Mother’s Day is this Sunday which means lots of flowers, cards and affection for moms in Los Angeles! Here are our suggestions for Angelenos looking to celebrate their mothers and mother-figures. Check out the L.A. Weeknder below for some fun ideas this Mother’s Day Weekend: Photo courtesy of imagerymajestic from FreeDigitalPhotos.net Pomona Art Walk: Browse for…
Mother’s Day for moms in need
Early Mother’s Day makeovers at Fairplex The Avalon at Fairplex is usually reserved for holiday parties, speaking sessions and dinners but today it has been transformed into a fully functioning beauty salon! 150 women in need — mothers who have endured domestic abuse, substance addiction, cancer, poverty and other hardships in life — came to…
Usher’s new music video, filmed at Fairplex!
“Good Kisser” music video by Usher Usher has a new video and it was filmed at Fairplex! Released May 5, 2014, most of the music video was filmed in our expo halls over the course of a weekend. Our expo halls have been used for dog shows, commercials, craft expos, haunted mazes, car shows, shopping…
Event Industry News: Weddings at the Los Angeles County Fair
Fair-y Tale Weddings at LACF: For the first time in history, Fairplex will host four free weddings during the Los Angeles County Fair (LACF). For the past two months couples from all over the country have submitted entries in hopes of being chosen for a wedding at the Fair. Four winning couples will receive weddings…
Fairplex Snapshot: Los Angeles International Wine Competition
The Los Angeles International Wine Competition starts this month. Prize-winning entries will be on display and available for tasting at Cheers – L.A.’s Wine, Spirits, Beer & Food Festival and of course, at the Los Angeles County Fair. Entries are coming in fast and furious this week, in all shapes and sizes, from all over…
The Merry Month of May at Fairplex
A new month has arrived, which means a whole new onslaught of events at Fairplex! Keep reading for some of our favorite upcoming events in the merry month of May: Cinco de Mayo 5k: Kick off the new month by joining in this fun celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The Cinco de Mayo 5k encourages…
Event Industry News: Upland Lemon Festival Re-cap
Upland Lemon Festival 2014: Downtown Upland came alive this weekend for the 18th annual Upland Lemon Festival. Despite the downpour on Friday, Upland residents of all ages came out to support local businesses, watch pie eating contests andLemon Idol, and enjoyed shopping, carnival rides, games and food. In addition to the usual festival fanfare, Upland…
L.A. Weekender: Food Truck Thursday, Upland Lemon Festival, AutoCon
Food Truck Thursday Food Truck Thursday: Start your weekend early with us at Food Truck Thursday! We have some of Los Angeles’ most popular food trucks lined up for your tasting pleasure as well as cold beverages and a bounce house for the kids. We are open from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. tonight. Free…
Throwback Thursday: The Clock Tower
L.A. County Fair Clock Tower 1952 Throwback to the L.A. County Fair in 1952! We found this old gem hiding in our photo archives and just had to share. The Clock Tower used to be located on Broadway, where the bull riding and Cal Spas section is today. The Grandstand still looks the same though!…
Fairplex Snapshot: So Cal College Fair
Our spring So Cal College Fair had a great turnout this year, with more expected to show up this evening. Dozens of junior high and high school students were able to speak with universities, tech and trade schools and community college representatives, attended seminars on ACT/SAT prep, athletic recruitment and financial aid and be exposed…
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