The L.A. County Fair is serving up a platter full of fun, all at an amazing value that is worth its weight in, well, deep-fried Twinkies! The Fair offers a lengthy list of discounts and promotions, making it economical as well as entertaining to come to the Fair. In fact, with so many ways to save, guests should never have to pay full price to enter the nation’s largest – and most exciting – county fair!
The Fair opens a week earlier in 2009 – over Labor Day weekend. To celebrate, admission on Sept. 5 – 7 is only $1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just four quarters each and the family can enter a world of dinosaurs, dogs, farm critters, thrilling carnival rides and food you won’t find any place else, including deep-fried frog legs, ginormous turkey legs, cheesecake on a stick and the newest creation – the deep-fried zucchini weenie. Check out these low-priced promotions:
?Labor Day Weekend treats: Besides the $1 admission from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all 22-ounce soft drinks are just $1 at all food and beverage stands from 1 to 4 p.m.; carnival rides, games and select food items are just $1 from 4 to 7 p.m.
?Super-Saver Season Pass: If you plan on coming to the Fair more than twice, this is the deal of the year! For just $24.95, guests ages 6 and older can purchase a Season Pass, good everyday of the Fair. Show pass to a Fair parking attendant and receive a free parking upgrade, a $5 value, good weekdays. All customers who purchase a season pass will receive a RCS Carnival Coupon Book with valuable ride, game and food and beverage discounts for the carnival. The Pass is a $420 value.
?AT&T Any Day Admission Tickets: Come to any AT&T store to purchase admission tickets for just $10 for adults and $6 for ages 6-12. Customers must print tickets online at Fair admission kiosks or at Fair will call booths. Each AT&T adult and child any-day admission ticket comes with an exclusive unlimited ride carnival wristband offer (purchase required, restrictions apply). Wristbands are $35 and must be purchased before 9 p.m., good until 11 p.m. weekdays; must be purchased before 4 p.m., available for use until 7 p.m. weekends. With purchase of the unlimited ride carnival wristband, customers will also receive a voucher good for any two midway carnival games (up to a $10 value). Wristbands must be purchased at a carnival ticket booth. Presented by AT&T.
?McDonald’s Wednesdays: Admission to the Fair is just $20 Wednesdays, which includes an unlimited ride carnival wristband. Vouchers for Wednesday specials are available beginning Saturday, Aug. 30, at participating Southern California McDonald’s restaurants. Presented by McDonald’s.
?Online Pre-Sale Admission Tickets through Aug. 31: Purchase any-day admission tickets online for just $10.
?Online Carnival Pre-sale Offer through Sept. 14: Receive 10 percent more carnival ride tickets when purchased online. Carnival rides average 3-9 ride tickets.

?Ralphs Fun Pack: Wednesday –Friday, just $28, includes two weekday admission tickets, two five-ride carnival passes, two corn dogs or hot dogs and two 16 oz. soft drinks (available in the carnival midway only), in-store bounce-back coupons good for Ralphs food products. Fun Pack coupons are available at participating Ralphs grocery stores, beginning Aug. 30 through Oct. 2, or while supplies last. Presented by Ralphs.
?Ralphs Food Drive Fridays: Guests must bring five Ralphs private label canned products Fridays for a free Fair admission good that day only, noon- 6 p.m. only. The canned products will be collected by Second Harvest Food Bank, Ralphs preferred charity for distribution. Presented by Ralphs.
?Seniors: Seniors ages 60 and older are admitted for $14 weekends, $9 weekdays and just $6 Wednesdays, Senior Days. Groups of 20 seniors or more receive $5 admission and can take advantage of a Senior Club Discount Card with $1 off Fair admission Wednesdays, Senior Days. RCS offers free rides on Ferris wheels in the carnival and at the Clock Tower, Wednesdays for ages 60+. Now that’s a sweet deal!
?Southern California Toyota Dealers Service Promotion: Receive service for $89.95 or more at participating Southern California Toyota dealers August-September and receive two free weekday admissions to the L.A. County Fair. While supplies last. Presented by Toyota.
?Hispanic Heritage Day: Guests receive a buy-one, get-one free admission Sunday, Sept. 20, Hispanic Heritage Day, with coupon available from participating Baker’s Burger locations beginning Sept. 1. Special programming on Hispanic Heritage Day includes Lucha Libre, tamale and salsa contests and MARIACHI USA® Fiesta. Presented by Baker’s Burger and Univision Television.
See? Very wallet-friendly. Visit the Web site at lacountyfair.com for more ways to save. The L.A. County Fair opens Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 – 7 and then Wednesday – Sunday, Sept. 9 – Oct. 4, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Live thoroughbred racing Sept. 10 – 28, dark Mondays Sept. 14 and 21 and Tuesday. For information on ways to save at the Fair, visit lacountyfair.com.
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