OKLAHOMA CITY — At the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair, fans can expect a variety of attractions that all work together to create the ultimate experience of FUN MADE HERE. Continue reading for the full list of new exhibits, shows, competitions and more that Fairgoers can expect in 2019.
Renaissance Village – Located in the Centennial Plaza, Fairgoers can take a step back into the middle ages, to the time of Kings and Queens, jesters, minstrels and knights. Enjoy performances by talented dancers and singers, incredible archers and hilarious jokesters. Visitors can shop the wares of medieval artisans and have a taste of delicious food and drink from the period. This fully immersive experience is one that nobody will want to miss out on.
Xtreme Chinese Acrobats – Visit the new Entertainment Stage in the Bennett Event Center to watch these high-fling performers as they attempt daring stunts. This show is sure to wow audiences of all ages.
Oklahoma State Fair Film Festival – Submitted and judge ahead of the Fair, short films that are selected as the 1st through 3rd winners in each category of this competition will be shown in the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center on September 14. Following the Film Festival, the winning videos will be shown for the remainder of the Fair.
LIVE Mural Challenge – This new competition will take place on September 14 in The Circle. The 20 accepted entrants will create their murals and a judging panel will award cash premiums to the top pieces. All 20 murals will remain on display throughout the duration of the Fair.
Kids Celebration – This interactive show is meant to engage and entertain the whole family. Every child and teenager in the audience will have the opportunity to be the star of the game show. Each show is different, so patrons can come back again and again to experience the fun. Don’t miss this on the Entertainment Stage in the Bennett Event Center.
A Grizzly Experience – Yogi and his two friends will make a stop at the Oklahoma State Fair to show you that a grizzly bear is more than a cute face. Witness the interaction between animal and man and learn what to do if you ever meet one in the wild.
Charro Gabriel Hernandez – Located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Gabriel Hernandez began riding horses before he could walk and is one of the youngest performing charros at the age of 14. This charro rides his horse, El Vallo, and is a rare left-handed talent that comes from many generations of experienced horsemen. Catch him every night at the 7:30 p.m. Wild West Showcase.
Flyin’ Fiddler Wayne Cantwell – Mr. Cantwell makes his first appearance at the Oklahoma Frontier Experience with his fiddle thrown in a gunny sack over his shoulder. Using an old time clawhammer banjo and fiddle, he’ll perform raditional music of the open prairie or what you would have heard around a campfire or during an old western barn dance.
Early American Potter – From digging up the clay to the finished product, learn what it took to make pottery back in the 1800’s. Showcasing her amazing craftsmanship, Reggie will show you the various methods it takes to make products that were used in the frontier’s everyday life.
Team Penning – Team Penning is an equine competition where mounted horsemen and women separate and herd a select designated group of cattle safely and efficiently into a pen. This event showcases the skills necessary to function on a working ranch. Don’t miss this competition in the Performance Arena.
Pleasure Draft – This division has been added to the equine competitions as a way for Draft Horses and other Draft type breeds to compete in classes such as barrel racing, trail, or obstacle classes. Watch as these gentle giants show off a huge variety of skills.
In case you missed it last year…
Oklahoma Cornhole Classic – Through a partnership with Oklahoma Cornhole, we present the second annual Oklahoma State Fair Cornhole Classic. Compete for prizes and bragging rights for this event. Check the Oklahoma Cornhole Facebook page for information on tournament registration and fees. This event takes place September 22 at The PATIO.
SINGO / Trivia Night – SINGO combines ‘name that tune’ with bingo to make a fun night with friends. Music ranges from 60’s to today. Alternating with SINGO rounds will be Trivia Live. Test your knowledge and see how much you really know about life. Amazing prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, in the Modern Living Building on September 12.
Special event announcements and general updates for the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair will be released as information becomes available. Tickets to the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair, including Disney On Ice, PRCA Xtreme Bulls & Broncs, outside gate admission tickets and carnival ride armbands are on sale now. To stay up-to-date on all the Fair fun, visit www.okstatefair.com, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. And don’t forget to share your Fair memories and stories with us using #OKStateFair and #FunMadeHere.
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