Arts and Entertainment
April 16, 2024
From: Los Angeles County FairThe 2024 LA County Fair celebrates the medley of communities that comprise Los Angeles County with its theme Stars, Stripes & Fun.
LA County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation, brimming with a mix of cultures and communities, and the LA County Fair celebrates them all! Through song and dance, awe-inspiring exhibits and the enticing aroma of everything from corn dogs to turkey legs, tacos to red beans and rice, plantains to funnel cake, the Fair honors LA County with Stars, Stripes & Fun.
The 16-day event opens May 3. Don't miss new attractions, the thrills of the carnival, musical entertainment in every corner of the fairgrounds and, of course, lots and lots of food.
But the main component, as always, is fun!
Attractions
Everything there is to enjoy about the Fair you can find here! From museums to exhibits, shopping to food – it's all here!
Carnival
Ray Cammack Shows returns to the LA COunty Fair with more than 70 rides, 29 games, and 20 food concessions. Participate in RCS' Read to Ride program for school-aged children. Parents can scan a QR code and have their children write book reports in exchange for a carnival ride.
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Food
Food is one of the top 3 reasons people come to the Fair, and why not? There is so much to enjoy. And it's only once a year – so indulge! We know how to do deep-fried, ooey, gooey, covered-in-chocolate, on-a-stick cuisine better than anyone else.
The Big Red Barn
Cal Poly Pomona's Huntley College of Agriculture returns as our partner in The Big Red Barn. Stop to see mama pig and her piglets, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens and rabbits. You might even witness the birth of a four-legged baby! Don't miss the Petting Farm where you can get up close and personal with your favorite barnyard friends.
Shopping
The LA County Fair offers a shopping experience beyond compare. See the latest in gifts and gadgets, arts and crafts, and everything in between. Expo Halls 4, 6 & 7 will be filled with vendors as part of our shopping experience. Curated minority-owned small businesses will rotate out each week to represent the diverse communities that make up Southern California. Don't miss shopping at The Outdoor Marketplace and in Plaza de las Americas.
Skate-R-Cade
Expo Hall 9 rolls back the good ol' days of skates, Pac-Man and pinball with Skate-R-Cade. Guests can roller skate for free, then play some arcade games. The skating rink is in partnership with Grand Park Foundation's (GPF) All Skate for Alzheimer's, which promotes Alzheimer's, brain wellness, mental health awareness and healthy living activities. May is mental health month; this partnership provides an opportunity for the Fair to bring this popular and healthy exercise activity to the community while increasing awareness of available resources to all.
Nextfest La
NextFest LA is the largest indie music festival in the country - and it's only here at the LA County Fair. Enjoy emerging talent from all sound arenas at various stages throughout the Fair. Take a seat, or stand up and dance - just enjoy the music.
Flower & Garden Pavilion
The Flower & Garden Pavilion's We Are LA offers a tribute to what makes Los Angeles County the bounty of culture that it is. The building highlights the true stars of our region - the people that inhabit it and the beauty they create.
Home Arts Building
Visit the Grandstand to see the award winners from the Home Arts and Culinary Competitions. See home arts demonstrations and catch a cooking class.
Millard Sheets Art Center
Millard Sheets Art Center will host an exhibition from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art of famed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo. Experience the beauty of fine art through his paintings and, sculptures.
Fairplex Garden Railroad 100th Anniversary
The Fairplex Garden Railroad is celebrating its 100 th anniversary! Make sure to see the historic materials on display and special 100 Years of Model Trains “Birthday Cake.
Plaza De Las Americas
Plaza de las Americas vibrates with the sounds of the Plaza Stage featuring Latin-influenced entertainment, including mariachi, banda, cumbia, norteña music and more!
The Marketplace showcases the award-winning Wines, Spirits, Olive Oils and Dairy Products from the Los Angeles International Competitions. Education classes focus on unique offerings including new cheese and yogurt classes. Enjoy wine and beer tastings by the glass.
Budweiser Clydesdales
Returning for 2024, the famous Budweiser Clydesdales take their spot on The Farm Road. Visit these gentle giants and don't forget to say hi to their trusted Dalmation.
The Farm & Gardens
The Farm & Gardens features all things agriculture. From on-the-spot classes to farm animals to the Fair's five-acre working farm, it is easy to see why this is one of guests' favorite fair spots. Don't forget to stop and see Fair mascot Thummer.
Thummer's Neighborhood
Howdy neighbor! The Fair's mascot Thummer hopes you stop by his house for a photo and a hug. Don't forget to say hi to his friends Daisy and Lily.
