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What you need to know for the 2024 fair

NOW, 603. HAPPENING TODAY IT IS DAY ONE OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR. AND THIS YEAR, ORGANIZERS SAY THEY EXPECT AROUND 900,000 PEOPLE TO PASS THROUGH THE GATES. KOCO AUDREY GOODSON IS ONE OF THE FIRST AT THE FAIRGROUNDS THIS MORNING. AND AUDREY, YOU HAVE WHAT FAMILIES CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR. THAT’S RIGHT. AND ONE OF THOSE THINGS THAT FAMILIES CAN LOOK FORWARD TO IS NEW ATTRACTIONS. SO I’M ACTUALLY HERE WITH AN OKLAHOMAN, OKLAHOMAN AND BUBBLE MAGICIAN. THIS IS STEVE CRAWFORD. IT’S BUBBLE MAGIC ON THE MIDWAY. HELLO EVERYBODY. STEVE HERE. SO STEVE IS GOING TO SHOW US SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU CAN SEE WHILE YOU’RE AT THE STATE FAIR. YOU KNOW WHAT WE’RE ACTUALLY DOING. IT’S BUBBLE MAGIC WHICH WE’LL TALK ABOUT IN A MINUTE. AND BEHIND ME IS THIS BIG SETUP ALL GEARED FOR THE KIDS. WE’RE GOING TO HAVE BUBBLE SHOWS EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR, AND THEN WE’RE GOING TO BLAST THIS ENTIRE AREA FULL OF BUBBLES AND FOAM FOR A FOAM PARTY FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE. AND TELL ME ABOUT HOW FUN THAT IS FOR KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS. IT’S FOR KIDS. WELL, YOU KNOW, YOU BRING THE KIDS AS AN EXCUSE BECAUSE THE PARENTS LOVE IT TOO. AND SPEAKING OF MAGIC, MAYBE YOU HEARD OF THE TRICK WHERE THE ROPE FLOATS INTO THE AIR. SOMEONE CLIMBS THE ROPE. THAT’LL BE YOU DISAPPEARS. THEN THE ROPE FALLS. I DON’T KNOW THAT ONE, BUT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD TRICK. I DO KNOW SOME FUN THINGS WITH ROPE, LIKE WHEN YOU TAKE THE ENDS OFF THE ROPE, YOU ACTUALLY GET A LOOP OF ROPE, WHICH IS ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE BUBBLES. OH, THAT’S A GOOD ONE. WE’RE GETTING SOME CRAZY BUBBLES. WE’RE GOING TO DO A CAROUSEL BUBBLE IN THE AIR, SPINNING AROUND IN HONOR OF OUR DOUBLE CAROUSEL. A DRAGON WAGON OR ROLLER COASTER. WE’RE GOING TO MAKE A BUBBLE LONGER THAN THE ROLLER COASTER ITSELF. DURING THE SHOWS TODAY, BEFORE OUR BIG, BIG FINALE. AWESOME. SO IS THIS GOING TO BE GOING ON EVERY DAY? EVERY DAY, EVERY HOUR? ON THE HOUR? WE DON’T WANT ANYONE TO MISS IT. IT’S ABSOLUTELY FREE ADMISSION. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE OKLAHOMA CITY STATE FAIR MIDWAY. OKAY. DO YOU HAVE ONE MORE BUBBLE THAT YOU WANT TO SHOW US? YOU KNOW, I USED TO FISH WITH THESE. I WASN’T VERY GOOD AT IT. SO WE’RE GOING TO DO ONE MORE BUBBLE. LET’S MAKE ONE FOR YOU. ALL RIGHT. OKAY. AND HERE WE GO. AND THAT IS ONE BUBBLE THAT RISE

What you need to know about the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair before attending

The Oklahoma State Fair runs from Sept. 12-22 at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds

