Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Pomona, CA

A yuletide celebration complete with all the trimmings…

Holiday gift giving gets the personal touch when the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show rings in the season at the Fairplex in Pomona November 30-December 2, featuring more than 24,000 dazzling handmade creations. It’s a Santa’s helpers “shopfest” with strolling performers, an interactive Kidzone, contests, specialty foods, demonstrations, and more.

Holiday bliss is a treasured tradition with this event that transforms the Fairplex into a winter wonderland for the largest and most prestigious indoor showcase on the west coast. In themed attire and merriment, 300+ multi-talented artists & crafters from across the nation will showcase their originals of stunning jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, oils, hand-turned wood, ceramics, eclectic art pieces, holiday décor and ornaments, blown glass, and much more. Patrons know with confidence that each of the works is made by hand and selected only after meeting criteria for excellence.  Many of the artists can personalize items for that special holiday gift.

“Our holiday showcase is the largest of all our productions, and the most fun,” says Nancy Glenn, owner of the Harvest Festival. “It’s all about sharing in an immersive holiday experience that brings friends and families together in the spirit of the season.”

In the spirit of giving, the showcase collaborates with local non-profits to fundraise in support of community programs. Patrons who bring canned goods for donation to the Foothill Family Shelter will get $2 off their admission. Macaroni Kid hosts the Kidzone with Home Depot, and Priceless Pets hosts the parcel check and will have four-legged friends on site for adoption. The Southern California News Group is the official newspaper.

FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES

November 30 - December 2

Fridays 10am-6pm; Saturdays 10am-6pm; Sundays 10am-5pm

POMONA FAIRPLEX

1101 West McKinely Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768

TICKETS

$9, (62+) and military are $7, youths ages 13-17 are $4. Kids 12 and under are free. 

Tickets are good for the entire weekend. Info at harvestfestival.com or 925/ 392-7300.

CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL - COMING NEXT WEEK

Get your tickets at the venue box office or online. 

HANART CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL

Thursday-Sunday, November 15, 2018 - January 9, 2019 (including holidays)

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Ticket prices: $13 - $21

Hanart Chinese Lantern Festival - Tickets on Sale

This November, the Pomona Fairplex will host TheHanart Culture Chinese Lantern Festival, a fully immersive multicultural experience the entire family will love.  This premier event will be held every Thursday – Sunday for eight weeks, from November 15, 2018 - January 6, 2019, plus holiday. The evening skies become ablaze with the color and light of over 1,000 beautifully handcrafted lanterns at the Glade, Picnic Hill and Lagoon at Fairplex Pomona (1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768).    

This year’s theme, “The Wild,” features five different locations – America, Oceania, Asia, Antarctica and Africa – and will showcase lanterns representing wild animals from each region including cheetahs, panda bears, jellyfish, majestic cranes, lions, and even dinosaurs.  These impressive lanterns range in size from 12 – 23 feet tall.  This visually stunning display combines art, tradition, and culture, creating opportunities for alluring photographs and wonderful memories. 

The Lantern Festival is one of China’s most traditional celebrations with the art of Chinese lantern making dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – 220 A.D.).  “These gorgeous lanterns have evolved through the centuries, from when they were used for lighting, to an art form all their own.  Chinese lanterns are a cherished part of festivals and celebrations world-wide and we are proud to bring the Hanart Culture Chinese Lantern Festival to Southern California,” said George Zhao, president of Hanart Culture.

A lantern’s construction is varied according to its purpose, from the finest silk or glass over the best wood used in Palaces, to the red gauze stretched over bamboo in the more traditional red lanterns recognized around the globe.  Shadow-picture lanterns used a paper wheel inside which turned when heated, creating moving pictures around the outside of the lantern. 

Today, these lanterns are made of modern materials and technology with brilliantly lit colored LED lightbulbs, musical enhancements and sound effects, and visual moving parts to create larger-than-life imaginative shapes.  Furthermore, four ceramic elephants made of 3,200 kitchen utensils such as dishes, bowls, spoons and wine cups will be on display.   

