Fair Information

Hours & Admissions

Welcome to one of the top State Fairs in North America, showcasing our state's agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. It's everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions and just plain fun!

NEW! An admission policy is in development for persons under the age of 18. More information regarding this policy will become available soon. For youth competitors (i.e. livestock, band day, special sanctioned events, etc.) or youth participating in other official Fair activities, please reference the guidelines for those specific events.

 

Hours

Public activities open at 10 a.m. daily. For livestock or equine activities prior to 10 a.m., please use the gates closest to the barns. Ticket sellers may not be available until main gates open in some locations. Be sure to be prepared by buying your tickets in advance or using your mobile device to make a purchase onsite. All online and any purchases made with a credit card will have additional fees.

 

Buildings

Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Carnival

Monday: Opens at Noon
Tuesday-Friday: Opens at 1 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Opens at 11 a.m.

*Closing times are at the discretion of management.

 

Outside Vendors

Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

Box Office Hours

Through Aug. 25 (Monday-Friday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 26 - Sept. 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 8: noon to 5 p.m.
Sept. 9 - Sept. 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 12 - Sept. 21: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Admissions

Advance Gate Deals

Prior to Opening Day, you can SAVE when you purchase outside gate admission tickets at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, online at okstatefair.com or by calling 405-948-6800. 

Adults (ages 12+): $12
Children (ages 6-11): $7.50
Season Passes: $40 *only available as a digital/online purchase.

Gate Admission

During the Fair, outside gate admission tickets are available at the ticket booths outside each gate. Same day re-entry is allowed with your ticket stub and a handstamp from our ticket takers. Any purchases made using a credit card will have a surcharge added. Save time at the gate by buying in advance!

Adults (ages 12+): $16
Children (ages 6-11): $10
Children (ages 5 and under): FREE!
Season Pass: $40 *only available as a digital/online purchase

Special Discount Days

Thursday, September 12: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday – $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE); $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS and ride all day armbands* for just $25!

College Day – $5 admission for college students (I.D. required) One admission per I.D.

Monday, September 16: Military Monday - All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (Military I.D. required) receive FREE outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.

Tuesday, September 17: Taste of the Fair Tuesday - $4 outside gate admission, $4 food items from EVERY STAND at the Fair, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and $4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone! 

Wednesday, September 18: Senior Day – FREE admission for Senior Citizens 55+ (I.D. required), $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets. 

Thursday, September 19: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday – $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE), $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and ride all day armbands* for just $25!

*Some exclusions may apply. Not good on "non-mechanical special attractions." 

**Credit card purchases will have a surcharge.

 

Carnival Armbands 

During the State Fair, carnival ride armbands are available at the carnival ticket booths. Carnival armbands do not include outside gate admission. 

Prices to be announced

 

Parking

There are acres and acres of FREE parking available, located on both the north and south sides of the property.

Handicapped parking is available at most gates. Paid and free parking are accessible from NW 10th Street, May Avenue, and Reno Avenue.

 

Rentals

Wheelchairs, electric scooters, strollers, and wagons are available for rent just outside the SuperBarn, between Gates 1 and 2 (north side of The Circle) and Gate 9 (behind the OK Expo Hall). Rentals may be arranged via walk-up (if available) or by advance reservation at vistamobility.net or 262-677-2696.

Rentals are provided by a third-party contractor and not Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. Prices and information are subject to change without notice.

Prices to be announced.