For Immediate Release

Los Angeles, CA

September 7, 2007

Press Contact:

David Sommers

Phone: (213) 974-1095

Fax: (213) 626-6941

DSommers@lacbos.org

2007 L.A. County Fair

 

The 2007 L.A. County Fair begins Friday, September 7 and runs though September 30, at the Fairplex in Pomona. For more details about the fair please call (909) 623-3111 or visit www.lacountyfair.com


Dates
 

September 7-30, 2007-closed Mondays and Tuesdays (18 days and nights)
September 7-24, 2007-live thoroughbred horse racing -closed Tuesdays only (16 days)
 

There’s four weekends nestled within the 18 days to enjoy all the L.A. County Fair has to offer. It’s a Southern California tradition and one of the top entertainment events in the country.

History
 

The Fair evolved from a commercial-industrial show first held along the Southern Pacific railroad siding in downtown Pomona in 1921. It was so successful, the local businessmen who produced it launched the inaugural L.A. County Fair in October 1922.

Location
 

Approximately 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and 10 miles west of Ontario International Airport. Two blocks north of San Bernardino Freeway (10). Accessible from Fairplex Drive, White or Garey Avenues from the San Bernardino Freeway (10) and from the Fruit Avenue and Foothill Boulevard exits on the 210 freeway.
HOURS
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Admission


Opening Day (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) $1
Opening Day (5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.) $10
Ages 5 and younger (Every Day) Free
Ages 6-12 (Weekends) $10
Ages 6-12 (Weekdays) $ 6
Ages 13+ (Weekends) $15
Ages 13+ (Weekdays) $10
Ages 60+ (Weekends) $12
Ages 60+ (Weekdays) $ 8
Group Sales: Ages 6-12 (20 or more) $ 5
Group Sales: Ages 13+ (20 or more) $ 9
Ages 6-12 (Season Pass) $20
Ages 13+ (Season Pass) $45

Parking


General: $10
Preferred: $15

Directions
 

The Fairplex is located in Pomona and is conveniently located right in the heart of Southern California. Easily identifiable Fairplex signs are located throughout Pomona and neighboring communities to direct motorists. Directional signs are also prominent along nearby freeways.

 

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