5 Reasons To Go To The LA County Fair

The LA County Fair

When summer comes to an end, the people of Southern California, particularly in the Los Angeles Area still has one last hurrah. And they do so with 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.

June and July, people go 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 end of August/early September (specifically Labor Day Weekend), 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.

The festivities will normally run until the end of September or even up to early October. Check their website.

Here are 5 Good Reasons to Go:

1. The SD and OC Fairs are Both Over

If you missed them, then they were more expensive anyway.

2. Summer is Done (Or 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. The End of Summer Concert Series

There will be nighttime concerts at reasonable prices for every type of music fan. And the good news is that there are normally lots of promotions or free general admission concert tickets to be had, check out the fair's website for details.

4. 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. Previous shows have showcased aerial acrobats, the Chinese Circus Show, the Dream World Cirque Artists, Monster Truck, Motocross  Stunts, Acapella Artists, Hip Hop and Rap Artists, Praise and Gospel Festivals, Marching Band Competitions, MTV's Best Dance Crews, Disco, Top 40, Country Music Acts, Jazz and Latin Music Acts and much more.

5. And Everything Else

Each fair is different and each year it just gets bigger and better. Past events had all sorts of competitions, classes, rides, horse racing, wine, beer and spirits tasting and a dozen other educational and entertaining shows.


The LA COUNTY FAIR, (LACF) 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


Note: It used to be that on the Labor Day Weekend, you can get in for just a buck. Not sure if they will be bring this promo back any time soon.