The warm weather is back this weekend! Soak in the sun’s rays and check out one (or more!) of these events happening at Fairplex this weekend: 48th District Schools’ Agriculture & Nutrition Fair (May 19 & 20): The annual 48th District Schools’ Ag & Nutrition Fair is ending this weekend. We recommend checking it out…
Reblog: Sustainability at Fairplex
We take sustainability seriously at Fairplex, especially in The Farm. Our five-acre urban farm is home to animals, specialty crops, dinners, field trips and more. Here are some of the ways we stay green on a year-round basis:
April Farm Dinner Menu Announced
We take the farm-to-table movement to the next level with our Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series! Guests of this unique dining experience watch our chefs select vegetables, fruits and herbs straight from our crops for a truly authentic farm-to-table dinner. Each dinner is paired with wine, spirits or local craft beer. Our next event (Friday,…
Weekend Recap: Learning & playing
We like to share our weekend experiences through the eyes of our guests! ICYMI, here’s a quick look at what we had the pleasure of hosting: Spring in The Farm Our annual celebration of all things agriculture was a huge success! More than 1,000 guests of all ages visited The Farm at Fairplex and learned…
Fairplex Snapshot: Spring in The Farm
We’re celebrating all things agriculture today in The Farm at Fairplex! We take pride in being a part of the American agriculture industry and today we’re opening our gates to the community for a first-hand look at life in an urban farm. Check it out: Check out our Instagram story for more pics + vids!…
Fairplex Weekender: Dinos, soccer and ag oh my!
Say hello to the weekend! See what’s happening on our campus: Spring in The Farm (March 25): We’re celebrating American agriculture at our annual Spring in The Farm event. Local communities are invited to enjoy activities and workshops centered in agriculture, from rope making to gardening. Meet our Farm animals, learn more about agri-business and…
Happy National Ag Day!
National Ag Day recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by American agriculture and if you’ve ever visited our Farm you know we are all about ag! Every spring, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and others across the country join together in a day of appreciation for the agriculture in our nation. We at…
Spring has arrived at Fairplex!
Spring has arrived at Fairplex, and nowhere is that more apparent than in The Farm. While it’s supposed to rain later this week, we’re too busy soaking up the warm rays and fresh air to worry too much. New crops, new projects, healthy animals… there’s a lot of agricultural activity happening with the arrival of…
Fairplex Weekender: Farm-to-table, ArtReach and Bird Expo
The weekend is almost here! See what’s happening on our campus: Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series Farm Dinner (March 17): The 2017 Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series opens this Friday with a delicious four course menu using ingredients fresh from The Farm. Guests can watch first-hand as our chefs select fruits, vegetables and herbs from…
Fairplex Snapshot: Fresh Farm crops
We’ve been enjoying an abundance of sunshine this week and our crops are benefiting from it. Our artichokes are looking beautiful and should be ready to harvest by the end of this week:
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