This review is for an ADCC tournament that was held here. Came here yesterday for ADCC Los Angeles Open. The venue is nice and big with lots of parking. I had to get there early for a 6 am weigh in so I was able to park right in front. There weren't options for food early so plan accordingly if you arrive early. I just ordered Uber eats because the fight was around 12pm. The venue is clean and spacious and ADCC puts on a great tournament. Highly recommend. read more

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We love fairs and LA county is a yearly tradition. Lots of food, vendors and attractions. read more

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Plenty of sellers for the crowd of people in a hurry to buy barging & unique items. You want to decor in a unique vintage style get here soon. You'll get a few mid century furniture and lamps too. Clothing & denim galore. I specifically shopped for another pair of Cowgirl boots at $45 a steal for black beauties! Parking was $21 here at the Pomona Fairplex for the event with a complimentary shuttle to the front door. Food & Beer was served at Fair prices. read more

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Bought two extra tickets by accident through their website for the LA County Fair. The purchasing process was not user friendly and they do not offer refunds so I will never be returning to any event here. Second, the fair was mediocre at best. The food was overpriced and wasn't even good. The shows and attractions were meh. Bad experience. read more

We've been coming here for years...whenever the fair is happening or RV shows, car shows or other events happening, we always try to go at least three times a year. The past couple years, the parking prices have skyrocketed! Last time I was here, parking was ten dollars and this year parking is twenty one dollars. It was more than the entrance fee to the RV shows! We loved the RV show. There were so many vendors and beautiful big and small RV's as well as travel trailers and 5th wheels! It was a cool day so we were there all day. The restrooms were clean, there was someone always cleaning, that was nice to see. We might be back for the Fair in May! Overall had a great experience at the RV show hosted here! read more

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Kaboom!! Get ready for the 4th of July extravaganza! Most of us think of the Annual County Fair, but the Fairplex is home to many events and conferences throughout the year, they even have a Sheraton Hotel on the property. Online discounts are available now on their website for the entertainment and fireworks show. I have attended and highly recommend this fun-filled family event. This year the event falls on a Friday! Awesome to have a 3-day weekend (for most of us). Doors open at 4pm. Other events during the year are Classic Car Shows, Canned-food drives and drive-thru food giveaways, Octoberfest, Reptile Show, Antique Shows, Artist Studio events, concerts and the popular Monster Truck Shows. Hope to see you there, sincerely, Rosemary.. read more

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I have been to the Fairplex for the fair, car shows, expositions etc... I have never been disappointed. The most recent visit was for the 2025 Christmas Mooneyes car show. This show was amazing, there were a ton of awesome cars, great vendors and some good food. In between looking at the cars and vendors I sat in the stands and watched some drag racing. Such a great event. read more

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It is what it is. Makes sense to hold lots of events of diverse varieties here due to all the space that's available, the "warehouses" where the events can take place, and during the even bigger events, they use the slide, there was the grass area used to view event animals, a fiesta plaza, a carousel, etc. The events I've attended here include a Lunar New Year lantern festival, Asian American Expo and all of its past/present related events (Beauty Con, Sneaker Expo, Anime Impulse, Kcon), LLCW (it was a cat show/con), the Reptile Super Show, the LA Pet Fair, and of course the LA Fair itself. I guess it's the economy and inflation or whatever, but it's kinda gross when the parking itself is more costly than the cost of attendance. Though it might be what convinces people to carpool instead of going in solo. The trams come rather frequently which is nice. Endless concrete everywhere and the flooring of the "warehouses" are hard and can be extremely brutal on your feet, especially if you're waking or even standing around all day. Super blaringly hot in the summer, blinding concrete, so make sure to bring water, sunglasses, mini fans, and of course comfortable shoes. In the rainy season, it's also brutal. The parking lot, I'm not sure when the last time they redid it, but so many potholes and uneven surfaces, if you're not wearing boots, you're going to be soaked up to your knees. They're doing much better with getting AC in the event halls which is nice. Went to a charity event in the Avalon event/restaurant/bar venue at the Fairplex, carpet is disgusting and super aged lol. read more

