Creativity takes center stage at 2025 L.A. County Fair

Four pigs race while a youth fair volunteer rings the bell to start the Barnyard race during the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Fair visitors line up at the Yellow Gate entrance of the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Fair visitors swing through the air during a chain swing ride at the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Labyrinth ‘Contemplative Art in Nature’ at the Farm of the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Fair visitors are invited to paint their own rocks and add them to the labyrinth path.(Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Phoebe Chang (L), a Los Angeles County Fair visitor, tastes a loquat offered by farmer Bill Holland (R) at the Farm & Garden during the County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Holland has volunteered for ten years at the fair and shares his knowledge with visitors. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Farmer Bill Holland splits an Australian Finger Lime at the Farm & Garden during the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Holland volunteers for ten years at the fair and shares his knowledge with visitors. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Fair visitors using Rental Scooters to explore the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Glen Gregston, emcee of the Barnyard Racers, imitates Justin Timberlake to entertain the audience in between races at the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

The chain swing ride at the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

A pig roasts over the fire at the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

‘Art unleashed’ is the theme for this year’s Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

Dana St. Amand, an Artisan Blacksmith and Bladesmith based in Los Angeles, shares her knowledge with fair visitors at the Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., on Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Silke Eichholz | The Corsair)

The Los Angeles County Fair puts the spotlight on creativity for 2025 with its vibrant theme, “Art Unleashed.” It celebrates imagination through hands-on exhibits, live performances and family-friendly fun.

On Sunday, May 4, the Fairplex in Pomona came alive with the sights and sounds of the fair, attracting thousands of visitors despite the cloudy skies and light rain. From art installations to agricultural showcases, guests of all ages found something to be entertained.

Residents from across L.A. County took advantage of specially discounted admission. A favorite among guests was the Barnyard Racing Pig Races, where pigs, goats and even lambs dashed down the track to cheer and laughter from the crowd.

Educational attractions were also in full swing. Dana St. Amand, an artisan blacksmith and bladesmith based in Los Angeles, presented live demonstrations of traditional metalworking, explaining the tools and history behind the craft. 

Just down the path, Bill Holland, a volunteer farmer at The Farm at Fairplex for 10 years running, offered tasty and rare treats, including samples of exotic fruits like loquats, kumquats and the zesty Australian finger lime.

The fair continues through the month, ending May 26, with themed days, art-focused displays and nightly concerts lighting up the Grandstand stage. For schedules, entertainment lineups and ticket deals, visitlacountyfair.com.