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. Horse races are run daily, with a first post time of 12:30 p.m. A sampling of events:

Concerts--Grandstand Stage

* The Four Tops--today

* The Isley Brothers, featuring Ronald Isley--Friday

* The O’Jays--Saturday*

* Los Tigres del Norte--Sunday*

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.

* Additional charge for concert.

Contests, Special Events

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

* Friday--Cattle Drive Arrival, Fairplex Park, 11 a.m.; San Dimas Day (Community Hero Ceremonies), Super Diner stage, 6 p.m.; Autograph session with NISS championship skaters, Gravity Zone Skate Park, 5 p.m.; Swing Dancing, Heritage Farm, 6 p.m.; The Fab Four, Good Music stage, 7-11 p.m. and the Nite Club, Anthony’s at the Fair, 8 p.m.

* Saturday--National In-Line Skate Series U.S. Championship practice, Gravity Zone Skate Park, 10 a.m.; Madeline Breakfast, America’s Kids, 10 a.m.; Teddy Bear Tea and Fashion Show, America’s Kids, 11 a.m.; Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest, Good Music stage, 1 p.m.; Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Pie Contest, Creative Living, 1 p.m.; Rooster Crowing & Hen Cackling Contest, Fairplex 8A, 2 p.m.; Miniature Horse Show, Horse Show Arena, 4 p.m.; Chariot Races, Fairplex Park Grandstand, 5:10 p.m. and the Fab Four, Good Music stage, 7-11 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, 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.