The festival will also feature food, Kung Fu shows and demonstrations, and shadow play.  Guests will also be able to shop the craft marketplace where authentic Chinese jewelry, artifacts, dough figurines, as well as Chinese embroidery art, sugar art, paper-cut and fabric art will be available for purchase.  

Hanart Chinese Lantern Festival

Thursdays – Sundays from November 15, 2018 to January 6, 2019 – Including Holidays 

5:30pm-10:00pm

Fairplex at Pomona - 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

Tickets $13-$21 (can be purchased at venue or online)

https://www.chineselanternfestival.com/

Downtown On Ice at Pershing Square In L.A.

Downtown on Ice - Pershing Square, 532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Looks like those people are having a blast, so why not join in for some holiday fun!

Get your glide on this holiday season at the Downtown on Ice outdoor skating rink where the coolest fun gets underway on LA's biggest outdoor rink with the smallest admission price. As an original Southland tradition and a favorite holiday destination, the community rink is open everyday November 14 - January 20, 2014.

Celebrating it's 16th season spectacular at picturesque Pershing Square, 532 South Olive, the facility boasts a medley of FREE events including a winter concert series, the Winter Holiday Festival (Dec. 14), championship skating exhibitions, broomball games and more.

Framed by towering skyscrapers and stunning historical landmarks in the heart of the city, the spacious rink is made possible through collaboration with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Councilmember 14th District, and Willy Bietak Productions which handles rink operations and management.

Location:

Downtown on Ice - Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hours of Operation:
Open EVERYDAY
November 14 - January 20, 2014

Admission:
$8 per person; one-hour skating session
$2 skate rental (figure/hockey)
Purchase tickets at the rink or in advance at www.pershingsquareicerink.com

Discounts:
Downtown on Ice at Pershing Square is easily accessible by car, bus or Metro (Pershing Square stop). A partnership with Metro and Metrolink allows riders to receive a $1 skating session discount by showing their Metro transit receipt/pass. Montebello Bus lines also feature a $1 discount coupon available on buses. Underground discount parking is available with validation.

Daily Schedules:

Monday - Thursday                      11:30 am - 9:30 pm

Friday - Sunday                            10 am - 11 pm

December 21 - 30                        10 am - 11 pm daily (Extended holiday hours)

November 28 (Thanksgiving)        11:30 am - 9:30 pm

December 24 (Christmas Eve)      10 am - 8 pm

December 25 (Christmas Day)      11:30 am - 11 pm

December 31 (NYE)                    10 am - 9:30 pm

January 1 (New Years Day)          10 am - 9:30 pm

January 2 - 5  (Thurs - Sun)          10 am - 11 pm

January 6 - 20 (Mon - Thurs)        11:30 am - 9:30 pm

January 6 - 20 (Fri - Sun)              10 am - 11 pm

Thanksgiving Dinner - Why Not Let Someone Else Cook

This is going to be the first year I host Thanksgiving dinner for my little family. I know for most people this is a big deal, they go all out and cook all day long, running themselves ragged just so everyone else can eat a ton of food. I say everyone else because I for one never end up eating after I cook...who wants to grub after spending 8+ hours staring at it on the burner? Yeah, not this lady.

I like to really enjoy my food so I'm letting someone else do the cooking! Being as we're uber close to the day you're probably thinking it's too late to place an order...wrong. You'd be surprised how many restaurants will take orders up until the Friday before Thanksgiving.

Here's a list of places I found are still taking orders until this Friday, Nov. 22.

Marie Calendar's (various locations)- They wiill supply everything from a Turkey or Ham to the coffee you serve with your pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving feasts start at $99 for 6-8 people. You can even place your order online.

OrangeTree Deli* (Orange, CA) - Their regular Thanksgiving dinner (they say feeds 5-6 people, IMO it feeds 6-8) includes: Cooked turkey (cut or whole), 2 pies (pumpkin & cherry), homemade cranberry sauce, homemade mashed potatoes, stuffing, green salad, homemade biscuits & butter, utensils, and drinks. They charge $15.95 per person, so if you have a party of 5 this meal will cost you $79.75. Website does not give info on this dinner, call 714-998-4847 & ask for Leah for more details.

