Did you know that the Fairplex is the home base of the Los Angeles FireBirds? These tough athletes will face the Brooklyn Red Devils this Saturday at 8 p.m. These professional skaters skate on a traditional banked course, which means that the track is slanted, not flat. And, in typical roller derby fashion, things can…
A New Tattoo and the Human Pin Cushion
Yes, you can experience both at the Tattoo & Macabre Expo this weekend at Fairplex. Our pal Nate tells us all about it: Alright, here we go again! Tattoo Expo is back! As at past shows, there will be more than 300 tattoo and piercing artists from all over the world, more than 20 bands…
Combat “Carmageddon” and see some cool cats
What’s Up, Pussycat? This July 16, the Fairplex will host over 225 cats for the CFA Breed & Household Cat Show. Benefiting the Southern California Abyssinian Rescue, which rescues Abyssinian cats, the show will feature only the best pedigreed cats and kittens as well as top house cats. Now, you say – what’s an Abyssinian…
Great Day for Vans Warped Tour
Our Junior Fair Board intern Stephanie took to the grounds at Vans Warped Tour: On a warm July Friday, hundreds of teenagers and adults alike flocked to various platforms to see their favorite bands render their favorite songs at Vans Warped Tour. Undeterred by the weather, concert goers found creative ways to beat the heat.…
Getting Ready for FUN…Decanted
Fairplex is the place to be this Saturday as we celebrate summer with FUN Decanted, a festival of wine, beer, spirits, extra virgin olive oil and some of the finest gourmet food trucks around. Our creative team is busy decorating the Wine & Spirits Marketplace, where all the fun will take place. I took a…
We’ve Gone to the Dogs!
There will be thousands of dogs on the grounds of Fairplex this weekend (watch your step! jk) for the annual Mission Circuit Dog Show, presented by Pedigree . If you love darlings of the four-legged variety, come and see the more than 160 breeds – and admission is FREE! Look at this cute Briard getting a…
Ag Fair Puts Spotlight on California Agriculture
The agriculture industry is dwindling in California. We see the impact here in the Inland Empire. Gone are the orange groves in Pomona and the dairy farms that dotted the open land in the Chino Valley, and the lemon trees in Upland. But agriculture is still important to the state, and the Schools’ Agriculture and…
Of Quilts and Celts
In our usual mix of diverse entertainment, we are offering quilts and Celts this weekend at Fairplex. So, if you’ve always wanted to learn how to make a lovely quilt, and want to follow it up with a pint of Guinness while watching some cloggers get their groove on, come on out! The Quilt, Craft…
A French-trained Chef in an Urban Farm
Took a group of journalists on a tour today of Fairplex’s own urban farm, which culminated in a specially prepared lunch by Chef David Teig at McKinley’s Grille. Let me tell you, I am still savoring the mellifluous strands of our five-course feast, each one made with organically grown fruits, vegetables and herbs picked fresh this…
NHRA Winternationals Hook Allie Mackay and KTLA
KTLA reporter Allie Mackay was an honorary pit member of NHRA driver Antron Brown’s crew on Thursday. Check it out:
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