General Info

Get all the know before you go. From hours of operations to FAQs, you can find everything here.

LA County Fair Days & Hours of Operation

May 3-27, 2024

Opening Day Hours: Friday, May 3, 2024 – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Regular Days: Thursday through Sunday & Memorial Day – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

LA County Fair Box Office

February 7 – May 2

Box Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: Fairplex Gate 1 – 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA, 91768

Additional Information

Admission & Parking Are Cashless

Buy early and SAVE! Online tickets purchased in advance save on admission and parking!

Admission

Single Day Advance Online:

Adult (13-59): $15-$25
Child (6-12): $10-$12
Senior (60+): $10-$12

Single Day Gate:

Adult (13-59): $30
Child (6-12): $15
Senior (60+): $15

Children 5 and younger are free every day!

Click here to buy admission tickets and season passes

Parking

Single Day Parking at Blue Lot Gate 9 & Yellow Lot Gate 17 :

Advance Online: $22
Gate: $25

RV Parking: $40 (Located at Yellow Lot Gate 17)

One Day Parking at Red Lot Gate 3
Information Coming Soon.

To stream-line entry, parking will not be available for purchase online the day of your visit and must be purchased at the gate. Fairplex is a cashless venue. Parking toll lanes will accept debit or credit cards only. Admission and parking subject to online ticketing fees.

Click here to buy parking

Carnival

Ray Cammack Shows, Inc.

Ray Cammack Shows, Inc. is returning to the LA County Fair. Learn more about RCS and
download the handy FunPass app at https://rcsfun.com/

LA County Fair Policies

Smoking is not permitted in Fairplex buildings or Grandstands. Smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or other products that
produce a vapor or smoke are allowed only in designated smoking areas. The Fair Association does not accept money from tobacco companies for sponsorship, promotional or advertising purposes.

CODE OF CONDUCT
PROHIBITED ITEMS

Lost and Found

Located in the Security building. North side of the Grandstand by Yellow Gate.

Children and Family Services

Lost Children

Lost children should be taken to or picked up at the first floor of The Learning Centers.

Nursing Mothers

Mothers’ rooms are available on the first floor of the Grandstand and at The Learning Centers.

Changing Tables

  • Changing tables are available in Family Restrooms at every exhibit hall.
  • “Lost Children” at The Learning Centers offers changing tables with their nursing room.
  • We encourage guests to use changing tables at established locations, rather than food tables.

Adult Changing Station

Adult changing stations can be located at the First Aid Stations in Building 9 & AMR.

Parking Locations

How to get to:

Gate 17 / Yellow Lot

Gate 9 / Blue Lot

Gate 3 / Red Lot / Sheraton Fairplex Hotel – Preferred Parking

Gate 1 is closed to the public. Pedestrians should enter through Gate 3/Red Lot adjacent to the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel.

Rideshare & ADA Drop Off

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft/Taxi), Foothill Transit and ADA drop-off and pick-up are located at Gate 7 / Pink Lot off White Ave.

Directions to Gate 7 / Pink Lot

ADA parking available at every public gate.

Public Transport

Metrolink

Metrolink

Metrolink is providing weekend stops on the San Bernardino Line to get riders to the LA County Fair on Saturdays and Sundays May 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 AND Memorial Day Monday, May 29! Trains will stop at the Fairplex platform on Saturdays and Sundays (except Train 351, 352 and 353) beginning May 13 during Fair. From there, a free shuttle will pick up riders and drop them steps away from the Yellow Gate entrance. Visit metrolinktrains.com/lacf for more information.

Please note: You will need to exit at the Fairplex platform on the San Bernardino Line. If you exit the North Pomona platform on the San Bernardino Line or the Downtown Pomona platform on the Riverside line, a bus is required to reach Fairplex.

Foothill Transit

Foothill Transit

Take Line 197 to get you to the fair. We have special later hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! Just hop on board, or connect at the Pomona Transit Center, and get off at White and McKinley to enter through Red Gate. Visit foothilltransit.org/lacf for more information.

2024 LA County Fair Frequently Asked Questions

The theme of this year’s LA County Fair is “Stars, Stripes & Fun,” and we can’t wait to celebrate during our dates May 3-27.

When will tickets for the LA County Fair go on sale?
Tickets are on sale now at lacountyfair.com. The 2024 Fair will be May 3-27, open Thursdays-Sundays and Memorial Day.

Do I have to purchase my tickets in advance?
If you want the best price, purchase tickets in advance online. Tickets purchased at the gate the day of your visit will see a price increase.

Will tickets be available at the gate?
Yes, we will have a limited number of ticket booths open at the gate daily. We recommend that you please purchase your tickets online in advance for the best price and experience. Ticket prices at the gate are higher than online pricing; purchasing on your phone even at the main gate offers a lower priced ticket than purchasing at a ticket booth.

Will you be selling a season pass this year?
Yes. Visit lacountyfair.com for Season Pass options.

