So they moved the fair to May. There were so many exhibits I didn't get to them all.This year the temperature was perfect on Memorial Day. As soon as I entered the fair, a photographer asked if I wanted a picture taken. I checked for pricing and the lowest package they had was $40. Needless to say I did not take the photo . I did run into some cute jewelry vendors, and a soap making vendor that is local,and supported their business. I also saw some interesting art and the artist was onsite to talk about it. Parking at the fair is always something. They do have a complimentary tram that will take you closer to your car. For a discount on tickets, I decided to go with Mattress Firm.The process to reserve discounted tickets was easy. Til next year. read more

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I'm so happy I got to make it in for the last day! Coming to the LA County Fair is always a favorite tradition for both my friends and me. It was really cool to see all the retro-themed exhibits this year, from the "Retro Row" magazine cover section to the toys, teenage bedroom decor, video stores, typewriters, TVs, and more!! There were so many great photo op spots :) It was also interesting to see how much technology has changed over time and how some items are either no longer used at all or are used very differently now lol. As always, we spent time walking around and checking out the different outdoor booths, and a few of my friends even ended up winning some raffles! I also enjoyed seeing all the decorated tables and was especially happy to find the one my friend had entered into the competition. The other art exhibits were fun to look at too, and it was interesting trying to interpret the different pieces haha. As for food, I got to try the Watermelon Candy Chamoy, which I really enjoyed and would definitely order again!! I also tried the Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon Bits. They were good, but more of a "try it once" kind of thing for me. Lastly, I got to try some Fried Frog Legs from a friend, and much to my surprise, I actually liked them and could see myself ordering them myself in the future. Overall, it was another fun and enjoyable day at the fair :) read more

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Shoutout to the Los Angeles Fire Department for their fantastic programs at the fair! My two nieces absolutely LOVED the booth where they got to role play as firefighters putting out a pretend fire. They even received cool biodegradable firefighter helmets which they still play with. They also got to sit in the driver's seat of a firetruck and meet the crew members. There was also a station where they were able to pick up and learn about firefighting equipment. All of the firefighters were very friendly, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. It was the unexpected highlight of the fair for our family. Thank you LAFD for all that you do for our community! read more

I love going to the fair during the summertime the only thing is that I can get pretty hot in Pomona so it's probably better to go in the evenings. My favorite part of the fair this year was they had a silent disco where the DJs were kids and I thought that was so cute. I had a great time dancing and trying out my favorite the pineapple with rice and teriyaki chicken or shrimp. The first wheel and the bumper cars are the only rides I really ever get on and love watching the pig races such a family, friendly activity. read more

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It's been years since I've been back to the LA County Fair, and honestly, I feel like they've added a lot. It's a pretty large fair with tons of food, activities, entertainment, and vendors to check out. Costs can definitely add up if you go on a lot of rides, but I mainly spent money on food, which wasn't too bad. Some of the fun attractions included the dog trick show, pig racing, and the animal petting area. There was definitely plenty to see and do throughout the fairgrounds. I ended up buying the Costco deal, and it was honestly an amazing value. It included 4 tickets for $65, about 20 game tickets, and a free discount book. Definitely worth checking out if you have a Costco membership. Also, parking is best purchased online since it's around $22 online versus about $28 at the gate. One thing to note: they seriously lack water refill stations. If you bring a reusable bottle, it's surprisingly difficult to find a place to refill it. I only came across one station in the entire venue near a bathroom. read more

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My family and I have created a new tradition of visiting the LA County Fair on opening day for the past seven years. This year was no different. We arrived at four pm, left by eight pm, and still did not see half of the fair, even though we walked a great deal. It There is so much to see and do at this HUGE fair. We visited several vendor showrooms where you can buy pretty much anything you can imagine. This is always fun. I came away with a handheld mini vacuum, lens & glass cleaners, mini scissors, several types of peanuts, and a few other items. I was even able to renew and upgrade my Costco membership, as a Costco representative was busy enrolling, upgrading memberships, and handing out goodie bags. There are live animal areas, a large car show on display, live music, soooo many food options, carnival rides, science, art, and numerous other exjibtdisplays, a huge indoor rolling skating area, and much more that we did not see or visit, as it was simply too much on a school night. We plan to return for a second visit in a few weeks, before the fair ends in the next thirty days or so. read more

