L.A. COUNTY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS

Today:

Western States Morgan Futurity, 8 a.m., 1, 7 p.m.

Pomona Park Avenue Cosmetology--Haircuts, Manicures and Make-Overs, 11:30 a.m.

Art of Food Preservation, 1-3 p.m.

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

Carnation Ice Cream-Eating Contest, 3 p.m.

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

Wednesday:

Citrus College Ceramics Demonstration, 1 p.m.

Cal Poly Agricultural Demonstration, 2 p.m.

Celebrity Look Alike Contest, 4, 5 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.