinai at the blood mobile by the Big Red Barn from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 1, from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 4 or from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 10, you’ll receive one ticket to return to the fair on the weekday (Wednesday through Friday) of your choice. The American Red Cross will also give one free weekday ticket to donors who come to the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel, 601 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, from 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 5.

2. Donate school supplies: Arrive between noon and 5 p.m.on Sept. 6, 13 or 20 for School Supply Wednesdays. Bring in five new, packaged school supplies to donate, and you’ll get afternoon admission for free. The fair is open until 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

3. Be a senior: Adults age 60 and older can get free admission from noon until 3 p.m. on Wednesdays (Sept. 6, 13 and 20). One per person and you must show ID. The fair is open until 10 p.m

4. Donate food: Get in free with a donation on Food Drive Thursdays from noon until 5 p.m. Sept. 7, 14 and 21 if you bring in five canned food items for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and local charities. The fair is open until 11 p.m. on Thursdays.

5. Eat at King Taco: Buy one admission, get one free. Get a coupon from King Taco that’s good for two-for-one admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 only. The fair is open until 10 p.m. Sundays. to take advantage of This year's HOT DEAL!!!

Military Discount:  if you’re military, law enforcement, fire or a veteran, you can get in for just $2 from Sept. 6 through10.

Passbook to savings Booklet

LA County Fair Special Offers

Costco Savings - Just $59.99 for 4 adult tickets, 1 parking pass and 44 ride & game tickets. Rides & games require multiple tickets. Available in-stores and at Costco.com beginning August 16.

Vons & Albertson's Single Day Tickets - Visit any participating Vons or Albertsons store through Sept. 24 to purchase single-day admission tickets for just $12 for adults ages 13+ and $6 for ages 6-12. Purchase a $37 carnival ride wristband (purchase required; restrictions apply). Wed.-Fri., the wristband must be purchased at the carnival ticket booth and affixed around wrist before 9 p.m. The wristband is good until 11 p.m. and is non-transferable. Weekends & Labor Day, the wristband must be purchased at the carnival ticket booth and affixed around wrist by 4 p.m. The wristband is good until 7 p.m. and is non-transferable. 

Use the new Fairplex App to get around & for food, concerts and special offers! 

Have fun at the fair! Here are some previous posts that you may find helpful! You should also check with local grocery stores or pharmacies in your area.

You can also Buy Tickets Online Here.

FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair

FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair Update - COSTCO DISCOUNT

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"Chick-fil-A" FREE for a year!

Whenever Chick-fil-A opens a new store they run this promotion! FREE FOOD FOR A YEAR to the first 100 adults in line by 6am on Sept. 1 at their new store opening: 26861 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA. 92656!

Read the details here and check to see if there is a store opening in your area soon!

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LA County Fair

Since I seem to be writing a lot about the Fair Circuit this year, I thought I might as well follow the county fair up the California coast to it's next destination - Los Angeles. 

Here is a link to their website for more information.

Below are their special promotions and discounts available for admission.

Labor Day Weekend Opening, Saturday, Sept. 3-Monday, Sept. 5

• Admission 

Just $1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 to Monday, Sept. 5. 

Admission 1 pm-closing opening Labor Day Weekend is $17 for ages 13 and older and $12 for ages 6-12. 

• Beverage

22oz. soft drinks, just $1 at all food & beverage stands, 1- 4 p.m.

• Carnival 

$1 rides, games and select food and beverage items in the Carnival, 4-7 p.m. 

Season Pass 

An outstanding offer -- a Season Pass good any day of the Fair for ages 6 and older for just $29.95. Show pass to a Fair parking attendant and receive a free parking upgrade, a $5 value, good weekdays. 

Advance-Group Sales

General admission any-day adults tickets are available for $10 and any-day tickets for ages 6-12 are $6, with a minimum order of 20 adult general admission tickets. Tickets may be ordered on consignment with a minimum order of 100 adult general admission tickets. Each adult and child group ticket comes with an exclusive unlimited ride carnival wristband offer (purchase required, restrictions apply).

