For us, January just doesn’t feel like January without the Asian American Expo. This event has grown and evolved year after year, and we can honestly say this is looking like the best one yet. Here’s why: 5 Reasons We Love the Asian American Expo 1. The Food: Ramen noodles, dumplings, fried foods, steamed foods,…
FREE Gardening Workshop on The Farm!
A core focus at Fairplex is to provide a wealth of learning opportunities for our diverse community. One of the ways we do this is through educational programs, like our upcoming gardening workshop! Learn backyard composting, water-savvy gardening, worm composting and grass cycling. This workshop is being offered by the Los Angeles Smart Gardening Program.…
Fairplex Weekender: Animals Galore
The first weekend of 2017 kicks off our January events! Here’s what happening at Fairplex: Reptile Super Show (Jan 7 & 8): See (and possibly take home one of your own!) reptiles and turtles, shop supplies, habitats and supplements, and attend educational workshops at the Reptile Super Show at Fairplex! This popular pet exhibit, located…
Making Things Merry at Fairplex
Every year our creative team transforms our campus from a summertime playground of Fair fun into a wintry haven of festivities. Expo Hall 8 is one of our largest event spaces, and full of holiday cheer. The walls are lined with beautiful Christmas trees and winter vignettes, ranging from a bakery to a bridal shop,…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Holiday Fun
It may have been a little rainy, and definitely overcast, but that didn’t stop us from having fun this weekend! Read the recap below: Holiday Half Marathon & 5K The December festivities continued this weekend with the annual Holiday Half Marathon & 5K! We love being home base for the half marathon — it’s where…
Weekend Recap: Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show
Some things never change, and the Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show are one of them. As you walk towards the entrance you’re greeted by a very merry Santa on stilts, singing holiday hits and welcoming you to the show. Upon entering, guests are greeted by carolers and vendors selling everything from clothes to Christmas…
Harvest Festival 2016
The Harvest Festival has arrived at Fairplex! We love the holiday music, festive lights, tasty food and seeing the creativity of all the vendors. Ornaments, jewelry, decorations, photography, clothing, home decor… the list goes on, and each item is handmade by talented artisans. We would choose the Harvest Festival over the chaos and generic gifts…
December at Fairplex
Happy December! Things are looking merry and bright here at Fairplex and we’re ready to celebrate the end of 2016 with some of our favorite traditional events. Check it out: Harvest Festival (Dec. 2-4): Our month starts off with the Original Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show! This is the place to shop for handmade gifts.…
ANNOUNCEMENT: New CEO & President of LACFA
We’re pleased to welcome Miguel A.Santana as the next president and CEO of the Los Angeles County Fair Association! We met him this morning at our employee townhall, and he officially steps into his new role at the beginning of the new year. We’re excited to begin 2017 under his leadership and look forward to…
Fairplex Snapshot: Wellness Fair
Today we had our bi-annual employee wellness fair! We had the opportunity to speak with several health & wellness groups, enjoy massages and a delicious lunch of salad, soup and dessert. Not a bad way to spend the lunch hour!
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