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The Los Angeles County Fair is an annual event. This year, the fair was held at Fairplex in Pomona on May 7, 2026 and ran for 16 days through May 31, 2026 (closed Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays except Memorial Day). I came to the Los Angeles County Fair on May 30, 2026. My overall experience was both enjoyable and memorable. The fair offered a wide variety of food, rides, and attractions, including art exhibits and animal barns. The fair also had a fun atmosphere. However, finding a good parking spot proved challenging, so next time I plan to arrive earlier to avoid traffic and crowds. Additionally, the prices for food, drinks, and rides felt higher than expected. read more

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Another year, another trek to the Pomona Fairgrounds for the L.A. County Fair! This was our 8th time at the fair so I think it's safe to say we're pros at this by now! Always pay for your tickets and parking ahead of time for cheaper prices. If you're not into the games, always enter the fair by the Plaza De Las Americas - easy access to restrooms before you start your day, and King Taco always hits the spot if you want to grab a quick bite! For the 2026 fair, we were adventurous and saw a concert (actually two for the price of one) - Banda El Recodo and Banda Los Recoditos. All the years we've been here, we never saw a concert until now. If you get the opportunity, definitely check it out! Our seats were Section SS4 in Row S, so it was in the first section right in front of the stage. The chairs are tied together, so when seated everyone is elbow-to-elbow (not the most comfortable), but most people stand during the concert anyways so it wasn't too bad. There's a cheaper standing zone a little further away if you don't want to sit and there's bleachers all the way in the back if you really want some space. Honestly, no matter where you are, the music is going to be bumping and you'll see the artists on the big screens anyways. Since concert tickets include free admission to the fair, we went early to check out the usual sights. The Culture of the Low and the Slow is always a must to see lowriders and fantastic car art. They even offer a retro portrait photo booth this year (very fun)! The exhibit halls all offer different things and vendors. We like that they have a Big Free Little Library, so if you're a bookworm like myself it's worth giving it a look to see if there's any free book you want to take home. If you're feeling nostalgic, there's a Retro Row Exhibit that features KITT from Knight Rider, the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future, and photo-ops (like a classic Pizza Hut, a video-store, an 80s bedroom, and more). Skate-R-Cade is also back, so if you want to play some arcade games or skate around on roller skates, this is the spot to look for! It wouldn't be the L.A. County Fair without ridiculous gluttonous food to clog your arteries with! This year we had a burrito and tacos from King Taco (the sauces are guaranteed to clean your sinuses), strawberry funnel cake from Funnel of Love (absolutely huge), fried zucchini and a buffalo chicken mac & cheese cone from Chicken Charlie's (personal favorite). A good number of vendors are part of the $10 value menu, so keep an eye out for those items if you want to get your grub on for cheap. The Longboard Bard & Lounge is bumping every night, so this is the spot if you want to have a few drinks and dance. Overall the 2026 L.A. County Fair is a good time and there's something for everyone here. Get your walking shoes on, use sunscreen, hydrate, and have fun! read more

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Took advantage of Pomona $1 day yesterday to go to the fair with my daughter, my annual fair buddy. We stayed from 11:45 until 2:00, checking out the exhibits, eating Dippin' Dots and garlic Parmesan fries with thousand island dressing from Fresh Fry's, and having fun people watching. So glad they decided to change the month of the fair to May from when it used to be in September! Yesterday it was sunny, but not too hot, with an occasional lovely breeze. By the time we left it was starting to get more crowded. If you get a chance to visit the LA County fair before the end of May, be sure to check out the Millard Sheets art building, which has a cool exhibit, and also a hands-on cardboard crafting room for kids and families alike. You can build your own miniature cardboard vehicle to race down the cardboard runway they have just outside of the art room. In the exhibit hall with the artwork of school children, the theme is agriculture and they have several fun interactive exhibits: a giant bubble making station, and remote controlled robotic vehicle that you can "drive" around, and some punching robots that you can fight against one another (it was down when we visited). Check it out! Highly recommended! read more

