Was a nice day to go to the fair. A slight breeze and overcast. After we figured out the parking(closer in free area than handicapped area). The guy at the ticket window couldn't figure out the price so I stepped away. Looked it up and went to another window. Then they the metal detectors which must be set pretty lean as I did not hear it chirp once. Also noticed a new rule this year. Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least age 25 and they can only chaperone 5. Trying to cut down on a lot of the unruly activities. Not sure how they are going to police tht though. This year we jumped on the free train tht runs around the grounds. It pretty much makes the trips around to the gates but it was a nice break from walking. The sights and sounds were there as well as all the food smells. Not a midway fan anymore so w me skipped tht. Was a good walk and some exercise. read more

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The great state fair of Oklahoma is always so fun. It is one square mile of food, rides, exhibits, and entertainment There are several areas for parking and they just paved a huge area on the south off of 10th street but the north side is all grass and gravel If you come on the right night you may catch a live concert from a middle of the road band with a few hits or a one hit wonder but it's the cost of entry to see The food is really the only reason anyone comes to the fair. What's your reason? read more

I haven't been to the fair in years. I can remember getting free tickets from the kids school or a Dr Pepper can for entrance, now it's $15 a person! They actually have free military day Monday but I wanted to beat the crowds and rain so I paid the price. I don't do the rides my interest is strictly the food and exhibits. The food "The Woozie" was amazing , double amazing and the portions were enough to split the entree at $12 which I feel was reasonable. The funnel cakes are always delicious and the strawberry tea was so fresh! I even got a refillable cup you pay $7 and get $3 refills. I saw several exhibits (car show, 4H club, farm animal birthing), clothes, wines and windows and spas to purchase. Parking was free and the walk to entrance not to bad. Overall a great time to attend early afternoon crowds low and food and activities plenty. Glad I went and got my fill of the f read more

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It's always fun to attend annual State Fair and yes, it's all about the food. There was a good deal of food vendors, right down to $3.00 dollar tasty tamales. However, this year it seem the State Fair had less promotional venders. All in all it was a fun day at the fair. read more

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was fun. Be sure and park near the areas you are most interested in. If not you are in for a VERY long walk in the heat

Maybe it's because I'm a bitter old man but the fair just seems to have lost its attraction for me. My wife still likes it so I end up most years having to hobble my disabled self through it. A funny thing this year while I was waiting for my wife to purchase her "fresh squeezed" lemonade in which the powder had to be shaken to serve, a lady in a wheelchair scooter saw me with my cane and asked why I didn't have a power chair. When I explained $60 bucks she actually informed me it's now 65. $65 bucks to rent a power chair. I have seen this on more than one occasion. Besides greed why would it cost so damn much to rent one of these??? It seems like instead of attempting to help the disabled they are more interested in robbing us. The fair was the standard fair way overpriced food 16-18 bucks for a turkey leg. 12 bucks or so for a taco salad. It has the rides for the kids I think the armbands are about 20-30 dollars. Oh also the fair did raise the price of admission to 15 a person. Ridiculous to me. Reply to me and let me know if your experience is similar read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Tammy! - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I love the Fair. I volunteered for 4 days and so I got to sample lots of the awesome foods that were available. The Fried cheese curd taco was my favorite. I do wish that it wasn't as expensive as it is. I see lots of families out there and wonder how they can afford it. I watched several shows. The Puppies of Penzance, the Swift Pigs, The Chinese Acrobats and the Grizzly bear show. I enjoyed all of them. I do with that they had some of the acts earlier in the day. I was there on senior day and it was scorching hot. I think alot of the older people had to leave to escape the heat and weren't able to enjoy some of the entertainment that was only available in the afternoons. I watched the bands march. I love seeing all the young people out participating in band. I will definitely be there again next year. read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Kids rides - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

You can't not go to the fair... It's just tradition... You've been every year of your life But HOLY COW it's expensive !! $12 to walk in the door this year!$12-$15 for a turkey leg depending on which booth you get it from! Little kids rides cost five dollars apiece! I understand it, I guess, from the fair's perspective, But how does a young family Take their kids and enjoy all the fair has to offer with those kind of prices?? read more

You have to go to the Oklahoma State Fair at least once! I go just to see the 6-Draft horse team competition. It is with Clydesdales, Percherons and Belgians. All 100% amazing gentle giants! This competition is with the top 12 teams in the country. A final winner for the year is selected. It is truly amazing! The barns are spotless and all the animals beautiful! Sure the parking is crazy and it might rain but you have to go to the fair! read more

