…and we’re somehow already halfway through 2017! Here is what we have planned for June at Fairplex! Cheers: LA’s Wine, Spirits & Beer Festival (June 24): Cheers is our annual fundraising event to benefit the educational programs of The Learning Centers at Fairplex. Join us in The Farm and taste award-winning wine, spirits, beer and…
Fairplex Snapshot: Scooper Bowl
We’re celebrating our Career & Technical Education (CTEC) students this evening at the annual Scooper Bowl Fundraiser and Showcase in the Farm at Fairplex! Our art students have created beautiful hand-made ceramic bowls this semester, which will be available for sale for $15. Once purchased, guests can fill their bowl with all-you-can-eat ice cream and…
Fairplex Snapshot: The Hill at Fairplex
One of the best parts of working at Fairplex is the space. We love taking 10-15 minute walks around campus, just enjoying the scenery. The Hill at Fairplex offers shade and a view of the entire campus: During Fairtime, this is one of our favorite spots to be. Guests are constantly running up the stairs…
Fairplex Weekender: Dance, run, walk
Say hello to the weekend! See what’s happening on our campus: World of Dance (April 1):The 2017 World of Dance Tour delivers an unparalleled experience to both dancers and spectators. Featuring the hottest YouTube stars and dance icons, this event provides experiences for fans to connect with the lifestyle brands and companies within urban dance…
Throwback Thursday: From an Olympian to a General
General George S. Patton is known for his bravery and leadership in World War II, but before becoming a national hero, he was an Olympic athlete. Modern Pentathlon was introduced to the Summer Olympic Games in 1912. George Patton was the first and only athlete to compete from the United States. If you’ve been reading…
Fairplex Snapshot: Filming Things Green at The Farm!
The Farm at Fairplex is home to many things: farm-to-table dinners, agriculture classes, field trips, weddings… and it’s also one of the places where Nick Federoff films his Things Green show for PBS! Today’s topic: the California drought. Our Farm keeps water-efficiency a top priority at all times, from using vertical crops to the way…
Life On The Farm
The Farm at Fairplex has expanded greatly over the years. In 2014 we grew from a one to five-acre Farm, which now includes a kitchen, new crops, learning opportunities and foodie events. Here’s a quick look at what we’re up to this month: Chef’s Potluck About once a month we host a Chef’s Potluck, where…
February at Fairplex
From horses to drag racing, fencing to wine, and vintage markets to a quinceanera expo, there is truly something for everyone happening this month at Fairplex. Keeping reading to see which events may interest you: Horse Expo (Feb 3-5): We start the month with all things equine. The Western States Horse Expo is back with…
Checking out the 2017 Asian American Expo
The 2017 Asian American Expo opened a few hours ago and already the crowds are pouring through. Check it out! Anime Impulse It’s all things anime, video games and art here in the Anime Impulse section. The Silk Show From the sneaker show to the sample sales, we’re thinking it might be time to…
Cheers to 2017!
Happy New Year! We have some very exciting events awaiting us in 2017 and we can’t wait to share these experiences with you on our blog. Have a wonderful New Year!
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