The 2025 Oklahoma State Fair: Admission, parking, cuisine, and attractions

The Oklahoma State Fair starts on Thursday, giving people a chance to enjoy all the fair food, events, concerts and more at the OKC Fairgrounds. Below is what you’ll need to know before you, your family and friends load up the car and go to the 2025 Oklahoma State Fair.Dates, Hours and AdmissionThe Oklahoma State Fair runs from Sept. 11-21 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.Box office hours are:Through 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. 11-20: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sept. 21: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Video Below: Check out new food and drinks you’d want to try at the 2025 Oklahoma State FairBefore the Oklahoma State Fair starts on Sept. 11, 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. 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 your tickets to the Oklahoma State Fair.Oklahoma State Fair Special Discount DaysCelebrate OK! with Tinker Federal Credit Union, Proudly Serving Oklahomans (Thursday, Sept. 11): Saluting our first responders and military in recognition of 9/11 and celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Half price admission for everyone, $4 Little Book of BIG DEAL$, and ride all day armbands for $25! Wear your red, white, and blue and show your support to those who serve!Bring at least three quality food items to the Eat Ride Repeat Food Drive, located on the Bandshell Lawn between noon and 5:30 p.m. and receive your choice of a free Little Book of BIG DEAL$ 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 minimum $5 donation. Ride coupon will not be honored on a previously purchased, advance armband. Find more information on the fair’s special events page.Tractor Bobs Military Monday (Monday, Sept. 15): Free outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for all active duty, retired, veterans, and their spouses (military ID required).Taste of the Fair Tuesday (Tuesday, Sept. 16): $4 outside gate admission, $4 food items from food vendors at the Fair, $4 Little Book of BIG DEAL$, and $4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone!Senior Day (Wednesday, Sept. 17): Free admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel tickets for seniors 55-plus (ID required). Ride the State Fair Senior Accessibility Shuttle for free that day from the Hurricane Harbor parking lot straight to the Oklahoma State Fair’s gate. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., and parking spaces for this service are limited. Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday (Thursday, Sept. 18): $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under free), $4 Little Book of BIG DEAL$, and ride all day armbands for just $25. College Night (Thursday, Sept. 18): Show your college ID on Thursday, Sept. 18 for $5 gate admission. Video Below: Check out the new attractions coming to the 2025 Oklahoma State FairLittle Book of BIG DEAL$ The Little Book of BIG DEAL$ is the official coupon book of the Oklahoma State Fair. It features more than 50 coupons and more than $250 in savings on fair food, fun and shopping. The book is available once the fair begins at outside ticket booths, the OKC Fair Park Box Office, at InFAIRmation booths, and the Made in Oklahoma Store (located in the Bennett Event Center).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 the 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 and paid parking available at lots surrounding the OKC Fairgrounds. Paid parking is $15 per vehicle per day, and there’s no come and go parking. Paid parking is accessible at Gate 5 (off May Avenue), Gate 6 (off Reno Avenue) and Gates 9 and 10 (off Northwest 10th Street). Free parking is accessible from Gate 1 (off Northwest 10th Street), Gate 3 (off May Avenue) and Gate 6. Gates 3, 4 and 7 are not public entrances, as special permits are required. ADA parking is available at most gates. Parking at the Oklahoma State Fair is 100% cashless. A credit or debit card must be used. Apple, Google and other “card not present” method of payments are not accepted. A 3% processing fee will be added to each transaction. Video Below: Trace Adkins and Casey Donahew to perform at Oklahoma State FairRentals Fairgoers will be able to rent lockers, electric scooters, wheelchairs, strollers and wagons at three locations: The Circle toward Gate 2Just inside Gate 6 on the southwest side of OG&E ColiseumJust inside Gate 9Rentals are available for walk-up customers and by advance reservation. People needing to make reservations for scooters and wheelchairs can do so online here or by calling 262-677-2696. The rentals are provided by a third-party contractor and not the Oklahoma State Fair. Prices and information are subject to change without notice. 