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!
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.