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Hi I have mixed feelings this year. Firstly the regular parking is $25.00 card only. Secondly there were fewer vendors and the three expected wasn't there this year. Thirdly I liked the one with these contests entries and this year Building 5 instead of Grandstand under renovation. Next to it is one with one side roller skating and other 80's and early 90's style display with great memories my favorite part of it. Another vendor is free books, DVDs and CD's inside one of buildings I had nice ice cream at After's next to petting zoo. I didn't go anywhere on the West or South side of the Fair. Thursdays when bringing 5 cans of food get in free. One booklet is info on cheap eats to grab at information booth. read more

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I haven't been to one of the fairs in years, so it was a nice to see how it is now. We went on a cloudy Sunday and I have to admit it was nice to not be sweltering under the sun. The experience is exactly what I remembered when I last attended one 10ish years ago, but it does feel smaller than before. In any case, it's a fun place to go with your family (like I did this time around) or a date with your special someone. Many carnival games and rides for all ages, bbq and deep fried foods that fairs have been famous for (a lot of food items with pickles?), petting zoos, animal interactions, pig races, and a bunch of shopping stalls. One thing that really bothered me was how some of the sales people at the stalls go over line to get you into their stalls. I was stopped numerous times by sneakers cleaning people who wanted to demo and sell me their products. I was ok with them trying to get my attention, what I wasn't ok with was one of the stalls had one guy who came out to me while i was standing in the middle of an aisle and sprayed my 2nd time worn Balenciaga tracks without permission. They are new, I don't need you spraying chemicals and scrubbing on my new shoes! Now I had to stand in his station to clean off that one shoe. Once he was done cleaning that one shoe, he tried to point out the difference compared to my other one... they looked exactly the same after his product dried off 20 seconds later. I was quite annoyed. Except for the above moment, the rest of the day was pretty cool. I had a $22 funnel cake that was the size of a small pizza, and I was pretty good. I couldn't finish it (not even sure two people can), but it tasted like strawberry and custard donuts. read more

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Stopped by on Saturday, 05/09/26 with my boyfriend. It was also LA County Day so admission tickets were $8 online (in contrast to $20), so we took advantage of the deal! We didn't stay here for long and just enjoyed eating the foods they offered. We purchased the $5 Passport of Savings book which is a green booklet that has a bunch of coupons. Additionally, the booklet has coupons for 7/11 which is set to expire 12/31/26 as well as a free Admission Ticket (only valid Thursday-Friday and Memorial day). We used a couple of coupons such as: - MACPHERESONS ICE CREAM: BOGO ice cream cone ($8.50), this place is always part of the booklet deals and so WORTH IT! - BACKYARD BBQ VILLAGE (used 2 coupons): Free fries with purchase of turkey leg ($21.89) and 1 corn in a cup (worth $9.65 but $2 off coupon) / overall subtotal was $29.54, tax (10.5%) was $3.10 and overall total turned out to be $32.64) NOT IN PASSPORT TO SAVINGS BOOKLET - FOOD: - My boyfriend also bought nachos for $10. It also comes with a small plastic LA County Fair container as a souvenir but ended up throwing it away. - He also bought me corn in a cob which was super buttery. He said it was around $9 (insane, I know) NOT IN PASSPORT TO SAVINGS BOOKLET - DRINKS: - 1 space dust = $15.50 - 1 paloma = $12.50 SUBTOTAL = $28 TAX = $2.94 OVERALL TOTAL = $30.94 Overall it was a pretty warm day so make sure to always bring sunscreen and a hat just in case. read more