It’s finally time for the Oklahoma State Fair!Below is what you’ll need to know before you, your family and friends load up the car and go to the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair.Dates, Hours and AdmissionThe Oklahoma State Fair runs from Sept. 12-22 at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. The fair showcases Oklahoma’s agriculture, manufacturing and commerce and features family entertainment and educational exhibits as well as competitions and fair fun. Buildings will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Outside vendors are open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The carnival opens at noon on Monday, at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Below is when the box office is open.Through Aug. 25 (Monday-Friday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Aug. 26-Sept. 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sept. 8: Noon to 5 p.m.Sept. 9-Sept. 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sept. 12-21: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Before the Oklahoma State Fair starts, you can save when you buy outside gate admission tickets at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, online or by calling 405-948-6800.Adults (ages 12+): $12Children (ages 6-11): $7.50Season Passes: $40 (only available online)During the fair, outside gate admission tickets are available at the ticket booths outside each gate. Same-day re-entry is allowed with your ticket stub and a handstamp from the ticket-takers. Any purchases made using a credit card will have a surcharge added. Below is a look at gate admission prices.Adults (ages 12+): $16Children (ages 6-11): $10Children (ages 5 and under): FreeSeason Passes: $40 (only available online)Click here to buy tickets.Below is a look at the special discount days the Oklahoma State Fair will offer this year. Thursday, Sept. 12: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday: $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE); $4 Little Book of Big Deals and ride all day armbands for $25.College Day: $5 admission for college students (ID required) One admission per ID.Monday, Sept. 16: Tractor Bobs Military Monday: All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (military ID required) receive free outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.Tuesday, Sept. 17: 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, Sept. 18: Senior Day: Free admission for Senior Citizens 55+ (ID required), $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets. Thursday, Sept. 19: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday: $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under free), $4 Little Book of Big Deals, and ride all day armbands for $25.Youth Attendance PolicyFairgoers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or chaperone 25 or older after 5 p.m. Fair officials say ID may be required, and eligible adults may accompany up to five minors. Adults are required to remain at the Oklahoma State Fair while the minors attend.Officially recognized tour/corporate groups or youth in official Oklahoma State Fair competitions or other programs with established supervisory practices are exempt from this policy. Minors in violation of the policy are subject to removal.ParkingThere are various options for parking at the Oklahoma State Fair.There are acres of free parking available on the north and south sides of the property, and handicapped parking is available at most gates. Paid parking and free parking are accessible from Northwest 10th Street, May Avenue and Reno avenues. Single-day parking passes and season parking passes are available at the OKC Fairgrounds box office. Single-day parking is $10, and season parking is $50.Trams also are available inside the fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m. daily.Cash is no longer accepted for paid parking upon arrival. Fair officials say a credit or debit card must be used. Apple, Google and other “card not present” methods of payment are not acceptable at this time. A 3% fee will be added to each transaction.Click here for more information about parking.The OKC FairgroundsThe OKC Fairgrounds is located in eastern Oklahoma City, just off Interstate 44 by Northwest 10th Street.Click here to see a map of the fairgrounds. Fair FoodBelow is a look at the new and featured food you can try during this year’s Oklahoma State Fair.Spicy Pickle Pizza – Swains Pizza On-A-Stick: Homemade pizza dough smothered with jalapeño ranch sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, pickle chips, and sprinkled with a Cajun dust.Bacon Wrapped Oreos – The Bacon Habit: A classic Oreo wrapped in seasoned bacon, cooked to perfection.Puff Puff – Afrikan Delights: A sweet, deep-fried dough ball that’s typically sprinkled with powdered sugar, condensed milk, chocolate, caramel, or Oreo. Puff-puff is a popular West African snack.Cap’n Crunch Chicken Sandwich – Boki Food Service: Chicken coated with Cap’n Crunch cereal, deep-fried, then topped with honey and raspberry sauce, served on a bun.Cinnamon Rolled Cold Brew Pie – Cutie Pies Concessions: A cinnamon sprinkled graham cracker crust filled with a creamy cold brew pie filling that is loaded with sweet cinnamon roll pieces then topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon and sugar.Deep-Fried Doritos Pickle – Diventuri Concessions: Enjoy a large, spiraled pickle, coated in Cool Ranch Doritos, then deep-fried and served with ranch dressing.Nashville Hot Chicken Donut Sandwich – FryDay Concessions: A sweet and savory explosion made up of spicy, crispy, Cajun fried chicken served on a glazed donut and smothered in creamy coleslaw, thick sliced dill pickles, and Nashville hot sauce.Pickle Lemonade – Gringos & The Bacon Habit: If you love pickles and lemonade, this drink will have you puckering your lips for more. Served with a pickle spear and lemon slices.Fruity Pebbles Korean Corn Dog – Chan’s Eatery: Half hot dog and half mozzarella cheese, battered and coated with Panko