I attended the popular Thriftcon event on Saturday March 15th. It was an awesome event that happens once a year and only on one day. The building was filled with vintage, retro and upcycled items that were displayed and sold to lovers of fashion. I would appear that T-Shirts was a main focus and they had plenty of options for everybody. It was a total vibe. The DJ played music from various genres, it was a bop! There were also vendors with vintage albums for sale, and they offered discounts, which is a nice touch since visitors purchased more than one item. I will definitely attend Thriftcon again! read more

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If you are interested in buying a pet bird, bird food, bird toys, or other pets like turtles, kittens and puppies, this could be an option. It's $15 admission at the door which is steep. I love birds and believe these intelligent creatures should not be behind a cage, so I just came here to admire them. Met a lot of nice bird owners and got to meet their birds. Got to congratulate some new bird owners too. There's definitely fair food outside for purchase as fair prices. If you are like me you may even end up sad seeing all the parrots bunched up in a small cage. Luckily some parrots were able to just hang out outside. We biked there and escaped having to pay $18 to park there. read more

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This review is for THRIFTAPALOOZA the Fairplex. Attended on a Sunday 10:20am. We pre purchased our tickets online which saves money from "at the door prices" but you still pay a convenience fee per ticket. Nonetheless, I wanted to see what it was all about. Entrance was easy, no lines, showed my apple wallet tickets and cruised in. Lil' perks: *Cute light up "I (heart) thrift sign" was cute photo moment. *indoors on a hot August day *about 3/4 of the expo tent was full of vendors and plenty of food options! Note: this is more like an antique event imo than thrift. Lots of vtg Pyrex glassware/vtg clothing/vinyls etc. The first rack of clothing (non-vintage) was overpriced. Nothing had a price tag. I asked about pricing and the man said you can "ask about each individual item but all tshirts are appx $20" (GULP!) Moved on from that vendor. Many others were $5/$10/$15 in bins. Some had totes with lids if you felt inclined to dig through the totes. My treasures: *1960's samsonite luggage set (3pc) $40 *2 gold mid-century modern starburst wall decor $2 *Halloween decor item $2 For $40 entrance fees for 3 ppl, $20 parking I wouldn't repeat this experience. It wasn't what I hoped nor expected. Also, I'd recommend if you venture over for yourself to come Saturday and be prepared to deal with crowds. When we left around noon it was more crowded and hard to see the vendors items due to qty of ppl. Just go prepared! read more

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I went to Fairplex for a toy drive event and it was wonderful with so many vendors and kind people giving toy for kids in need. I have never seen so many toys giving in one day. The community was so nice and the best kind.. The DJ was awesome the best 80's music hits and people enjoy dancing and eating at great vendors around I was there with Journey of Love & Hope giving free food to the community. Thank you Fairplex for giving back to the community. read more

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The fact is : this is the Pomona Fairplex. Where, just like, the Los Angeles county fair, the location provides a variety of entertainment for all ages. Some will enjoy rv shows, others will come for the drag racing, and others will visit the variety of shows that are hosted, such as the annual 5k 10k and 1/2 marathons. From side shows to street food, the Fairplex provides an ambiance that's fun for everyone and great for family moments. Huge place, best to just use the parking area it offers. Pricy, but what can one do. Prepare to walk and a lot. Score is 3.75 a bit older location, but serves its needs. A modernization would be in need. read more

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I attended the most recent Reptile Convention here. There was enough parking and even a shuttle to take you from the lots to the convention center/large building. The staff was nice and the lines weren't that long to get into the venue. This is also the venue for the LA County Fair. It's massive, way larger than the OC Fair. read more

Attended so many events here, LA County Fair, music concerts, car shows, carnivals, horse racing and a couple of conventions. The Fairplex is well maintained, has a variety of venues taking place year round and fairly easy to navigate. An inside event or for outdoor activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy read more