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For 2026, LA County Fair is from May 7 - May 31. The entrance is simple looking compared to the OC Fair. The staff was friendly and the layout of the place looked good. I noticed that the kids' rides are all very close to each other. The only disappointing aspect is that this fair DOES NOT have a good dining area. I saw a few tables and chairs near the entrance only. I did not even notice this until I was on my way back (not that visible too). A lot of people were just sitting on benches! It's like this - just do not eat at the there at all! How can you even enjoy eating your meal? It is such a shame, there are a lot of good food around. I found a bench inside one of the halls and tried my best not to spill anything or make a mess. It was uncomfortable. The OC Fair is the opposite. I got food from Garlicky's. The Garlic Fries were good but the Garlic Stuffed Sausage was not. It looked appetizing but it was hard to chew. I think it got overcooked and the hot dog bun was also the same. I really like the Bloom Wild (mobile) Book Shop. You can get free books here. This was inside Hall 6 and had a cute photo op area too. Not sure if I am coming back here again, unless the dining issue is improved. read more

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I went to Los Angeles County fair for the first time this year. There is so much to see and do. We paid extra to attend a wine tasting event. That's a lot of fun. We indulged in some good Mexican food. We wrote the sky ride and had a great view of the entire fair. I really enjoyed the train exhibit. We were able to go into some old train cars. Several of the cars had tour guides to tell us about the history. It was a very hot day, but we were able to find indoor seating to cool off and rest our feet for a little bit. The parking was easy for getting in and out. I hope to come back again next year. read more

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I was born in Los Angeles County, yet I had never been to the Los Angeles County Fair until three years ago. Now I have been to the Los Angeles County Fair three straight years. Held at the Fairplex in Pomona, the fairgrounds are massive. Parking is super simple and you can pay online to avoid a long stop in line. First stop for us is always the Flower and Gardens building. Always a fantastic theme mixing greenery and artistic creations. RCS is the carnival operator for the fair and they have a fantastic selection of rides and games. There is a tremendous selection of food along the midway, in the vendor areas, and even in the buildings. There are 8 or 9 buildings to go through with vendors, stage shows, a skating rink, etc. Nice to get out of the sun for a bit and relax while shopping. Up on the Hill there is a magician, a silent disco, and the Tree Circus where you can learn all about trees and what they give us. Highly recommend catching a show of theirs. There was a pirate act, an extreme dog show, the Magic Bean magic show, and Megan the Bubbleologist to entertain the crowds. We got there right when it opened and left around 8 PM on a Saturday. Tired feet from walking but so satisfied after a long fun fair day. read more

It's always fun when you're a kid or adult!! Lots of food, lots of buildings with tons of exhibits, don't forget the animals you can visit! read more

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I am writing this review $387.50 later, honestly it was such a great time. I had no trouble at all getting into the parking lot at the Pomona fairplex it was pretty fast and the staff direct you where you have to go. They have tram stops if you don't want to walk to the fair entrance. Which was great. I went ahead and hopped on one and got to the entrance pretty quickly getting into the fair was not a problem you just scan your ticket and go in then they offer if you want to take a picture which I did take it then you see the ticket booth to your far left we went ahead and purchased the unlimited ride, but once it was purchased, I did not know that it was only up to 7 PM that we could use it luckily, we got there at 3pm. Food was great! It was fun to walk around and try new foods play some carnival games! We had a blast! Worth every penny! read more

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House party for today I was turning 60 years old gonna play a variety of music from your Spanish to your hip-hop old school Cumbia a little bit of everything you need. Keep the people and joining themselves and having a good time. read more

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Plan your day in advance by checking the website for special events and concerts during the annual County Fair. Recently this annual event changed from September to May 2 to 26, 2025. That's three weekends, which are the most popular days. I bought Admission tickets and a parking pass a month in advance. Special pricing and deals can be found on the website for admission and wristbands for rides at the carnival side of the fairgrounds. There is discounted prices for children and senior citizens. I usually come for the Exhibits. Concerts, Wine Tasting of the Blue Ribbon and Gold Medal wines. See you next year, sincerely, Rosemary read more

Los Angeles County Fair - Turkey legs stuffed with Mac n Cheese - Festivals Near Me - Pomona, California