crumbs and Fruity Pebbles, then deep-fried to perfection.Lotus Biscoff Funnel Cake – Wade Shows Carnival Funnel Cake: Biscoff cookie batter deep-fried and topped with powdered sugar, and caramel.The Young Grasshopper – Wondervan Pops: Mint chocolate chip ice cream dipped in rich chocolate, topped with chopped Thin Mint cookies.Natural Fruit Popsicles & Homemade Ice Cream Bars – Wondervan Pops: Try one or all their flavors including strawberry lavender, chile lime, pineapple mango, or peach banana with raspberry swirl.Strawberries & Cream Waffle On-A-Stick – Waffle Chix: Strawberry shortcake cookie dough baked inside a Belgian waffle, covered with whipped topping, and drizzled with strawberry sauce.Bronut – FryDay Concessions: A giant, warm glazed doughnut smothered in brisket and topped with pickles, scallions, and a jalapeño glaze drizzle.Bacon Jam Burger – Good Burger: Made up of a combination of seasoned beef, Boursin cheese, and house made bacon jam, all served on a warm potato bun, this burger is a sweet and salty culinary delight.Cinnamon Toast Horchata – Agua Fresca: A sweet creamy beverage made with rice milk, vanilla, and cinnamon topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and whipped cream.Jollof Rice – Afrikan Delights: Tender rice, fresh tomatoes, crunchy onions, and sweet bell peppers all slowly cooked in a rich, savory tomato broth.Egusi Fufu – Afrikan Delights: Egusi stew is a nutrient-dense and protein-rich delight made with ground melon seeds, fresh spinach leaves, and a blend of spices. Served with fufu, a chewy and dough-like texture made from yam powder or plantain and cassava, this duo is a match made in heaven.Waakey – Afrikan Delights: A savory blend of rice and beans, infused with the sweetness of black-eyed peas, all cooked to perfection together. Served with a vibrant medley of vegetables and a rich, tangy tomato stew.Hand-Painted Truffle Bars – D2 Concessions: Each unique truffle is painted with colored cocoa butter and has a silky-smooth shell with soft ganache center, always made with Belgian chocolate and local cream.Cookie Dough Parfait – Cookie Dough Monsters: Layered Oreo crumbles, whipped cream, homemade chocolate chip cookie dough, and chocolate pudding.River Water – The Deli: A refreshing citrus drink made with limes, milk, and just the right amount of sugar, topped with gummy fish and worms. Perfect for those hot summer days, this beverage is sweet, tart, tangy, and slightly creamy.Watermelon Bubble Tea with Tamarind Candy Stick – Diventuri Concessions: Jasmine green tea with watermelon syrup, green apple popping pearls, served with a tamarind candy stick.Ice Cream Nachos – FryDay Concessions: A combination of creamy vanilla soft serve, crispy waffle nacho chips, topped with hot fudge, Oreo crumbles, and caramel dipping sauce.Smoked PB & J – Champions BBQ: House smoked pulled pork, brisket, and mild Hatch green chile sausage, topped with scratchmade coleslaw and crispy fried onions, all piled on a fresh potato bun.Sicilian Sausage Sandwich – Good Fellas Grill: A mouthwatering homemade sausage patty, topped with provolone cheese, a layer of lettuce, tomato, and mustard, served on a fresh-baked Italian sub roll.Sicilian Meatball On-A-Stick – Good Fellas Grill: Two of Mama’s homemade Sicilian meatballs on-a-stick, dipped in savory marinara sauce and sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese.Saucy Sister Chamoy Candy – Grams Sweet Treats: Various sweet candies covered in locally made Saucy Sister Chamoy to give them a nice kick.Cheeseburger Corn Dog – Pioneer Wagon: Ground beef mixed with cheddar cheese, loaded on a stick, and fried in corn dog batter. Try it with the Pioneer Wagon’s Horseback Sauce made of BBQ sauce blended with a little horseradish.Candied Watermelon On-A-Stick – Rush Springs Watermelon: Deliciously sweet Rush Springs watermelon covered with a Fruit Roll-Up and smothered with locally made Saucy Sister Chamoy and tajin. Served on a stick for easy Fair eating!Vanilla Ghost Pepper Fudge – The Nut Shack: Vanilla fudge made with 100 percent pure ghost pepper powder.Chocolate Ghost Pepper Fudge – The Nut Shack: Chocolate fudge made with 100 percent pure ghost pepper powder.Waffle Nacho Sundae – The Sundae Factory: Soft serve ice cream alongside a serving of waffle cone chips topped with hot fudge or caramel.Tilt Nitro Energy – Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee: A flavored energy drink with base notes of citrus fruits and pineapple, packed with nitrogen for a smooth, creamy boost.Cotton Candy Crunch Ice Cream – Your Just Desserts: Sweet and colorful candies mixed in with smooth soft serve vanilla ice cream.Carne Asada Street Corn – Bad Boys BBQ: Street corn topped with carne asada, sour cream, and cilantro, served with lime.AttractionsAlong with the usual fair attractions – like the Ferris wheel, Midway, games and vendors – the Oklahoma State Fair offers a lot of new fun for 2024.Below is a look at some of the new attractions. Taste of the Fair Tuesday, Sept. 17: Take advantage of $4 outside gate admission, $4 food items from nearly every stand at the Fair, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and $4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone!OK!toberfest: Head to the Fest Tent, located between the Jim Norick Arena and the Bennett Event Center, for German beer, wine, food, and music! Live bands will be playing and the drinks will be flowing Thursday through Sunday, both weekends of the Fair! Step over to Harvell Concessions next door to the Fest Tent for bratwursts and German potato salad.Stinkin’ Sentra by Dent Source: Four contestants will live in this stinkin’ Sentra during the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair! The last person to exit gets to take it home! Stop by and check out the competition on the Centennial Lawn. Visit stinkinsentra.com for more information.Urban Homesteading Expo, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 15: Presented by Okie Homesteading. If you’re intrigued by the idea of homesteading but have