Miss OSF Pageant
LOCATION: Modern Living Building
Saturday, September 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Come out and support our Miss OSF and Miss Teen OSF pageant contestants as they compete in this qualifying event for Miss Oklahoma. The winner of Miss Oklahoma will go on to compete in Miss America. Admission to the event is $25 and parking is free. Tickets are available at the door.
Great TASTE of a Fair
Check out the list of items entered in 2024’s food competition and see who was crowned FAIRest of Them All! Whether it’s skewered, deep-fried, rolled up, smothered, sprinkled, piled, drizzled, or dipped – It’s all FAIR GAME!
NEW!
September 11, Opening Day – Half price admission for everyone and ride all day armbands for $25!
Special Events during Celebrate OK!
LOCATION: Bandshell Lawn
Noon to 6 p.m.
The 2025 Oklahoma State Fair overlaps with a unique set of dates, making our opening day one of somber remembrance and great honor. The Oklahoma State Fair opens on September 11, coinciding with one of the most horrific attacks on America, leaving scars and grief that will never fade. However, it is also a time for celebration as we answer the call from the White House for State Fairs to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great nation’s founding through the “America 250” initiative. In recognition of both important national events, the Oklahoma State Fair is proud to present the following special activities intended to honor and salute our local and national heroes. Wear your red, white, and blue and join us on Celebrate OK! Day to say THANK YOU to the brave people who have chosen to dedicate their lives to protecting others.
EAT RIDE REPEAT Food Drive
Oklahomans are the most generous! Let’s prove it again on this day by collecting the largest amount of food/cash EVER for the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. Simply bring THREE quality (and qualifying1) food items or a cash donation2 and receive your choice of a Little Book of BIG DEAL$! coupon book or a $5 off coupon for today’s walk-up armband3 – while supplies last.
And, to make it even more fun, let’s make it a little competition. It’s easy – just place your food items in the bin representing your favorite first responder or military unit. The group that gathers the most donations will receive cash awards in part made payable to the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank in their name and in part designated as they see fit to any other charitable cause.
1Qualifying items include things like canned goods, peanut butter, uncooked pasta, boxed dinners, rice, beans and anything that is “shelf-stable,” nonperishable and NOT expired. Healthy options such as whole grain and low sodium are appreciated. Please do not bring fresh items, expired items, anything requiring refrigeration, goods with damaged packaging, or items already prepared.
2Cash donations must be at least $5 to qualify for a free gift.
3Coupon for armband discount must be used Thursday, 9/11/2025 on an armband purchased onsite only. No rain checks. No refunds. Not good on any other day or in combination with any other priced armband.
Salute to Heroes
Heroes from our local first responder units and our military as well as other local service groups and organizations will be on the Bandshell Lawn with specialty vehicles, interactive booths and personnel looking forward to welcoming and interacting with fairgoers. Patriotic-themed entertainment will be going on all day on the Bandshell Stage.
Parade
LOCATION: Tram Route
6:30 p.m.
Join Grand Marshal and Emmy and Gracie Award Winning International Lifestyle Celebrity, Sandra Lee, as we show support to the heroes that keep us safe and make America…America.
Board Game Bonanza
LOCATION: Modern Living Building
Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13 – noon to 10 p.m.
Come play with the Oklahoma Board Game Community! Enjoy a full day of fun with giant Jenga, Connect Four, all-ages games, epic RPGs, and strategy showdowns. Learn something new, kick back, and shop board games from multiple publishers! For more information, visit the Oklahoma Board Game Community website.
Think Pink for Women's Health
LOCATION: Arts Annex
Friday, September 12 – 2 to 6 p.m.
Help the Oklahoma State Fair Think Pink for Women’s Health! Oklahomans will be able to meet exhibitors who provide a service or screening that benefits Oklahoma women, from healthcare to happiness and everything in between! The day will be filled with fun activities for women, culminating in a Beautiful Bras Contest and a sharing of a personal journey by Sandra Lee, TV personality and breast cancer survivor. Oklahoma Blood Institute will be on hand for blood donations as well!
If you would like to participate as an exhibitor, applications are open from now until July 18. Participation if selected is free, but space is limited – so don’t delay!
Oklahoma Mural Challenge
LOCATION: General Pershing Median
Saturday, September 13
Twenty-one Oklahoma artists were selected to compete in this LIVE one-day challenge. In just one day, they will paint a 12×8 mural at the Oklahoma State Fair. Located on the east side of the circle, Fairgoers are invited to peruse these amazing works of art that will be on display through the run of the Fair. Sponsored by
Farmhand Olympics
LOCATION: SuperBarn/Barn 1 Arena
Saturday, September 13 – 5 to 7 p.m.