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I haven't been to the LA Fair for at least 10 years so we wanted to check it out to see what if anything has changed. I also like that it is opened in the cooler month of May versus September. Enjoyed my time here but was disappointed in the contents of the exhibits. I used to love all the different kitchen gadgets and new product line offers you would see at the fair. Now you have the same vendors repeated a handful of times in one hall. I also don't think they display the photography and the baked good entries as well as either the Del Mar or OC Fair as it was underwhelming and not labeled or categorized very well. Inside the Flower and Garden Pavilion was pretty and colorful but the outdoor exhibits in The Hill area was missing something and was not hitting the mark like it used to back in the day. They used to have nice backyard/ landscape displays and this year they did not have any. The backyard pool display was abandoned with an empty pool. My favorite part was probably the Farm and Gardens area and of course the fair food options albeit expensive. I always like taking advantage of the value menu options since the portion size is smaller and allows me to try more fair foods. Note: It was sometimes difficult to find the right vendor location. The OC Fair has a food map so you know exactly where to find the food stand you are looking for. For example, I was looking for pork belly tacos in the outdoor marketplace area and saw a big sign "pork belly tacos", when I went up to order I didn't see a $10 value menu sign hence they did not offer it at this stand. I ended up paying full price since I was hungry and did not want to hunt around for it. I always enjoy walking around the fairgrounds but to be honest this is not my favorite county fair. read more

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The LA County Fair is always a fun time, but going on a Thursday night with the golden hour deal made it even better. I paid just $15 after 4 p.m. and was pleasantly surprised by how cool and uncrowded it was. The usual fair energy was still there, but without the shoulder-to-shoulder chaos that can happen on weekends. It was the perfect setup for enjoying the food stands, checking out the exhibits, and taking in the lights and sounds at a more relaxed pace. I still got all the classic fair fun like deep-fried everything, colorful booths, and plenty of people watching, just without the heat or long lines. If you want the full fair experience but can do without the crowds, a weekday evening might be the sweet spot. I left happy, full, and already planning what to eat next year. read more

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My 2025 visit to the LA County fair in Pomona. I visited the fairgrounds on Saturday, May 17, 2025 after purchasing my e-tickets online from Costco, paid $64 for 4 tickets, plus an additional ticket on the back of the savings coupon book which came with the package deal as well as 20 ride and carnival tickets which seem to be the best deal in town this season. We were told online that the fair was cashless but when we arrived, we discovered there were vendors accepting cash. I think they should consider offer a parking pass with the package but I digress. The day we visited there was a major overcast, dark cloud covering and it sprinkled and there was rain. It was super crowded, no room to walk through, no where to sit and the crowd was different. Some were very rude. I guess my leisure walking was too slow for some so they stepped on the back of my heels to move me out of the way. My daughter in law was elbowed very hard with no apology. It was just uncomfortable and Ive been going to the fairgrounds since I was a little girl, but again this time was different. Now, about the food, the main reason anyone goes to the fairgrounds other than the concerts and shopping. I couldn't decide what I wanted this year but I settled with my usual Texas Bacon Donut, it was okay. This year I tried a new donut, the Fire Flame Banana Donut (not sure if that is the name of it), but it was delicious. I guess it was supposed to be like a Banana Flambe. It was carmalized with bananas and whip cream on top and that was the best donut Ive had in a long time. I also had a lobster roll and lobster fries for the first time from Chicken Charlies. I have to say, it was the best thing I ate at the fair thus far. Wish I would have had it on my previous visits. I actually took it home and heated it up in the oven and devoured it. I also had a small corndog but it wasn't fresh so I didn't enjoy it this year. We also walked through some of the exhibits, which I always enjoy. We only stayed a couple of hours and I was ready to go. Maybe I will go to the OC Fair. read more

