With over fifty live musical performances, the 14th Annual Sweet & Hot Music Festival at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, features popular jazz, blues, swing and big band artists from around the country. Celebrating music and dance from the 1920s through the 1950s, the festival takes place over Labor Day Weekend with performances by Jack Sheldon, Herb Jeffries, Banu Gibson, Tim laughlin and many more.(See References 1) Special events include the Decade of Dances, a songwriters showcase featuring several popular musicians and a singing contest, creatively called Americans Idle, where the winner receives complimentary tickets for the entire weekend. The four-day festival takes place indoors on eight stages from September 3rd to the 6th.

The 14th Annual Sweet & Hot Music Festival
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
909-983-0106
sweethot.org

The LA/Long Beach Labor Coalition and SAG-AFTRA Labor Day Parade
Members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild join the LA/Long Beach Labor Coalition in a march from Broad and E Street south on Avalon Blvd to Banning Park in Wilmington, where a rally will include speakers, music and hot dogs, with shuttles back to the start point.
When: Monday, Sept 3, 2012, 10 am parade start, rally and picnic at noon (to be confirmed)
Where: Broad and E Street, Wilmington, CA to Banning Park, 1331 Eubank Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
Cost: Free 

L.A. County Fair
Running from September 4, 2010, to October 3, 2010, the annual L.A. County Fair has been entertaining millions since it started in 1922. As the largest county fair in North America, there is something for everyone---from beer, cooking and dairy competitions to pirate shows, blooming gardens and Three Centuries of Artistic Innovations. Learn about dinosaurs and uncover fossils at Jurassic Planet, see Medieval magic, music and acrobatics at the Dragon's Den Stage, or discover the secrets of the circus at Esmeralda's Traveling Circus. (See References 2) For animal lovers, see stunt dog shows, farm animals and a jungle with monkeys, kangaroos and reptiles. There is also concerts featuring some of the biggest names of today and yesterday, extreme motocross and dozens of rides and carnival games.
L.A. County Fair
1101 West McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-3111
lacountyfair.com/2010

The Taste
This food and wine extravaganza, sponsored by the LA Times and Food & Wine, includes 5 different culinary events. This year all 5 events are at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood.
When: Saturday - Monday of Labor Day Weekend, 2 events Sat & Sun, 1 Mon
Where: Paramount Pictures Studios, 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Cost: Advance $50 per event
Info: http://events.latimes.com/taste/
 

Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival
During Labor Day Weekend, the second annual Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival will be held at the historic Leimert Park Village in southwestern Los Angeles. With over 10,000 expected attendees, the festival features live entertainment all weekend long, including free reggae, blues and jazz concerts from performers such as Wadada, Azar Lawrence, Dwight Trible, LTD and Medusa. (See References 3) The family friendly community event also features a free fashion show everyday, international food court and over forty artist vendors with handmade jewelry, sculptors, clothing and paintings. For kids, there is a petting zoo, local African dance groups, face painting and storytelling.
Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival
Vision Theatre Special Events Lot
43rd & Degnan
Los Angeles, CA 90008
310-431-7964
leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com

City of Los Angeles Birthday Celebration
The early morning "Los Pobladores - Walk to Los Angeles" is an annual re-enactment of the nine-mile walk from the San Gabriel Mission (428 @. Mission Ave., San Gabriel) to found El Pueblo de Los Angeles at the current Olvera Street. Walkers can also join the procession at Lincoln Park (3401 Valley Blvd., LA) for a shorter 3-mile walk. At Olvera Street, walkers and others will find live music, food and artists booths at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site.
When: Monday, Sept 3, 2012, 6:00 am - 9:30 am, Post walk celebration on Olvera Street 9 am - 1 pm
Where: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, 90012 at Olvera Street.
Cost: Free
Metro: Red Line to Union Station
Info: www.lospobladores.org, www.elpueblo.lacity.org, (213) 485-8372

FYF Fest
Close to 100 performers take the stage during this two-day outdoor music and comedy festival in Downtown Los Angeles.
When: Labor Day Weekend, Saturday - Sunday
Where: Los Angeles State Historic Park.
Cost: $89 weekend pass, $189 VIP weekend pass includes food drinks, seating areas, private toilets
Info: fyffest.com

The Annual Art Deco Festival on the Queen Mary
Lectures, tours, a bazaar, afternoon Tea Dance, Pajama Party and evening Art Deco Ball celebrate all things Art Deco.
When: Labor Day Weekend, Friday - Sunday
Where: on the Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Hwy, Long Beach, Ca. 90802
Cost: Daily boarding pass $29.95, from $15 for the Pajama Party to $650/per couple for a full weekend pass including 2-night hotel stay.
Info: www.queenmary.com, www.adsla.org
More: Queen Mary Visitors Guide