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau invites all to come learn about the day-to-day activities on the farm by participating in our Farmhand Olympics! Events are open to everyone and include activities that range from calf roping, hay bale tossing and cow milking, just to name a few! Stop by the barn to get signed up!
NEW! Soul & Smoke BBQ Championship
LOCATION: Bandshell Lawn
Sunday, September 14 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Get ready for the ultimate BBQ experience at the inaugural Soul & Smoke BBQ Championship. This premier event, hosted by the Bigger Than Food Foundation, will bring together the best pitmasters, live entertainment, and thousands of food lovers for an unforgettable day of great food, competition, and cultural celebration. But this event is more than just BBQ—it’s a mission-driven fundraiser aimed at expanding economic opportunities for small business owners in the food industry.
Come As You Are Church Services
LOCATION: Oklahoma Frontier Experience
Sundays, September 14 & 21 – 9 a.m.
The Oklahoma State Fair is proud to offer “Come As You Are” Sunday service. Rain or shine, join Pastor and Chuck Wagon Master, David Roberts “just as you are” for an uplifting message and time of fellowship.
Band Day Parade Competition
LOCATION: General Pershing Blvd & The Circle
Monday, September 15 – 10:30 a.m.
Join us for the 73rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Band Day Parade Competition! Watch Oklahoma junior, middle, and high school bands as they compete for cash awards and trophies. The competition will feature drum lines, drum majors, mascots, twirlers, and color guard teams showcasing their talent and skill.
Bus funding provided by Love’s.
Goat Milking Experience
LOCATION: SuperBarn/Barn 1 Arena
Monday, September 15 – 6 p.m.
Anyone and everyone will have a chance to try their hand at milking a goat!
Wine & Palette
LOCATION: Barn 3 Auditorium
Tuesday, September 16 – 5 & 7 p.m.
Wine & Palette will be offering two opportunities to uncork your talent this year! The instructor will guide you step-by-step in re-creating the featured paintings. Painting classes accommodate all from the novice to the master. Canvas, paint, and aprons are provided. Grab your favorite Fair food and beverage from a nearby vendor. For more information about registration, visit the Wine & Palette website.
*If you miss the chance to pre-register, Wine & Palette will be taking limited walk-ins with paid Fair admission.
State Fair Academy
Tuesday, September 16 – Friday, September 19 – 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Academy is a special program designed to provide Oklahoma school kids the opportunity to have a fun, safe and educational experience at the Oklahoma State Fair while helping teachers achieve Oklahoma Academic Standard objectives. More information coming soon!
Senior Day: Passport to Adventure
LOCATION: Modern Living Building
Wednesday, September 17 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Become a world traveler when you enter the Special Events Area in the Modern Living Building for free health screenings, activities, video contest and entertainment at the 48th Annual OG&E Senior Day. We hope you enjoy this fun-filled day planned especially for senior adults. Seniors (ages 55 & older) receive FREE outside gate admission! 2025 details coming soon!
Equine Empowerment Horse Show
2025 information coming soon!
Wednesday, September 18
Join us for our fourth annual horse show for equestrians with disabilities, now with several classes added for veterans. We are proud to provide an opportunity for these horse lovers to compete and engage in an activity rarely afforded them. Please join us in recognizing them as they perform in various classes, showing off their determination, skill, and talent!
2025 entry information will be available on the equine competition webpage soon.
Bison Exhibition
LOCATION: Barn 3 Arena
Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21
The Oklahoma State Fair is excited to welcome the Oklahoma Bison Association’s Bison Experience. If you have never seen Oklahoma’s majestic state mammal up close or if you have had burning questions you wanted to ask about these amazing creatures, now’s your chance to do both. Visit the experts in Barn 3 during the last four days of the Fair during their Q&A session and learn more than you ever could have imagined or just come on by anytime to experience their splendor. For more information, visit the Oklahoma Bison Association website.
Sensory-Friendly Time
Sunday, September 21 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The crowds and sights and sounds of the Oklahoma State Fair may be a bit overstimulating for some fairgoers. In recognition of that, every day of the Fair, a sensory-friendly area is available in the Arts Annex to take a short break and get re-energized to start exploring the Fair again. The final Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., will feature some special activities for guests who may enjoy their visit in a less noisy and less bright atmosphere. These activities, in addition to the Fair’s daily offerings that may be more quiet or less crowded at certain times, will be gathered into a guide that can be found on our accessibility page, once available.
NEW!
LOCATION: Modern Living Building
Sunday, September 21 – noon to 6 p.m.
Join us for the first-ever Accessibility Expo at the Oklahoma State Fair, a celebration of inclusion, innovation, and community! This exciting new event brings together organizations, artists, vendors, and advocates working to support and empower disabled Oklahomans and their families.
