Three Reasons to Go to the LA County Fair

As summer comes to an end, the people of Southern California, particularly in the Los Angeles Area still has one last hurrah. And they do with it everything they’ve got – a diversity of cultures, mouthwatering food, music, exhibits, arts and crafts and carnival rides.

And who doesn’t like shopping, shows or festivals and fairs? Most cities have fairs once a year. States and counties have them more than that. And here in So Cal, summertime is County Fair Time.

Last June and July, people went down to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for the San Diego County Fair — the perfect place for a fair, right by the ocean.

July and August, folks trek to Costa Mesa for its nice summer weather and of course the Orange County Fair — one of the biggest in the entire United States.

But come September 3rd, it’s back to Pomona at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds (now called Fairplex) for the largest fair of them all, the LA County Fair.

This one will kick-off the celebrations for the Labor Day Weekend and festivities will run until October the 2nd.

Here are 3 Good Reasons to go, if ever you are still undecided if you are ever heading over there this year.

1. The SD and OC Fairs are both over. If you missed them, then they were more expensive anyway.

2. Summer is over soon and aside from one last trip to Disneyland or some other theme park, the LA Fair is a decent option to finish the season off before eventually heading back to school, or work or back to your hometown.

3. And for the Labor Day Weekend, September 3 to 5, the entrance fee is just a buck – one dollar. You do not even have to bring any labels, gifts, cans or anything. All you need to do is to come in before 1 pm.

And here are 3 Better Reasons not to miss it!

1. The End of Summer Concert Series

There will be nighttime concerts with tickets ranging from $18 to 125. But the good news is that there are free general admission concert tickets to be had on the day of each concert. Check out the fair’s website for details.

2. Shows, Shows and More Shows

Everyone will just be blown away by the sheer number and the list of spectacular shows lined up for the largest fair in the country. And there is bound to be one for everyone. There are aerial acrobats, the Chinese Circus Show, the Dream World Cirque Artists, the Praise Gospel Festival, the Marching Band Competition, MTV’s Best Dance Crew Instant Noodles, Top 40 Country Music Acts, Jazz and Latin Music Acts and much more.

3. And Everything Else

Aside from the competitions, classes, rides, horse racing, wine tasting and everything else, there will be Live Shark Encounter Shows, the Dinosaur Movie Shows, Our Body – Live Healthy Exhibit and a dozen more educational and entertaining shows.

The LA COUNTY FAIR, the only thing missing is you.

Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

General Information: (909) 623-3111

Foothill Transit Schedule: (626) 967-3147

General Parking: $10


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