L.A. County Fair!

Greg Murdock, 40, and daughter Ashlynn, 5, sail down a slide at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Ashley “Leia” Baldon dances at the entrance of “Escape to Hawaii,” a flower and garden pavilion at LA County Fair in Pomona.   (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Having their faces painted at the fair Kaila Marquez, 3, and Evan Serrano, 2, of San Pedro, are engrossed in watching the high wire acts of Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Fair goers watching the captivating high wire acts of Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Fair goers take in the daring, high wire acts of Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

The Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean perform their high wire act for an audience at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Mini Monster truck thrills the visitors at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

“Zak Zucchini” for $ 8.50 at Piggly’s BBQ & Grill is among the many fried eating options at LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

“Cheesy Riley Fries” for $9.50 at Piggly’s BBQ & Grill.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Onion rings for $8.50 at Piggly’s BBQ & Grill.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

“Vegi Combo” for $9.50 at Piggly’s BBQ & Grill.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

“Chili Cheese Piggly” for $9.50 at Piggly’s BBQ & Grill.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Pigs on the run is a popular event at the LA County Fair in Pomona.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Racing piglets are one of the popular events at Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona.   (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

James DeMercado, 2, of North Carolina, shies away from a curious goat at the Big Red Barn, a big attraction among young and old seeking to pet and feed farm animals at LA County Fair.   (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)