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Worst concert experience ever!!!! My Son invited me to watch the concert War. I'm not really from the era, but my son's girlfriend was taking her parents and his best friend was taking his. The concert was small so they did not have it in the big arena. They had that blocked off. I had seen TLC two years ago and had a wonderful experience. They had regular standard restrooms. You could sit in benches and there was also a bar that you could access in the regular concert venue. This was not the case. They had a restricted area where they had the small concert by where the pig races were. You could not access any of the standard restrooms and you had to use the porta potty's only, this made it such an unpleasurable experience if you happen to be having adult beverages and using the restrooms frequently. I went in and it was so absolutely disgusting. The seats were so squashed together you couldn't even breathe while watching the show. They were just fold up chairs that we sat in. My son said he didn't mind walking me out to the standard restrooms. The next time I had to go. However, they told us at the security gate that we would not be allowed access back in if we went out so we stayed out. I won't even get into the initial parking situation to park your vehicle. The incompetent parking lot attendants guided us to the exit instead of the parking lot. So we spent 20 minutes trying to get back in the park and explaining that we had just purchased the $26 parking ticket. They also do not accept any cash so everything had to be used with a credit card or a debit card. The only thing we were able to purchase with cash were our pictures we took upon entrance. If you're planning to see a show, just sit outside and enjoy the regular restrooms since sitting inside was so uncomfortable and you would have to use a porta potty. I still had a glorious time with My Son regardless of this unpleasant experience. read more

Los Angeles County Fair - The $40 picture I bought of my son and I - Festivals Near Me - Pomona, California

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This will be my last time attending the fair. Everything is overpriced and there is not much to do unless you're willing to spend the money. Cons - Admission to get in is pricey. - Parking is $26 unless you purchase it online which is slightly cheaper - Food/Games/rides are marked up - The lines to get into the rides are long - There is a lack of security presence - bathrooms we visited were not cleaned read more

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Super Expensive! Beggining with entry tickets & parking fare. Once youre in you need to buy tickets to get on a ride . MIND YOU. The lines are extremely long . So I decided to buy a fast past & guess what - I still had to buy tickets to play games & Ride ! Crazy . I understand the food can be expensive but golly ... come with your wallet prepared ! - other than that it is overall a nice sight to see & get out the house read more

Los Angeles County Fair - Festivals Near Me - Pomona, California

We have been going every year for the last 25 and this year of 2026 reveals that it will be a miracle if they are even a thing by next year. First, their prices have tripled since the Rona and every year they have been open since is less and less vendors. Literally only 3 of their 8 buildings had anyone in it. They didn't even have the beer and wine festival this year unless you count about 10 wines and no wine tasting. We are sad to say that at 134 dollars for 2 people when it's down to matching the van buren drive through swap meet that you can get into for 1 dollar, we are never going again. read more

Better than the orange county fair in many aspects. The entry and parking is seamless and well organized. They have shuttles for transportation and numerous entry lines. The food vendors include korean corn dogs, mexican food, bbq (of course), and others. They have plenty of shade, from indoor convention centers to outdoor nature walks. There are plenty of places to sit and relax in between visiting the animals, rides, vendors, and food. TIP: prepay for your tickets, there are many deals out there. We took advantage of the discounted evening price which was more than enough time at the event at a great price. read more

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I've lived in LA my whole life, and this was my first time at the LA County Fair--I had a really lovely time! I bought tickets and parking online, which saved me money compared to at-the-door prices. They have a great deal for entry after 5 PM--only $15 per adult instead of $30. There's also a $16 ticket deal through Superior Grocers, which is another great way to save. I especially appreciated the Thursday canned goods deal, where bringing canned food gets you free admission. I wish this offer was available on weekends too--it would benefit working-class families who can't attend during the week. That said, be prepared to spend a lot once you're inside--everything is very expensive. For example, we paid $12 for an elote and $5 for a bottle of water. We'd heard that all booths were supposed to offer free water if requested, but this wasn't honored when we tried, so we had to purchase bottled water anyway. This year, the fair was held in May instead of September. Some of the exhibition areas felt pretty empty, and many booths were selling things like hot tubs, massage chairs, cookware, and mattresses--it felt more like a warehouse sale than a fair in parts. One of the highlights for me was the farm area, which had cows, pigs, goats, and other animals. My favorite place to eat was at the only on-site restaurant, run by JLR Catering in the Avalon building. They had live karaoke, which was so fun to watch! I also really enjoyed the Flower & Garden Pavilion and loved the lowrider showcase--it was meaningful to see Chicano culture represented, especially for visitors who aren't local. There's a lineup of performances throughout the fair, but be sure to buy those tickets in advance--some of the bigger artists sold out. Lastly, I appreciate that the fair has a value menu to help folks find more affordable food options. However, for someone like me with dietary restrictions, there wasn't much I could eat. If you have food restrictions, I recommend bringing your own snacks or planning to eat at the JLR restaurant, which had better options. Overall, I had a fun time and I'm glad I finally got to experience the LA County Fair! read more