Oklahoma State Fair - The funnel cake is yummiest at the Oklahoma State Fair! - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This is my forth state fair; I've been to NY, MD, CA and now OK. After growing up going to the CA state fair every year expectations are very high but after NY & MD hopes are low. We looked up prices online and knew what to expect. We decided to pay instead of taking advantage of military Monday since it was going to be 20 degrees cooler 2 days later. We entered through a smaller side entrance possibly because the welcome was nothing. Nothing even saying state fair and then walked along a road and boom!! Fair food vendors. We saw the huge Ferris wheel and enjoyed the local vendors in that area. We went into other buildings and did like the small display with information & education about OK. Maybe we are the minority but this is what my husband & I remember most about the CA fair. The displays representing the state and why your state is great. I would love to see so much more of this!! The food is everywhere but seating is so limited. After spending $12 for and Indian taco or $6 for lemonade oh want to sit and enjoy it. There needs to be a lot more tables & seating throughout the fair. The midway was fun. The cost was high! We paid $140 for our family's wrist bands. Next year I will take advantage of the online presale for sure. I LOVED the "Made in Oklahoma" booth. We enjoyed sampling mead & talking the The Flower Shop winery and look forward to visiting. We enjoyed the 4H area and the birthing center. Next year we will also make sure to check the schedule for shows. Overall we rated the #2 in our state fair visits. A very fun day and we look forward to attending each year as a family. read more

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2018 Oklahoma State Fair runs from September 13-23rd. Best Values; for people who want to go often... buy tickets, early, (July 7-Sept 12) get the $5 Coupon Book (valued over $250), and use your souvenir cup! The main State Park refreshment areas offer 1/2 price refills, even with last year's cup! Want cheaper? If you won't go often... you can save by going on special days... Monday's gate entry is FREE for MILITARY w/SPOUSE & ID, Tuesday is $2 complements of Dr Pepper (the official State Fair drink), and Wednesday is FREE for SENIORS 55+. FREE PARKING (incl. handicap) is available at the North entrance, Gate 1, off NW 10th street. Plus, some lemonade stands will refill "any" cup. Once a year the State Fair comes & we make the most of a good thing... enjoying it our way, with EARLY Season gate tickets & Season Parking bought at the Jim Norick Arena Box Office. Other, early tickets are available at okstatefair.com or by calling 405-948-6800, OnCue and MidFirst Banking Centers in the metro. Ticket prices: Regular Adults (ages 12+): $12 / Early $8 Children (ages 6-11): $6 / Early $4 Children ( ages 5 & below are FREE Season Passes: $30 / Early $25 Daily Paid Parking is $10/ Early $5 Parking Season pass $50 / Early $30 Ride coupons are 30 tickets for $30 or 50 tickets for $55. Wristbands are $35 during the week and $45 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Season passes enable us to come-n-go as we please, for the full 11-days without having to cram all the food and fun in one glutinous, exhausting, long day sucking the joy out of you... which might work for some people, just not us. If you love the nostalgia of an old fashioned European Family Circus the Zoppé Italian Family Circus, established in 1842, is a MUST SEE!! They offer shows A & B (12 & 6pm) and both are spectacular! Plus, THIS IS THEIR LAST YEAR IN OKC... so sad!! And DON'T MISS OUT, on this FREE SHOW!! If you're not much into rides the fair offers many other free types of entertainment & activities. We love walking through the buildings and checking out the wide variety of vendors... from beauty & household products, to clothing & accessories to unique pet wares & toys (for Big & Small kids). Plus, it's always fun to see Teresa the My Pillow lady, with great pillows. We usually find something neat to bring home. Oh & if you like a deal, always check on good State Fair deals... sometimes, you get discounts if you purchase floor models & pick-up on the last day of the fair. The Agriculture bldg & barns offers a great learning experience for your children with animals, birthing, babies, bugs, the circle of life, and our responsibilities in it. Sometimes, people forget where our food comes from... the fair offers a great opportunity to teach & learn about life. The Creative Arts bldg is full of intriguing arts, crafts, collections, & cooking/baking works for those interested in unique hobbies & more serious careers.... with cooking/baking demos to watch if you might be interested in dabbling yourself. The Modern Living bldg Is a Hands-on-Spot for Hands-on-Fun for your kids. Entertainment, besides, being as far as the eye can see is also available at exciting & many FREE shows... did you see the Zoppé Italian Family Circus, yet?... to local talent singing & playing in the Wine Garden where you can relax while sipping wine... we were lucky to see Maddox Ross on The Patio, Thursday eve and Beatle Mania Live on The Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage, Saturday eve, while friends enjoyed Disney on Ice presents "Dare to Dream" with Moana (tickets are $15-$45) at the Jim Norick Arena. Country duo Big & Rich is next Friday (tickets $25-$38). Looking for a new car or truck? I know, it seems crazy but you can check-out the vehicles and prices at the Auto show in The Pavilion bldg. fun to look. For the foodies there's a plentiful cornucopia of food concessions everywhere and some have really good coupons... helping you to try several items! With all this going on, it's no wonder why we get a Season Pass and go almost every day... plus, we usually go early and leave a little early too... avoiding some of the crazies and crowds... speaking of which we were happy to see many police officers, fire, & rescue there ready to offer assistance, if/when needed... we thanked them for being there and I saw others do the same... although, they can't be everywhere all the time, it's reassuring to know they are there. I know this is a lot of info, hopefully, you found it helpful... useful and cool :) more State Fair info is at Ok state fair.com & the Zoppé Italian Family Circus has a schedule on Zoppe.net plus they're on FB & YouTube but you really should experience both live shows.... take care & enjoy! read more

