John Villagrana of Highland leaps off a hanging basket to experience the thrill of bungee jump at last year’s fair. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Onion Rings for $8.50 at Piggly’s BBQ & Grill are among the fried foods available at the L.A. County Fair. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Mini Monster truck thrills visitors at the LA County Fair in Pomona. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
The Budweiser Clydesdales make a powerful appearance at the L.A. County Fair. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Ashley “Leia” Baldon dances at the entrance of “Escape to Hawaii,” a flower and garden pavilion at last year’s L.A. County Fair. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Fairgoers watch high-wire acts of Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean at last year’s fair. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
It’s a swashbuckling adventure at the L.A. County Fair as the Murcias family’s Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean duel for the right to captain the ship. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Greg Murdock, 40, and daughter Ashlynn, 5, enjoy a slide at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
