We took full advantage of the perfect Southern California weather this weekend with a fun run, volunteering, painting and cruising. Read on for our weekend recap! Cosmo Run 7K We went pink this Saturday for the All-Ladies Cosmo Run 7K! Ladies clad in bright pink shirts dominated the 4.3 mile course and finished at the…
It’s going to be a fun weekend at Fairplex and we can’t wait to get it started! Keep reading to see what’s happening on campus: Pomona Beautification Day (April 16): Volunteers are dedicating their Saturday morning to sprucing up Pomona. This is a great way for our community to gather together for one goal: giving our…
We’re pleased to announce the official return of Food Truck Thursdays to Fairplex! The sight of delicious food truck meals, happy guests and gorgeous spring weather is fantastic. Check out the atmosphere from @gizz_rocks‘ video: We’re especially excited to announce that The Farm at Fairplex will be selling fresh produce every week at this event.…
With the LA On Tap brewers festival just weeks away, beer has been on the brain here at Fairplex. If you’ve never attended a craft beer festival before, or if you’re intimidated by anything beyond your Budlight and Blue Moon, check out Michigan State’s beer tasting infographic before attending our event! As you’re sampling all…
Upland sculptor John Svenson passed away this month, but his legacy lives on at Fairplex. Svenson was actually part of our Fair staff for 26 years as an art consultant, and is the creator of “Ranchero,” the large wood figure standing guard outside the art center since 1953. Svenson also collaborated with artist Albert Stewart…
We had a great time at Fairplex this weekend. See what went down (rain or no rain!) on all parts of campus: Breakthrough For Brain Tumors 5K The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) held their LA fundraiser run at Fairplex this Saturday and raised $130,785! It was inspiring to see so many people turn out…
It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re taking time this week to celebrate service here at Fairplex by recognizing our amazing Fairplex Ambassadors. Some of our ambassadors at the LA County Fair Our ambassadors (volunteers), play an integral role in many of our events, and especially at The Learning Centers at Fairplex. They are the cornerstone of…
The Farm is more alive than ever these days! We can hear the cheeping of chicks in the barn, and a walk into one of our old stables reveals a whole rescue project in the works. One of our volunteers found this little guy and his two siblings seeking shelter on the side of the…
As California residents, we welcome rain in any amount, at any time! That being said, there are plenty of things to enjoy in L.A. this weekend, rain or shine. The Dog Cafe (Now Open): What better way to spend a rainy weekend than in a warm cafe, sipping coffee and cuddling with dogs? (Answer: There…
In the spirit of the upcoming Upland Lemon Festival we thought it would be fun to show which wines to pair with a lemon-themed dinner. We start with a salad, make our way through a couple main dishes and end with dessert. Check it out below! Do you have any citrus food and wine pairing recommendations?…
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