The Los Angeles County Fair kicked off its 16-day run on Friday at the Fairplex in Pomona. This year, the fair theme, “Stars, Stripes & Fun,” celebrates the county’s communities.
Since Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse counties nationwide, the fair aims to celebrate everyone through song, dance, exhibits, and food.
“County fairs are a community celebration, and county and state fairs across the nation reflect the unique characteristics of all their communities. Fairs celebrate people in all our wonderful and intriguing variety,” Walter Marquez, President & CEO of Fairplex, said in a statement.
“We are excited to embrace Southern California’s cultural mosaic with Stars, Stripes and Fun.”
This year, there will be more than 70 rides, games, and food concession stands at the fair.
The fair’s concert series will also kick off on Friday, with WAR, TLC and Ramon Ayala, rounding out opening weekend.
Those visiting the fair can also experience the following:
- The Big Red Barn
- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art with an exhibition in the Millard Sheets Art Center
- The Fairplex Garden Railroad, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
- The Flower & Garden Pavilion
- America’s Great Outdoors experience, which celebrates L.A. County and national parks in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management and Los Angeles County Fair Forest Division
- NextFest LA, the largest indie music festival in the US
- The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and the Barnyard Racers Pig Racing
More information, details on ticket purchases can be found here.