little to no acreage, you’re not alone. Check out this special event to learn about urban homesteading.Bison Encounter, Sept. 19-22: If you have never seen Oklahoma’s majestic state mammal up close or if you have burning questions you wanted to ask about these amazing creatures, now’s your chance to do both. Visit the Oklahoma Bison Association experts in Barn 3 during the last four days of the Fair to experience it.Wine & Palette, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sept. 19: These painting classes accommodate all from the novice to the master. Supplies are provided for this one of a kind make it and take it souvenir opportunity. Fair admission is included in the registration fee. Visit okstatefair.com for more info.Stargazing in the Planetarium: Sit back and look up as the night sky comes alive five times a day with audiences learning about constellations, planets, the structure of the universe, and more. It’s an experience for all ages. Located in the Arts Annex.Crackin’ Corn Comedy Show: When the cornball clodhopper cranks up his crop-quenching contraption, these rural rubes conjure up a crowd coolin’ cloudburst. You can catch them strolling around the circle or sit yourself down and enjoy one of their shows in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience throughout the day.Pirate Adventure Experience: Catch Pirate Man Dan as he takes to the Fair seas and sails around The Circle and down Wichita Walk onboard his pirate ship! When he pulls into a port, you might catch him leaving his ship on stilts or a unicycle or maybe you get a chance to hop on board, grab a foam sword, and have someone snap your picture with the pirate himself.Tumbleweed Crossing: This award-winning comedy wild west gunfight stunt show will take you on a zany trip back in time where laughs fly like bullets and hilarity is the law of the land!Sophie Duch, PRCA Stunt Rider: Sophie Duch has been riding and competing in equestrian events since she was three years old. 2024 began her rookie year in the PRCA and seventh year of her career in rodeo entertainment with trick riding, Roman riding, and an Annie Oakley mounted shooting reenactment. Grab your front row seat and be amazed at her riding expertise twice daily during the Wild West Showcase.Pirate Man Dan: Get ready for thrilling escapes, unicycle stunts, knife or fire juggling, balloons and whacky antics, music and dance moves, all choreographed to a pirate nautical theme and story. Watch your loved ones be a part of the show and laugh harder than you thought possible!The Great American Living Carousel: This living carousel boasts beautiful purebred Welsh ponies that carry their little cowboys and cowgirls under a revolving tent top.Pretty Bird Paradise: This is a free interactive all-day exhibit. Fair patrons may enter the aviary and interact with over 100 parakeets. Feed sticks will be available to purchase but are not required. Most of the birds are rescue birds.Wick & Whimsy Frontier Candle Maker: Jenni brings her craft of candle making all the way from Rockwood, Tennessee. Oklahoma welcomes her to our great Fair and can’t wait for her to join all the other Frontier artisans in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience.Reading is Sweet: Creative Arts Contest, Junior Arts & Crafts, Division 3645 – Kids will create a treat for their favorite storybook characters. Items will be tasted and a reason why they made it must be provided.Poultry Show: Grab your feathered friends and head to the OK State Fair! With a variety of classes and divisions, there’s something for everyone. Get all the info in the poultry competition guide.Major Neurocognitive Crafts: Creative Arts Contest, Fine Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Division 3523 – This is a preFair contest for those with a major neurocognitive disorder such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, etc., to enter an item they have created.From the Beehive: Beeswax & Cut Comb Contest: Creative Arts Contest, Fine Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Division 3524. Partnering with the Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, competitors will bring their cut comb and beeswax to be judged.Old Timers Showmanship: Livestock competitions are not just the young man’s game! Those of a more advanced age are welcome into the show ring! Check out the beef competition guide for more info.Supreme Overall Cattle Drive: Making a grand return to the Oklahoma State Fair, there will be an overall supreme drive in the cattle ring, naming a Supreme Overall Junior Heifer, a Supreme Overall Open Heifer, and a Supreme Overall Open Bull!Disney On Ice”Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars” will bring a new production to the Jim Norick Arena at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. The show features your favorite characters from movies like “Toy Story,” “Frozen,” “Moana,” Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “Wish” and more, as well as Mickey, Donald and Goofy.Sept. 12: 7 p.m.Sept. 13: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sept. 14: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sept. 15: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Sept. 16: 7 p.m.Click here to buy Disney on Ice tickets. Concert Schedule Concerts will be held each night of the fair at the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage, which officials said will feature enhanced production value that includes new video screens.Below is the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair concert lineup. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12: Niko Moon and Shaylen with Austin John Walker7:30 p.m. Sept. 13: Morris Day & the Time8 p.m. Sept. 14: Jefferson Starship7:30 p.m. Sept. 15: Epic Eagles7:30 p.m. Sept. 16: We Are Messengers7:30 p.m. Sept. 17: Journey from the Heart7:30 p.m. Sept. 18: Shawn Klush – Tribute to Elvis7:30 p.m. Sept. 19: Mark Chestnutt7:30 p.m. Sept. 20: Hinder8 p.m. Sept. 21: Uncle Kracker7:30 p.m. Sept. 22: Los Herederos de Nuevo Leon