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. Mangonada Palmer, A Latte Love: Mango lemonade layered with brown sugar sweet tea, Chamoy, and a Tamarindo candy stick.Dubai Chocolate Mexican Funnel Cake, Gringo’s: Churro funnel cake topped with strawberries, whipped cream, pistachio cream, shredded phyllo dough, milk chocolate, and powdered sugar.Straight Butter, Wondervan Pops: Cookie butter ice cream dipped in chocolate, topped with Biscoff cookies, and drizzled with white chocolate.The Hot Chick, FryDay Concessions: Giant yeast-raised donut topped with southern fried chicken, thick-cut dill pickles, coleslaw, and fiery Nashville hot sauce.Maple Cheesecake Bacon Burger, Granny’s Cheesecake: Thick beef patty topped with bacon, a cheesecake slice, and drizzled with maple sauce, all stacked within a soft bun.Deep-Fried Pecan Pie, Taste of OKC: Classic pecan pie slice dipped in light, fluffy batter, deep-fried, and drizzled with a salted bourbon caramel sauce.Pickle Bacon Ranch Pizza, Pizza On A Stick: Freshly made pizza dough topped with award-winning pickle ranch sauce, loaded with crisp dill pickles and bacon.Peach Cobbler in a Cone, Huston Concessions: Sweet, warm peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with bourbon caramel sauce.Iced Coffee with Ube Milk Foam, Chan’s Eatery: Vietnamese iced coffee topped with mildly sweet, nutty, vanilla ube (purple yam) milk foam.Caramel Popcorn Pie, Cutie Pies: Graham cracker crust filled with caramel popcorn pie filling, topped with whipped cream, caramel syrup, and caramel popcorn.Watermelon Salad, Rush Springs Watermelons: Juicy watermelon chunks combined with feta, basil, and a balsamic vinaigrette.Viet Sausage on Sugarcane, Yum Yum Bites: Savory and smokey Vietnamese sausage wrapped around a sweet, juicy sugarcane stick.Suya Goat Meat, Afrikan Delights: Tender goat marinated in a rich peanut spice blend called yaji, grilled to smoky perfection, served with fresh onions and tomatoes.Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Brandon Concessions: Gooey, buttery grilled cheese sandwich filled with flavorful pizza elements.Spam Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Brandon Concessions: Grilled cheese sandwich featuring hearty and flavorful Spam.Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Brandon Concessions: Grilled chicken, smoky bacon, and gooey melted cheese drizzled with ranch dressing, all tucked inside buttery, toasted bread.Dill Dawg Doritos Bombs, Diventuri: Hotdog stuffed pickle, sliced, battered, and rolled in Cool Ranch Doritos, sprinkled with ranch seasoning.Maccin Cowboy, Gilty Pleasure: Waffle Fries loaded with pulled pork, mac n cheese, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, sour cream, Jalapeños, and chives.Animal Style Cheese On-A-Stick, Brown’s Concessions: Hand-dipped cheese on a stick topped with grilled onions, cheese, and a savory sauce.Chocolate Carolina Reaper Fudge, Ghost Pepper Fudge, Jalapeño Fudge, The Nut Shack: Chocolate fudge made with 100% pure Carolina Reaper, Ghost Pepper, and Jalapeño peppers.The Brunch Bomb, FryDay Concessions: Giant yeast-raised donut topped with Cajun fried chicken, maple whipped cream cheese, roasted pecans, and bacon crumbles.Dubai Strawberries in a Cup, Granny’s Cheesecake: Layers of strawberries, kataifi dough, and pistachio cream, covered in melted chocolate.Papa Loca, La Taqueria: Fluffy baked potato stuffed with steak, cilantro, onion, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.Lahmacun, Turkish Delights: Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned minced meat and vegetables.Turkish Doner Sandwich, Turkish Delights: Thinly shaved beef or chicken served in a pita or flatbread with various toppings and sauces.Oklahoma Sunrise Energy Drink, A Latte Love: Handcrafted clean energy drink featuring coffee berry and vitamin B12.Biscoff Horchata, Agua Fresca: Refreshing horchata in a caramel drizzled cup, featuring a rim slathered with Biscoff cookie butter, then coated in Biscoff cookie crumbles.Bacon Honey Bun, The Bacon Habit: Jumbo Honey Bun covered in real bacon with a dash of chipotle seasoning, smoked until the icing and bacon caramelize.Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake, Wade Shows Funnel Cake: Traditional funnel cake with powdered sugar topped with pistachio cream and crispy kataifi, drizzled with chocolate, and garnished with pieces of pistachio.Lobster Bites On-A-Stick, Yum Yum Bites: Tender chunks of sweet lobster, lightly battered and fried until golden, served on a stick.Apple Lemonade, The Original Minneapple Pie: Refreshing lemonade melded with the sweet flavors of apple pie.Cuties Taco Pie, Cutie Pies: Sweet hamburger bun topped with seasoned taco meat, shredded cheese, jalapeños, diced onions, sour cream, and served with tortilla chips.Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Caramel Apple, Rodney & Lisa’s Fancy Caramel Apples – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, drizzled with melted peanut butter and chocolate, topped with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.Sour Watermelon Popsicle, Rush Springs Watermelons: Frozen treat made with real watermelon pieces, surrounded by a sour flavoring.Candied Chamoy Pickle On A Stick, Rush Springs Watermelons: Sour dill pickle wrapped in Fruit Roll-Ups, drenched in Chamoy, sprinkled with Tajín, served on a stick.Cool Ranch Doritos Pickles, Diventuri: Pickle chips or spears breaded with Cool Ranch Doritos and deep fried.Shawarma Chicken Sandwich, Sweis’s: Chicken on thin pita bread with pickle and garlic dip, rolled, then grilled.Honey Badger Corndog, Brown’s Concessions: Hand-dipped corndog rolled in Cheetos seasoning, topped with hot honey sauce and spicy mayo.Honey Badger Cheese On-A-Stick, Brown’s Concessions: Cheese On-A-Stick rolled in Cheetos seasoning and topped with hot honey sauce and spicy mayo.Extra Okie Corndog, Brown’s Concessions: Hand-dipped corndog topped with chili, cheese, and optional additional seasoning.Extra Okie Cheese On-A-Stick, Brown’s Concessions: Cheese On-A-Stick topped with chili, cheese, and optional additional seasoning.Birria Street Corn, Bad Boys BBQ: Mexican street corn topped with slow cooked birria, cilantro, onions, and a drizzle of homemade avocado-cilantro salsa.Blueberry Crunch Ice Cream, Your Just Desserts: Soft-serve vanilla ice cream mixed with small, crunchy blueberry flavored candies.Chocolate-Dipped Licorice Pieces, Licorice Ropes: Different flavors of licorice dipped in chocolate.Loaded Cowboy Fries, Pioneer Wagon: Seasoned dipper fries covered in cheese and topped with real bacon.Video Below: Oklahoma State Fair announces 2025 themeAttractionsAlong with the usual fair attractions – like the Ferris wheel, Midway, games and vendors – the Oklahoma State Fair offers a lot of new fun for 2025. Below is a look at some of the new attractions. Trace Adkins with Casey Donahew in Concert, Sept. 17: Trace Adkins will be the first star to perform in concert in the new OG&E Coliseum. Fairgoers will rock out to Adkins’ greatest hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “You’re Gonna Miss This” after an energizing opening performance by Casey Donahew. Fair admission is included with all event tickets.Wildcatters PBR Teams Challenge presented by Express Employment Professionals, Sept. 19-21: All 10 teams in the PBR Teams Series will compete alongside the Oklahoma Wildcatters in this three-night PBR Teams challenge. Fair admission is included with all event tickets.Sandra Lee at the Fair: Multi-Emmy and Gracie award winner and internationally acclaimed expert in all things kitchen and home Sandra Lee will join the OK State Fair in a number of events including THINK PINK for Women’s Health, the Heroes Grand Parade, and as the final judge of the Great TASTE of a Fair food competition.Celebrate OK! with TFCU, Proudly Serving Oklahomans, Sept. 11: On Opening Day all fairgoers receive half price outside gate admission and ride all day armbands for just $25.EAT RIDE REPEAT Food Drive, Sept. 11: Fairgoers who bring THREE quality (and qualifying) food items, or a cash donation, to the Bandshell Lawn will receive their choice of a Little Book of BIG DEAL coupon book or $5 off an Opening Day walk-up armband, while supplies last. Find details at okstatefair.com.Salute to Heroes, Sept. 11: Heroes from local first responder units and local