Hello June! Summer is officially upon us, which means a flurry of festivals are about to descend on Los Angeles. In this edition of the L.A. Weekender we have collected just a few of the events kicking off the new month: www.thesparkrun.com The Spark Run 5k feat. Kaskade: Throw on your glow sticks, neon accessories and…
5 Things To Do at Fairplex This Summer
Fun 5ks, a movie under the stars and Food Truck Thursdays are just a few of the things we have in store for you at Fairplex. There are a lot of options but here are a few events you might want to think about adding to your social calendar this year: Five Things To Do…
Fairplex Snapshot: Mission Circuit Dog Show
It’s raining dogs at Fairplex this Memorial Day weekend. We love having guests on our campus, especially when they’re of the furry variety! Dogs dominate this Memorial Day Weekend at the Mission Circuit Dog Show. Thousands of dogs will compete over the course of the weekend, culminating in a ceremony honoring the top dogs on…
CLOSED: Street Food Cinema Giveaway
We have a winner! Congratulations to Amy for winning our Street Food Cinema giveaway package. We will send you an email with details on how to collect your prize. Thank you to everyone who participated. We will have more fun giveaways for upcoming events, including KABOOM! and the Los Angeles County Fair. It’s going to…
Student-built Agricultural Fair Arrives at Fairplex
Hundreds of students are participating in the annual 48th District Schools’ Agricultural & Nutritional Fair at Fairplex. Creative educational displays currently line the walls and floors of Expo Hall 10, colorful demonstrations of California agriculture, from farm animals to fruit and vegetable crops. The Agricultural Fair is at Fairplex Tuesday, May 13th through Saturday, May…
Ambassador Spotlight: Sylvia Chapman
Many of our Fairplex ambassadors are selfless people dedicated to making a difference on our campus and in their own communities. Sylvia Chapman is one such volunteer and has recently received the 2014 San Dimas Women of the Year “Unsung Heroines” award. Congratulations Sylvia! Sylvia dedicates her time to volunteering not only with Fairplex but…
Mother’s Day Weekend in Los Angeles
Mother’s Day is this Sunday which means lots of flowers, cards and affection for moms in Los Angeles! Here are our suggestions for Angelenos looking to celebrate their mothers and mother-figures. Check out the L.A. Weeknder below for some fun ideas this Mother’s Day Weekend: Photo courtesy of imagerymajestic from FreeDigitalPhotos.net Pomona Art Walk: Browse for…
Mother’s Day for moms in need
Early Mother’s Day makeovers at Fairplex The Avalon at Fairplex is usually reserved for holiday parties, speaking sessions and dinners but today it has been transformed into a fully functioning beauty salon! 150 women in need — mothers who have endured domestic abuse, substance addiction, cancer, poverty and other hardships in life — came to…
Usher’s new music video, filmed at Fairplex!
“Good Kisser” music video by Usher Usher has a new video and it was filmed at Fairplex! Released May 5, 2014, most of the music video was filmed in our expo halls over the course of a weekend. Our expo halls have been used for dog shows, commercials, craft expos, haunted mazes, car shows, shopping…
Event Industry News: Weddings at the Los Angeles County Fair
Fair-y Tale Weddings at LACF: For the first time in history, Fairplex will host four free weddings during the Los Angeles County Fair (LACF). For the past two months couples from all over the country have submitted entries in hopes of being chosen for a wedding at the Fair. Four winning couples will receive weddings…
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