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Loved the fair! The best part was the inside stations. We enjoyed seeing a lot of fun businesses market their merchandise, the best being the massage chairs. I got the fried cheese which was delicious and my husband got a corn dog he said was amazing. The only thing that is annoying is how expensive it is to get in and to park. We plan to return again next year, hopefully they will still have $2 Tuesdays. read more

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Disappointed with my trip to fair. Too much extra walking to see nothing. I did get my first footlong corn dog. It was delicious.

Wow, I was really pleased with the state fair this year! Normally, I feel like it's something that you go to and you're like, "Well, I'm good for another few years," and that's that. I had a lot of fun this year though! My favorite part was the Ferris Wheel. It's always so nostalgic and it's also really peaceful to be up in the sky seeing everything all lit up (Well, unless you have a fear of heights... In that case, not so much!) And it was fun trying the different fair foods and seeing all the different vendors who set up shop there. I think the most important thing is to go with some friends who are just as excited as you are about it and don't be afraid to embrace the child within! We sure did and it was a blast! read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Sing it with me... The great state fair of Oklahoma! - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cast of Characters: Q-me V-my mom W-my hubby B-my boy E-every person that we talked to at the fair ~begin scene~ V- We are going to the fair! B- Wheeeeee! Q- Let's go! W- Funnel cake? E- That will be $X.xx V- Where are the chickens? E- Fried chicken is over here! Q- No, the fancy chickens. E- Frosted Flake coated chicken on a stick? B- I don't want to go on any rides! W- But we just bought you an overpriced wristband. Q- Pick 5 and we will be even. B- I don't want to...hey, wait...is that a huge slide? Wheeeeee! W- Lemonade? B- Can I go on 15 rides? Wheeeeee! V- Where are the lambs? E- The gyro stand is around the corner... Q- Look, Mom, deep fried jalepeno on a stick! B- I'm dizzy! Can I sit down? V- Let's sit on this empty bench. B- Ah, so nice and peaceful! E- Oh, look, Disney on Ice let out! Stampede! W- Funnel cake! V- One last try. Where are the piglets? E- Chocolate covered chicken with bacon sprinkles? Q- Thanks anyway. E- It's on a stick... B- I found LEGO! QVW- Of course you did! W- Yelp has a listing for a coffee shop on the way home. We can be there in 5 minutes, and we have just enough money left to buy a cup to share. E- TRAIN! (At which point a very long train trundled through, cutting us off from the parking lot as the rain began) ~end scene~ I've been told that there was actual livestock at the fair, but all we found were dead animals on a stick. They were tasty, but we had hoped for just a bit more out of our day. (To be fair, we did find a mostly empty barn with some beautifully groomed cows, but we saw plenty of cows on our way to and from the fair. so they did not excite.) read more

