SoCal county fairs go hog wild in August and September

Deep-fried and heavy-metal loud, county fairs are in full swing across Southern California these days. Discounts are available at supermarkets and many other sponsors throughout the Southland. Also look for daily deals. For instance, the Ventura County Fair, which opens today, is offering $1 admission before 3 p.m. today. Next Wednesday, look for $3 admission before 3 p.m.

Here’s a round-up of local fairs.

Orange County Fair

Now through Aug. 14

Venfors put the orange into the Orange County Fair, open in Costa Mesa through Aug. 14.

(Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times )

Highlights: Sports cars, wine tastings and Train, Boston or the B-52s in the Pacific Amphitheatre

Hours: Wednesday-Friday, noon-midnight; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- midnight; Monday-Tuesday: closed

Admission: Adults, $12; kids 6-12, $7; seniors, $7; children 5 and younger free

Parking: $10

Directions and info: www.OCfair.com

Ventura County Fair

Aug. 3-14

Highlights: The Ventura fair is touting cool ocean breezes, a parade (10 a.m. Aug. 6), free concerts and rodeos.

Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Admission: Adults, $15, kids 5-12, $9, seniors, $9, children 4 and under free.

Parking: $10

Directions and info: www.venturacountyfair.org/

Mechanical bulls and other attractions will be featured at the L.A. fair, which opens Sept. 2 in Pomona..

(Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times )

L.A. County Fair

Sept. 2-25

Highlights: Fried peanut-butter pickles among the inventive food attractions; Chicago and War in the fair’s concert series.

Weekday admission: Adults, $14; kids 6-12, $8; seniors, $10; ages 5 and under free.

Holiday and weekend admission: Adults, $20; kids 6-12, $12; seniors, $15; ages 5 and under free.

Hours: Wednesdays, noon–10 p.m.; Thursdays, noon to 11 p.m.; Fridays, noon to midnight; Saturdays 10 a.m. to midnight; Sundays 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Parking: $15

Directions and info: https://www.lacountyfair.com/

Chris.Erskine@latimes.com

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