Free fair to showcase residents’ talent, creativity

Oklahoma County residents of all ages are invited to compete in the 103rd annual Oklahoma County Free Fair, Aug. 24-26 at State Fair Park.

“The Oklahoma County Free Fair allows residents to show off their talent and creativity,” said LaDonna Hines, Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension director. “We also have many special activities and contests for fairgoers.”

To exhibit at the fair, Oklahoma County residents need to bring their items to the Centennial Building at State Fair Park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Exhibits entered in the fair must have been made, grown or constructed during the past year unless otherwise noted in the official fair book, according to a news release.

The Oklahoma County Free Fair Book lists all categories available and a schedule of special activities and contests. The fair book can be found at http://oces.okstate.edu/oklahoma or can be picked up at the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Center, 2500 NE 63.

“There is no fee to enter the county fair or to take part in any of the special contests or events,” Hines said. “Our fair also provides people with a wonderful opportunity to see how they do in competition with others as they get ready for the Oklahoma State Fair.”

On Aug. 25, the Centennial Building is open from 2 to 7 p.m. so exhibits can be viewed after judging. That evening, starting at 6:30 p.m. in Barn 8, the horse show is scheduled and continues the next day beginning at 9 a.m.

On Aug. 26 at the Centennial Building, Oklahoma County 4-H will hold its Family Fun Indoor Carnival. The first contest, to start at 9:30 a.m., is the ice cream sundae making contest. The next activity is the kiddie tractor pull for 12 years and younger. At 10 a.m., the ice cream freeze-off and saucy salsa contest get underway. At 11:30 a.m., the judging of the pie baking contest begins.

For more information about the fair, call 713-1125.