Fairplex, home of the 103-year-old LA County Fair, has been named a venue for the 2028 Olympics, set to stage the exciting return of cricket to the Olympic Games after a 100-plus year hiatus. LA28, the private organization responsible for organizing the 2028 Games, made the announcement Tuesday morning. This is the first time cricket…
Renovations to the 93-year-old Fairplex Grandstand, home to the LA County Fair’s Concert Series and other events, will begin this year. Located in the center of the 500-acre campus, the 8,000-seat concrete and steel Grandstand was constructed in 1932. The 12,000-square-feet exhibit below the Grandstand, home to the Fair’s Home Arts department, will be a…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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! 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…
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