Things are b u s y at Fairplex this weekend, which is exactly how we like it. Thanks to the 65th Grand National Roadster Show, our expo halls are filled with shiny, carefully restored cars and motorcycles from decades past. Motorcycles and automobiles at the Grand National Roadster Show Our streets are lined with food…
L.A. County Fair Snapshot
Plans are already underway for the exhibitions and entertainment for the 2014 L.A. County Fair and we wanted to share some of it with you! Our creative department has a giant, glowing rose nestled in a corner of their office. It’s a small piece of one of our newest attractions and we can’t wait to…
UP 4014 Big Boy’s Final Farewell
You watched the Union Pacific 4014 a.k.a “Big Boy” travel across Fairplex on a mile-long railroad built just for her. Some of you even came to see this powerful engine move for the first time in more than 20 years. And now, it’s time to say a final goodbye. Big Boy will be making the…
Fairplex hosts horses from Glendora fire
The Barretts facilities at Fairplex is accepting horses who have been misplaced during the Glendora/Colby Fire. So far we have 70 horses who have made our stables their temporary home. We have 200 barns available and additional racing stables if need be, so if you or anyone you know needs a home for their horses,…
Event Industry News: Golden Globes, CES, social media trends
The new year is always an exciting one for the event industry. New technology, design trends, food and beverage items and more make the start of a new year an adventure in the making. This week’s event industry news post is just a preview of what is to come in 2014
Asian American Expo Giveaway [WINNER!]
We have a winner! Congratulations to Gustavo Javier! Gustavo’s favorite event is the Asian American Expo because he likes to watch the Lion Dance. Thank you to everyone who participated in the first giveaway of the year! Clearly a lot of you are excited about the L.A. County Fair (as are we) but many of you…
January Events at Fairplex: New year, new adventures
Fairplex kicks off 2014 with the Asian American Expo, the Tap ‘N’ Run 4k and 65th Grand National Roaster Show.
Tis’ the season for a Holiday Half Marathon
Santa Claus hats, elf ears and running shoes were seen for literal miles this weekend as thousands of runners participated in the annual Holiday Half Marathon at Fairplex. A flurry of snow spurred runners across the starting line, through our campus and around the surrounding hills and parks of Fairplex. Check out the fun in…
Event Industry News: Instagram Direct, Chanel, Super Bowl parties and Santa stalking
Social media: The social media world was b u s y this weekend. Instagram debuted their newest feature, Instagram Direct. IG Direct is a hybrid combining the privacy of Snapchat and the filters, comments and longevity of Instagram. It’s a simple way to capture and share moments of your life with the people who matter most in…
L.A. Weekender: Holiday half marathon, Festival of Carols, Santa Claus and boats
Photo courtesy of Chris Sharp from freedigitalphotos.net How is already the middle of December? The holiday festivities are out in full force and whether you like it or not, you’ll most likely be spending at least a few days out celebrating the end of the year. If you want to stay home wrapped in a…
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