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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 &…
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