Competitions

Creative Arts

Competitions

With many new contests and all the old favorites, it’s easier than ever to get in on the creative arts action at the Oklahoma State Fair! Each year, the Creative Arts Department showcases the work of talented Oklahomans of all ages in crafts like quilting, woodworking, baking, cooking, canning, photography, ceramics, painting, and many others. 

 

2023 Competition Guides

Please reference the 2023 competition guides until 2024 guides become available.

  China, Ceramics & Antiques

  Cooking

  Recipe Template

  Fine Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

  Junior Arts & Crafts

  Needlecraft

  Photography

 

2024 Entry Information

FREE Creative Arts online entries open July 1 and close August 15. All entries for these competitions must be made online.

Exhibitors will be able to register everything onsite at the OKC Fairgrounds, August 24 – 25, during exhibit delivery. There will be a $12 late fee per exhibitor, not per item.

Exhibitors can register in the cooking division (minus canning) and all live contests onsite at the OKC Fairgrounds, September 7 – 8, during exhibit delivery. There will be a $12 late fee per exhibitor, not per item. 

Demonstrating at the Fair

Are you a part of an organization that would like to demonstrate their craft/group to the Oklahoma public? Apply to demonstrate today!

  OSF Demonstrator Guidelines

Creative Arts Demonstration

 

Competition Schedules

Please reference the 2023 schedules until 2024 schedules become available.

CREATIVE ARTS CONTESTS: There are hundreds of classes in the regular creative arts contests. All require online pre-registration.

Enjoy a variety of different demonstrations and live contests daily in the Creative Arts Building. 

  Creative Arts Schedule

ON THE SPOT CONTESTS: Everyone can join in the fun with this concept in creative arts competitions! These exciting ON THE SPOT contests during the Fair are for both adults and children and don't require advance registration!

  ON THE SPOT Contests

 

2023 Results 

  China, Ceramics & Antiques

  Cooking

  Fine Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

  Junior Arts

  Needlecraft

  Photography

 

Contact 

Morgan Chappell