L.A. County Fair Highlights

The 77th annual Los Angeles County Fair will run through Sept. 26 at the Fairplex, two blocks north of the San Bernardino Freeway in Pomona. A sampling of events:

Concerts--Grandstand Stage

* Monica--Today

* Jars of Clay--Tuesday

* Big Bad Voodoo Daddy--Wednesday

* The Four Tops--Thursday

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 by phone at (213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000 or (805) 583-8700. All concerts begin at 8 p.m.

Contests, Special Events

* Today--Fontana and Rialto Day, Community Hero ceremonies at Super Diner Stage, 6 p.m.; sheep shearing demonstrations, Shepherd’s Lane, 1, 3 and 7 p.m.; Outdoor Festival of Lights, California Outdoor Living Hillside, 8 to 11 p.m.; California Desperadoes Wild West Show, Horse Show Arena, 7 p.m.

* Tuesday--Chino and Azusa Day, Community Hero ceremonies, Super Diner Stage, 6 p.m.; Indian Pottery Making, Heritage Farm, 11 a.m.; Senior Ballroom Dance Contest, Fairplex 4 Community Stage, 2 p.m.; The Goils, 1, 3 and 5 p.m.; Gospel Music Night, Good Music stage, 6 to 11 p.m.; Fruit and Vegetable Carving and Art Contest, Creative Living and America’s Kids, 7 p.m.

* Wednesday--Upland and Montclair Day, Community Hero ceremonies, Super Diner Stage, 6 p.m.; Art Demonstrations with featured artists Tai To Poon, Charles A. Bibbs and Mitchell Robles, Millard Sheets Gallery, all day; Adobe Brick Casting, Heritage Farm, 11 a.m.; Natural Redhead Contest, Fairplex 4 Community Stage, 5 p.m.; Slackjaw Blues, Good Music Stage, 6 to 11 p.m.

* Thursday--Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga Day, Community Hero ceremonies, Super Diner Stage, 6 p.m.; Light Horse Antique Carriage Pleasure Driving and Mule Show, Horse Show Arena, 1 and 7 p.m.; Gingerbread House Contest, America’s Kids, 6:30 p.m.; Soap Making Demonstration, Heritage Farm, 6:30 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.