Fairplex, As Seen On TV

January 28, 2014

Fairplex is home to the L.A. County Fair, Oktoberfest and Vans Warped Tour, but we are also a prime Los Angeles film location for movies and commercials. You might not recognize our campus at first, but if you look closely, you will recognize many of the places you visit each year during the Fair, and…

UP 4014 Big Boy’s Final Farewell

January 21, 2014

You watched the Union Pacific 4014 a.k.a “Big Boy” travel across Fairplex on a mile-long railroad built just for her. Some of you even came to see this powerful engine move for the first time in more than 20 years. And now, it’s time to say a final goodbye. Big Boy will be making the…

Fairplex hosts horses from Glendora fire

January 16, 2014

The Barretts facilities at Fairplex is accepting horses who have been misplaced during the Glendora/Colby Fire. So far we have 70 horses who have made our stables their temporary home. We have 200 barns available and additional racing stables if need be, so if you or anyone you know needs a home for their horses,…

Asian American Expo Giveaway [WINNER!]

January 10, 2014

We have a winner! Congratulations to Gustavo Javier! Gustavo’s favorite event is the Asian American Expo because he likes to watch the Lion Dance. Thank you to everyone who participated in the first giveaway of the year! Clearly a lot of you are excited about the L.A. County Fair (as are we) but many of you…