L.A. COUNTY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

Today:

California Arabian and Arabian Influence Classic, 1, 7 p.m.

Eagle Feather Dancers, 1, 5, 7 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Look Alike Contest, 4, 5 p.m.

L.A. Sheriff’s Department Drug Abuse Program, 5:30 p.m.

“Best of the Bands” Competition, 6 p.m.

Torte Dessert Contest, 7 p.m.

Tuesday:

Nimble Fingers Knitting and Crochet Speed Contest, 10:30 a.m.

Junior Livestock Auction, 12:30, 2:30, 7 p.m.

Apple Pie Eating Contest, 6, 7 p.m.

Daily attractions include Big Top Circus, carnival, horse racing, horse shows, nightly fireworks show and professional and amateur stage shows.

Fair exhibits include Agriculture Pavilion, Commercial Complex, Competitive Exhibits, Education Expo, Flower and Garden Show, Home Arts, International Exhibition of Photography, Junior Fair, Livestock and Model Dairy.

Dates: Through Sept. 28.

Hours: Gates and buildings open at 10 a.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Buildings close nightly at 10 p.m. except Fridays and Saturdays when closing is at 11 p.m. Admission: general, $6.50; children 6-12, $3.50; seniors over 62, $5.50 Monday-Friday only.

Location: Fairgrounds are about 30 miles east of Los Angeles in Pomona, two blocks north of San Bernardino Freeway (Interstate 10). Accessible from Ganesha, White or Garey avenues. For information, (714) 623-3111.