Arts & Entertainment

Mermaids, Lumberjacks, and Glendora Celebrated at the LA County Fair

The following LA County Fair highlights are provided by the Pomona Fairplex.

The L.A. County Fair is celebrating its 91st anniversary with one big party. Here’s a list of programs and deals for Wednesday, Sept. 25. More information can be found atwww.lacountyfair.com.

Today’s hours: Noon – 10 p.m.

Today’s Deals:

-Wild Wednesdays: $25 for an all-you-can-ride wristband and admission. Get a coupon from Del Taco or Farmer Boys.

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-Senior Wednesdays: Ages 60+ are admitted to the Fair for $5 with a coupon available in the LANG newspapers and online. Seniors also receive $1 soft drinks from noon-5 p.m. from select vendors and a bounce-back coupon, good for any Wed-Fri at the Fair. Please check our website for more information.

-$5 after 5: Fair admission is only $5 after 5 p.m. with coupon. Visit website for more information.

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-$5 after 5 Kids Meals: Kids meals at select vendors available to those 12 and younger.

- Season Pass: presented by Walgreens, $24.99 for ages 6 and older at participating Walgreens

- Ralphs Any-Day Tickets: admission tickets $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12, comes with exclusive unlimited carnival ride wristband ($35). Restrictions apply. Presented by Ralphs.

-Cardenas Any-Day Tickets: admission tickets $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12. Available at all participating Cardenas Markets.

- Costco Savings Pack: $54.99 for 4 any-day tickets, one parking pass and 44 carnival ride/game tickets. At participating Costco store.

- Children 5 and younger are free every day.

Today’s Top Things To Do:

Mysteries of the Amazon: Daily. Immerse yourself in the culture of Brazil and the tranquil presence of orchids, tropical birds and a lazy sloth. Located at the Flower & Garden Pavilion. See the Entertainment schedule for a full list of activities.

Mermaid Melissa: Visit Mermaid Melissa at Beneath the Sea as she swims, dives and shows off her beautiful mermaid fin. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 p.m.

Olympics of the Forest Lumberjack Show:  Daily. Watch these lumberjack athletes show off their skills like axe throwing, log rolling, chainsaw carving and hot sawing.

Glendora Day: Celebrate Glendora and its’ Community Heroes during the parade at 5 p.m. and at the Community Heroes ceremony at 4:15 p.m. The ceremony is held on the patio at Millard Sheets Center for the Arts during the community reception. Residents receive $5 admission with online purchase using promo code available at lacountyfair.com. Glendora’s community heroes are Jake Peterson and Chuck and Tricia Gomer.

Barnyard Racers Pig Racing: Daily. We have the fastest racing pigs in North America, who will race snout to snout to reach their ultimate goal: an Oreo cookie. Located in FairView Farms. 1, 3, 5, 7 and 
9 p.m.  

Wine Classes: Taste the award-winning wines of Temecula with experts Don Galleano and Chuck Keagle. Wine & Beer Marketplace. 7 p.m.


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