American Red Cross

A Blood Drive will be held at the Sheraton Fairplex hotel Wednesday, Aug. 17 and Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and generous donors receive a ticket to return any weekday to the 2011 L.A. County Fair. 

Bingo Bash Wednesdays

San Dimas Knights charity Bingo on Clubhouse 1 during the hours of live racing

Book Drive Thursdays

Free admission Thursdays, noon-6 p.m., with a donation of a new or gently used book. Books will be donated to a charity with a portion returning to a local community-based organization.

California Classics Day - Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 24 & 25

The top stakes races take place along with a classic car show on the apron on Saturday. We will pre-promote the excitement of the stakes races leading up to the weekend. Click here to view the stakes schedule!

Children ages 6-12 are admitted to the Fair weekends for $12 & $7 Wed - Fridays. Ages 5 and

younger are admitted free every day.

College Days

Specific college campuses will be featured during the Fair, with students, faculty and staff receiving one free admission on their respective college day. Alumni will receive half-price admission on their respective day. Coupon or voucher required for all college day discounts. Participants are encouraged to wear school colors on their day.

UCLA Day, Saturday, Sept. 24

Cal Poly Pomona Day, Sunday, Sept. 25

CSUSB, Friday, Sept. 30

Day At The Races

Value-packed weekend, weekday and VIP packages for groups of four or more. The packages include admission, seating and lunch buffet on the Terrace overlooking the first turn, or box seating at the finish line, Winners Circle photo, and race named in honor of your group. Special packages are available for larger groups. Call (909) 865-4094.

FairKids Field Trips

Teachers of classes from preschool through eighth grade may bring a chaperoned school group to the Fair, free of charge. School trips are held Wednesday through Friday, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7. Groups visit various educational Fair exhibits, including Jurassic Planet, FairView Farms, California’s Heritage Square, America’s Kids, Millard Sheets Center for the Arts and many other exhibits. Special shows and events are scheduled specially for the FairKids program. The educational extravaganza offers teachers and students hands-on experiences that cannot be found anywhere else. Must be reserved in advance. Subject to availability, call (909) 865-4075.

$5 after 5

Fair admission is just $5 after 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; a perfect way to spend an evening. A coupon available online must be presented to receive discount.

Fridays Budweiser Beer Jockey

One jockey will be selected each Friday. Every time the jockey wins a race, a special size draft Budweiser Beer will go on sale at a reduced price after the race is official and until the next race runs. Patrons will delight in cheering on the Beer Jockey as well as pay attention to the races as they are run.

Los Angeles County Day

Held Sunday, Sept. 11. Good for employees of Los Angeles County only. A Buy One-Get One free admission coupon for that day only will be available to all county employees. A special parade honoring Los Angeles County will take place at noon.

McDonald's Wednesdays

$20 admission Wednesdays, which includes an unlimited carnival ride wristband. Vouchers are available at participating Southern California McDonald’s restaurants

NTRA Handicapping Contest Saturdays and Sundays

On each day, 165 entrants participate for $15,000 in cash prizes and qualifying three spots into $1,000,000 (estimated) DRF/NTRA World Series of Horseracing Tournament January 2011

Online Pre-Sale Admission Tickets through Aug. 31

Purchase any-day admission tickets online beginning July 31 for just $10. Available until Aug. 31. 

Race Fan Club Card

Race Fan Club Cards are available at the Fairplex Park satellite wagering facility. The card is good for $7 admission, for up to two admissions per day per card. The card must be obtained prior to Fair. Card can be used for account wagering.

Ralphs Any-Day Ticket

Come to any participating Ralphs grocery store beginning Aug. 30 to purchase admission tickets for just $10 for adults and $6 for ages 6-12. Presented by Ralphs. Each Ralphs adults and child any-day admission ticket comes with an exclusive unlimited ride carnival wristband offer (purchase required, restrictions apply).

