L.A. COUNTY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

Today:

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

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

Rapid Razorback Pig Races, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 p.m. daily.

New Zealand Agrodome Sheep Show, 2, 5, 8 p.m. daily.

Hog Calling Contest, 4 p.m.

My Best Berry Pie Contest, 7 p.m.

Thursday:

“Huggies” Diaper Derby, 1 p.m.

Dairy Delights Demonstration, California Milk Advisory Board, 2, 3, 6 p.m.

Wildlife Clay Carving Contest, 4:30 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.