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The LA County Fair is a yearly tradition for me, and it never disappoints! One of my absolute favorite parts is visiting the animal area--I love feeding the goats and sheep. It's such a fun, hands-on experience, especially for kids and animal lovers. Another must-see is the Great Outdoors area. I always make a point to saw a piece of wood and get it branded for free-it's a cool, rustic souvenir and a fun activity you don't see every day. If you're going during opening weekend, take advantage of the freebies! There's always something fun being handed out, from snacks to little trinkets. Also, don't miss the Garden Promenade near the wine tasting area- it's peaceful, beautifully landscaped, and always a great spot for photos. read more

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I haven't been to the LA County Fair in a hot minute. My husband and I decided to go as we didn't want conventional maternity photos, so we thought...why not try for a Fair shoot? We were able to grab our tickets online at Costco for a cheaper price than paying at the door, and I'm glad we did. I honestly don't think it would be worth it if you paid full price. Everything at the fair is marked up like crazy. The rides aren't cheap, food is expensive, and there are long lines for everything. Granted, we did go on a Friday night, so maybe it would have been less packed if we came another night? Parking was $26! Nevertheless, I don't think I'd be coming back here again. I'd be leaving with an empty pocket if I came to the fair. read more

The Fair gets worst every year. Lack of adequate and variety vendors as compared to 5,10, 15 years ago. We will not be participating again. Been going to the fair all my life. read more

Super crowded fair but not too bad. Buy your tickets online, there's a deal for $15 tickets after 4pm. Parking was cheaper online as well. Good spot for your friends and family to spend the day. I enjoyed the parakeet booth! There's halls filled with cool shops and trinkets. Lots of animals at the petting zoo. read more

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Have not been to the LA County fair in years, but I recently came to another event last Friday. The event was the Oktoberfest and the tickets were reasonable. The beer was good even though I am not a beer drinker, and the prices were considered average, since $17 is the normal now for drinks. They had decent amount of food vendors and they left King Taco open, which is what I decided to eat. Also, Whalburger was there as well so I tried a chicken sandwich. The ambiance was good and nice fun event! I had a great time for sure! Easy parking but $25 for parking which was insane! I will still come back here for an event and the fair. I would recommend here for next year as well. -Marshay D. read more

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The fair is fine, but $22.50 for prepaid parking, $26.00 at the gate, seems a bit steep.

