And we are officially one month away from the L.A. County Fair! The Fair is our biggest event of the year and we are extremely excited that it’s almost here! Check back here every now and again for a behind-the-scenes look at the event production aspect of this massive celebration. Some of things we’re excited for…
L.A. Weekender: Surf. Dance. Run. Brunch.
Another week, another weekend. It’s hard to believe that the L.A. County Fair is only 34 days away. When September rolls around, our weekends will be filled with nothing but Fair–and we love it! Until that time, there is still plenty to do this weekend in Southern California! Image courtesy of arztsamui at FreeDigitalPhotos.net U.S.…
L.A. Weekender: Music, movies and art
Image courtesy of hyena reality at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Why hello Friday, pleasure to see you again! The theme for this Weekender is music, art and relaxation. There are plenty of free concerts and enjoyable outdoor activities for the whole family. As usual, we have a list of fun ideas for you to try, whether you’re in…
Event Industry News: Twitter’s 3-D Billboard grabs attention at Cannes festival
Twitter’s 3-D Billboard: Digital billboards stopped being a novelty long ago, but 3-D billboards have not. Last month Twitter used a 40,000-lumens Barco projector mounted on a roof across the street from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. For five hours, a 3-D projection of tweets (using the official event hashtag, #CannesLion) was displayed…
L.A. Weekender: Movies, tattoos and Grease
There’s something about summer that makes you want to soak in every moment of free time. It seems that as soon as Friday evening rolls around, the fun begins. This weekend is no exception. There’s plenty to do, in whatever neighborhood you call home. Image courtesy of dan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net 1. Cinema on the Street:…
L.A. Weekender: 4th of July Edition
It’s Wednesday! No such thing as a mid-week slump when Independence Day is tomorrow and a long weekend stretches ahead for most of you. There is plenty to see/do/hear/taste/enjoy in Los Angeles over the next five days. We will do our best to highlight some of the best the county has to offer in the…
L.A. Weekender: Cars & Stripes, a block party, a Color Run and science
Do you hear that? The birds chirping, the beat of the heat wave, splashes from the pool? That’s because it’s Friday… Given that Independence Day is less than a week away, we thought we would keep it fairly mellow this weekend so you can get your family ready for the fireworks festivities that are sure…
Fairplex Snapshot: Vans Warped Tour
One of my favorite things about Fairplex is the versatility of the entire venue. Today, teens with bright colored hair and tatted up arms fill the infield while band after band rocks out all day (and night!) at Vans Warped Tour. The stages line the outskirts of the infield and clothing, food and music vendors…
L.A. Weekender: Happy Summer Solstice!
We have a lot going on at Fairplex right now. In just a few hours, Vans Warped Tour will be kicking off their second day of concerts. It’s just the beginning of a weekend long celebration of the longest day of the year! We hope you’re ready to celebrate because there is too much happening…
Event Industry News: Digital De-tox, dronemania, iPhone cleans up
There’s a lot to report on the event industry this week, from social media and technology changes to new concepts and emerging trends. Keep reading to get a quick snapshot of a weekend of digital detox, changes on Facebook, drones in QSR and more. Campgrounded.org Digital De-tox: Have you ever wondered what life would look…
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