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Senior Ballroom Dancers and LA County Marching Bands Compete

Today's LA County Fair highlights

The following highlights are courtesy of 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. 4. More information can be found at www.lacountyfair.com.

Today’s hours:

Noon – 10 p.m.

Today’s Deals:
-Wild Wednesdays: $25 for unlimited rides and admission with coupon from Del Taco or Farmer Boys.

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

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

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- 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 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:

Senior Ballroom Dance Competition: Watch seniors tear up the dance floor in hopes of becoming the Fair’s champion dance couple. Styles of dance include favorites like the Foxtrot, Tango and Waltz. Competition is held at Esmeralda’s Big Top Theatre. 2 p.m.

Star Trek: The Exhibition: Daily. Live long and prosper at this extensive Trekkie exhibit. Fans can view the history of Star Trek on a giant timeline, sit in Captain Kirk’s chair and view show memorabilia. Check your Daily Fun Guide for details. 

Fontana Day: Celebrate the city and Community Heroes during the parade at 5 p.m. and at the Community Heroes ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony is held at Esmeralda’s Big Top Theatre. Residents receive $5 admission with online purchase using promo code available at lacountyfair.com. Fontana’s Community Hero is Ken Hunt.

Montclair Day: Celebrate the city and Community Heroes during the parade at 5 p.m. and at the Community Heroes ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony is held at Esmeralda’s Big Top Theatre. Residents receive $5 admission with online purchase using promo code available at lacountyfair.com. Montclair’s Community Heroes are Vicki Brobeck and Walter Askier.

Chinese Circus of Beijing: Daily. Sensational Chinese acrobats, balancing feats and martial arts are performed fearlessly. At Esmeralda’s Big Top Theater. 1:30, 4:30, 8:30

L.A. County Fair High School Marching Band Parade Competition: Come cheer on your favorite band as they compete for the title “Grand Champion” and begin their journey to represent the L.A. County Fair in the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade. Competitions take place at 5 p.m.

Kitchen Craft: Tex Mex Cuisine: Learn how to create a tangy Tex Mex cuisine in the Culinary Styles kitchen. 2:30 p.m.

Cheesecake Competition: Find out which cheesecake is the perfect combination of taste, originality and visual delight. The judging begins at 7 p.m. at the Village on Broadway.  


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