CategoryCommunity Benefit

Did you know that the L.A. County Fair has its very own Junior Fair Board?

July 18, 2011

It’s a leadership program for excellent juniors and seniors of partner high schools. They meet monthly, organize service initiatives, work on special community projects and serve as leaders in their neighborhoods. Each member also receives a scholarship and an opportunity to work with the Fair’s many facets. Ever since the first board met in 2004,…

Volunteers stitch success of 'Warm Up America' project at the Fair

October 2, 2010

Knitting and crocheting fans donated more than 1,000 blocks to this year’s “Warm Up America” project at the Fair. For more than a decade, thousands of 7”x 9” knitted or crocheted blocks have been collected by Fair volunteers to assemble into beautiful afghans and distributed to homeless shelters all over Los Angeles and Orange County.…

Cheers to Your Community Heroes!

September 15, 2010

Come out and cheer on your city’s heroes at our Community Day celebrations, presented by the Los Angeles Times. Eighteen local cities celebrate the good works of volunteers, humanitarians, students, neighbors and community organizations during ceremonies and a special parade at the Fair. Also residents can get into the Fair for $5 with a coupon…

Pomona Kids Dig What’s Growing at FairView Farms

July 28, 2010

Did you know carrots aren’t just orange? They can be black (actually deep purple), pink, and white. And mint can come in all kinds of flavors, including chocolate mint. Imagine, a candy bar in a leaf … delish! That’s just what about 50 kids from Pomona Hope, a local non-profit community organization, learned when they…