OK State Fair is Back :Discount Tickets Available!

The OK State Fair is back and we’ve got the details on discount tickets and more! For more local travel deals, join our travel group on Facebook.

Dates: September 12th-22nd 2024

Looking for OK State Fair deal? You’re in the right place! The Oklahoma State Fair is a fun and festive time and there’s something for everyone! With concerts, rides, food, and more, we know you won’t want to miss the Oklahoma State Fair! Check out the information below to see how you can save on some of the more expensive things, such as admission and rides! did you know the first OK state fair was held in October of 1907 led by Jones and Colcord who organized the first State Fair Association. back this it was mostly agriculture based, where they gave out prizes for crop and livestock competitions. They started the annual school day in 1975 (the year I was born)

Fair Food

Who’s ready for cinnamon rolls, Indian tacos, funnel cakes and corn dogs. Many times we head to the state fair for all the yummy food. let’s not forget walking through all the buildings and riding rides. There is fun for the whole family!

In general, food at the fair runs about $7 and up per entree. A great way to save is to split items. So, ask for extra plates when you order. This not only saves a few dollars but you can also try more of those specialty items.

Moneysaving food hacks:

Split an order- always ask for a few extra plates!
Have several kids who are asking for cotton candy? Grab a family sized bag on your way home. These bags can easily be divided amongst 2-3 kids.
Skip the individual drinks- we try to stick to just our water bottles at the fair. Not only is it hot, but the beverages are where you will likely spend the most money. A soda will cost several dollars! If you must have that special beverage, consider one of the fair cups that you can get cheaper refills with, and get it early enough to refill at least once. They cost more money up front but on average you will spend less on each refill.

Get the State Fair Coupon Book.

New Food This Year:

Bacon Wrapped Oreos – The Bacon Habit: A classic Oreo wrapped in seasoned bacon, cooked to perfection.
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.

Deep-Fried Doritos Pickle – Diventuri Concessions: Enjoy a large, spiraled pickle, coated in Cool Ranch Doritos, then deep-fried and served with ranch dressing.
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.

Bronut – FryDay Concessions: A giant, warm glazed doughnut smothered in brisket and topped with pickles, scallions, and a jalapeño glaze drizzle.
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.
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.

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.
Waffle Nacho Sundae – The Sundae Factory: Soft serve ice cream alongside a serving of waffle cone chips topped with hot fudge or caramel.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.
Smoked PB & J – Champions BBQ: House smoked pulled pork, brisket, and mild Hatch green chile sausage, topped with scratch-made coleslaw and crispy fried onions, all piled on a fresh potato bun.

Cinnamon Toast Horchata – Agua Fresca: A sweet creamy beverage made with rice milk, vanilla, and cinnamon topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and whipped cream.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!

Saucy Sister Chamoy Candy – Grams Sweet Treats: Various sweet candies covered in locally made Saucy Sister Chamoy to give them a nice kick.

Outside Gate Admission Tickets

Get your advance outside gate admission tickets to the OK State Fair at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, online at okstatefair.com or by calling 405-948-6800. Public activities open at 10am.

Adults (ages 12+): $16
Children (ages 6-11): $10
Children (ages 5 and under): FREE!
Season Pass: $40 *available online only

Advance gate tickets are also available at metro area OnCue stores, beginning in mid-August, each year. Season passes are not available for purchase at OnCue.

If you’re going to the fair during busy/popular hours, we highly recommend getting your tickets online or in advance. Why? On the opening day of the fair in the evening, the line actually stretched half way from the ticket booth to the main road!

It can be quite the wait. Those who had a pre printed ticket were able to wait in the gate check line (where they scan your ticket). It was a much faster process.

Advance Ticket Prices Are:

Adults (ages 12+): $12
Children (ages 6-11): $7.50
Season Passes: $40 (only available through Sept. 13. Purchase in person.)

NEW! Oklahoma State Fair Youth Attendance Policy

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

Parking- What to Know:

Park in designated parking ONLY! It’s not worth it to potentially have your car ticketed or towed. Parking is not allowed on roads. Parking has never been an issue for us, even on the busy days. Definitely car pool for an easier parking experience. There are parking attendants that will wave you into a parking spot, so no guesswork on where to go. Pay attention to which direction traffic is flowing. Some roads are one way.

Parking is free but you can optionally pay $5 for preferred parking (most paved lots). If you have anyone who cannot walk far or lots of smaller children or a stroller, the preferred parking is worth it. We have done both over the years.

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

Handicapped parking is available at most gates. Paid and free parking are accessible from NW 10th Street, May Avenue, and Reno Avenue.

NEW in 2024! Cash is no longer accepted for paid parking upon arrival. A credit or debit card must be used. Apple, Google and other ‘card not present’ method of payments are not accepted at this time. A 3% fee will be added to each transaction.

Buildings open at:

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

Unlimited Carnival Armbands

Here’s our best hacks for saving on those expensive carnival rides!

