It’s no secret that our Farm at Fairplex crops are harvested daily for McKinley’s Grille (our hotel restaurant.) But now we’re stepping up our game and extending The Farm’s use beyond farm-to-table… we’re going farm-to-foam. We’ve collaborated with Claremont Craft Ales to create a Farm-to-Foam series, brews infused with ingredients from our Farm! The first…
Upland Lemon Festival: Dessert Inspiration
The Upland Lemon Festival comes to historic downtown Upland April 29 – May 1. Although off-campus, this is a Fairplex-produced event and we’re gearing up for all things lemon and citrus as we speak! There will be plenty of lemon-y sweets to try at the festival but until then we might just whip up some…
April at Fairplex
March was a busy month for us — Celtic Faire, Grow Pomona, ArtReach and the launch of our new website for starters, and we’re ready for the next adventure. April at Fairplex is all about movement — dance, fun runs, travel shows and even looking beyond our own campus and into the community. Keep reading…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Easter Brunch at McKinley’s Grille
We enjoyed a peaceful weekend at Fairplex. McKinley’s Grille (our on-site restaurant) hosted the annual Easter brunch which was a blast! We took up most of the first floor of the hotel (no, really.) The lobby played host to our carved ham and lamb stations and our omelette station. The bar offered complimentary mimosas for 21+…
L.A. Weekender: Happy Easter!
Easter weekend is upon us and Los Angeles is bursting at the seams with Easter egg hunts, brunches and celebrations galore. Keep reading for what to do this weekend: Have a great weekend! Egg-ceptional Celebration at LA Arboretum (March 26): The LA Aboretum is hosting a special Easter Egg hunt for all ages on Saturday morning. Crafts,…
Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series 2016 Opens
We debuted our 2016 Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series last Friday! This al fresco dining experience is one of our favorites… Chef Vinny from McKinley’s Grille made a delicious four-course dinner out on The Farm as guests looked on, enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to their meal. Each dish was made with ingredients selected…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: From Farm to Faire
It definitely feels like Monday and we’re not surprised after the insanely busy weekend we just had. Keep reading to see what went down on campus: Grow Pomona Bright blue skies, a light breeze and plenty of sunshine set the stage for our Grow Pomona agricultural celebration. Dozens of families joined us for a full…
L.A. Weekender: 7 Things To Do At Fairplex This Weekend
This is by far our busiest weekend of the year (so far.) From jousting to hay baling to chugging beer to art and miniature trains, the adventures will be non-stop for us. Keep reading for a glimpse of what this weekend will look like for us: Celtic Faire (March 19 & 20): Sheep herding, river…
Fairplex Snapshot: LA International Olive Oil Competition
We kicked off our Los Angeles International Competitions this week with our Extra Virgin Olive Oil division. We can’t wait to sample all the winning oils at the LA County Fair, but until then we’ll just have to watch from a distance. Stay tuned for coverage of our other competitions: Wine, Beer, Spirits and Dairy!…
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipe Round-Up
We’re ending our St. Patrick’s Day party planning series with a round-up of savory dishes to try for dinner. Whether you’re starting the party tonight or planning a weekend celebration, these recipes are must-tries for your soiree! St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Recipe Round-Up 1. Irish Soda Bread by cincyshopper.com Start your meal off with a…
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