CategoryFairplex News

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…

Fairplex Weekender: Ag, crafts, art and spas

April 6, 2018

Happy Friday! Here’s what’s going on at Fairplex this weekend: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo(Thurs – Sat): It’s a crafter’s paradise at Fairplex this weekend! Crop parties, shopping, make & take workshops, door prizes and more await you at the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo. Get inspired for your next project and gather all the supplies you’ll…

AXC Hosts Pinewood Derby

April 4, 2018

Last month AXC/Petersen Garage had the pleasure of hosting Scout Pack 415 and their Pinewood Derby! Normally our garage is filled with high school students from the Career & Technical Education Center’s automotive program. It was fun to switch things up and watch a good old-fashioned Cub Scout derby. If you don’t know what the…

April at Fairplex

April 3, 2018

Check out what events are happening at Fairplex this month as we head into Spring 2018! Stamp & Scrapbook Expo (April 5-7): The Stamp & Scrapbook Expo is a crafter’s paradise. Shop tons of supplies, participate in Make & Take workshops, win prizes and get inspired for your next project. Tickets available the day of…

Fairplex Gives: Children’s Foundation of America

March 6, 2018

Today we brought a little #FairplexGives to our lunch break, thanks to the Children’s Foundation of America (CFA). CFA is an organization dedicated to helping foster children heal, learn and thrive through adoption, residential treatment, mental health and community-based programs. A CFA representative visited Fairplex and spoke with us about the work that they do.We…

How to Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil

February 7, 2018

The Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition is currently taking place at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel. Every year extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) makers from around the world submit their best oils for judging here at Fairplex. More than 600 entries were submitted this year from 22 countries across the globe, and our…

Amazon PolyPlex: Where We Are Now

February 6, 2018

Back in October 2017 we partnered with Cal Poly Pomona, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Pomona to send in a proposal to Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, regarding why our campuses would make the best home for their second headquarters. This joint effort, titled “Amazon PolyPlex” was submitted to Amazon,…

Behind-the-Scenes: Team Bonding at Fairplex

February 5, 2018

We ended last week on a positive note with a good old fashioned tailgate BBQ! Usually our whole team is busy working on our various events, campus maintenance, community relations and any other number of Fairplex-related tasks, but every now and then we take a break to for some team bonding and fun in the…