State Fair Park

Horse Show Capital of the World

 

One of the most progressive venues for equine competition, entertainment, and specialty events in Oklahoma City, State Fair Park is a proven venue for successful events. Our versatility and flexibility combined with our dedicated staff, can meet the needs of any type of event.

State Fair Park Sales and Booking:

  • (405) 948-6700

 

Jim Norick Arena

Jim Norick Arena is an easily accessible icon in the heart of Oklahoma City. It is the ideal venue for horse and livestock shows, concerts, conventions and more.

Features:
9,000 permanent seats
State-of-the-Art video and sound technology
Multipurpose 120′ x 250′ floor

Events:
National and International Equine and Livestock Shows
Ice Shows
Rodeos
Concerts
Sporting Events
Conventions

Rates:
Ticketed Event – Show Day Rate … $2,400 vs. 13%
Non-ticketed events … $2,400

Arena Seating Chart

Buildings

To see a diagram, click on the underlined building name.

Cox Pavilion
70,000 sf / $2,000 vs 13%

Oklahoma Expo Hall
66,822 sf total / $1,800.00 vs 13% for the entire building
Front Section (#1) 19,800 sf / $450 vs 13%
North Section (#2) 30,222 sf / $925 vs 13%
South Section (#3) 16,800 sf / $625 vs 13%

Travel & Transportation Building
64,000 sf / $2,000 vs 13%

Carriage Hall w/Courtyard
Carriage Hall – 12,800 sf
Courtyard w/above – 21,000 sf – $700 vs 13%

Centennial Building
28,800 sf / $925 vs 13%

Modern Living Building
36,750 sf / $975 vs 13%

Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Building
19,600 sf / $650 vs 13%

Barns

FACILITY PER DAY
Super Barn (Horse Barns 1 & 2) $1,050.00
100′ x 220′ indoor show ring  
963 permanent stalls / 90 portable stalls  
Multiple conference / meeting rooms  
28 temperature controlled wash stalls  
Heated / ventilated  
   
Horse Barn 3 $450.00
80′ x 200′ indoor show ring  
92 portable stalls  
Outdoor wash racks  
Heated / ventilated  
   
Sales Facility $850.00
750 seats  
Portable auction ring  
Climate controlled  
   
Horse Barn 4 $900.00
954 Portable Stalls  
Outdoor wash racks  
Heated / ventilated  
   
Horse Barn 5 $400.00
Barn 5 – 252 portable stalls  
Heated / ventilated  
   
Horse Barn 6 $350.00
226 portable stalls  
Heated stalling area  
5 temperature controlled wash stalls  
   
Performance Arena $1,200.00 vs 13%
120′ x 250′ indoor show ring  
Seating for 1200  
Climate controlled  
   
Horse Barn 7 $350.00
Permanent 80′ x 170′ indoor show ring  
Optional temporary ring or 90 temporary stalls  
Outdoor wash racks  
   
Horse Barn 8 $1,150.00 vs 13%
130′ x 255′ indoor, climate-controlled ring  
Seating for 500  
150 portable stalls  
7 temperature controlled wash stalls  
   
Horse Barn 9 $450.00
242 portable stalls  
Heated / ventilated  

 

ADDITIONAL BARN CHARGES

  • Horse/tack stall fee: $25 (1-4 days), $35 (5-9 days), $50 (9+ days)
  • Portable Stalls: $30 set up plus $25 (1-4 days), $35 (5-9 days), $50 (9+ days)
  • Pen set-up: Labor & equipment costs (plus final cleanup fee) $3 per pen
  • Cattle: Final cleanup $3 per head
  • Show Ring Dirt Work (each time): $50 per ring
  • Light Dirt Work: $15 per ring

Support Equipment

Tables and Chairs Price
5′ Round Tables (Setup) $6.00 ea
5′ Round Tables (Delivered) $7.00 ea
8′ Banquet Tables (Setup) $6.00 ea
8′ Banquet Tables (Delivered) $7.00 ea
Padded Chairs  (Setup) $1.50 ea
Padded Chairs (Delivered) $1.25 ea
Folding Chairs (Setup) $1.00 ea
Folding Chairs (Delivered) $0.75 ea

 

Miscellaneous Event Needs  
Announcer’s Stand $50 / show
12″ x 32″ Staging $0.50 / sq ft
Paging System $75 / show (per location)
Public Address System $75 / day
Telephone Service $125 / show
Ticket Booth $100 ea
Electrician $60 / hour (estimates available)
Forklift $35 / hour (1 hour minimum)

 

Barn and Arena Needs  
Cattle Final cleanup $3 per head
Horse/tack stall fee $25 (1-4 days), $35 (5-9 days), $50 (9+ days)
Light Dirt Work $15 / ring (ea occurance)
Loading Chute $50 / show
Pen set-up Labor & equipment costs (plus final cleanup fee) $3 per pen
Portable Stalls $20 set up plus $30 (1-4 days), $30 (5-9 days), $40 (9+ days)
Roping Chute $300 / show
Show Ring Dirt Work $50 / ring (ea occurance)
Spotlights (Arena only) $125 / performance

Telephone and WiFi Service

Miscellaneous Rental Information

  • Rental rates listed are per show day.
  • All events charging admission pay 13% of gross ticket sales.
  • All rates are subject to change.
  • Move-in / Move-out days and “still” days are charged at 50% of show day building rates.
  • Utility fees (electric and natural gas) to be paid by lessee based on actual meter reading
  • Rates for special electrical service are available upon request.
  • Additional service and equipment rates are available upon request.
  • State Fair Park rules and regulations require all on-grounds feed and bedding purchases be made through the State Fair Feed & Bedding, which is located behind the barns on Black Gold Drive (next to outdoor exercise arena).
  • Traffic/parking control personnel, when necessary, will be charged to lessee.
  • Public liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit is required with all facility/grounds rentals. Coverage must include move-in, show and move-out periods as outlined in the contract.