Activities

Exhibits & Attractions

 

New! Kids Korner

LOCATION: Bennett Event Center

Located in the southwest corner, this interactive area is the place to be in ’23 where kids can learn to cook, 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 a dinosaur and then head to the tracks to board a pig train. 

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New! Dairy Discovery Zone

LOCATION: Modern Living Lawn

Come and explore how your favorite dairy foods go from the farm to your table and learn how dairy farmers are working to protect people, animals, and the planet for generations to come. 

 

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, the Barnyard Birthing Center and so many more displays, exhibits and sources of information. Insect Adventure is back with expert entomologists from OSU on hand throughout the State Fair to give you the best in insect education.

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Auto Show

LOCATION: The Pavilion

The Auto Show will include exhibits from Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Metro Ford Customs, (Black Widow, SCA, and more), and Toyota.

Visitors can also enjoy the 18-hole mini golf course.

 

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.

 

Gentle Giants of Express

LOCATION: Super Barn

Don't miss these beautiful and behemoth horses 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. A photo opportunity where you can determine your height in “hands” (the same measurement used to indicate the height of horses) with a rendition of a giant Draft horse will be offered in AGtropolis.  

 

Creative Arts Exhibits

LOCATION: Creative Arts Building

The Creative 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!

 

Great American Petting Farm & Pony Trail Ride 

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. After your visit to the farm, let your lil' cowboys and cowgirls saddle up and hit the trail sittin' high atop their own horse and goin' their own pace. Please - Keep your family and the animals safe and use the hand washing 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, Oklahoma Christian University esports, and other STEM activities. Maybe you've been a couch potato lately and you need to get active. The action zone will test your balance, stamina and hand-eye coordination through several physical activities like Pickleball with the Greater Oklahoma City Pickleball Club or ping pong with the Oklahoma Senior Games. 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. 

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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. 

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Oklahoma Student Art Exhibits

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.

 

Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit

NEW LOCATION: Wichita Walk

Relocating to a new site on the Fairgrounds, the Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit continues to educate all ages. Take a stroll through this historical exhibit of sculptures and displays that honor Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Fair.