LA County Fair kicks off season with ‘Stars, Stripes, and Fun’
The farm animals have arrived, the deep-fried delights are being served, and good ol’ classic fair fun is now underway.
Yep, the LA County Fair kicked off Friday evening, May 3, for its 102nd year of celebrations.
Americana will be in focus through the month-long run at Fairplex in Pomona as this year’s theme “Stars, Stripes, and Fun” pays homage to history and the communities in Southern California.
From the Ferris wheel to the Garden Railroad and roller skating to reptiles, there’s something for everyone. This year’s fair runs through Memorial Day, May 27. It’s open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, plus Memorial Day Monday.
The amusement rides at the LA County Fair draw attendees as they soar through the air on Friday, May 3, 2024, opening day in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
This amusement ride spins LA County Fair attendees through the air on opening day, Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Jennifer and Danny Barragen enjoy opening day Friday, May 3, 2024, of the LA County Fair in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Crowds rush through the gates of the LA County Fair on Friday, May 3, 2024, opening day at Fairplex in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Riders soar through the air on Friday, May 3, 2024, on opening day of the LA County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Going for a spin is what these LA County Fair attendees did on Friday, May 3 2024, during opening day at Fairplex in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Young riders soar through the air on Friday, May 3, 2024, on opening day of the LA County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Crowds come through the gates of the LA County Fair on Friday, May 3, 2024, opening day at Fairplex in Pomona. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
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