Get the arm band- individual rides cost several dollars EACH. So if your kiddo is set on riding those carnival rides, the arm band will pay for itself in just 4 rides or so!
Before the fair- You can purchase an arm band for carnival rides at okstatefair.com or by calling 405-948-6800. They have flash sales each year. If you opt to purchase these online, they do charge a $1 convenience fee plus a processing fee of around $2.00. Call ahead or purchase at the fair to save that $3.00. So keep this in mind for future fair visits! Follow the OK State Fair on Facebook for notifications of flash sales. The sale price is usuallly $30 for an arm band, and includes admission.

If you missed your chance at getting the advanced ticket pricing, order your Carnival arm band online .
Advance price:
Monday – Thursday: $25 and Friday – Sunday: $40
During the Fair:
Monday – Wednesday: $35
Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursdays (Opening Day & September 19): $25
Friday – Sunday: $50

This is still a savings over purchasing them at the fair! You can go on one of the discounted days for the best savings!

Carnival Opens:

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

Save Big at the Fair with These Special Discount Days

Taste of the Fair Tuesday will be on September 17 and will feature:

$4 outside gate admission
$4 food items from nearly EVERY STAND at the Fair

$4 Little Book of BIG DEALS
$4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone

Check out the list of $4 food items on their website and use our Food Finder to track them down when you visit

Thursday, September 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 just $25!

College Day – $5 admission for college students (I.D. required) One admission per I.D.

Monday, September 16: Tractor Bobs Military Monday – All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (Military I.D. required) receive FREE outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.

Tuesday, September 17: Taste of the Fair Tuesday – $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!

Wednesday, September 18: Senior Day – All senior citizens 55+ (I.D. required) receive FREE outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.

Thursday, September 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 just $25!

*Some exclusions may apply. Not good on “non-mechanical special attractions.”

**Credit card purchases will have a surcharge. Visit OKStateFair.com

Fun Books are available now!

Oklahoma teachers, daycare centers, and other childcare facilities are invited to claim Fun Books for your students – completely free of charge!

All you have to do is call their Administration Office at 405-948-6700 and let them know how many you would like to pick up so they can have them ready for you.

Fun Books must be picked up from the Oklahoma State Fair Administration Building at 3001 General Pershing Boulevard, OKC, OK 73107.

Great American Pig Races

If you’ve never been to a pig race, get ready to go HOG WILD! These little oinkers run as fast as their pudgy legs can take ‘em, all to win a cookie waiting at the finish line. This is a great family show for all ages and it’s located in the Centennial Plaza and free with fair admission.

Disney on Ice: September 12-16, 2023: magic in the Stars

The Ok State Fair brings Disney to life on Ice!

Magic in the Stars is an enchanting experience that brings the wonder of Disney’s beloved stories to life on the ice. This dazzling show features a stellar cast of characters from classic favorites to modern hits, all performing breathtaking routines that captivate audiences of all ages. The magic unfolds as skaters glide through a galaxy of Disney moments, with stunning special effects, vibrant costumes, and unforgettable music. Whether it’s witnessing the courage of heroes or the heartwarming tales of friendship and love, Magic in the Stars offers a magical journey that leaves everyone believing in the power of dreams.

We hope you have plenty of family fun at the OK State Fair this year, and hope this post can help save a few dollars and stretch your fair budget! Happy Fall!

Disney On Ice presents Magic In The Stars ticket prices range from $20 to $70. Tickets are available at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, online, or by calling 405-948-6800. All seats are reserved. All children 2 years & older will need a ticket for their own seat. Children under 2 years are admitted free but must sit in the lap of a paying customer. Please call our box office for handicap seating information.

Tickets purchased on or before September 11 include outside gate admission. An additional outside gate admission ticket is required if Disney On Ice tickets are purchased after September 11.

Show Times:

Thursday, September 12 – 7 p.m.
Friday, September 13 – 3 p.m., 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 14 – 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 15 – 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Monday, September 16 – 7 p.m.

Located in: Jim Norick Arena

Live Music Schedule:

Located in the Entertainment Plaza, here you will be able to listen to a variety of music such as jazz, country, R&B and more on the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage. Best of all, all shows on the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage are completely free with fair admission.

Niko Moon with Shaylen : College Day! Thursday, September 12 – 7:30 p.m.

Morris Day & the Time: Friday, September 13 – 7:30 p.m
Jefferson Starship Saturday, September 14 – 8 p.m.
Epic Eagles Sunday, September 15 – 7:30 p.m.

We Are Messengers Monday, September 16 – 7:30 p.m.
Journey from the Heart: Tuesday, September 17 – 7:30 p.m.
Shawn Klush – Tribute to Elvis Wednesday, September 18 – 7:30 p.m.

Mark Chesnutt: Thursday, September 19 – 7:30 p.m.
Hinder: Friday, September 20 – 7:30 p.m.
Uncle Kracker: Saturday, September 21 – 8 p.m.

Los Herederos de Nuevo Leon: Sunday, September 22 – 7:30 p.m.

Wheelchair & Scooter Rentals: (prices change often)

Stroller Rental: $15
Wagon Rental: $20
Wheelchair Rental: $25
Electric Scooter Rental: $65

Check for schedule updates on the Ok state fair website. We will update the OKC Fairgrounds 2024 schedule as soon as we get the information, so bookmark this page. You can also find information on the Oklahoma 4-H and FFA exhibits.

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