This review is for boos and brews. We went last night to check out the double feature, one was supposed to be scary and the other was an Oktoberfest event. It was a huge disappointment and felt like a complete waste of money. The event cost $30 a ticket per person and another $26 just to park. It seemed really unorganized, rushed, and didn't have much to offer for the money or space. After spending another $30 on a bland plate of birria mac & cheese, we noticed that here were no tables for us to eat which was really strange. There was a lack of overall Halloween decorations and not much to play into the theme. Very few scary performers walking around outside and just a handful of mazes. The Oktoberfest portion only offered a small selection of overpriced $25 beers which came in PLASTIC steins. There were no games or challenges that we could participate in either. After driving an hour from the valley, we decided to bail after just one hour inside. This place had potential to make both concepts work but didn't come close to what we were expecting. read more

I've been here for many events, mainly the L.A. County Fair, but recently for In-N-Out Fest and No Values Fest. This space is YUGE! If you're attending an event here, I would wear comfortable tennis shoes. I will say, I walked more in a day at Disneyland/California Adventure, but it's the heat that makes it feel like I walked double the miles. I attended In-N-Out fest last year and it was mostly outdoors. We were outside in October at around 11 a.m. and it got warm/hot fast. There was not too much to look at, but the heat was a real deterrent. They utilized the dragstrip and had cars racing down the line and had a huge indoor tent for some of the In-N-Out exhibits then they took up a large portion of the parking lot and hosted a huge car show. There was still a great portion of the property that was not utilized for this festival. Recently I attended No Values Fest and when I read it was going to be here I thought, "Great! We're all going to fry in the sun and on the concrete." When I got there the stage set-ups were on both concrete and grass which was nice AND they had seating in the bleachers available to concert goers. This made a world of difference and I had the best time at this festival because there was plenty of space and restrooms for everyone. I still did fry in the sun but it was short lived. Also, this place held a sea of people very well. The big event is the L.A. County Fair and I was going consistently for a while before the pandemic and enjoyed trying the food and seeing the hours of exhibits and entertainment this place had to offer. It's about a month long and I enjoyed getting the month long pass as I was able to see everything over the month as opposed to just one day. If you see an event is being held here, just know it's a lot of walking and the weather might be really cold or really hot or both, so dress accordingly. All in all, it's always an exhaustingly fun time at the Fairplex. read more

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I came here with some friends for a Pet Expo. Super hot day. I was happy to get a parking spot pretty close to the entrance and happy to see they had some cart-trains that would ferry people closer to their cars if you parked far away. The venue was a good size in terms of number of vendors but the crowds were dispersed awkwardly. The reptile building was packed so full it was hard to move through the aisles without bumping into people. The aquarium building and bird building were sparsely visited. Not sure the solution for that except maybe... I dunno, move the birds/fish closer to the entrance and move the reptiles to the furthest building to try to disperse the crowds a little? It was really hot and the insides of the buildings were okay, but not exactly cool. Just, less hot. Lastly... as we were entering I saw that there was a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons on one of the building features. High up, but amazing to see and hear. So cool! read more

2023 California Overland Adventure and Power Sports Show Great event Vendors both inside the Hall and outside as well. Great way to start out the upcoming Spring Season! Tickets were inexpensive pre purchased online. You can also purchase at the event. Sadly, like most events, parking was more expensive than a ticket. Enjoy a day this weekend with Family and Friends Thank You for reading read more

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Even though I live about 15 minutes away, I don't usually come out here much. I remember coming here for the LA County Fair many years ago, but not recently. Lately however, I've been coming here for the Holiday Half Marathon in December. This year, the start and finish line of the race was out on the In-n-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. It was a nice venue as it was spacious and puts you in the mood to run a race! However, I wasn't too keen on paying the $17 for parking as I was only there for a few hours. read more

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LA County Fair: Stars, Stripes & Fun. One of the biggest fairs around with lots of exhibits, plenty of rides for all ages and an overwhelming array of food and snack choices. read more

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Great place to take the family for Fair along with all of the fun events that happen throughout the year like Oktoberfest and Lights Out! Great place to visit!! read more

