This is my first time coming here and I read that they changed from drive thru to walkable event. I…read morecan say there are a lot of picture moments here and was more enjoyable than many of the other light events that I've been too this year. Prices are cheaper at 25 dollars online and can easily spend an hour or two here. They blast festive music that really created a nice atmosphere. For the price I'd actually say this was worth the time and price to grab some good pictures. You can take pictures with Santa Claus for $20 for three minutes of unlimited photos. Not really worth it but kinda thought it was funny haha. Parking is easily findable using the Irwindale Speedway address and everything was pretty straight forward. Come check this out with the family!

Such a cute Christmas family activity. Very covid friendly as it is a drive thru event. There are…read morealso pit stops where you can purchase snacks and Hot Cocoa to enjoy in the car in the middle of the drive. I went on a Monday night and there were a decent amount of cars but it still took us about ~40 minutes to go through with breaks to admire the lights!

In 1991, as a news photographer in Carpineria Calif. i was covering a major train…read morederailment....after shooting a few frames I suddenly felt symptoms of headaches and firefighters from Ventura County said I had been contaminated and exposed to a rocket fuel. This image by David Sprauge was in just about every newspaper in the world via Associate Press and Reuters. The image was also on the cover of the trades "The Hazards of News Photography". I had saved the photo from the magazine and really wanted a PROFESSIONAL + to mat and frame so I may put on my wall. Rick, at photoworks by Rick did an INCREDIBLE job. He carefully noted colors and literally created a work of art using the best archival materials available. The result is truly amazing. Thanks, Rick...you really are best photo framer on the planet. cheers , Terry

I had a very disappointing experience here…read more I brought in two rolls of 35mm film simply to have them developed (no scans or prints, as I have my own scanner at home). When I was told they don't offer "develop only," I said "that's a shame, no problem" and began to leave. Instead of ending the interaction there, the owner questioned why it was "a shame" and began explaining that there's "no money" in just developing film and that it's not worth it for him. He implied that I wasn't bringing enough business and suggested I should just learn to develop film myself. When I mentioned I already know how but don't have the equipment at home, he continued asking what lab I usually go to and what scanner I use, then laughed at my setup. At that point the conversation felt condescending and unnecessary. I was not upset that he doesn't offer develop-only services -- that's his right. What upset me was being made to feel like I was doing something wrong simply by requesting a service and being willing to pay for it. After the exchange escalated, he then offered to do the developing anyway, and eventually even said he would do it for free. By that point, the interaction had already become uncomfortable and argumentative, and I no longer felt confident giving him my business. A simple "we don't offer that service" would have been perfectly fine. Instead, the interaction became unprofessional and dismissive. I cannot recommend this shop based on how customers are treated. Also check out the response the owner Rick gave to my review on Google on the image attached. His response tells us far more about him as a person. 1. "We do not offer Dev. only and our website reflects that." This is deflection. My review already acknowledged that it's his right not to offer that service. That was never the core complaint. He's reframing the issue into something easier to defend -- policy -- instead of behavior. That's a classic move when someone doesn't want to address tone or conduct. 2. "Established 1998... devotion and love of photography..." That's credential shielding. When someone leans on years in business or passion as a defense, it usually means they don't want to examine how they handled a specific interaction. Longevity good customer service. 3. "The rest of your review is just a personal rant..." That's the tell. He didn't: Acknowledge my experience Apologize for any misunderstanding Say he's sorry I felt uncomfortable Clarify his intent Offer to make it right He labeled my review as emotional and dismissed it. That's ego protection. What this tells me about him * He takes criticism personally * He reacts defensively * He reframes instead of reflecting * He likely believes he did nothing wrong * He prioritizes being right over being relational Zero accountability in that response. A business owner with strong emotional intelligence would say something like: "I'm sorry the interaction came across that way. That was not my intention. While we don't offer develop-only services, I regret that the conversation felt uncomfortable." That would have neutralized everything. Instead, he escalated by calling it a rant. "because of a short, first time interaction". In business, first impressions are everything Mr. Rafik Keshishi.

I am very pleased with the work performed by MR. ANTENNA's people, Sabrina and Alex. I have a very…read moresteep pitched roof and Alex was able to safely work to remove and reposition my enormous vintage tv antenna which he discovered was working so well it did not need to be replaced, but had slipped over the peak of the roof and was not secured properly. Alex moved the antenna to another, safer part of the roof and anchored it down. Once that had been accomplished, he then went into my house, and drilled through very tough concrete walls and hooked up three televisions. Sabrina helped troubleshoot each tv and make sure I was getting all the available channels. This was a difficult job and they worked tirelessly for hours on a hot day. They kept me apprised of every facet of the installation. And with all of this, they were reasonably priced. My TVs are now working great. Sabrina and Alex were wonderful and I highly recommend their company, MR. ANTENNA.