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The Oklahoma State Fair is possibly one of the best limited attractions for an outsider to witness, and a fun way for locals to get out and do something different. The parking is free, on rolling grassy knolls and so be sure to take your allergy meds, and figure out how in the world you're going to get out of there without crashing into another car or finding yourself in a ditch. It's a tricky one and officers may not be around to assist, so take note. Crowds increase towards the evenings as well. Nobody seems to mind the sun here, or douses themselves with sunscreen before heading into the fair. If you're going to be here for a while, I do recommend that you shower in the sunscreen and bring some water. Heading into the fair you'll see many people on dates, families, fathers and sons, mothers and their daughters, and siblings all trolleying at a casual pace. Whether they know it or not, they're in for a good time at a massive, I repeat, massive state fair. It took me about two hours, given the crowd on the Friday afternoon and heat, to make the entire round. See: http://bit.ly/1x9gmat Here are list of some of the food items you'll find at the fair: Deep fried okra Deep fried jalapenos Deep fried Oreos Deep fried Snickers Deep fried Twinkies Gyros the size of your face (see: http://bit.ly/1uxeXLx) Turkey legs Ice cream Fresh squeezed lemonade (see: http://bit.ly/1EjiUVC) Funnel Cake Bacon wrapped corn dogs Roast beef sundaes Banana splits Indian tacos Parfaits It's nuts as to how many food, drinks, and games they have outside of all the competitions for livestock (See: http://bit.ly/1olpcjK) There are also halls that exhibit many vendors who showcase their products from leather goods (you can get your cowboy gear here), to jacuzzis, to textiles, to all kinds of preserves. I was nearly wrangled by a rather large Chinese man for a $15 bonsai tree. It was worth the chuckle. This fair puts to shame so many other fairs I have been to, and that's simply because of it's size.Check it out, including all the Native American dances and attractions (see http://bit.ly/1olpuqP and the log http://bit.ly/1uwOvlL). If you're here because you're not coming back I recommend ya get a little bit of history in ya, then smash your face with a heart attack, and if you make it far enough, give all your money to a carney who will gladly take all your money. You'll come out of it looking like a state fair rockstar. read more

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No way! There's no way i get the first to review on the fair!!! SCORE! I'm damn excited! Okay! Let's do this! What can I say about the fair? I never miss it. Not in as long as my memory serves me. And its as grand or as crap as you want it to be. Buy your tickets online ahead of time and pick them up at will call. This will save you at least an hour. Wear a hat (that wont fly off during a ride) and bring your camera. Most importantly, bring your appetite and a sense of humor. You're going to need it. Pizza on a a stick, sure. Frozen chocolate bananas WITH nuts, absolutely. Lemonade, lemonade, lemonade Beer, they've got that too Turkey legs, you bet your sweet ass! Cinnamon rolls Chocolate covered bacon Chocolate covered cheesecake soft serve slush indian tacos pita bbq... need I go on? fried oreos fried twinkies fried cheesecake fried butter okay, now I draw the line. Games, prizes, and TONS of rides. Get the wrist band for $30 and spring for the $10 'fast pass'... $40 for unlimited rides all week and you get to skip the line? YES! This is a definite win. Now why would I give the state fair 4 stars? Livestock. I love seeing high school kids show their sheep, cows, and horses. There's nothing that gives me more joy than seeing a young kid out there, taking the day off from school to show an animal they've spent every single day with for the last year. Gives me that warm feeling inside to see our youth working hard in the disappearing farming industry. Loads of indoor exhibits, made in oklahoma stuff, tons of OU and that other school's (OSU) merch, a little autoshow, dippin dots, fudge, roasted nuts, WAIT- we're talking about food again? How did that happen? Oh right, its the state fair. Be prepared to have your feet stepped on, (my left toe nail is completely broken off) kids crying, overheating, and paying out the nose for everything. But its the experience, and I wouldn't miss it for the world. PLUS if you're lucky you can catch a great concert and some bull riding. Lighten up and enjoy your gluttony. read more

