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:…
Fairplex provides temporary home to horses during fire
If you’re a resident of Southern California, you have been keeping tabs on the numerous wildfires wreaking havoc throughout our region. Many have been forced to evacuate, bringing their animals along with them. Fairplex has once again opened its barns to horses and large farm animals in need of shelter during the evacuations — so…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: NHRA Auto Club Finals
If you couldn’t see it, you could probably hear it! The NHRA Auto Club Finals were this past weekend, and boy was it an exciting one. Get the final results here. Congrats to all the champions this weekend! We like to share our weekend experiences through the eyes of our guests! Here are some of…
Meet the Artists of One Path Two Journeys
Artists Judithe Hernández and Patssi Valdez have greatly influenced the aesthetic voices of Latinas. You can see their work at the Millard Sheets Art Center as part of the Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative. From their childhoods in East Los Angeles to their experiences in the Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the 70s, both women…

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