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…
Get Your Kicks… at the LA County Fair!
Hey LA County Fair fans! We have some pretty big announcements for you about this year’s Fair. Keep reading to see what’s in store for this year: “Won’t you get hip to this timely tip…” FAIR THEME We have a brand new theme for the 2018 LA County Fair: “Get Your Kicks” We’re celebrating the…
How to Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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
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
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…
Sneak Peek: Grand National Roadster Show
KTLA 5 Morning News came to Fairplex this morning to preview the Grand National Roadster Show! Check out what’s in store this weekend: The Grand National Roadster Show is open to the public Friday, Jan. 26 – Sunday, Jan. 28. Parking at Gate 9 off White Ave. at prevailing rates. Hours: Friday, 12 – 8…
Fairplex Snapshot: Look who came to visit!
What a fun Friday! The Farm at Fairplex team stopped by our offices this afternoon with some of their rabbits and silk chickens for us to meet. We also got to sample some of the canned goods they’ve been whipping up in the Farm kitchen, and tried some of the organic fresh eggs they collected…
Throwback Thursday: #PSTInstaSwap
A couple months ago the Millard Sheets Art Center participated in the #PSTInstaswap. 40 institutions hosting Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA exhibitions swapped locations for a day to explore the art and culture happening outside their own spaces. Each institution was assigned a specific swap. We swapped with the Riverside Art Museum, who hosted “Myth &…
Holidays at Fairplex Part II: McKinley’s Grille
What does a 487-acre campus look like during the holidays? Festive of course! Countless Christmas trees, fake snow (this is LA County after all), thousands of twinkling lights and even a reindeer or two can be spotted throughout our enormous campus. Take a look at some of our favorite spots in this two part series:…
Holidays at Fairplex Part I: Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center
What does a 487-acre campus look like during the holidays? Festive of course! Countless Christmas trees, fake snow (this is LA County after all), thousands of twinkling lights and even a reindeer or two can be spotted throughout our enormous campus. Take a look at some of our favorite spots in this two part series:…
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