The dust has barely settled in the Big Red Barn. The last semi-trailer has rolled through the gates with its Fair cargo on board while busy Fairplex events staff start the preparations for the next great Fairplex year-round event. Barretts California Cup Yearling Sale starts things off the day after the Fair closes. Monday, Oct. 5,…
Caged Ink Leaves a Mark on Fairplex
August 15, 2009
Caged Ink. Ya gotta love the name of this event. Billed as “something that has never been brought together under one roof,” it’s a combo tattoo, extreme sports, paintball, battle of the bands, trucks, BMX, FMX, and surf shops. (Surf shops?) They’ve even thrown in an MMA Cage Fight. Not my thing, but hey, there’s…
A Traveling Wine Tasting Event
July 23, 2009
This is one of the most fun wine tasting events at McKinley’s Grille at Sheraton Fairplex hotel. It’s a progressive party that starts on the McKinley’s Grille patio and moves to the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and the famous but little seen Fairplex Wine Cellar, which is mission central for the Los Angeles International…
Hip Hop Joins the Line-Up at Tattoo & Body Art Expo
July 8, 2009
Ok, there’s no question that body art and tattoos aren’t for everyone. But truly, look around. This phenomenon is no longer the exclusive domain of bikers. Just ask any college kid you know. If their parents aren’t around, many of them will probably have at least one “tat” to show you. According to a 2008…
Ed Hardy Fashions at Factory Sale Prices
May 27, 2009
There are a lot of cool things going on at Fairplex this weekend but the one you won’t want to miss is the Ed Hardy sale. These are some of the coolest fashions going and they’re normally priced accordingly, as in a couple of hundred dollars for a T-shirt. If you’re not familiar with Ed…
Dog Show Delight!
May 19, 2009
Hi, all! Sparky, here. Boy am I getting nervous. My tail hasn’t wagged this fast since my owner gave me my lunch! That was about five minutes ago, but still, I’m competing in one of the biggest dog shows on the West Coast this weekend–The Mission Circuit Dog Show! But if you think I’m nervous,…
Firetruck Fun
February 26, 2009
Fire snorkels, brush fire rigs, bull dozers and a 1800s’ Fire Steamer will roll into Fairplex Friday and Saturday for the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America’s winter conference. A display of fire apparatus will be in the NHRA Museum parking lot on McKinley Avenue. It’s free and…
Recession-proof Fun at Pomona RV Show
February 25, 2009
Well, with this recession people aren’t exactly looking at the housing market, but how about a house on wheels? That’s right, an RV, Toy-Hauler, Camper, Trailer, 5th Wheel or whatever you want to call it! Although some of them are going to cost you more than that 3-bedroom house you have had your eye on,…
Everything for Kids at the L.A. Kids Expo at Fairplex
February 18, 2009
This all new event at the ‘plex promises to be like, totally fun for moms and dads, babies, toddlers and children. There’s an American Girl giveaway, jumpies and train rides, resources on homeschooling, child care and camps, bowling for tots, wall climbing, a diaper derby race, magic show, science experiments, baby animals. . . you name…
Volunteer During the 2009 L.A. County Fair
February 6, 2009
Last Year, Fairplex and the L.A. County Fair had more than 500 volunteers that worked during Fair. This year we have more days and more areas available to volunteer during the 2009 L.A. County Fair. Sign up at www.lacountyfair.com to be a part of so many exciting opportunities. We offer flexible shifts!!
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