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Is the LA County Fair going to be open this year?
The 2021 L.A. County Fair has been canceled, with organizers saying uncertainty about the vaccine rollout and the impact of emerging new strains of the virus makes it “fiscally unfeasible” to continue planning efforts.
Where did the horse races take place in Pomona?
Fairplex Park in Pomona and Hollywood Park in Inglewood, both dating back to the 1930s, have witnessed a decline in the popularity of thoroughbred horse racing. The latter closed permanently in December and now the former is set to shut down its operation, according to multiple reports Monday.
How big is the LA County Fair?
The Fair is held each September on 543 acres (2.20 km2) of fairgrounds known as Fairplex (Los Angeles County Fair, hotel and exposition complex). The Fair generates a national economic impact of more than $250 million, roughly the equivalent of hosting a Super Bowl every year.
Who owns the Pomona Fairplex?
The Los Angeles County Fair Association, a nonprofit, mutual benefit organization, has operated the fairgrounds in Pomona, California since 1922. As a 501 (c)5, mutual benefit organization, it is part of our very existence that we focus on giving back, making a positive impact on our guests and on our community.
What is the biggest county fair in the US?
Bringing in over 310,000 visitors a year, the Clay County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the United States. 2011 set attendance records of 328,000. Beginning in 1918, the fair has grown considerably over the past century. In its first year the Clay County Fair brought in 30,000 guests.