66th Annual Grand National Roadster Show It was cars, cars and more cars at Fairplex this weekend for the 66th annual Grand National Roadster Show. Our campus was a beautiful cacophony of roaring engines, doo-wop music and the sizzle of burgers and hot dogs. Inside, more than 100 cars were on display, from the home-built…
L.A. Weekender: Fairplex happenings
Hello and Happy Friday! This edition of the L.A. Weekender features cars, paint and family fun, all right here at the Fairplex campus. Keep reading to see what we have in store for you: Check out the 2014 show in Tony DeFrank’s video! Grand National Roadster Show (Jan. 23-25): The 66th annual Grand National Roadster…
Infographic: Wine and burger pairings
Wine and cheese. Wine and chocolate. Wine and pasta. All common food and wine pairings you wouldn’t blink twice at. But what about wine and burgers? Beer isn’t the only drink to compliment a patty and two buns. The experts over at Social Vignerons put together a fabulous infographic with their suggestions for wine and…
Thoughtful Thursday: Community at the Fair
Today’s Thoughtful Thursday blog post is from Hot Blog On A Stick (LACF blog) and features one of our many fantastic volunteers from our Ambassador program. This week’s volunteer spotlight is on Robert Scott, who spent his LACF volunteer hours between the DIY Design Studio, FairKids tram and the Flower & Garden Pavilion. Robert currently…
The Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series
The Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series The silhouettes of the San Gabriel Mountains are set in stark contrast to the glow of a Southern California sunset. The enticing scents of smoked meats and fresh vegetables, and the chatter of dinner guests mix together pleasantly. It’s a typical night during The Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series.…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Asian American Expo and MLK Day of Service
Another fun weekend at Fairplex has come and gone. The Asian American Expo brought hundreds of visitors to campus for Lunar New Year celebrations. Rows and rows of food booths and shopping vendors, live martial arts, dance and music demonstrations and the Lunar Palooza nighttime event featured a diverse mix of cultures into the expo.…
L.A. Weekender: MLK Weekend
Happy Friday! It’s going to be a b-e-a-utiful weekend in Los Angeles and we are more than excited for our three-day weekend. Here is your MLK edition of our L.A. Weekender: Asian American Expo & Lunar Palooza (Jan. 17-18): The Asian American Expo is back at Fairplex this weekend for two days of live entertainment,…
Food News: Beer and Wine Trends for 2015
VinePair gave their predictions for wine, beer and cocktail trends for 2015. While it’s impossible to say exactly what will fly and what will crash and burn in the food and beverage industry, it’s always fun to take a look at the possibilities and see how they come into play. VinePair trend predictions include: Rise…
Eat, drink and paint at Palates & Palettes
Experience the joy of painting at the new Palates & Palettes series, presented by The Learning Centers at Fairplex. Palates & Palettes is a new series debuting at the Millard Sheets Art Center Earlier this month we gave you a small preview of what’s in store for the Millard Sheets Art Center this year and…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Reptile Super Show 2015
Thousands of cold-blooded guests took up residence at Fairplex this weekend at the annual Reptile SuperShow. It’s not often we see so many colorful creatures in one place and it made for quite the visual in our expo halls. Reptile enthusiasts of all ages came together to learn, chat and shop for the newest and…
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