Fair Information

Hours & Admissions

Welcome to one of the top State Fairs in North America, showcasing our state’s agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. It’s everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions and just plain fun!

Oklahoma State Fair Youth Attendance Policy

All minors should be supervised by a responsible adult. Fairgoers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian (any age) or chaperone (25 years of age or older) after 5 p.m. ID may be required. Eligible adults may accompany up to five (5) minors. Adults are required to remain at the Oklahoma State Fair while the minors are in attendance. Officially recognized tour/corporate groups or youth in official OSF competitions or other programs with established supervisory practices are exempt from this policy. Minors in violation of this policy are subject to removal from the event.

Hours

Public activities open at 10 a.m. daily. For livestock or equine activities prior to 10 a.m., please use the gates closest to the barns. Ticket sellers may not be available until main gates open in some locations. Be sure to be prepared by buying your tickets in advance or using your mobile device to make a purchase onsite. All online and any purchases made with a credit card will have additional fees.

Buildings

Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Outside Vendors

Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Carnival

Monday: Opens at 11 a.m.
Tuesday-Friday: Opens at 1 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Opens at 11 a.m.

*Closing times are at the discretion of management.

Box Office

Through Aug. 24 (Monday-Friday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 25 – Sept. 6: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 7: noon to 5 p.m.
Sept. 8 – Sept. 10: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 11 – Sept. 20: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sept. 21: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admissions

All outside gate admission and carnival items are subject to additional fees which may include any or all of the following: convenience, ticketing service, facility, activation, credit card fees. Pricing is subject to change without notice.

Advance Deals

Prior to Opening Day, you can SAVE when you purchase tickets or carnival armbands at the OKC Fair Park box office, online at okstatefair.com or by calling 405-948-6800.

Gate Admission

Adults (ages 12+): $12

Children (ages 6-11): $7.50

Season Passes: $40 *only available as a digital/online purchase.

Carnival

Be sure to visit the carnival page for information about Fast Lane passes, armband tips, and more.

Monday – Thursday: $25

Friday – Sunday (Good ANY DAY): $40

Regular Pricing

Once the Fair opens, outside gate admission tickets are available at the ticket booths outside each gate and carnival items are available only at the carnival ticket kiosks.

Gate Admission

Adults (ages 12+): $16

Children (ages 6-11): $10

Children (ages 5 and under): FREE!

Season Passes: $40 *only available as a digital/online purchase.

Carnival

Be sure to visit the carnival page for information about Fast Lane passes, armband tips, and more.

Monday – Wednesday: $35

Tuesday: $25

Friday – Sunday (Good ANY DAY): $50

Special Discount Days

Thursday, September 11: Celebrate OK! with Tinker Federal Credit Union – saluting our first responders and military in recognition of 9/11. Half price admission for everyone, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and ride all day armbands* for just $25!

Bring at least three (3) quality food items to the Eat, Ride, Repeat Food Drive, located on the Bandshell Lawn between noon – 5:30 p.m. and receive your choice of a FREE Little Book of BIG DEALS or a coupon for $5 off a walk-up, Thursday, Sept. 11 carnival armband, while supplies last. Proceeds will benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. One offer per person providing a qualifying three item food or equivalent cash donation. Ride coupon will not be honored on previously purchased, advance armband.

Monday, September 15: Tractor Bobs Military Monday – All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (Military I.D. required) receive FREE outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.

Tuesday, September 16: Taste of the Fair Tuesday – $4 outside gate admission, $4 food items from EVERY STAND at the Fair, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and $4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone!

Wednesday, September 17: Senior Day – FREE admission for Senior Citizens 55+ (I.D. required), $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.

Thursday, September 18: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday – $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE) and $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS. College Night – show your college ID on Thursday, Sept. 18 and get a gate admission ticket for just $5. **Credit card purchases will have a processing fee.

Parking

There are acres and acres of paid AND free parking available, located on both the north and south sides of the property.

Handicapped parking is available at most gates. Paid parking is accessible at Gates 5 (off May Avenue), 6 (off Reno Avenue) and 9 & 10 (off NW 10th Street) and free parking is accessible from Gate 1 (off NW 10th Street), Gate 3 (off May Avenue), and Gate 6 (off Reno Avenue).

Gates 3, 4 and 7 are NOT public entrances. Special permits are required.

Paid parking is $15 per vehicle per day, no come and go, and is 100% CASHLESS! Cash is no longer accepted for paid parking upon arrival. A credit or debit card must be used. Apple, Google, and other ‘card not present’ method of payments are not accepted currently. A 3% processing fee will be added to each transaction.

Rentals

Lockers, electric scooters, wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons are available for rent in three locations: on The Circle toward Gate 2, just inside Gate 6 on the southwest side of the OG&E Coliseum, and just inside Gate 9. Rentals are available for walk-up customers and by advance reservation. Fairgoers can make reservations for scooters and wheelchairs online at www.vistamobility.net or by calling 262-677-2696. Rentals are provided by a third-party contractor and not Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. Prices and information are subject to change without notice.