Traffic getting to gate 9 for the pet expo is horrendous, over 1 hours just to go 2 miles. Then $20 for parking, &20 entrance fee per adult , $16 for children and more lines. Of course like any events, overpriced food and drinks. Then you would have to wait forever for food. It's really is a waste of time . read more

Honestly the only thing is the parking was 40$ dollars and the free one was about 6 blocks from entrance. read more

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Came here for a cookware factory sale. Parking was $15 per car. Instructions were pretty clear in terms of where to park, and where to go after parking our car. Parking spots were spacious, and there were plenty of parking. Staff and security guards were friendly. The hall where this factory sale took place had strong air conditioning, which is perfect on a hot day. read more

Fairplex has been offering some very loud concerts into the late hours on Sunday nights post-pandemic, and I have the displeasure of living under 1 mile away. We can hear it in our beds with all of the windows shut. Consideration for the thousands of neighbors near Fairplex from them event planners would be nice, especially when most of us have work or school on Monday morning. read more

This is my first time coming to the L.A. Fair at the Pomona for years. This time my wife and I and our friends came with us to the L.A. Fairground. This year the L.A.Fair is celebrating 100th years of country fair. They change the Fair to May from September due it gets really hot in September. They are so many vendors and including food vendors. read more

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It is an event venue and hotel that serves as a place to strengthen the community and economy through arts and entertainment, agriculture, education and commerce. I've been to Fairplex quite a few times for events, like the annual events L.A. County Fair and special holiday shows The Elf on the Shelf. It's conveniently located right off the freeway, and the huge venue has multiple entrances and gates for different sections. read more

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First time here, it was for the reptile expo which I love togo to yearly but it's held at different places! A lot of parking easy instructions on how to get to the venue and over all great experience read more

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Just recently attended In-n-out burger 75th anniversary festival over the weekend! The process to enter for parking was super fast and easy thanks to the event staffs. Our ticket was included with the carnival rides and games.The staffs for the game vendors were friendly and welcoming. I will definitely come back next time. read more

Fairplex - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pomona, California

2023 County fair seemed like there was all about food Vendors they had a Good animal expo this year but too many goats they need to show more different animals as well we want to see horses and camels and different type of bulls and cattle too the animal shows were the highlight of the visit. They also should have more classic cars for the show some parents go take the kids and we want to see some things adults like too read more

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The fairplex is home to an abundance of events, trade shows, fairs, ect. When it is not fair season the halls are utilized for a variety of events. Each event has its own entry fee. Come hungry, bring your walking shoes and stuff your wallet full of cash. See, there is no easy way to get here. You have to walk. My feet are yelling at me right now for wearing 2 inch boots. Parking sucks. Like I said, you have to walk. Even as a vendor, your walking through the main gates. And everyone pays to park. At least $10-$15 depending on the event. Food, ahhh the food. Zero shortage. Expect to pay a pretty penny for some of it. $16.00 Philly's, $14 burgers. See what I mean? They also have teriyaki bowl stands which align with typical food prices. Hot dog on a stick. Ice cream stands and tons of beer. Most of these vendors stay here year round. Most of the events Ive been too, have a variety of vendors with nothing to do with the host. Like clothing, beef jerky, sun glasses, jewerly, ect. , Nice clean bathrooms are located in each hall. If you don't mind spending on food and parking then this is for you. Just remember to wear good supportive shoes. read more

Fairplex - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pomona, California

So glad the fair is back! Amazing Mother's Day with the beach Boy's. The fair food never disappoints! Fried everything, all day every day! Plus ... king taco is always the highlight of my day. Shortest king taco line vs any local locations. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Weather on point. Great family time and my first character picture of my and my love. I'll be back and am for sure attending the OC fair. Good times Pomona. read more

