Activities

Exhibits & Attractions

The PATIO - Relaxation Station

LOCATION: Centennial Lawn

Take a break from the Fair’s crowds and relax! Nestled under a canopy of trees with colorful umbrellas and surrounded by a lush landscape, visitors will find a serene atmosphere complete with generous seating. Belly up to the bar for an ice-cold beer and have some fun playing one of the area’s yard games. Finally, as darkness falls, become mesmerized by the flames of a fire pit.

NEW! FAIRway Mini Golf

LOCATION: Family Fun Zone in the Bennett Event Center

For a small fee, the entire family or a group of friends can compete against each other to tap, tap, tap the little colorful ball into the hole. Who will earn Oklahoma State Fair’s 9-hole mini golf bragging rights?

Pretty Bird Paradise

LOCATION: Family Fun Zone in the Bennett Event Center

This lively and fluttering exhibit is FREE to enter and good for all ages. Just step in and enjoy the company of lots of beautiful parakeets. The exhibit is open during building hours, so wander on in whenever you can.

Great American Living Carousel

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall Lawn

For a small fee, this living carousel boasts beautiful purebred Welsh ponies that carry their little cowboys and cowgirls under a revolving tent top.

4-H and FFA Exhibits

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall

Oklahoma 4-H and FFA students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon! Take time to review their exhibits and entries and check out the talents of these students.

AGtropolis

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall

AGtropolis is an agricultural education adventure! It presents Oklahoma’s rich agricultural industry in a kid-friendly environment, allowing you a first-hand look at the farm-to-market process. With animals, exhibits and demonstrations around every corner, AGtropolis is one of the most visited destinations at the State Fair! Fairgoers can find daily demonstrations by Oklahoma Beekeepers, Oklahoma State University, and Southwest Dairy’s Mobile Classroom, the Barnyard Birthing Center and so many more live animal exhibits and sources of information.

Auto Show

LOCATION: The Pavilion

The Auto Show will include vehicles from Ford, Lincoln, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota, and more. It is home to The Lounge – a comfortable place where you can grab a cocktail and catch some entertainment starting at 2 p.m. daily.

Barnyard Birthing Center

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall

The Barnyard Birthing Center allows Fairgoers the opportunity to learn about animal husbandry including the birthing process, as well as veterinary science and animal production. Speak with and learn from professionals from the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association. Mother Nature dictates all, despite our attempts to coordinate the schedule, but you may get lucky enough to witness the miracle of life – if not, you will still get a chance to see these newest animals.

Creative Arts Exhibits

LOCATION: Oklahoma Arts Building

The Oklahoma Arts Building features beautiful and unique handmade exhibits by Oklahoma crafters and artisans. There are also demonstrations of unique disciplines within the creative arts such as pottery making, decorating, metal-sculpting and more!

Express Clydesdales

LOCATION: Super Barn

Don’t miss these beautiful behemoths presented by Express Ranches. Of a rare black and white color, the Express Clydesdales average 17-18 hands, or six feet high, at the shoulder and weigh more than 2,000 pounds each. The gentle giants of Express will be available for visits in the Super Barn. Be sure to check the schedule for special demonstrations by the Clydesdales in Barn 3 arena on opening weekend of the Fair.

Great American Petting Farm

LOCATION: Oklahoma Expo Hall Lawn

Once inside, this petting farm has no barriers, so all animals run freely. Both adults and children will instantly smile when they connect with these sweet and gentle animals. Please – Keep your family and the animals safe and use the handwashing station before and after visiting this interactive exhibit.

The Hands-On Spot

LOCATION: Modern Living Building

Engage your mind, body, and creativity. Three zones – action, brain and creative – make up The Hands-On Spot. If exercise is good for the body, why wouldn’t it be good for the brain? Come and test your wits in the brain zone with brain teasers, life-size chess, jumbo puzzles, and other a”Maze”ing activities. Maybe you’ve been a couch potato lately and you need to get active. The action zone will test your stamina and hand-eye coordination through several physical activities like Pickleball with the Greater Oklahoma City Pickleball Club and table tennis with the Oklahoma Senior Games. After perfecting your paddle coordination, be sure to step up to the Balance Challenge. In the creative zone, kids, teens, and adults can let loose and find their inner artist at several adult and kid make it & take it creation stations.

Family Fun Zone

LOCATION: Bennett Event Center

Located in the southwest corner, this interactive area is where the entire family will want to go again and again to stand among hundreds of pretty parakeets, dig up dinosaur bones, and find their inner architect, all for FREE with Fair gate admission. For a small fee, step back in time to ride one of ten animatronic dinosaurs or play a round of miniature golf.

Oklahoma Frontier Experience

LOCATION: Oklahoma Frontier Experience​

As soon as you pass through the rugged entrances and split rail fencing, you’ll wonder if you’ve left the Oklahoma State Fair and entered the Wild West! Oklahoma Frontier Experience is an interactive discovery zone that steps back in time through shows, demonstrations, and activities designed to give both city slickers and country folk an experience they will never forget. 

Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition

LOCATION: Arts Annex

The Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition is a juried art show open to all Oklahoma students grades Pre-K thru 12. Participating schools submit student artwork and distinguished jurors examine each piece entered in the competition. Hundreds of pieces are juror-selected and exhibited for the run of the Fair in this building.

RAM Ride Along

LOCATION: Centennial Plaza

Experience the power and versatility of several all-new RAM trucks as you ride along through the custom obstacle course located just inside Gate 1.

Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit

LOCATION: Wichita Walk

History buffs unite! The Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit continues to educate all ages with both history and art. Take a stroll through this historical exhibit of sculptures and displays that honor Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Fair.