It’s finally time for the Oklahoma State Fair!

Below is what you’ll need to know before you, your family and friends load up the car and go to the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair.

Dates, Hours and Admission

The Oklahoma State Fair runs from Sept. 12-22 at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. The fair showcases Oklahoma’s agriculture, manufacturing and commerce and features family entertainment and educational exhibits as well as competitions and fair fun.

Buildings will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Outside vendors are open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The carnival opens at noon on Monday, at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Below is when the box office is open.

  • Through Aug. 25 (Monday-Friday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 26-Sept. 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 8: Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 9-Sept. 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 12-21: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Before the Oklahoma State Fair starts, you can save when you buy outside gate admission tickets at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, online or by calling 405-948-6800.

  • Adults (ages 12+): $12
  • Children (ages 6-11): $7.50
  • Season Passes: $40 (only available online)

During the fair, outside gate admission tickets are available at the ticket booths outside each gate. Same-day re-entry is allowed with your ticket stub and a handstamp from the ticket-takers. Any purchases made using a credit card will have a surcharge added.

Below is a look at gate admission prices.

  • Adults (ages 12+): $16
  • Children (ages 6-11): $10
  • Children (ages 5 and under): Free
  • Season Passes: $40 (only available online)

Click here to buy tickets.

Below is a look at the special discount days the Oklahoma State Fair will offer this year.

  • Thursday, Sept. 12: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday: $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE); $4 Little Book of Big Deals and ride all day armbands for $25.
  • College Day: $5 admission for college students (ID required) One admission per ID.
  • Monday, Sept. 16: Tractor Bobs Military Monday: All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (military ID required) receive free outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 17: 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, Sept. 18: Senior Day: Free admission for Senior Citizens 55+ (ID required), $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.
  • Thursday, Sept. 19: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday: $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under free), $4 Little Book of Big Deals, and ride all day armbands for $25.

Youth Attendance Policy

Fairgoers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or chaperone 25 or older after 5 p.m. Fair officials say ID may be required, and eligible adults may accompany up to five minors. Adults are required to remain at the Oklahoma State Fair while the minors attend.

Officially recognized tour/corporate groups or youth in official Oklahoma State Fair competitions or other programs with established supervisory practices are exempt from this policy. Minors in violation of the policy are subject to removal.

Parking

There are various options for parking at the Oklahoma State Fair.

There are acres of free parking available on the north and south sides of the property, and handicapped parking is available at most gates. Paid parking and free parking are accessible from Northwest 10th Street, May Avenue and Reno avenues.

Single-day parking passes and season parking passes are available at the OKC Fairgrounds box office. Single-day parking is $10, and season parking is $50.

Trams also are available inside the fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m. daily.