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Ok....a 4.5 stars venue. The actual building where the Animanga 2019 Event takes place is far makes the only reason I took off 1/2 star. I'm gonna strive finding free parking on the streets tomorrow and take advantage of the tram. Hopefully, fingers crossed. Anyways, had to ask my dad to drop me off today first exploring the venue to pick up my pass. Since I had a very busy Friday last night due to Family Dinner so was unable to pick up my 3-Day pass till today that I won from the SGV Tix GiveAway. Although the actual venue is far from parking, I was able to locate all the answers from every parking attendant that we came across. Thus, it was a very convenient way of finding visitor parking as we were literally in and outta the parking lot in less than a half hour today. Can't wait to return here manana for the actual event since I've already explored it 1x. Nicely done. read more

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I always enjoy the Fairplex when attending shows and expos here. Over the years I've attended everything from Tattoo, to MMA, and even Reptile shows here at the Pomona Fairplex. Depending on the gate and show, there are many locations and lots here to find, some closer to the freeway than others. Most recently, I attended the Reptile Expo here. $17 parking, fairly close to the event, and even shuttles that pick up from the deeper depths of the parking lot. The beers are cold, the Hot Dogs on sticks are warm, and the vendors always love this ideal location nestled between Orange County and LA. If you're into architecture, you'll enjoy the brutalist design elements, I snapped a pic that feels like it's out of Moscow or something, pretty epic. The parking attendants and guards are all really chill here and makes way for a great experience. It also seemed that the vendor parking was fairly close to the hall as well, making it easy for vendors to pack in/out. Great spot. read more

Fairplex - Black Head Python + Super Mom - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Pomona, California

Fuck the Fairplex in LA. Took us 4 hours to get parking at a venue that was supposed to be prepared for 10k ppl. Completely unorganized. We left the hotel 1 hour before the venue was supposed to open, and we ended up missing half the bands because of the parking situation. Ridiculous! read more

We always attempt to come every year. It's always good quality to me to spend with friends and family. I always enjoy the variety of photo ops. There is always so my check to do, see, and experience! read more

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I have been in the same 20 feet for about an hour in the parking lot. I left the event early. It is unreal how inept the parking is. I would rather die than come here again. read more

~This review is for "Asian American Expo"~ Admission: Adult $10, Children $7, Senior $7 Parking: $10 Entertainment: One stage with live band Merchandise: Hall #4 to #8 selling different kinds of merchandise from Asia. Food: Over 20+ food vendors. Majority of them accept cash only. Waiting in long lines for some of the popular food vendors. The price is a little bit more expensive than eating in the restaurant & portion is a little bit smaller too. Not enough sitting area, many people have to sit on the stairs or floor to eat. read more

People directing parking are really bad at their jobs. They have no idea what's going on. Not helpful at all. One big fat star off for that. Also, the place is freakin' huge, but maps are super hard to get. How lame is that? SUPER lame is how lame it is!! We had one map between us. When we lost it, we were lost too. Couldn't find another dang map. They charge plenty to get in, c'mon Fairplex, pony up for some dang maps. What's with you guys? On top of that, finding a schedule of activities is even harder to find. What the deuce you guys? You've been doin' this thing since 1922 and you can't get the map and schedule thing together? Maybe you like people to wander around so they'll buy all that way over priced food while they are trying to find their way around and pay $5-$10 bucks to hop on a ride. Rand McNally called, he said to take two Texas-sized stars off for your lack of maps and schedules. There's not even a daily schedule to view on their website. They have one of best looking useless websites I've ever seen. Seriously, these guys just don't get it. This place is a one and done. It's so hot there too. It's no bueno. Take one look at the animals there. They are hatin' life it's so hot. They do have a few misting sprayers here and there, but not very many. Lamo Fairplexo! Not cool!! There's some good stuff, like the exhibits, but it's way more of a hassle than it's worth. I will never go back. We all left hot and tired, but not in a good way like when you had such a good time. It was, more of a "man, I'm sure glad I'm out of there," kinda' tired. If you must go, take lots of dough, you'll need it. Also, try to pick a cool or cloudy day. There are tons of school kids there in the morning, so if you don't like the sound of 30 busloads of screaming school kids, then don't show up until the late afternoon or evening. read more

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