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There are people who enjoy a fair and people who think they do, but really don't. You can tell who these people are. The non-fair people try to enjoy the fair, but follow each complement with a "but" or "you know" it was (any of the following) hot, crowded, sticky, smelly.... blah, blah, blah. I, and my husband, love a fair. And the Oklahoma State Fair is the place to be. I have been coming to the fair since I was in 4-H oh so many years ago. It has gone through some changes and seems to have found its groove. This year was a good fair year. The 4-H building was back and there was a good showing of state wide bakers, crafters, knitters, woodworkers and the like. These displays make me feel like going to Hobby Lobby and whipping out my glue gun to create something. Or, it inspires me to think I am more than a box cake baker. Next up the buildings filled with all sorts of goodies. Need a "doggy bag"... not the kind with left overs in it. A bag that belongs on Shark-Tank or "As Seen on TV." It is a bag that you zip around your muddy, wet dog that will contain the mud and clean him up enough so that he can be released into the house again. I would have killed for a live demonstration of this. Maybe next year we'll see a Schrodinger's Cat Box... This is for you Big Bang fans. There were roasted, candied nuts, taffy, candy, all sorts of western wear items, local crafts and the lot. Think mini Affair of the Hearts. But just in case you think it is all capitalism, there are buildings with live critters. The area with the butterflies was spectacular. The display showing them "hatch" from cocoons was very interesting. If you need a trip to the farm, more buildings allow you to explore the agribusiness of Oklahoma. And finally, what we have all been waiting for... the food. Sing along everyone....A fair is a veritable smorgasbord orgasbord orgasbord After the crowds have ceased Each night when the lights go out It can be found on the ground all around Oh, what a ratly feast! Come hungry and ready to embarrass yourself. We had the following: Cheese cake on a stick coated in chocolate. Don't judge. It was amazing. The cheese cake was tart and creamy. Wonderful and huge. Deep fried mac and cheese. You get the picture. Deep fried watermelon. I could pass on this. But the hubby was okay with it as it had a frosting dipping sauce. This was hard to describe. It was battered in a sweet cinnamon batter and fried. The watermelon was molten hot and the taste was not really like watermelon. Fried Banana Pudding. This was an interesting take as I was not sure how one would deep fry banana pudding... but hey they deep fry butter now. It was banana and pudding in a spring roll wrapper, fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. It was served with whipped topping and crushed 'nilla wafers. I am hooked. Root beer. Ice cold in a mini jug. Perfection. Salted caramel apple. Nuf said. .... Oh what a ratly feast (Charlotte's Web) read more

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So overpriced . Dirty . Super crowded . The loaded card you can purchase is pretty useless when it comes to rides and games We literally didn't find a single thing that we could use it on. Lines were very long. So overcrowded it was hard just getting to where you wanted to go Bc of the long lines of people everywhere. Everything is CASH. They want that CASH MONEY. No paper trail . Smh . Nice thing was the security . Lots of police presence and metal detectors at the front . All in all a crappy waste of money though definitely wouldn't come back . read more

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Huge facility I came for a horse show Stalls were indoors and safe Footing is great. Lots of parking I liked that there was plenty of security You need a map to find your way around I love how friendly the people in Oklahoma are. I want to come back read more

Annual state fair is something you have to go to. Enjoy the fried foods and grab a drink while walking around playing games for a stuffed animal. The state fair improved from last year. We had a great time! read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Yes we love the state fair! We look forward to going every year! It's definitely a good time to go try new foods they have when your pregnant! One of my most memorable times going was when I was pregnant with my first child and I tried a red velvet funnel cake with cream cheese and peanut butter(a pregos dream!). Can't wait for next year when my kids will be tall enough to ride the rides and we can ride with them! Whatever the situation we have always enjoyed ourselves! read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Little mermaid! My little 1yr old started dancing to this one - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Went to the renaissance fair and it was fantastic! The King & Queen Pirates were the best! Had a great time!! Hope it comes back for another year!! Will certainly go back again!! read more

This star is for NETTERFIELDS POPCORN AND LEMONADE INC horrible and I mean I threw a whole sandwich that was $10 in the trash because it was so inedible!!! ALFREDO CHEESE SAUCE that had to have come from a can and it was cold was on my philly steak! Which was also on a hot dog bun without any onions!! My husband said his wing and fry basket was somewhat edible but definitely don't ask for blue cheese or celery because you will get a hot expired dressing packet! Won't be back disappointed read more

The OK state fair is a must at least once a year. Food I love the new Made in Oklahoma inside the huge new building. The whole new building was set up awesomely and it was very easy to get around in. My fair favorite is and always has been, nitro ice cream. It's creamy and delicious in its own right. I get the biggest and still want more. Another must, is the cheese curds. The basic are great, but this year we went for bacon jalapeño abs they even give you free ranch or blue cheese. read more

