Roberto Viramontes The Learning Centers at Fairplex Executive Director

The Learning Centers (TLC) At Fairplex Name Roberto Viramontes As New Executive Director

April 6, 2022

The Learning Centers (TLC) at Fairplex, the education arm of the long-standing Pomona institution, announced the appointment of Roberto Viramontes as its new Executive Director. Viramontes’ post began on March 14. The Learning Centers (TLC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization transforming lives through life-long learning experiences in partnership with Fairplex and the community. For nearly…

LA County Fair Guest Relations Group Photo

The 2022 LA County Fair Job Fair Has Arrived!

March 24, 2022

Want to join the 2022 LA County Fair team? Join us at our Job Fair on March 31 & April 9! Please bring a few copies of your resume and be prepared for an interview. When? Thursday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. & Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where? 1101 W. McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 – Enter through GATE 9…

2022 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition

Los Angeles International Dairy Competition

March 23, 2022

For decades, the Los Angeles International Competitions have bestowed gold medals to the best wines, spirits, olive oils and dairy products from around the globe, showcasing the winners at the LA County Fair. In fact, the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition celebrates its centennial anniversary along with the Fair itself in 2022. On Saturday, February…

2022 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

March 18, 2022

For decades, the Los Angeles International Competitions have bestowed gold medals to the best wines, spirits, olive oils and dairy products from around the globe, showcasing the winners at the LA County Fair. On February 8-10, 2022 the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition celebrated its 23rd anniversary. Beginning in 2000, wine competition…

Alex Xydias

The Learning Centers at Fairplex Highlight: Alex Xydias Celebrates 100th Birthday!

February 28, 2022

Last week, one of the namesakes of the Alex Xydias and Pete Chapouris Center for Automotive Arts (AXC), Alex, celebrated his 100th Birthday at the NHRA Motorsports Museum. Mr. Xydias is a renowned hot rod legend and award-winning figure in the automotive customizing industry.  About AXC In 2012, The Learning Centers at Fairplex began an…

Lizard on Surface

Slither Over to the Reptile Super Show & Breeders Expo January 22 & 23!

January 5, 2022

Calling all reptile lovers! The Reptile Super Show & Breeders Expo is back at Fairplex on January 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & January 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. With over 100,000 square feet of reptiles, amphibians, supplies, supplements, educational workshops and more, the Reptile Super Show is a fun and…

Walter Marquez Fairplex CEO

Fairplex Names New CEO

December 15, 2021

As a 7-year-old, Walter Marquez strode into the gates of the LA County Fair, hand-in-hand with his grandfather and cousins, as was their tradition, ready to take a spin on the tallest ride and pet the fluffiest sheep. To a child, the Fair looked expansive – lots of rides to conquer, tons of food to…