Lucille's BBQ (various locations) - Not just BBQ...you can get a whole smoked Turkey for as little as $49.99 or opt for their delicious Holiday Family Feast with Fixin's starting at $149.99.



*This is who'll be cooking up my Thanksgiving dinner. I had them once before, 2 years ago, and they made such a great meal I swore I'd use them if I ever had to host.

Harvest Festival: Original Art & Craft Show Ticket Giveaway

Friday, Dec. 6 - Sunday, Dec. 8 @ Fairplex in Pomona

Tis the season for fabulous shopping! And giving, of course.

But why not get it all done in one place - you can do just that by visiting the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show. Not sure what exactly this show's all about? Just check out yesterday's awesome post for all the details and down below for the gist of it.

What: Pomona Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show
When: December 6-8, 2013
Where: Fairplex in Pomona, Building #4, 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
Hours: Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets: Adults: $9, Seniors (62+) $7, Youths (13-17) $4, Kids 12 and under are free
Benefactors: Steven’s Hope for Children; Nature of Art For Kids; GAP Food Bank Ministries; Kids Are 1st.
Info: Info and tickets are available at www.harvestfestival.com or call 800-346-1212

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Giveaway

2 lucky winners will win a Family 4-pack of tickets* to the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show in Pomona.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on Sunday, November 24 @11:59 pm (pst) and is open to all US residents. 

Winner will be chosen at random, contacted via email and must respond within 48 hrs or a new winner will be chosen. Tickets will be mailed via USPS to winner by SoCalBlog and we or Harvest Festival is liable for lost/stolen tickets.

*remember, kids 12 & under are FREE

Disclaimer: SoCal Blog was compensated with a family 4-pack of tickets to attend the event. The opinions and views in this post are my own.

Harvest Festival: Original Art & Craft Show in Pomona

Friday, Dec. 6 -Sunday, Dec. 8 @ Fairplex in Pomona

Even Scrooge would be impressed! 

Check off your holiday shopping list at the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show in Pomona where shopping and entertainment combine for a winter wonderland of fun the whole family can enjoy December 6-8, 2013. The Fairplex in Pomona comes alive with hundreds of artisans showcasing more than 24,000 handcrafted originals, stage entertainment, crafting demonstrations, a Kidzone, strolling performers, contests, specialty foods, and more. Best of all, kids 12 and under are free!

Unique reigns supreme at the holiday celebration revered as the west coast’s largest and finest indoor craft show, a winter tradition now 41 years in the making. Exhibitors hail from throughout North America, specializing in “made in the USA” handcrafted items at affordable prices. Patrons who bring a donation of non-perishable food items to support the GAP Food Bank Ministries will receive $2 off both adult ($9) and senior ($7) admission. Entertainment includes the sensational Scott Land Marionettes and a stilt walking Santa. 

The festive holiday-themed atmosphere makes exploring the array of exhibits an exciting discovery of beautiful jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, hand woven clothing, photography, candles, wood carvings, garden designs, homemade sauces and soups, antique treasures, children’s accessories, sculptures, holiday ornaments, and more. Patrons appreciate the opportunity to interact with the artists, get items personalized, or even learn some helpful tips through crafting demonstrations. 

“You can’t help but get in the spirit the moment you walk through the door – with holiday decorations, interactive activities, entertainment, and artistic displays.” says Nancy Glenn, Harvest Festival Show Manager. 

Ever since the 70s when the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show burst on the scene as a creative way to showcase top artists and craftspeople, the organization has continued to build upon its industry precedent for quality and innovation. Nine shows now crisscross California and Nevada with a loyal following.

What: Pomona Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show
When: December 6-8, 2013
Where: Fairplex in Pomona, Building #4, 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768
Hours: Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tickets: Adults: $9, Seniors (62+) $7, Youths (13-17) $4, Kids 12 and under are FREE
Info: Info and tickets are available at www.harvestfestival.com or call 800-346-1212
Benefactors: Steven’s Hope for Children; Nature of Art For Kids; GAP Food Bank Ministries; Kids Are 1st.

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Check back tomorrow for a ticket giveaway to this fun-tabulous event!