We made a pitstop at this fair for lunch on our way to Texas. This was a medium sized State Fair. I thought it was going to be along the lines of a county fair, but it was a little bigger. Plenty of food, plenty of free things to do and everyone seems very happy. Now, lets talk food: 1) Porky's: Tri-Tip Parfait - layers of beef, mashed potatoes and bbq sauce. Ummm YES PLEASE! This was our favorite of the day. We even got to try some of their other meats. The pork was amazing! BBQ here was amazing. 2) Deep Fried Coffee - I didn't know what to expect with this one. It was kind of fun to try. Ground coffee inside batter and deep fried then served on a stick with whipped cream. 3) Deep Fried Green Beans - Pretty standard, but the batter could have been better. 4) Rocky Mountain Oysters - I have always wanted to try these, and now that I have...I can see where it gets it's name from. They were good! These also came from Porky's, but by them they had gotten so far behind schedule that we wanted for over 30 mins for them. It was fine because we were just hanging out, but at the same time - 30 mins was a long time to wait for food at a fair. 5) Nashville Hot Fried Chicken - These were so good! Yum. The handcut fries kind of stole the thunder though. Delicious all around. I was really really sad to hear that the Sweet Tea Glazed was "temporarily" out, and when I asked when they were going to have it again - they couldn't answer...but that they actually ran out days ago, which stunk because that was my top choice item I wanted to try. I'm sure it was good too. Great food, but unprepared. 6) Wonderstick - This was so interesting and funny. First off, it was shaped a little funny. Secondly, the ice cream melted right off if the stick because it was so hot. We were laughing so hard at this point because we had to lick the ice cream as it melted all over the cone and our clothes, but then because of reason #1 it was a little phallic LOL fun to try, but I'll skip it next time. I want to know what it was made out of because it never got soggy. 7) Last but not least, we have the Bavarian Funnel Cake - This was awesome. I loved the custard pudding on top of the funnel cake with chocolate drizzle. It did not disappoint, and it was a great way to end the day. Fun fair, fun day. I probably wouldn't go to it again, but I am so glad we went. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. The BBQ is awesome. read more

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The Oklahoma State Fair...I like and then I don't like it. I quickly learned after the 1st time to NOT go at night. If I go during the day, I don't have to deal with the crowds and I can actually see what's going on. Lots of food choices....and lots of heart attacks waiting to happens because they're always thinks of something to fry. Last year they had fried soda. This year, it's fried watermelon. If you're into all the fried, wrapped in bacon, slathered in chocolate stuff, the OK State Fair is the place for you! If you plan on taking the family, feeding them, and getting on rides, make sure you have deep pockets! I know a couple who went and spent $125 between the 2 of them for just food and a Tshirt. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if I ever found out someone took out a loan just to go to the fair...yeah, for some folks, it's THAT serious! read more

The prices go up and up every single year! Try to see all the attractions as opposed to just stuffing your face (although you can do that too) plenty plenty plenty of food and all sorts to try, lots of farmer type attractions with farm animals, goat judging, horse judging, and the car area was very fun. I liked the local shops, playing with cars, the fair games are really ridiculous though when it comes to price. I also don't trust those pop-up carnival rides but that's just me. Definitely visit, its only around once a year and parking is atrocious as usual! good luck leaving the place and have fun! read more

Oh, it's fair time people!! Time to partake in copious amounts of fried food and carnival rides. I. Love. The. Fair. So we were extra excited this year because this is the first year or two littlest guys could actually go and ride rides. So, in our typical fashion, we did it up right. We arrived at 11:30 and left at 9:30...with one two year old and one who just turned four. Those of you who aren't parents might just shrug it off as no big deal, but those of you in the know, know that 10 hours with kids that age anywhere is quite an accomplishment-much less a fair. Anyway, on to the review... We arrived on a Friday at 11:30. It was amazing. If you can ever go to the fair on a Friday while everyone is at work, DO IT. The lines for the rides even they opened were non-existent, so my boys literally would ride a ride over and over and over...you get the gist. My four year old rode the bouncy slide 21 times. True story. The rides unfortunately didn't open until 1p.m., but that's ok, it gave us time to map out our game plan. Also, please be smarter than us and bring your own wagon otherwise you'll be stuck paying 15.00 to rent one like we did. You're going to need that sucker. Also, bring your own water and lots of it. We brought a bottle for each of us and then kicked ourselves every time we had to buy a bottle @ 3.00 each. We spent about 27.00 in water by the time we were done. I really didn't want to tell you guys that. I feel dumb. Oh, well, I'm over it. So you know the fair food that's out there. It's crazy the things that are fried. We did get the jalapeno cheese curds. I had to stop my husband from going and getting another order. They were so good. I got my Silver Dollar cinnamon rolls to eat for breakfast tomorrow like I do every year. The pretzels in the Cox building are phenomenal! If you do have kiddos, you HAVE to go to the Oklahoma building. They have animals to look at or pet and fun things for the kids. Also, all the different fare is made in Oklahoma so keep it local and go shop! I joined the Oklahoma Shirt Company club.You sign up and it's 10.00 a month and you get a shirt sent to you with something relevant specifically to Oklahoma. They are really cute and a good quality. So I get a cute shirt every month and I support a local business. Win-win! Most of the ride operators were really nice. Some were even kind. There is a difference. So go, take off work and have fun! You won't be sorry you did. read more