Will you offer free or discounted admission days?
There are several ways to get discounted admission to the Fair. Visit lacountyfair.com for more information.

What About Senior Day – is there a day Seniors get in free?
Visit lacountyfair.com for all discounted admission.

Will Opening Day be free?
Opening day will not be free, but we will have special $10 admission. Check out more ways to save at on Fair admission at lacountyfair.com.

Will there be City Days at the Fair?
Pomona Day is May 9 and La Verne Day is May 10. Check lacountyfair.com for discount admission for residents of each city.

Will you offer any food promotions?
The Fair offers a value food menu. Visit lacountyfair.com for a listing of options.

Will you have unlimited ride wristbands or have ride discounts?
Check out the discounts on rides on our website, lacountyfair.com.

When will the concert series be announced?
The LA County Fair Concert Series has been announced. Click here for a list of acts.

Does my concert ticket include Fair admission?
Yes. Your concert ticket includes admission unless you purchase concert tickets at the Fair on the same day of your concert. Parking is not included.

Will there be free tickets available to the concerts?
See what concerts offer free tickets at our website, lacountyfair.com.

How can I apply to become a Commercial Vendor? What are the 2024 Commercial Vendor rates?
Get more information on how to become a vendor in our Business Opportunities page here.

I am a Crafter or Retail Mobile and interested in being a vendor at the LA County Fair, when and how can I apply?
Information on the Handmade LA Crafter & Mobile Retail Truck application is available at our Business Opportunities page here.

Who do I contact to get Sponsorship information and rates?
Get more information on sponsorships on our Business Opportunities page here.

I am a Food & Beverage vendor, how can I apply to be a concessionaire at the LA County Fair or other Fairplex events?
Check out our Business Opportunities page here for more information.

Can I perform at the LA County Fair?
Please check www.lacountyfair.com for application deadline to be a part of the community entertainment program at the 2024 LA County Fair. If you are a professional entertainer interested in performing at the Fair, email entertainment@fairplex.com.

Will there be competitions this year?
Yes. Competition guides are available on our website here.

How can I volunteer at the Fair?
Click here for information on how to volunteer.

Is the Fair offering field trips?
The FairKids Field Trip program is offering limited reservations. Visit www.lacountyfair.com for more information.

Will you have the FairStars program this year?
Yes! Our FairStars program, a quiet day at the Fair for children and adults with sensory sensitivities, will be held on Thursday, May 16. Sounds and lights will be dimmed or turned off from 9 – 11 a.m. for field trips, and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the general public. After that time, sounds and lights will return to their standard volume.

Additionally, the LA County Fair is a certified KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Venue. We offer sensory bags for children and adults filled with items that can help lessen sensory overload. These can be checked-out from any of our Guest Relations Booths any operating day of Fair. For more information about KultureCity, please visit here.

What are all your different ticketing options and pricing?
Visit https://www.lacountyfair.com/ for ticket and prices.

Do I need to present my ID with my season pass?
Yes, every season pass holder ages 16+ must present valid ID that matches the name on their season pass for entry into the Fair.

Refund policy?
When purchasing tickets online, the user agrees to no refunds, no exchanges, however, the ticket you purchased is valid multiple days and is transferable. Season Passes are nontransferable.

What are your parking options and pricing?
Visit our Parking and ADA Parking page on our website for more information.

Any parking restrictions? (No RVs, etc.)
RV Parking is located in the Main Lot of Gate 17 for $40.

Where can I be dropped off if not looking to park on campus? Rideshare/Uber drop-off location
Ride Share is located at Gate 7 on White Avenue.

Can I bring a small cooler with outside food and beverages?
We allow coolers 12”x18” or smaller. Outside food is allowed but no glass, metal or hard plastic containers. See more on our Prohibited Items Policy list here.

Are backpacks, clear purses or handbags permitted?
Yes, all three are permitted.

Will you be hosting a job fair for LACF 2023? Where can I apply?
Yes, the 2024 LA County Fair Job Fairs will be taking place on March 16 and April 6 in the Blue Gate lot. Visit www.fairplex.com for job openings.

How can I find out if my favorite vendor will participate again this year? If they’re not participating, who can help me get their contact information?
The commercial vendor list will be available on our website, lacountyfair.com. Keep checking back as the list gets updated.

Do you have bicycle racks?
Yes, there are bicycle racks located at Red Gate.

Do you have electric vehicle charging stations?
Yes, we have vehicle charging stations at Gate 17 and at the Sheraton Conference Center at Gate 3.

Do children get in free to the Mother’s Day event?
All children who will have their own seat must pay the full ticket price. There is no reduced rate for children.

Do you have to buy a concert ticket for children?
Children ages 2 and younger who do not require a seat are not required to have a ticket. They must sit on a parent or guardian’s lap the entire show. Strollers and child carriers are not allowed inside the concert venue.