America's Great Outdoors
Enjoy the forest setting at the Fair with America's Great Outdoors. Visit the Reptile House, learn about wild burros, catch an environmental magic show, see the wonders of the Tree Circus and learn about the state's and country's wonderful park systems.
Barnyard Pig Races
Don't miss the popular pig races on The Farm Road. See piggies race for an Oreo cookie. Be sure to catch lambs, ducks and goat races, too! Races are held throughout the day.
Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
Timber! Catch the log-riding and log-carving fun of the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show in the Lagoon. Daily shows log-rolling, axe-chopping and chainsaw-carving skills. A bit of conservation education is thrown in.
Car Culture
The Culture of the Low and the Slow will be parked on Redwood Street featuring a car show that includes muscle cars, hot rods and antique cars as well as low rider cars.
Community Stage
Visit the Community Stage on Pepper Street to enjoy a multitude of community performers and entertainers including dance troops and martial arts studios.
Railgiants Train Museum
RailGiants Train Museum is celebrating its 70 th anniversary. The museum is home to some of the country's most well-preserved locomotives, rail cars and a caboose. The most recent addition to the collection is the Union Pacific Caboose No. 25392 donated by the City of Montclair.
Wally Parks Nhra Motorsports Museum
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is open to Fair guests. Learn about the history of the National Hot Rod Association and their roots here at Fairplex and in Pomona.
The Glade/Quiet Zone
The Glade is turning into the Fair's Quiet Zone, offering an opportunity for guests to chill. With partner KultureCity, The Glade hosts relaxing and softer entertainment. Enjoy Tai Chi and yoga classes with Tzu Chi Foundation. And when the sun goes down, grab some headphones and jam with Silent Disco.
Ag Fair & Robotics
Expo Hall 10 welcomes the 48 th DAA's Agriculture & Nutrition Fair, showcasing student and classroom projects from more than 50 regional schools. Discovering Science and World of Robotics round-out the building with hands-on STEM activities and educational shows.
Heritage Square
Heritage Square comes to life with handmade arts & crafts from vendors, blacksmithing demonstrations and leather smithing lessons. The LA County Beekeepers Association join us to showcase the importance of the honeybee in the food cycle of everything we eat.
Lionlike Mindstate
LionLike MindState presents the Pomona Valley Poetry and Fest, the nation's largest poetry fest with more than 12 days of poetry and programming at The Glade and The Community Stage. Enjoy more than 120 authors and artists offering poetry in the comfort of nature.
Concerts
Turn up the volume at the 2024 LA County Fair Concert Series. From NELLY to Ramón Ayala to Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo's anthems and so much more, it's a musical feast for everyone!
May 3, 2024
War
May 4, 2024
TLC
Cello Green
Montell Jordan
May 5, 2024
Ramon Ayala
May 10, 2024
T.I
Nelly
May 11, 2024
Berlin
Pat Benatar and Neil giraldo
May 12, 2024
Chase rice
Parmalee
May 17, 2024
Jimme Jj Walker
Ohio Players
The original Lakeside
May 18, 2024
Dustin Lynch
Russell Dickerson
May 19, 2024
Banda Maguey
Mi Banda El Mexicona
Banda machos
May 24, 2024
Midland
Stephen Wilson Jr
May 25, 2024
The Outlaws
Molly Hatchet
38 Special
May 26, 2024
Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Fairkids Field Trips
A Program Of The Learning Centers
Welcome to the World's Largest Classroom! The LA County Fair invites you to discover something new around every corner.
The FairKids Field Trip Program allows students and teachers to enjoy an interactive educational experience, or what we call A Day Full of Learning Cleverly Disguised as Fun!
You and your chaperones can easily educate students through our self-guided tours of the LA County Fair.
Visit The Farm, The Big Red Barn, School's Agriculture and Nutrition Fair, Fairplex Garden Railroad, Millard Sheets Art Center and the Flower & Garden Pavilion.
Date:
May 3-27, 2024
Hours:
Opening Day Hours: Friday, May 3, 2024 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Regular Days: Thursday through Sunday and Memorial Day - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
FairKids Date and Hours:
Thursday, May 9th - 9a.m.-11a.m.
Friday, May 10th - 9a.m.-11a.m.
Friday, May 17th - 9a.m.-11a.m.
Location:
Los Angeles County Fairgrounds,
1101 West McKinley Avenue,
Pomona, CA 91768
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