MonthMay 2017

Meet our new senior vice president

May 26, 2017

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…

Where is she now? Big Boy No. 4014 Update

May 25, 2017

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…

Weekend Recap: Art, food and sports

May 22, 2017

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

May 19, 2017

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

May 18, 2017

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…