Christmas carnivals in Pomona.
A Christmas carnival is a carnival that has been dressed as the holiday event itself, with red-and-white and green-and-white striped booths under warm string lights, games with candy-cane skins, a row of concessions and Santa and Mrs. Claus at a photo station. This page on Christmas carnivals in Pomona covers the shapes the event takes, what Carnival Fun Experts puts on the ground, and what to settle with a venue first.
Pomona has a mix of event settings that a host can approach: Fairplex, Fox Theater Pomona, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and school campuses in Pomona Unified School District. Each answers to a different office, so the date question goes to the venue before it goes to the guests.
Carnival Fun Experts supplies the booths, games, concessions, lights and Santa and Mrs. Claus; the host supplies the site and the people.
A Christmas carnival on the ground in Pomona.
The look starts with color. Booths in red-and-white and green-and-white stripes line the midway, candy-cane signs mark each game, and warm string lights are strung overhead so the whole row glows once the sun is low. A holiday balloon arch with candy canes, peppermint and gingerbread figures stands at the entrance, giving every arriving family the first photo of the night.
The Santa station is the destination at the other end. Santa and Mrs. Claus sit at the photo-op station, a walk-in snow globe inflatable adds another photo prop (nothing falls inside it), and snow-flocked trim on the props gives a frosted finish that does not melt or fall. In between, the concession booths serve churros and spin cotton candy. A host with a paved lot can run the booths in two facing rows, and a host with open lawn can curve them into a horseshoe.
What's typically included.
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Striped booths with lights.
Red-and-white and green-and-white booths, 10x10 and 5x5, with warm string lights and candy-cane signage.
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Games and prizes.
Ring toss, dime pitch, bean toss, balloon dart, hoop shot and other carnival games, each with prizes.
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Holiday balloon arch.
Candy canes, peppermint and gingerbread at the entrance, which doubles as a family photo backdrop.
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Seven concessions.
Churros, pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, nachos, snow cones and caramel apples.
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Snow globe prop and flocked décor.
A walk-in snow globe inflatable for photographs and a static snow-flocked finish on trim and props.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Provided by Carnival Fun Experts at the photo-op station as part of the carnival.
Typical timeline for Christmas carnivals in Pomona.
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Ask the venue
Contact Fairplex, the theater, the campus or the school office and ask which December dates are free.
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Draw the midway
Pick booth count, concession mix and whether inflatables join, then place the Santa station and the arch.
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Cover the paperwork
Carnival Fun Experts provides the certificate of insurance or the paperwork a permit asks for, and the host files the venue request.
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Carnival night
Carnival Fun Experts builds the layout, the lights come on, and guests walk in under the arch.
Specifics for Pomona.
- Fairplex: Fairplex can host an event. The host confirms space and dates with Fairplex and asks what its rules allow for vendors and power.
- Fox Theater Pomona: A carnival layout outside Fox Theater Pomona would need the venue's approval. The host asks what outside space is available.
- Campus carnivals: A school in Pomona Unified School District can plan a holiday carnival for the weeks before break, with the school confirming the date.
- University grounds: A campus group or outside host can ask California State Polytechnic University, Pomona about its event policies.
- Power: Carnival Fun Experts brings generators to run our own equipment when venue power falls short.
- Host handles: Tables, chairs, tents beyond our booths, heating, drinks, catering, permits and other vendors are the host's list.
Pomona, CA.
ZIPs: 91766 · 91767 · 91768 · 91769
Carnival Fun Experts delivers Christmas carnivals throughout Pomona and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. Pin shows the city center; we cover every ZIP listed above.
Common questions.
What are the price bands?
A neighborhood or HOA carnival is about $4,000 to $10,000. A company party is $10,000 to $25,000, and a large multi-department event is $25,000 to $40,000 or more. Church events begin near $2,000, and the smallest custom event starts around $1,500.
Do we need to find a Santa?
No. Carnival Fun Experts provides Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families can use their own phones, or the host can add the photographer Carnival Fun Experts offers.
Can a Pomona HOA book a carnival?
Yes. An HOA can book one for a common area or a nearby lot once the board or management approves the date.
Does the carnival bring a tree for a lighting ceremony?
No. Christmas trees are the host's. If the host runs a tree lighting, the carnival can sit beside it.
Is anything falling inside the snow globe?
No. It is a walk-in inflatable photo prop, and the snow-flocked décor is a static finish.
Can the carnival run into the evening?
Yes. The string lights suit an evening finish. Venue rules set the end time, and the host confirms it with the site.
About this guide.
This local guide to christmas carnivals in Pomona was compiled by Carnival Fun Experts, a division of My Little Carnival, producers of school carnivals, holiday fests, corporate events, and backyard birthdays across Los Angeles County.
Helpful local references: Pomona Unified School District · Fairplex Events and Facilities
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