Ralphs Food Drive Fridays

Guests must bring five Ralphs private label canned products Fridays for a free Fair admission good that day only, noon- 6 p.m. only. The canned products will be collected by Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. A portion of the canned goods will be donated to the honored community of the day for distribution to their charity. Presented by Ralphs.

RCS Fun Pass

Fun and easy from Ray Cammack Shows, no more paper tickets! Just purchase a Fun Pass at any carnival ticket booth. Fill ‘er up and swipe for carnival rides, games and fun in the midway. Cash will not be accepted at carnival games. RCS Fun Pass is your ticket! Carnival rides require 3-12 tickets for each ride.

Seniors

Ages 60+ are admitted to the Fair for just $6 on Senior Wednesdays. Groups of 20 seniors or more receive $5 admission and can take advantage of a Senior Club Discount Card with $1 off Fair admission Wednesdays, Senior Days. Seniors ages 60 and older are admitted for $14 weekends, $9 weekdays and just $6 Wednesdays, Senior Days RCS offers free rides on Ferris wheels in the carnival. Now that’s a sweet deal! Senior Wednesday combos are available for $15—discount admission &choice of a special meal deal.

Weekend for Heroes 

Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11, active and retired military, reserves, police, fire and paramedics, with ID, along with one guest, can attend the Fair for $1 each; proceeds from the $1 admissions will be donated to USA Cares. Click here for information about the Tunnel to Towers Run on Sunday, Sept. 11. 

Wiener Dog Races - Saturday, Sept. 10

Who will win at the home s-t-r-e-t-c-h? Up to eight qualifying heats run between horse races (beginning at 1:10 p.m.) with finals at 4:30 p.m.. Up to $1,600 in prizes.

Admission opening weekend

Saturday, Sept. 3-Monday, Sept. 5

$1 admission 10 a.m.-1 p.m. only

1 p.m. to closing $17 (ages 13+)

1 p.m. to closing $12 (ages 6-12)

Admission Sept. 7-Oct. 2, closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Ages 13+ $17 weekends, $12 weekdays 

Ages 6-12 $12 weekends, $7 weekdays

Ages 60+ $14 weekends, $9 weekdays, $6 Senior Wednesdays 

Ages 5 and younger free every day

*Information subject to change

**Fair admission is not included in the price of concert tickets

A limited number of free, general admission concert tickets are available at the ticket kiosk located on Rose Lane at 3 p.m., concert days, first come first served. Everyone wishing a ticket must be present.

Links to my other blogs about the fair:
FIFTY and THRIFTY: LA County Fair - Ralph's Discount

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OC FAIR DISCOUNTS & PROMOTIONS

2012 UPDATES!


Here is the breakdown of promotions for Admission Discounts to the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa July 15-August 14th, 2011! 

July 15 Opening Day – FREE admission + parking: Noon – 1pm

Daily – Heroes get in FREE: Active military with ID

Wednesdays – “We Care Wednesday” events benefit the Orange County community. FREE admission tickets are only valid on the day of the drive. One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person. Person donating items must be present to receive admission tickets.

Thursdays – Kid’s Day: FREE admission 12 and under all day.

Fridays – Senior’s Day: 60+ $2.00 off admission plus free Ferris wheel and Merry Go Round rides all day.

July 20^th Food Drive – Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donations of (5) five non-perishable food items

July 27^th Children’s Book Drive - Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of (1) one new children’s book or (3) three gently used children’s books.

August 3^rd Clothing Drive – Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of (5) gently used clothing items.

August 10^th  School Supply Drive - Noon – 4 pm: One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of (1) new school supply item valued at $3.00 or more.

