Oklahoma County Free Fair set to start
Oklahoma County residents of all ages will be competing in the 107th annual Oklahoma County Free Fair.
The free fair competitions, special activities and horse show will be Thursday through Saturday at the OKC Fairgrounds.
“The Oklahoma County Free Fair allows residents to show off their talent and creativity,” said LaDonna Hines, Oklahoma County OSU Extension director.
To exhibit at the fair, Oklahoma County residents need to bring their items to the Centennial Building at the OKC Fairgrounds from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The Oklahoma County Free Fair Book lists all categories available, as well as a schedule of the special activities and contests. The fair book can be found at https://tinyurl.com/78z8kynw or can be picked up at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension office, 2500 NE 63.
On Friday, the Centennial Building will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. so exhibits can be viewed after judging. That evening, the horse show will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Barn 8 and will continue beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.
On Saturday, the county fair will open at 9 a.m., and fairgoers can check out the OSU Insect Adventure, and youths can participate in water conservation hands-on activities, sponsored by Oklahoma City Water Utilities.
Then, starting at 9:30 a.m., the first contest will begin.
Youths are invited to bring their ice cream toppings and container (ice cream will be provided) and compete in the “Ice Cream Sundae Making” contest.
The next activity will be the “Kiddy Tractor Pull” for children 12 and younger. Kids can compete by pulling weights while driving pedal tractors. Those who win first in their category will qualify for the state event.
For more information, contact the OSU Extension Center at 405-713-1125.