March was a busy month for us — Celtic Faire, Grow Pomona, ArtReach and the launch of our new website for starters, and we’re ready for the next adventure. April at Fairplex is all about movement — dance, fun runs, travel shows and even looking beyond our own campus and into the community. Keep reading…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Easter Brunch at McKinley’s Grille
We enjoyed a peaceful weekend at Fairplex. McKinley’s Grille (our on-site restaurant) hosted the annual Easter brunch which was a blast! We took up most of the first floor of the hotel (no, really.) The lobby played host to our carved ham and lamb stations and our omelette station. The bar offered complimentary mimosas for 21+…
L.A. Weekender: Happy Easter!
Easter weekend is upon us and Los Angeles is bursting at the seams with Easter egg hunts, brunches and celebrations galore. Keep reading for what to do this weekend: Have a great weekend! Egg-ceptional Celebration at LA Arboretum (March 26): The LA Aboretum is hosting a special Easter Egg hunt for all ages on Saturday morning. Crafts,…
Fairplex Snapshot: Farewell, ArtReach 2016
ArtReach: The Art of Metaphor has been a wonderful success! We were quite impressed with the unique pieces submitted by high school students and we’re sad to see this exhibition come to a close. ArtReach: The Art of Metaphor is open to the public this Friday & Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Admission and parking…
Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series 2016 Opens
We debuted our 2016 Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series last Friday! This al fresco dining experience is one of our favorites… Chef Vinny from McKinley’s Grille made a delicious four-course dinner out on The Farm as guests looked on, enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to their meal. Each dish was made with ingredients selected…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: From Farm to Faire
It definitely feels like Monday and we’re not surprised after the insanely busy weekend we just had. Keep reading to see what went down on campus: Grow Pomona Bright blue skies, a light breeze and plenty of sunshine set the stage for our Grow Pomona agricultural celebration. Dozens of families joined us for a full…
L.A. Weekender: 7 Things To Do At Fairplex This Weekend
This is by far our busiest weekend of the year (so far.) From jousting to hay baling to chugging beer to art and miniature trains, the adventures will be non-stop for us. Keep reading for a glimpse of what this weekend will look like for us: Celtic Faire (March 19 & 20): Sheep herding, river…
LIVESTREAM: Western Regional Cyber Defense Championship at Fairplex
This weekend the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center plays host to seven colleges as computer programming students compete in the Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship. Student teams assume administrative and protective duties for a faux-commerical network. They act as a real-life IT team, doing everything from maintenance to fighting professional hackers. Watch the…
Fairplex Snapshot: LA International Olive Oil Competition
We kicked off our Los Angeles International Competitions this week with our Extra Virgin Olive Oil division. We can’t wait to sample all the winning oils at the LA County Fair, but until then we’ll just have to watch from a distance. Stay tuned for coverage of our other competitions: Wine, Beer, Spirits and Dairy!…
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipe Round-Up
We’re ending our St. Patrick’s Day party planning series with a round-up of savory dishes to try for dinner. Whether you’re starting the party tonight or planning a weekend celebration, these recipes are must-tries for your soiree! St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipe Round-Up 1. Irish Soda Bread by cincyshopper.com Start your meal off with a…

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