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2026 Season - April 4, 2026 - May 17, 2026…read more This visit applies strictly to the very last day of the season - May 17, 2026 As a first-timer to any Renaissance Pleasure Faire, there was a lot of anticipation on my part, having seen numerous videos on social media & YouTube. As always, I think the best policy is always to curb any & all expectations. Parking - Perhaps my biggest criticism of my entire experience. This is a rather specific situation that pertains strictky to ADA Handicap Parking. There is a specific lot that is designated for handicap parking - Lot 3 of the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (where the Ren Faire takes place). However, Lot 3 is situated farther than most parking = you have to walk much farther away than most of the other guests. It's ironic in that ADA Handicap Parking should allow you to be closer to the event's entrance. Perhaps the only advantage to parking in this distant lot is that your car will not be caught in the middle of the chaos of everyone else trying to leave. It very evident that this was an oversight when faire organizers made decision to have the event take place at Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area. If there's a way to modify this for future seasons, this would be the biggest improvement that they could make. FOOD Tri-Tip Sandwich ($18) - 6.0/ 10 It's to be expected, but you're definitely going to be paying for more than what you receive - inflation, labor costs, etc. That said, it's fairly hard to mess-up tri-tip. It's not necessarily dry, but the drizzle of bbq sauce helps. Frankly, I wished I asked for more bbq sauce (on the side). The tri tip is served in a roll that's slightly wider than a hot dog bun. It wasn't anything to "write home about", but it's seemed like a better option than most. 1 sandwich is only substantial enough to be a snack. Granted, I walked a good 10 minutes (to the jousting arena) before enjoying my sandwich, I think it would had been helpful if it was served much warmer. French Fries - 6.0 / 10 It's french fries. I will say that the portion is very generous. There was more than enough for me & my friend, so I'd even say it'd be enough fro 3-4 people, assuming it's being shared as a side. Again, maybe it's because I waited a good 10 minutes (buying a beer, walking over to the jousting arena) before enjoying the fries, but it might have been helpful if they could be served a bit warmer. They were still pretty crispy (more on the well-done side, which I prefer). Just some things to note (especially as a 1st timer): - Dress-Up. You're in the 16th Century / Elizabethan Era. So knights, nobleman, peasants, merchants, inn-keepers, plague doctors. But basically, in 2026 at least, anything that isn't "modern" (the past 100 years) is fair game. You can literally see almost anything & it wouldn't seem too out-of-pocket. Yeah, you'll get some strange looks & comments, but people get over it fairly quickly. Just dress-up. - Try to speak "in-character". Whatever it is that you decide to go as, try to "play the part". The volunteers / workers will respond to you accordingly & will "play along". Embrace it & have fun. - The focus of the faire is the shops. That's fine. Get your shopping-on & support these vendors. But there's also many games / activities (archery, axe throwing, dunk tank, how long you hang on a bar, etc.), manually-powered rides, performance shows, & craft activities (making chain mail, sewing, casting coins, & other cool stuff). Like anything else, you get what you put in. Bring your enthusiasm & pack your patience. Also knowing what I know now, I'm definitely going to focus more on my next visit with more investment in my costume (granted I came dressed as a humble peasant).

Only once a year in Irwindale California. It was amazing , drizzling but for short rain…read more We got the tickets on line and parking was $15. The fair was beautiful. The moment you come you are in different era . Medieval times. People dressed up for the occasion and costumes were pretty good. Lots of food, rides , activities, shows. Love the Jousting show. Be back

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I've come here for different occasions and all times I am NEVER disappointed. Gus jr helped me out…read moreand he hears my vision for every banner I have made and brings it to life! The turn around time is really good here and the prices are very affordable! If you need any kind of banner this place has quality work.

This is definitely my go to sign shop when I need to get a custom sign. This is a family own…read morebusiness who have reasonable prices and quality work. I've been coming here to get custom signs for my children's birthday parties for the past 6 years. I also get my sons baseball and soccer banners done here. Gus is very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend Gus signs for all your sign needs business or personal they can do it all!

I've been a customer with Giggle Fiber since I moved to Monrovia ~5 years ago. I thought I had…read morealready written a review but I will add one now as my opinion has not changed. This is a great business. My previous experiences with cable/tv/internet etc service providers had been dismal. Constant service disruption, speed spikes and crashes, price increases and shilling for extras and unnecessary services. Not the case with Giggle Fiber. The service works, they increased the price once (by $5) in 5 years, outages are brief and seldom and best of all they leave me alone. I do not track my speed for the service and cannot say if it is consistently what is advertised. The good thing is I don't need to because everything works. I can stream a movie and work on my laptop while my kids play video games and my wife watches something on her phone with a tablet on and everything will work like it's supposed to. If you live in Monrovia or surrounding neighborhoods with service available I would recommend it.

We bought Giggle when they advertised 800Mb/sec, now it's 80Mb/sec. Ookla verified…read more Internet goes down every night 1a.m. resets at speeds 40Mb/sec. Throttling and shutting down. Thumbs down.