The Learning Centers at Fairplex’s (TLC) career education program received a major boost this month with more than $1.9 million in state funding thanks to Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-53). Rodriguez secured $1.924 million in the fiscal year 2024 state budget to fund TLC’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC). This will support CTEC classroom and…
New + Better Beer Cups at Fairplex!
August 18, 2023
Fairplex is the home of the annual LA County Fair in addition to hundreds of unique events year-round. And during these events, our food and beverage partner, OVG Hospitality, is serving thousands and thousands of guests delicious menu items and refreshing drinks – especially beer! Recently, OVG Hospitality led the initiative to introduce new cups…
LA County Fair Announces “Spring Into Fair” Theme!
September 1, 2022
Tiptoe through the tulips and stop and smell the corn dogs on your way to fun, food and entertainment as the 2023 LA County Fair celebrates flower power with Spring Into Fair: Where Fun Blooms, May 5-29! Celebrate the Fair’s second year with its new May schedule with a refreshing theme that welcomes everything spring…
Prost! Oktoberfest returns to Fairplex October 7-22!
August 5, 2022
Bavarian music. Beer. Authentic German food. Beer. Chicken Dance. Beer. Games and prizes. Beer. What is there not to love? Oktoberfest brings a drop of Germany’s annual celebration to Los Angeles at Fairplex. As usual, you can expect giant steins of craft beers, authentic German food, Oom Pa Pa music, games and prizes, Chicken Dances,…
The Learning Centers (TLC) At Fairplex Name Roberto Viramontes As New Executive Director
April 6, 2022
The Learning Centers (TLC) at Fairplex, the education arm of the long-standing Pomona institution, announced the appointment of Roberto Viramontes as its new Executive Director. Viramontes’ post began on March 14. The Learning Centers (TLC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization transforming lives through life-long learning experiences in partnership with Fairplex and the community. For nearly…
Asian American Expo Returns to Fairplex January 15-16
December 20, 2021
The Asian American Expo is back at Fairplex in just a few weeks! After a successful year of hosting virtual events in 2021, the 2022 Asian American Expo will return to Fairplex on January 15 and 16! 📣 Be sure to save the date and gear up to kick off the Lunar New Year festivities with a…
Fairplex Names New CEO
December 15, 2021
As a 7-year-old, Walter Marquez strode into the gates of the LA County Fair, hand-in-hand with his grandfather and cousins, as was their tradition, ready to take a spin on the tallest ride and pet the fluffiest sheep. To a child, the Fair looked expansive – lots of rides to conquer, tons of food to…
The Derby Room at Fairplex is Officially Open!
December 13, 2021
The Derby Room at Fairplex is officially open! Located at the former Finish Line Sports Bar and Grill location (Gate 12 on White Ave.), this unique bar and grill food experience offers off-track betting on-site, an outdoor seating and event space, a VIP lounge and more than 40 televisions set to horse racing, sports and more for your…
May at Fairplex
May 2, 2018
…and all of a sudden, it was May. Sure, it’s overcast now, but it won’t be long until the temperatures start to rise and another month of fun events begins. Here’s what we have coming up: Ross / McCracken Learning Expo (May 6): This free, family-friendly event celebrates the exciting aspects of science, math, the…
Fairplex Weekender: Fun in the sun
April 13, 2018
Get ready for another busy weekend at Fairplex! It’s supposed to be in the 80s both Saturday and Sunday, which means perfect weather for all our outdoor events. Check out what we have planned: Bubble Run 5K (Sat): The Bubble Run invites you to jog, skip, walk/run through a 5K filled with suds, bubbles and…
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