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The Great State Fair of Oklaaaaaahoma! I have always enjoyed the fair, not just for the food, but for the livestock. As many of you know, I was a farmer...so I have a soft spot for farm animals. I made it a point that the Missus and I visit the barns. As usual, I was not disappointed and I even believe that the Missus was in awe of how big a cow really is. As for the food. I mean, what am I supposed to say?!? A bunch of deep fried succulent meats...and most of them on a stick. This year I tried something different. I found this little place called "Diamond Dawgs." (Which is actually a restaurant in Norman?! I had no idea.) I had seen the All-American Hot Dog online and wanted to try it. Not bad...not bad at all. I think when I make hot dogs in the future, I will put macaroni and cheese on them. The prices this year, while "reasonable" on some things, are completely out of control on other things. A bacon-wrapped turkey leg goes for $20 this year. That's highway robbery. My All-American Hot Dog set me back $8. As usual, the people watching was epic. The people at the State Fair are basically Walmart's All Star team. It was a fun experience. I'll go every year...because it's just something I enjoy, even if it's not as special or fun as it was when I was a kid. read more

I love the fair. The sights. The sounds. The smells. What I don't like is the unpredictable weather we have here in Oklahoma. Anyway. Went today around noonish. The weather wasn't too terrible, and we thought it wouldn't be too crowded since it's Friday and everyone should be working. Apparently they had the day off because there were way more people than I expected. We went in the buildings, had a few food things, and walked the entire fairgrounds...twice. I'm not sure what the deal was, but it seemed like there were things missing. I can't remember the name, but there's a place that had cookies by the buckets that were soooooooo amazing, and I couldn't find it!! We left around 3, when it started getting really hot. We plan to return one of the evenings before it's over. read more

I gave it 4 stars, even though I probably won't go back unless by force. I hate overcrowded places like this, but that is just a personal hangup of mine. I haven't been to the fair in several years because it had diminished so greatly. I used to enjoy it when I was younger and could tolerate the crowds and all. I had to go this year because I was taking my niece to see Disney on Ice's Frozen. I was actually quite impressed with the fair this year. They seemed to have a lot more of everything. We were there in the evening so all of the building exhibits were closed by then but there were so many more food options, rides, games, etc. I think it would be a lot of fun for the kids or people who like that sort of thing. Forget the lines though, buy your tickets online and save the hassle. It seems that they have done a great job of bringing the fair back to it's former glory. I miss Bobo the clown though. I didn't see him anywhere. I think they got rid of him several years ago because he was "too offensive" which I think is total BS. Bring back Bobo the clown!!! read more

The Oklahoma State Fair is one of the best fairs I have had the pleasure of going to. The only reason I can't give this fair higher stars is because of the parking and traffic organization. Rude and unpleasant parking attendants put a bad start on the day. Temporary workers are typically not the best and only shoe for a paycheck and it shows. Other than those people, great! read more

I've been to my fair share of state fairs. Arizona. Washington. Utah. I can't figure out what is different about any of them, though Utah was my favorite. I love the rides and watching people and kettle korn. In Arizon and Utah, Indian Tacos are a staple, as it seems to be here in the Great State of Oklahoma. Though I like the tacos in AZ & UT better. Of the 4 fair I've been to, OK is the 2nd largest. I like that the concerts are free with gate admission. As a first time OK fair goer, didn't find all the things I was looking for, Art exhibits, smelly agriculture stalls... We had limited time though. We'll go back next year, cause heck, it's the fair! read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I go to the fair almost every year. It is what it is. We walked through the buildings looking to see if booths were in the same places as the year before. We play a couple games that we will never win. Then sometimes we watch people ride the rides, although that is of absolutely no interest to me. To top it off, eat an indian taco. Mine was not as good this year because I forgot to request it without the onions, but that was my own fault. Prices all seemed a little higher this year. But all in all, the whole thing was just as I expected. read more