service groups 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.Heroes Grand Parade, Sept. 11: Join grand marshal Sandra Lee and other special guests in a celebratory parade around the fairgrounds at 6 p.m.Accessibility Expo, Sept. 21: Join us for this celebration of inclusion, innovation, and community. This new event brings together organizations, artists, vendors, and advocates who work to support and empower disabled Oklahomans and their families.THINK PINK for Women’s Health, Sept. 12: 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 event will be filled with activities for women, a Beautiful Bras contest, and a talk by Sandra Lee regarding her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor.Piccolo Zoppé Circus: This free circus will dazzle and amaze audiences of all ages with the outstanding feats of acrobats and aerialists, clowns and their amusing antics, and magnificent horses and dogs.Dairy Goat Costume Contest, Sept. 16: As if goats aren’t cute enough, watch as they reach new levels of adorable when dressed up for this competition in the Super Barn Arena. The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show: This free show features educational entertainment acts with a world-class team of trainers and their adopted dogs from around the world. The Canine Stars will captivate audiences with their agility, showmanship, and dock diving feats.Rooster Crowing Contest, Sept. 19: Fairgoers can watch (and listen) as roosters go crow-for-crow in this auditory competition in the Barn 3 Auditorium.Stock Dog Sheep Trials, Sept. 19: Everyone’s favorite four-legged friends will be competing in a variety of classes as they herd sheep for the highest score in Arena 8.The Moving Mermaid: The Moving Mermaid is bringing magic and wonder on her magical Shell Throne. Fairgoers can chat and grab a picture with a mermaid on land!Caps For Curbside: Contestants who pre-register in this creative arts competition will hand-make winter clothing items, later to be donated to Curbside for their employees.Shawnee Mills Focaccia Art: Contestants who pre-register will bake and decorate a loaf of focaccia bread using edible elements such as vegetables, herbs, and more.Shawnee Mills Kitchen Sink Brownies, Sept. 12: Contestants will compete to make the most delicious brownies using a Shawnee Mills brownie mix and the best combination of various add-ins.Kindness for Kids, Project Linus Contest: Kids who pre-register in this creative arts competition will make blankets, later to be donated to Project Linus, an organization that provides blankets and Afghans to children experiencing hardship.The Lounge: Located in The Pavilion, fairgoers can relax at The Lounge while listening to the live music and enjoying a cocktail or other beverage. Come at the right time to compete for prizes in a game of Music Bingo.Disney On IceMickey Mouse and his pals will rock the DJ table as the remix favorite Disney songs into “colorful worlds.” You and your family can wish upon a star with Asha and Valentino, roar at Timon and Pumbaa, and groove under the sea with Ariel and friends. “Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!” will be the place to be during five nights of the Oklahoma State Fair. Check out the schedule below. Sept. 11: 7 p.m.Sept. 12: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sept. 13: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.Sept. 14: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Sept. 15: 7 p.m.Click here to buy Disney on Ice tickets. Concert ScheduleConcerts will be held each night of the fair, and there’s a special performance that will help kick off big events at OG&E Coliseum. Country music stars Trace Adkins and Casey Donahew will put on a show on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the OKC Fairgrounds’ new arena. Below is the 2025 Oklahoma State Fair concert lineup at the Chickasaw Country Entertainment State. Thursday, Sept. 11: Joe NicholsFriday, Sept. 12: Sister SledgeSaturday: Sept. 13: Black Stone Cherry with The Kentucky HeadhuntersSunday, Sept. 14: ZZ-KCMonday, Sept. 15: Josiah QueenTuesday, Sept. 16: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter NooneWednesday, Sept. 17: Shawn Klush – Tribute to ElvisThursday, Sept. 18: Drew BaldridgeFriday, Sept. 19: HairballSaturday, Sept. 20: Stephen Pearcy the Voice of RATT with Quiet RiotSunday, Sept. 21: Los Herederos de Nuevo Leon