Special Events
Open to the Public
May 10
Spend Mother's Day, May 10, with Mom at the Fair with a specially priced ticket: $39.99 ($94 value!)
Mothers Day General Use Package (Age 13 and up) $39.99 ($94 value!) Includes:
- Mothers Day Admission on May 10 for Mom, family and friends (Gate reg. $32 value)
- $30 worth of Thummer bucks to spend on food and soft drinks at any vendor*
- A free Fair return ticket for any remaining reg. operating Thursday in 2026 (Gate reg. $32 value!)
- A flower for Mom**
Mothers Day Child Package (age 6-12) $29.99 ($54 value!) includes:
- Admission on May 10 for children age 5-12 (Gate reg. $17 value!)
- $20 worth of Thummer bucks to spend on food and soft drinks at any vendor*
- A free Fair return ticket for any Thursday (Gate reg. $17 value!)
- A flower to give to Mom**
- Purchase online for best price; Mother's Day package is $50 General Use / $40 Child at the gate while supplies last
May 14
Spend Thursday, May 14 with your college friends at the Fair with a specially priced ticket of $15. Experience the fun of the Fair at a discounted rate - regular gate admission is $32.
*Passwords are available through participating organizations
May 14
Spend Thursday, May 14 at the Fair with a specially priced ticket of $15 for all Emergency Services personnel. Experience the fun of the Fair at a discounted rate - regular gate admission is $32.
*Passwords are available through participating organizations
May 14
Spend Thursday, May 14 with your family at the Fair with a specially priced ticket of $15. Experience the fun of the Fair at a discounted rate - regular gate admission is $32.
*Passwords are available through participating organizations
May 15 & 16
Join the LA County Fair Performing Arts Showcase, a noncompetitive music event open to all junior and high school bands and orchestras on May 15 & 16.
May 22-25
& 29-31
Don’t miss live performances each day of spoken word, author readings, book signings, art vendors, live music and more! This community celebration of poetry and literature will be hosted by Judah 1 and Cas 1. Don’t miss it on the Carousel Stage the last two weekends!
May 23
12 PM – 5 PM
This year’s Armwrestling Championships will feature 7 weight divisions, both men’s and women’s, as well as a special category for kids! This championship is open to all Fairgoers and registration begins promptly at noon on the Play Your Way Stage.
May 28
Experience the LA County Fair without all the noise and crowds from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!
Join us for a uniquely inclusive experience tailored to those with sensory needs. Our Thoughtful Thursday event embraces a tranquil atmosphere with minimal sounds, ensuring a comfortable environment for all. Your presence will contribute to the warmth and inclusivity of this gathering. We look forward to sharing this special event with you.
May 30
11 AM – 3 PM
Join us for the first-ever California Dairy Day, a lively showcase of the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition during the LA County Fair – where tens of thousands of fairgoers will gather to discover, taste, and celebrate all things dairy.
Highlights include:
- Table space for award-winning producers to display and sample products
- Live demonstrations like butter churning, cheese making, and cow milking
- Cooking classes with recipes highlighting dairy products
- Interactive fun like ice cream-eating contests
- Educational sessions that connect consumers to California’s dairy industry
- An audience of 80,000+ guests ready to learn, taste, and buy
Be part of the Inaugural California Dairy Day! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your brand, engage with new customers, and celebrate the best of California’s dairy industry in a fun, family-friendly setting.
Private
May 9
SHARP International Cheer and Dance returns to the LA County Fair for the LA County Fair Ultimate Championship on May 9. Competition participants receive admission and a carnival wristband to the Fair.
May 17
The Girl Scouts are taking over the Fair on Sunday, May 17 for a fun day of learning and interacting with other troops and the community. Get your special G.I.R.L. Takeover fun patch, exchange SWAPS with other Girl Scouts and be a part of the Girl Scout Friendship Circle. All Girl Scouts should be in their Girl Scout uniform and families are encouraged to wear Girl Scout Green or their favorite Girl Scout gear. Hosted by the Pomona Girl Scouts of GSGLA
Girl Scout participants have access to the Fair all day.
Contact pomonagirlscouts@gmail.com to sign up!
May 21
Junior and high school students get an opportunity to learn new skills to prepare them for success, then enjoy the LA County Fair at the Fair's School Leadership Conference. With speakers and material aimed at the appropriate age, students spend the day engaging with this years keynote speaker, Duncan Kirkwood, before enjoying a day of fun and friends visiting all exhibits and entertainment at the Fair.
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