L.A. County Fair Highlights

The 77th annual Los Angeles County Fair will run through Sept. 26 at the Fairplex, two blocks north of the San Bernardino Freeway in Pomona. Horse races are run daily, with a first post time of 12:30 p.m. Today’s events:

Concerts--Grandstand Stage

* Monster Truck Motor Madness

General admission to most grandstand shows is free with fair admission, but reserved grandstand, box and stage-area seats are available at all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at (213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000 or (805) 583-8700. All concerts begin at 8 p.m.

Contests, Special Events

* Chino Hills and Glendora Day, Community Hero ceremonies, Super Diner stage, 6 p.m.; Junior Livestock Auction, Pavilion, all day; Cool ‘n’ Groovy, Super Diner Stage, noon and 5 p.m.; Gospel Music Night, Good Music Stage, 6 p.m.; Magical World of Dancing Horses, Horse Show Arena, 7 p.m.

Fair Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

Admission: General adult, weekdays $9, weekends $10; over 60, $7, except on Tuesdays, $3.50; Children 6-12 years, $5 weekends, free on weekdays when accompanied by a paying adult (up to three children), children 5 and under free every day; carnival wristband (10 rides) Wednesday-Friday, $15.

Parking: General, $5; preferred, $8; premium preferred (hotel lot only) $10; valet, $15.

For information on other events, call (909) 623-3111.