Oklahoma State Fair - Here's a ride I watched some people ride. - Festivals Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Everyone complaining about the high cost obviously don't look for the specials.. Opening Thursday is $5 admission, military Monday is free for all military and veterans and their spouses, there's Pepsi Tuesday that is $2 admission, no can required, Senior day is Wednesday, where every 55 and over are admitted free, then there's another $5 admission day on Thursday again.. You can go to the fair five times if you're a veteran for $12 each, and the same, less one day if you are a senior.. If you are younger, you can still go for three days for less than the price of one day.. We went to Tracy Lawrence on opening night and he was fantastic, the price to get in, even at $15 would have been worth it.. As far as the price of food and drinks, well, that's no different than any other entertainment venue.. If you plan properly, you can enjoy the fair pretty inexpensively and it's better than sitting home watching TV. read more

The fair is so much fun and the fairgrounds are very big so make sure to bring your walking shoes. I really think that the fair has something for everybody. Be sure to grab a newspaper when you walk in that has all of the times for shows and events for the day. This really helped us understand what we wanted to do for the day. If you have little ones, there are plenty of shows and activities that you could do with toddlers or babies. There was an entire expo hall that was geared toward learning and exploration for the little ones. The next age groups from toddlers on up will love the rides and their is an entire section of rides and carnival games for them. My husband and I (Mid 20s) really enjoyed the shows and walking around and looking at what was being sold and displayed in the expo halls. From all kinds of animals, to baby animals, to a huge variety of products it was quite entertaining to just walk around. We also liked the shows... they were honestly very good and funny :) Anyone will enjoy the food, drinks, and desserts and there are so many options at the fair. We were determined to eat healthy and it can be done! We found chicken on a stick and it was delicious. We saw a lot of older people enjoying the sit down shows that were inside. I really think any age group can find an activity that they will enjoy at the fair. Just be sure to bring extra cash because you will for sure want to buy something if not many somethings during your time at the fair :) read more

I happened to be visiting my brother in OKC this year while the fair was in town. Boy, was I glad that I was! I tried(and split all these with 5 other people) Fried mac and cheese Fried manicotti Fried garlic mashed potatoes and cheese and bacon mashed potatoes. Roast beef sliders(probably the BEST thing i've ever eaten at a fair!) Indian taco Cinnamon rolls...mmm, simply delicious! I'm use to the SD County Fair and love it but the OKC blew the SD fair out of the water. I'll definitely have to plan more trips to OKC around the fair in the future! read more

I bought a 10 day pass for $25 and a 10 day premium parking pass for $30. Overall it was a good experience. On the first day the information booth sold me a discount coupon book with close to 50 discount fair coupons for $2. Every day I would pick out a meal or desert coupon that sounded tasty and go looking for the concession accepting that particular discount. Most of the coupons were clearly worded stating buy one or buy two and get a discount. A few were deceptively worded by saying buy one and get one half off meaning you actually had to buy two not get half off on just one. If they would have inserted a comma or worded it like other coupons that stated buy two get second for half price misunderstandings could have been avoided. Some venders were adding on as much as $1.50 if you paid with a credit card. Other venders who did not charge for credit card use told me it was either illegal or against State Fair rules for venders to add credit card charges in addition to the cost of the food. Be sure to let the Fair know if you are being charged extra to use your credit card. The only other issue I had was with the tall Ferris wheel. They sold me a single ticket for $7 and when it was my turn to ride they tried to put me in the enclosed gondola with a family with two small children. I didn't want to be locked in that cage with them not knowing how the people would react once we were up high. They refused to let me board by myself claiming they had to keep the balance right on the Ferris wheel, even though many compartments were going around empty. Their attitude was no solo ride and no refunds. After arguing the point with 4 different employees the head boss finally said I could ride alone if I bought 6 tickets for $42. So much for weight and balance. Once the crowd started noticing the commotion the boss relented and refunded my money. Other than that I loved the exhibits, the animals, the shows and entertainment. Great State Fair. read more

We attend the fair every year. This year we noticed missing attractions and vendors as well .. - Also, the price increases, across the board, was harshly noticed. Certain prices have doubled.. The food vendors that kept their prices the same were serving smaller portions. - The great state fair of Oklahoma needs some new life.. It's really not so great.. It really needs more attractions. We left earlier than we usually do.. read more