Exciting times in The Farm! We witnessed the hatching of our first heritage breed turkey. We hope this little guy will be the first of many to call The Farm his home. Welcome to the world, little one!
Weekend Recap: Mission Circuit Dog Show
We like to share our weekend experiences through the eyes of our guests! ICYMI, here’s a quick look at what we had the pleasure of hosting: Mission Circuit Dog Show Remember to tag @fairplex and use #fairplex to share your experiences with us on social media. See you soon!
Meet our new senior vice president
We’re pleased to welcome Lucas Rivera, vice president of Grand Park, as the new senior vice president of Fairplex! Rivera has done excellent work with Grand Park in downtown LA, creating a true community gathering place for a variety of cultures, holidays, community celebrations and other events. He will take his expertise and passion for…
Fairplex Snapshot: Auto Class Graduation
The Career & Technical Education Center at Fairplex provides students with real-life skills for a variety of industries, including the auto industry. Yesterday we had the privilege of saying congratulations to 16 graduates of the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), who have successfully completed our extensive two-year auto program. The class of 2017…
Where is she now? Big Boy No. 4014 Update
Throwing it back a few years… do you remember Big Boy No. 4014? Big Boy No. 4014 at Fairplex, getting ready for the big move (2013) The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 is one of the largest steam engines in the world, and for 51 years, she called Fairplex home. The RailGiants Train Museum team…
Field Trips on The Farm
We started hosting field trips in The Farm a couple years ago and haven’t stopped since! This week we had the pleasure of hosting Upland High School students. It was fun to see them explore our urban farm and learn more about agriculture, horticulture and the culinary industry. Our very own Chef David Teig took…
Weekend Recap: Art, food and sports
We like to share our weekend experiences through the eyes of our guests! ICYMI, here’s a quick look at what we had the pleasure of hosting: So Cal BBQ Bash & Expo MFA Juried Exhibition Opening (Millard Sheets Art Center Gallery) BT5K (Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K) So Cal Sports Club Soccer Game That covers…
Fairplex Weekender: So Cal BBQ Bash & more
The warm weather is back this weekend! Soak in the sun’s rays and check out one (or more!) of these events happening at Fairplex this weekend: 48th District Schools’ Agriculture & Nutrition Fair (May 19 & 20): The annual 48th District Schools’ Ag & Nutrition Fair is ending this weekend. We recommend checking it out…
Fairplex Snapshot: Scooper Bowl
We’re celebrating our Career & Technical Education (CTEC) students this evening at the annual Scooper Bowl Fundraiser and Showcase in the Farm at Fairplex! Our art students have created beautiful hand-made ceramic bowls this semester, which will be available for sale for $15. Once purchased, guests can fill their bowl with all-you-can-eat ice cream and…
Fairplex Snapshot: 2017 LA Wine Competition
We’re wrapping up the 78th annual Los Angeles International Wine Competition today, and we’re sad to say goodbye to all of our awesome judges. Every year, wineries from around the world compete in our competition. Award-winning wines are featured at the LA County Fair (September), Cheers Festival (June) and year-round at our hotel restaurant, McKinley’s…
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