I look forward to the LA County Fair every year. I talk it up to everyone and plan to go 3 times a season, sometimes even by myself. My absolute favorite part is the Gold Medal wine tasting! We usually attend at least one wine education class as well, which gave you a free tasting ticket for after class. I peruse the Gold Medal winners list online prior to the fair opening to consider my tasting options--the fair wine tasting is a great way to discover wineries I didn't know and unexplored varietals from my favorite vintners. In 2026, this all changed. My favorite part of the fair plummeted to rock bottom. It's not even worth going for a taste at all, let alone the usual 2 times over the course of the day! A new vendor (unknown name) has taken over what was previously our most enjoyable tradition and ruined it all to hell. The first slap in the face was the wine tasting list. Previously, it was printed on a 14 x 8.5" paper that was covered front and back (in font size 7!) with a list by varietal of some 300-400 award-winning wines to try! For 15 years, it was always like this, served by Cal-Poly kids, or retirees who enjoyed chatting about wines and had tried many of the offerings themselves, so they had advice to give. The conversations were always lively, because my friends and I liked to stay at the bar and pick out our wines one at a time, asking questions and getting tips from the pourers. One friend only likes dessert wines, and last year a pourer devised an entire tasting of just the gold medal ports they had on hand. It was amazing and SO fun! Last year, tastings prices were up to $20 for 5 tastes. Now there are barely 25 wines on the menu, most from California and most available for $15 or less by the bottle at Costco, probably Total Wine as well. At least 8 were from the same winery. Only one that I had hoped to try was on the list. On top of that, the tastings are now divided into 3 prices points: $5, $6.50, and $8 for a 1-2-oz pour. And to try ANY, you must still buy 5, bringing the tasting now closer to $35-40, according to our pourer. You can also purchase a "glass" or a 6-oz pour for $20. Every year there was always a full sheet of maybe 30-40 wines also available by the glass, usually for $6-12 per 6-oz. glass. All lists also USED to name the winery, location, varietal, year, and identify the number of points awarded and those wines that won Best in Class/Division that year. Now, zero information but the name of the wine is written; not even the winery/vintner responsible or year released, let alone if ANY won medals! It's a guessing game. And our new pourers, perhaps sick of hearing the disbelief and disappointment from every customer, were surly and unhappy. Ours snippily claimed to not know a thing about prior years. But they did have snazzy new jackets (eyeroll). The best way around this Fair Fiasco is to take the wine education classes (still run by the same group). Instead of visiting the wine tasting area, my friends and I took back-to-back classes and got to try some great wines, along with crackers and award-winning cheeses. They no longer hand out a free tasting ticket after the class, but now they offer the remaining wines free to drain all bottles featured in the class. My three stars are an average for the 2026 Fair: 5 stars for the wine classes, the baby animals, the rescue dog show, and the Home Ec participants (now in Building number 5). The rest of this year's fair gets 3 stars. Even most of the vendors were lacking this year (missing some of my faves, like the Watkins booth), but thankfully Bubba's BBQ came through (with remarkably no price raise!) and featured my favorite delicious barbecued pork on a stick! Zero stars for this awful wine tasting disaster!!! I sure hope they didn't get a multi-year contract. Bring back the previous wine vendor!! read more

Super bad Experience I bought $120 on tickets like at 4pm and didn't know expired at 7pm I will not recommend never never read more

I always have a great time at the fair. The food is always delicious and they have a variety of options and tons of vendors. The lines can be long but they move pretty quickly. The atmosphere was great , and it's a great way to spend the day. Parking is $20 Admission $15-$20 depending on where you purchase tickets The biggest ripoff is the ticket prices for games/ rides. Each ride and game varies but it's usually around 9 tickets per person. A $100 book doesn't last long.. The fun part besides the food is all the exhibits/booths selling art, clothes, snacks, gadgets etc. if you take cash you can haggle the price. Have fun and enjoy your experience read more

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I wanted to share a disappointing experience we had at the LA Fair. I took my daughter on the bumper cars, and she was assigned car #10. Unfortunately, the car appeared to be malfunctioning and would only spin around in circles instead of driving properly. My daughter became very upset because she was excited to ride. When I politely brought the issue to an employee named Cair (C-A-I-R), his response was extremely rude and dismissive. Instead of helping or checking the car, he said, "That's your problem." It was really disappointing to see that kind of attitude toward families and children, especially when a child is already upset. I hope management addresses both the maintenance of the rides and the way guests are treated. read more

Love the fair. It's best to get there around 4-5pm. The sun will set soon and it's not as hot. We loved the silent disco and the art exhibits. Save money by waiting for deals through the website. This year they had half off after 4pm. Or you could purchase through Costco. read more

Los Angeles County Fair - Festivals Near Me - Pomona, California

The fact is : this is the Pomona Fairplex. Where, just like, the Los Angeles county fair, the location provides a variety of entertainment for all ages. Some will enjoy rv shows, others will come for the drag racing, and others will visit the variety of shows that are hosted, such as the annual 5k 10k and 1/2 marathons. From side shows to street food, the Fairplex provides an ambiance that's fun for everyone and great for family moments. Huge place, best to just use the parking area it offers. Pricy, but what can one do. Prepare to walk and a lot. Score is 3.75 a bit older location, but serves its needs. A modernization would be in need. read more

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