Oklahoma Frontier Experience
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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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 (OFE) 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.
Wild West Showcase
The heroes and outlaws from all the Frontier shows, along with several new special guests, unite for The Wild West Showcase twice a day. The Showcase celebrates the serious and the comedic Oklahoma frontier and features the old-fashioned thrills of trick roping and trick riding combined with modern stunts that will delight fairgoers of all ages.
New for 2021! Dusti Crane-Dickerson, Barefoot Roman & Trick Rider
From Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede to some of the best rodeos in the world, Dusti Crain-Dickerson has wowed crowds with her superb horsemanship and daring performances. You’ll only be able to see her Thursday (9/16) through Wednesday (9/22) during the Wild West Showcase!
Mr. Bojangles & Jerry Thornton
Everyone loves a feel good story about a horse and his owner and this one is no different. Mr. Bojangles weighed only 300 pounds and was bald from his neck to his tail, with wire cuts on his legs when Jerry Thornton rescued this black stallion from Hurricane Katrina. Now at 900 pounds and looking beautiful, Mr. Thornton’s love, care and training has made Mr. Bojangles one of the top trick horse stars in the rodeo world. Be awestruck as he waves, kneels, dances, bows, and walks around on two feet and that’s just the horse!
Rider Kiesner - World’s Fastest Rope & Gun Spinner
Returning for 2021 and still spinnin’ it up a notch, see why Rider Kiesner is the world's fastest rope and gun spinner. He's determined to make you dizzy by twirling and throwing his guns during the Wild West Showcase! See him in action Monday (9/20) through Sunday (9/26)
Charro Gabriel Hernandez 
For his 2nd year, welcome Oklahoma City’s own charro, Gabriel Hernandez who began riding horses before he could walk and is one of the youngest performing charros at the age of 16. He rides his horse, El Vallo, and is a rare left-handed talent that comes from many generations of experienced horsemen. Catch him every night at the 7:30 p.m. Wild West Showcase.
Jessica Blair Fowlkes, Liberty Rider
Dazzling audiences across the nation, this girl sparkles as she performs crazy things on her four fun-loving horses. You’ll be awed with her trick riding splendor and liberty exhibition.
New for 2021! Andy Stewart, Pro Rodeo Announcer
Andy Stewart brings energy and entertainment to every Rodeo performance. He’s been recognized as one of the very best in the business and has won several PRCA Rodeo awards over the years and gained accolades and prestige as the voice of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The Wild West Showcase wouldn’t spark without Mr. Stewart’s wit and energetic booming voice.
Frontier Shows
Cowboy Jim Garling 
Mr. Garling, a native Oklahoman from Guthrie, returns after 2 years with his guitar still strapped on his shoulder. He’ll perform cowboy-era music, classics from the silver screen heroes and some favorites from contemporary artists. Fairgoers young and old will enjoy his incredible vocal style, remarkable guitar skills and little does of history he shares about the songs.
Just a Little Horse Sense
Once a day, the Oklahoma Frontier Experience posse will show you the astounding relationship that can be formed between human and horse. Get to the Fair early because you don’t want to miss this.
ShenaniGuns! Comedy Wild West Show
The Wild West goes wack-o when Sheriff Hoppalong Casually, Deputy Leon Jones, Bad Bob and Bubba Bob fire off a laugh-a-minute load of funny one-liners, silly sight gags and crack-up cornball comedy.
Plains Indian Dancers
Oklahoma is home to numerous Indian tribes. What better way to honor the tradition than through dance! Under the direction of Laura Bushyhead, the color and pageantry of Native America lives on in the daily performances by some of Oklahoma's best dancers.
Oklahoma Frontier Cloggers
What do you get when you combine tap with line dancing? Hold on to yer hat as three Oklahoma clogging clubs, City with Just a Lil’ Country Cloggers, Cottonwood Creek Cloggers and The Okie Stompers combine forces to bring the ultimate toe-tappin’ show.
Discover the Frontier!
The wild ways of the Oklahoma frontier seep into every part of OFE. See cowboys singing and talking about the trail as they sit around the chuck wagon camp. Look inside a life-size teepee and get up close and personal with Longhorn cattle and horses.
Early American Potter
From digging up the clay to the finished product, learn what it took to make pottery back in the 1800’s. Showcasing her amazing craftsmanship, Reggie will show you the various methods it takes to make products that were used in the frontier’s everyday life!
“Little” John, The Broom Maker
Be swept off your feet by this historical demonstration of broom making. Watch as “Little” John handcrafts a rustic broom out of natural materials.
Scottish Soap Maker
Using a 200-year-old family recipe and a fifth-generation iron soap pot, watch Deborrah Burnett make Scottish Lye Soap one batch at a time, cooked slowly over an open fire, then ladled into wood tray forms.
Deep Fork Chuck Wagon Cookin'
David and Sheryl Roberts’ working chuck wagon display takes you back in time when modern conveniences just didn’t exist. Timing is everything and maybe you’ll be able to sample of taste of the old west and Oklahoma grub.
Blacksmiths of the Frontier
The Saltfork Craftsmen Artist-Blacksmiths show fairgoers the art and skill of blacksmithing. Frontier blacksmiths forged items out of necessity; today's blacksmiths are using those same skills to make everything from tools and decorative pieces to jewelry.
Lost Art of Wooden Bowl Turning
Using a human-powered spring pole lathe, Roger Abrahamson shows crowds bowl turning techniques that date back thousands of years.
For the Li'l Wranglers
Mutton Bustin’
If your child lives for excitement and dreams of riding in the rodeo, then let him/her try mutton busting. Maybe you'll discover the next NFR Bull Riding Champion? Registration and waivers required; restrictions apply.
REGISTRATION & RULES
Registration takes place at the OK Kid’s Corral, inside OFE, 30 minutes before each show.
Ages 4-6, max 60 lbs. (strictly enforced)
All children must weigh-in, no exceptions. Each child must have parent/guardian sign a release. A helmet & vest will be provided and must be worn. No spurs or ropes allowed. Each show is first-come, first-served as entry is limited.
OK Kids' Corral Activities
Grab yer hat and ride on in for the sack racin’ stampede, the stick horse rodeo or some dummy ropin’ fun held in the OK Kids’ Corral. Before you leave, be sure to have yer kin snap a picture at the Li’l Wrangler Photo Op.