L.A. COUNTY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

Today:

California Arabian and Arabian Influence Classic, 9 a.m., 1, 7 p.m.

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

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Mail Fraud Demonstration, 11 a.m., 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Native Animals of the Southwest Exhibit, 12-6 p.m.

Hog Calling Contest, 4 p.m.

My Best Berry Pie Contest, 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.