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Blog Roll Resource Center Fairplex Site The Learning Centers at Fairplex Receives $1.9 Million Boost from Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez October 26, 2023 Fairplex News , The Learning Centers at Fairplex No Comments The Learning Centers at Fairplex’s (TLC) career education program received a major boost this month with more than $1.9 million in state funding thanks to Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-53). Rodriguez secured $1.924 million in the fiscal year 2024 state budget to fund TLC’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC). This will support CTEC classroom and… by Fairplex Insider Fearplex Presents LIGHTS OUT! October 6 – 31 August 1, 2023 Fairplex Events , Halloween , Halloween Events , LIGHTS OUT No Comments Welcome to Fearplex, where everything your imagination doesn’t desire is unfortunately within reach – the dead become the undead, monsters are real and the giddy effervescence of a county fair morphs into a gory carnival of carnage! Here, darkness reigns supreme, and the nightmares you feared at bedtime come to life with heart-pounding intensity. Open… by Fairplex Insider LA County Fair Announces Spring Into Fair” Theme! September 1, 2022 Events , Fairplex Events , Fairplex News , LA County Fair , Los Angeles Events No Comments Tiptoe through the tulips and stop and smell the corn dogs on your way to fun, food and entertainment as the 2023 LA County Fair celebrates flower power with Spring Into Fair: Where Fun Blooms, May 5-29! Celebrate the Fair’s second year with its new May schedule with a refreshing theme that welcomes everything spring… by Fairplex Insider Prost! Oktoberfest returns to Fairplex October 7-22! August 5, 2022 Beer , Events , Fairplex Events , Fairplex News , Los Angeles Events No Comments Bavarian music. Beer. Authentic German food. Beer. Chicken Dance. Beer. Games and prizes. Beer. What is there not to love? Oktoberfest brings a drop of Germany’s annual celebration to Los Angeles at Fairplex. As usual, you can expect giant steins of craft beers, authentic German food, Oom Pa Pa music, games and prizes, Chicken Dances,… by Fairplex Insider The Pinners Conference & Expo is Heading to Fairplex August 26 & 27! July 13, 2022 Arts & Crafts , Events , Family Entertainment , Fashion , Home and Garden , Los Angeles Events No Comments Calling All Pinterest Lovers: Come learn, create and connect at the Pinners Conference & Expo on August 26-27! Pinners is a conference featuring 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by the best presenters in the nation. Additionally, this event has nearly 300 top businesses providing beautiful options in the worlds of DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photography, party… by Fairplex Insider Pan for Gold at the Gold & Treasure Show at Fairplex on July 23 & 24! June 27, 2022 Events , Family Entertainment , Los Angeles Events No Comments The Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA) presents the Gold & Treasure Show at Fairplex July 23-24! This [Au]some event is one of the largest gold prospecting and treasure hunting trade shows across the country, so don’t miss out on the fun! Guests will have the opportunity to pick up a pan for the first… by Fairplex Insider Celebrate the 4th of July at Unity Day LA x KABOOM! June 22, 2022 4th of July , Events , Fairplex Events , Family Entertainment , Kaboom! , Los Angeles Events No Comments Celebrate the 4th of July at Unity Day LA x KABOOM! ? This year, Fairplex has partnered with Unity Day LA to present live music, celebrity boxing, an iconic firework show and so much more. Hosted by comedy legends Tommy Davidson and Paul Rodriguez, Unity Day LA x KABOOM! will be kicked off at 10 a.m. with a half-mile… by Fairplex Insider Cheers – L.A.’s Wine, Spirits, Beer & Food Fest is Back at Fairplex! June 10, 2022 Events , Fairplex Events , Los Angeles Events , The Learning Centers at Fairplex , wine No Comments Summer nights are for dancing, eating and drinking! Fairplex presents… Cheers: LA’s Wine, Spirits, Beer & Food Festival on Saturday, June 18 (in partnership with The Pomona Chamber of Commerce and Sakul Creative. For over a decade, Cheers has been a celebration of the award-winning wine, spirits and extra virgin olive oils from the Los… by Fairplex Insider Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition April 15, 2022 Competitions , wine No Comments 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. Los Angeles International Wine Competition Now in its 83rd year, the Los Angeles International Wine Competition showcased the finest domestic and international… by Fairplex Insider The Learning Centers (TLC) At Fairplex Name Roberto Viramontes As New Executive Director April 6, 2022 Fairplex News , The Learning Centers at Fairplex No Comments 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… by Fairplex Insider The 2022 LA County Fair Job Fair Has Arrived! March 24, 2022 Events , LA County Fair No Comments 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… by Fairplex Insider Los Angeles International Dairy Competition March 23, 2022 Competitions , Fairplex Events , Food , LA County Fair No Comments 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… by Fairplex Insider Bubbles Galore at the Bubble Run 5k at Fairplex! March 22, 2022 Events , Family Entertainment , Los Angeles Events No Comments Join Fairplex for some good clean fun at one insanely bubbly run at the Bubble Run 5K on April 9! Whether you choose to run, walk, dance or play, guests will experience 3 miles of absolute foamy fun. Bubble-teers and charity partners will also be in attendance to help make sure you get your share… by Fairplex Insider Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition March 18, 2022 Competitions , Fairplex Events No Comments 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… by Fairplex Insider The Learning Centers at Fairplex Highlight: Alex Xydias Celebrates 100th Birthday! February 28, 2022 The Learning Centers at Fairplex No Comments 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… by Fairplex Insider Slither Over to the Reptile Super Show & Breeders Expo January 22 & 23! January 5, 2022 Animal Lovers , Animal Shows , Events , Family Entertainment , Los Angeles Events , Reptile Shows No Comments Calling all reptile lovers! The Reptile Super Show & Breeders Expo is back at...