Cash is no longer accepted for paid parking upon arrival. Fair officials say a credit or debit card must be used. Apple, Google and other “card not present” methods of payment are not acceptable at this time. A 3% fee will be added to each transaction.

Click here for more information about parking.

The OKC Fairgrounds

The OKC Fairgrounds is located in eastern Oklahoma City, just off Interstate 44 by Northwest 10th Street.

Click here to see a map of the fairgrounds.

Fair Food

Below is a look at the new and featured food you can try during this year’s Oklahoma State Fair.

  • Spicy Pickle Pizza – Swains Pizza On-A-Stick: Homemade pizza dough smothered with jalapeño ranch sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, pickle chips, and sprinkled with a Cajun dust.
  • Bacon Wrapped Oreos – The Bacon Habit: A classic Oreo wrapped in seasoned bacon, cooked to perfection.
  • Puff Puff – Afrikan Delights: A sweet, deep-fried dough ball that’s typically sprinkled with powdered sugar, condensed milk, chocolate, caramel, or Oreo. Puff-puff is a popular West African snack.
  • Cap’n Crunch Chicken Sandwich – Boki Food Service: Chicken coated with Cap’n Crunch cereal, deep-fried, then topped with honey and raspberry sauce, served on a bun.
  • Cinnamon Rolled Cold Brew Pie – Cutie Pies Concessions: A cinnamon sprinkled graham cracker crust filled with a creamy cold brew pie filling that is loaded with sweet cinnamon roll pieces then topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon and sugar.
  • Deep-Fried Doritos Pickle – Diventuri Concessions: Enjoy a large, spiraled pickle, coated in Cool Ranch Doritos, then deep-fried and served with ranch dressing.
  • Nashville Hot Chicken Donut Sandwich – FryDay Concessions: A sweet and savory explosion made up of spicy, crispy, Cajun fried chicken served on a glazed donut and smothered in creamy coleslaw, thick sliced dill pickles, and Nashville hot sauce.
  • Pickle Lemonade – Gringos & The Bacon Habit: If you love pickles and lemonade, this drink will have you puckering your lips for more. Served with a pickle spear and lemon slices.
  • Fruity Pebbles Korean Corn Dog – Chan’s Eatery: Half hot dog and half mozzarella cheese, battered and coated with Panko crumbs and Fruity Pebbles, then deep-fried to perfection.
  • Lotus Biscoff Funnel Cake – Wade Shows Carnival Funnel Cake: Biscoff cookie batter deep-fried and topped with powdered sugar, and caramel.
  • The Young Grasshopper – Wondervan Pops: Mint chocolate chip ice cream dipped in rich chocolate, topped with chopped Thin Mint cookies.
  • Natural Fruit Popsicles & Homemade Ice Cream Bars – Wondervan Pops: Try one or all their flavors including strawberry lavender, chile lime, pineapple mango, or peach banana with raspberry swirl.
  • Strawberries & Cream Waffle On-A-Stick – Waffle Chix: Strawberry shortcake cookie dough baked inside a Belgian waffle, covered with whipped topping, and drizzled with strawberry sauce.
  • Bronut – FryDay Concessions: A giant, warm glazed doughnut smothered in brisket and topped with pickles, scallions, and a jalapeño glaze drizzle.
  • Bacon Jam Burger – Good Burger: Made up of a combination of seasoned beef, Boursin cheese, and house made bacon jam, all served on a warm potato bun, this burger is a sweet and salty culinary delight.
  • Cinnamon Toast Horchata – Agua Fresca: A sweet creamy beverage made with rice milk, vanilla, and cinnamon topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and whipped cream.