To save on parking costs, carpool, bike or ride the OC Fair Flyer Express Direct bus service to the OC Fair Friday - Sunday. Catch the OC Fair Express to the OC Fair from 6 Orange County locations, and receive a coupon for $2 admission to the OC Fair. Service operates hourly on Friday from 3 pm to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to midnight. Buses leave hourly from Anaheim, Orange, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana and San Juan Capistrano. Bus fare is $1.50 each way, or $3 round trip.  For locations and schedules, visit: www.octa.net/ocfairexpress6 to save on the $7.00 to $12.00 per vehicle parking fee. 

Something that I am looking forward to on the fair website has to be their "Pig Cam"! Have you ever heard of anything so crazy?! The pigs will be there when the fair opens. I can't wait to watch piggy shenanigans!

Another great event to participate in on Fridays is "LET’S EAT! -$2 Tastings" which is a Taste of Fair Food from noon until 4pm. What a great way to get an over view of all the food that makes a fair memorable.

Links to the details above: The Orange County Fair, a calendar of DISCOUNT DEALS & PROMOTIONS for FREE admissions, Carnival ticket prices for rides, Food Truck Fare listing. They are also offering a Super Pass for those who just can't enough of the fair!  Pre-sale discount prices are only valid until July 15th. I would also suggest checking with your local grocer to see if they are offering any further discounts as the fair opening gets closer. Discounts may be available on  SlickDeals.net or Groupon but you have to act fast because they go quickly.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626.

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Del Mar Fair Discounts

Who doesn't love hitting a county fair every once in a while? Where else can you go to eat anything and everything deep fried that is  oh so unhealthy, but oh so yummy! From Carnival rides, food and animals to exhibitions - the fair has it all. My favorite is the home and garden building with the unbelievable displays.

The Del Mar Fair runs from Friday June 10 to Monday, July 4th and is closed on June 13, 20 & 27. Here is the link to admission tickets and promotions.

Click here to see an entire page of ways to SAVE ON ADMISSION PRICES! 

Some savings highlights include:

buy tickets at Albertson's to save $2.00 off of the price of admission, or

Visit a San Diego County Ford dealer and get four adult admission tickets for $28.00! — Visit a Ford dealership and ask for your 4-tickets-for-$28.00 coupon! That's $7.00 each, which is nearly a 50 percent discount from the at-the-window price! (No test drive required.)

Visit a San Diego County Toyota dealer and get a 2-for-1 adult admission coupon! — Visit a Toyota dealership to get a coupon valid for two adult admissions for the price of one. That's a $13.00 savings! (No test drive required.)

Military Discounts

Spend a day at the fair, and relive your childhood or make new memories!

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Free Cheescake Slice at the Cheescake Factory!

It can't get much better than this! Now through June 28 the Cheesecake Factory is doling out free slices of their decadent desserts. You'll get one, two or three free slices of cheesecake depending on how much you spend. You'll need to bring a COUPON and check with your local Cheesecake Factory restaurant ahead of time to be sure that they are participating in the promotion. Then spend at least $30 to get one free slice, $60 to get two, or $90 to get three free slices. 

You can always check with Restaurants.com to see if they have a discount gift certificate to purchase for more savings!

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Lowe's Last Minute Gift-a-thon

Lowe's is offering incredible discounts of up to 90% off selected items this weekend if you can combine patience with a lot of luck. You also have to be a facebook user. 


Here's how it works. Find Lowes on facebook and like their page. Then follow their posts through out this weekend.  They randomly posts clues to what special is about to pop up. Usually you have to unscramble the words they post to figure it out. If you think you want the item, click on the link within the message which will then take you to Lowe's website. Once there, enter your email information. If your e-mail is one of the first 100 received you will receive a reply e-mail with a coupon code for 90% off the retail price of the product within 6 hours. You will have 48 hours from the time of their reply e-mail to place your order on Lowes.com before the coupon expires.


So far they have offered a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, a Dremel Rotary Tool, a hanging plant delivered, Dry Erase paint, and a Rubbermaid Custom Closet Kit among others things. Good luck and happy hunting.


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