L.A. County Fair Highlights

The 77th annual Los Angeles County Fair will run through the weekend of 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. A sampling of events:

Concerts--Grandstand Stage

* The O’Jays--today *

* Los Tigres del Norte--Sunday *

* Monster Truck Motor Madness--Monday

* The Moffatts--Tuesday

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

* Additional charge for concert.

Contests, Special Events

* Today--National In-Line Skate Series U.S. Championship practice, Gravity Zone Skate Park, 10 a.m.; Madeline Breakfast, America’s Kids, 10 a.m.; Teddy Bear Tea and Fashion Show, America’s Kids, 11 a.m.; Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest, Good Music stage, 1 p.m.; Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Pie Contest, Creative Living, 1 p.m.; Rooster Crowing & Hen Cackling Contest, Fairplex 8A, 2 p.m.; Miniature Horse Show, Horse Show Arena, 4 p.m.; Chariot Races, Fairplex Park Grandstand, 5:10 p.m. and The Fab Four, Good Music stage, 7-11 p.m.

* Sunday--Indian Market, Gallery Patio, all day; Spelling Bee (grade 5), America’s Kids, 10:30 a.m.; Livestock Master Showmanship, Ring 1, 10 a.m.; Twins & Triplets Contest, Good Music stage, noon (finals at 2:30 p.m.); Draft Horse Pulling Contest, Horse Show Arena, noon and Great Mouse Trap Car Contest, Education Expo, 2 p.m.

* Monday--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 & 5 p.m.; Comedy Jugglers on the Edge, Fairplex Plaza stage, 1, 3, 5:50 & 8 p.m.; Crazy Potato Contest, America’s Kids, 4:30 p.m.; Gospel Music Night, Good Music stage, 6 p.m. and the Magical World of Dancing Horses, Horse Show Arena, 7 p.m.

* Tuesday--Senior Day; Claremont Day (Community Hero Ceremonies), Super Diner stage, 6 p.m.; Gallery of Yarn Nimble Fingers Contest, Creative Living, noon; the Goils, Good Music stage, 1, 3 & 5 p.m. and Square Dancing, Heritage Farm, 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, and weekends $10; 6-12 years, $5 on weekends, free for children 12 and under on weekdays when accompanied by a paying adult (up to three children) and free for children 5 and under every day; over 60, $7, except on Tuesdays, $3.50; 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.