  • Jollof Rice – Afrikan Delights: Tender rice, fresh tomatoes, crunchy onions, and sweet bell peppers all slowly cooked in a rich, savory tomato broth.
  • Egusi Fufu – Afrikan Delights: Egusi stew is a nutrient-dense and protein-rich delight made with ground melon seeds, fresh spinach leaves, and a blend of spices. Served with fufu, a chewy and dough-like texture made from yam powder or plantain and cassava, this duo is a match made in heaven.
  • Waakey – Afrikan Delights: A savory blend of rice and beans, infused with the sweetness of black-eyed peas, all cooked to perfection together. Served with a vibrant medley of vegetables and a rich, tangy tomato stew.
  • Hand-Painted Truffle Bars – D2 Concessions: Each unique truffle is painted with colored cocoa butter and has a silky-smooth shell with soft ganache center, always made with Belgian chocolate and local cream.
  • Cookie Dough Parfait – Cookie Dough Monsters: Layered Oreo crumbles, whipped cream, homemade chocolate chip cookie dough, and chocolate pudding.
  • River Water – The Deli: A refreshing citrus drink made with limes, milk, and just the right amount of sugar, topped with gummy fish and worms. Perfect for those hot summer days, this beverage is sweet, tart, tangy, and slightly creamy.
  • Watermelon Bubble Tea with Tamarind Candy Stick – Diventuri Concessions: Jasmine green tea with watermelon syrup, green apple popping pearls, served with a tamarind candy stick.
  • Ice Cream Nachos – FryDay Concessions: A combination of creamy vanilla soft serve, crispy waffle nacho chips, topped with hot fudge, Oreo crumbles, and caramel dipping sauce.
  • Smoked PB & J – Champions BBQ: House smoked pulled pork, brisket, and mild Hatch green chile sausage, topped with scratchmade coleslaw and crispy fried onions, all piled on a fresh potato bun.
  • Sicilian Sausage Sandwich – Good Fellas Grill: A mouthwatering homemade sausage patty, topped with provolone cheese, a layer of lettuce, tomato, and mustard, served on a fresh-baked Italian sub roll.
  • Sicilian Meatball On-A-Stick – Good Fellas Grill: Two of Mama’s homemade Sicilian meatballs on-a-stick, dipped in savory marinara sauce and sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • Saucy Sister Chamoy Candy – Grams Sweet Treats: Various sweet candies covered in locally made Saucy Sister Chamoy to give them a nice kick.
  • Cheeseburger Corn Dog – Pioneer Wagon: Ground beef mixed with cheddar cheese, loaded on a stick, and fried in corn dog batter. Try it with the Pioneer Wagon’s Horseback Sauce made of BBQ sauce blended with a little horseradish.
  • Candied Watermelon On-A-Stick – Rush Springs Watermelon: Deliciously sweet Rush Springs watermelon covered with a Fruit Roll-Up and smothered with locally made Saucy Sister Chamoy and tajin. Served on a stick for easy Fair eating!
  • Vanilla Ghost Pepper Fudge – The Nut Shack: Vanilla fudge made with 100 percent pure ghost pepper powder.
  • Chocolate Ghost Pepper Fudge – The Nut Shack: Chocolate fudge made with 100 percent pure ghost pepper powder.
  • Waffle Nacho Sundae – The Sundae Factory: Soft serve ice cream alongside a serving of waffle cone chips topped with hot fudge or caramel.
  • Tilt Nitro Energy – Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee: A flavored energy drink with base notes of citrus fruits and pineapple, packed with nitrogen for a smooth, creamy boost.
  • Cotton Candy Crunch Ice Cream – Your Just Desserts: Sweet and colorful candies mixed in with smooth soft serve vanilla ice cream.
  • Carne Asada Street Corn – Bad Boys BBQ: Street corn topped with carne asada, sour cream, and cilantro, served with lime.

