Did you know carrots aren’t just orange? They can be black (actually deep purple), pink, and white. And mint can come in all kinds of flavors, including chocolate mint. Imagine, a candy bar in a leaf … delish! That’s just what about 50 kids from Pomona Hope, a local non-profit community organization, learned when they [...]

The L.A. County Fair wants your blood, literally! We are partnering with the American Red Cross to hold our third annual Fair Blood Drive. All donors receive a free ticket to the Fair! Save a life, celebrate at the Fair. It’s a win-win situation for all! The first of two blood drives will be from [...]

How about spending a fun, action-packed day at the horse races with an intimate group of friends? The L.A. County Fair’s Day at the Races offers packages for groups as small as 10 people to come out and enjoy the races, dine on a delicious buffet lunch and get a group shot in the winner’s [...]

Ralphs Food Drive Fridays became Ralphs Feel Good Fridays as generous Fairguests donated 57,605 cans of Ralphs brand canned goods to support the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. Volunteers from Victory Outreach in Ontario staffed the entrance gates to collect canned goods and issue free Fair admission to donors. The goal for the food drive was 40,000 [...]

The L.A. County Fair’s favorite emissary, Thummer, brought a little light into the lives of children at Pomona Valley Hospital & Medical Center and Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center when he stopped by with some stuffed animals, courtesy of Ray Cammack Shows (RCS), the folks who bring the carnival to the Fair each year. Nice work, [...]

For the last five years, the Foundations at Fairplex and the Rotary Club of Pomona have joined forces during the Fair to raise funds for community programs and give one lucky Fairgoer the opportunity to drive home in a beautiful classic car! For just $20, you too can purchase a chance to win a 1966 [...]

A big thank you goes out to all the donors at Monday’s L.A. County Fair/American Red Cross blood drive. We had an overwhelming response with more than 155 donors saving 297 lives through their donations!!! That is fantastic. Donors received a free ticket to the Fair – and the gratitude of many.

The number of cans donated Sept. 18 for Ralphs Food Drive Friday. Bring five cans of Ralphs brand canned goods Friday, Sept. 25 and/or Friday Oct. 2 and get one FREE Fair admission for that date. Donations go to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Each weekday of the Fair, thousands of school children rush through the gates of the Fair for an experience they won’t forget. Our FairKids Discovery Club field trip program is a hands-on one-of-a-kind adventure. And it complies with the state Department of Education curriculum standards. Today is a big day – more than 13,000 students [...]

The heat has not deterred L.A. Dodger fans from coming out to the Fair today – Dodger Day. People are already lined up to meet Steve Garvey. And, believe me, are they excited!! Take a look: Dodger greats will be here all day. You still have time to come out. If you are wearing Dodger [...]