Get ready to unleash your creativity — the LA County Fair is back May 2–26, 2025, and this year’s theme is "Art Unleashed"! This beloved SoCal tradition celebrates over 100 years of fun, and 2025 promises an even bigger splash of color, creativity, and family memories.
We’ve gathered all the important details you’ll need to plan the perfect day (or days!) at the Fair — from tickets and parking to concert lineups and family tips.
🗓 Fair Days & Hours:
- Opening Day (May 2): 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Regular Days (Thursday–Sunday + Memorial Day): 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Location: Fairplex in Pomona
🎟 Admission:
- Advance Online Tickets: Adults $18.50–$27.50 | Kids (6–12) $15.50 | Seniors (60+) $15.50
- At the Gate: Adults $32 | Kids $17 | Seniors $17
- Kids 5 and under are FREE every day!
- Important: Parking and admission are cashless — be sure to bring a debit or credit card!
🚗 Parking:
- Advance Online: $22.50
- At the Gate: $26.00
- Available at the Blue Lot (Gate 9) and Yellow Lot (Gate 17).
- Tip: Buy parking online early to save time and money! (No same-day parking online will be available)
🎶 Live Concerts: Big names are hitting the stage all month long, including:
- Cheap Trick (May 23)
- Chris Young (May 11)
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana (May 18)
- And more! 🎤
Concert tickets include same-day Fair admission, and you can check out the lineup here or buy them now at Ticketmaster.com.
🎨 What to Expect:
- Hands-on art experiences for all ages
- Amazing displays of photography, fine art, culinary masterpieces, and live performances
- Delicious Fair food — because a 🎂funnel cake is basically art too, right?
- An all-new immersive art journey that's perfect for sparking creativity in kids and adults alike!
Helpful Tips for Families:
- Arrive early to beat the crowds and heat.
- Pack sunscreen and hats — it can get sunny!
- Check for special family days or discounts by visiting lacountyfair.com.
- Bring a stroller if you have little ones — lots of walking!
- Be ready for cashless payments — Fairplex does not accept cash at gates or parking lots.
Whether you’re there for the rides, the animals, the concerts, or simply to explore and create, the 2025 LA County Fair is the place to make new family memories.
🎡Enjoy!