Attractions

Along with the usual fair attractions – like the Ferris wheel, Midway, games and vendors – the Oklahoma State Fair offers a lot of new fun for 2024.

Below is a look at some of the new attractions.

  • Taste of the Fair Tuesday, Sept. 17: Take advantage of $4 outside gate admission, $4 food items from nearly every stand at the Fair, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and $4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone!
  • OK!toberfest: Head to the Fest Tent, located between the Jim Norick Arena and the Bennett Event Center, for German beer, wine, food, and music! Live bands will be playing and the drinks will be flowing Thursday through Sunday, both weekends of the Fair! Step over to Harvell Concessions next door to the Fest Tent for bratwursts and German potato salad.
  • Stinkin’ Sentra by Dent Source: Four contestants will live in this stinkin’ Sentra during the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair! The last person to exit gets to take it home! Stop by and check out the competition on the Centennial Lawn. Visit stinkinsentra.com for more information.
  • Urban Homesteading Expo, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 15: Presented by Okie Homesteading. If you’re intrigued by the idea of homesteading but have little to no acreage, you’re not alone. Check out this special event to learn about urban homesteading.
  • Bison Encounter, Sept. 19-22: If you have never seen Oklahoma’s majestic state mammal up close or if you have burning questions you wanted to ask about these amazing creatures, now’s your chance to do both. Visit the Oklahoma Bison Association experts in Barn 3 during the last four days of the Fair to experience it.
  • Wine & Palette, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sept. 19: These painting classes accommodate all from the novice to the master. Supplies are provided for this one of a kind make it and take it souvenir opportunity. Fair admission is included in the registration fee. Visit okstatefair.com for more info.
  • Stargazing in the Planetarium: Sit back and look up as the night sky comes alive five times a day with audiences learning about constellations, planets, the structure of the universe, and more. It’s an experience for all ages. Located in the Arts Annex.
  • Crackin’ Corn Comedy Show: When the cornball clodhopper cranks up his crop-quenching contraption, these rural rubes conjure up a crowd coolin’ cloudburst. You can catch them strolling around the circle or sit yourself down and enjoy one of their shows in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience throughout the day.
  • Pirate Adventure Experience: Catch Pirate Man Dan as he takes to the Fair seas and sails around The Circle and down Wichita Walk onboard his pirate ship! When he pulls into a port, you might catch him leaving his ship on stilts or a unicycle or maybe you get a chance to hop on board, grab a foam sword, and have someone snap your picture with the pirate himself.
  • Tumbleweed Crossing: This award-winning comedy wild west gunfight stunt show will take you on a zany trip back in time where laughs fly like bullets and hilarity is the law of the land!
  • Sophie Duch, PRCA Stunt Rider: Sophie Duch has been riding and competing in equestrian events since she was three years old. 2024 began her rookie year in the PRCA and seventh year of her career in rodeo entertainment with trick riding, Roman riding, and an Annie Oakley mounted shooting reenactment. Grab your front row seat and be amazed at her riding expertise twice daily during the Wild West Showcase.
  • Pirate Man Dan: Get ready for thrilling escapes, unicycle stunts, knife or fire juggling, balloons and whacky antics, music and dance moves, all choreographed to a pirate nautical theme and story. Watch your loved ones be a part of the show and laugh harder than you thought possible!
  • The Great American Living Carousel: This living carousel boasts beautiful purebred Welsh ponies that carry their little cowboys and cowgirls under a revolving tent top.
  • Pretty Bird Paradise: This is a free interactive all-day exhibit. Fair patrons may enter the aviary and interact with over 100 parakeets. Feed sticks will be available to purchase but are not required. Most of the birds are rescue birds.
  • Wick & Whimsy Frontier Candle Maker: Jenni brings her craft of candle making all the way from Rockwood, Tennessee. Oklahoma welcomes her to our great Fair and can’t wait for her to join all the other Frontier artisans in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience.
  • Reading is Sweet: Creative Arts Contest, Junior Arts & Crafts, Division 3645 – Kids will create a treat for their favorite storybook characters. Items will be tasted and a reason why they made it must be provided.
  • Poultry Show: Grab your feathered friends and head to the OK State Fair! With a variety of classes and divisions, there’s something for everyone. Get all the info in the poultry competition guide.
  • Major Neurocognitive Crafts: Creative Arts Contest, Fine Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Division 3523 – This is a preFair contest for those with a major neurocognitive disorder such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, etc., to enter an item they have created.
  • From the Beehive: Beeswax & Cut Comb Contest: Creative Arts Contest, Fine Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Division 3524. Partnering with the Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, competitors will bring their cut comb and beeswax to be judged.
  • Old Timers Showmanship: Livestock competitions are not just the young man’s game! Those of a more advanced age are welcome into the show ring! Check out the beef competition guide for more info.
  • Supreme Overall Cattle Drive: Making a grand return to the Oklahoma State Fair, there will be an overall supreme drive in the cattle ring, naming a Supreme Overall Junior Heifer, a Supreme Overall Open Heifer, and a Supreme Overall Open Bull!

Disney On Ice

“Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars” will bring a new production to the Jim Norick Arena at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. The show features your favorite characters from movies like “Toy Story,” “Frozen,” “Moana,” Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “Wish” and more, as well as Mickey, Donald and Goofy.

  • Sept. 12: 7 p.m.
  • Sept. 13: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sept. 14: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Sept. 15: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 16: 7 p.m.

Click here to buy Disney on Ice tickets.

Concert Schedule

Concerts will be held each night of the fair at the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage, which officials said will feature enhanced production value that includes new video screens.

Below is the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair concert lineup.

  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12: Niko Moon and Shaylen with Austin John Walker
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13: Morris Day & the Time
  • 8 p.m. Sept. 14: Jefferson Starship
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15: Epic Eagles
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16: We Are Messengers
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17: Journey from the Heart
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18: Shawn Klush – Tribute to Elvis
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19: Mark Chestnutt
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20: Hinder
  • 8 p.m. Sept. 21: Uncle Kracker
  • 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22: Los Herederos de Nuevo Leon

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