State Fair of Oklahoma
Fall festival · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
Eleven days of midway, livestock barns and fried everything at OKC Fair Park, September 17 to 27, 2026. The fair traces back to October 5, 1907, and is run by a not-for-profit that calls it one of the premier state fairs in the nation.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Eleven-day run; see site for daily gate hours
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 7–November 11
Color builds from October 25 · mostly bare by December 2
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at State Fair of Oklahoma’s own coordinates and elevation (368 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
State Fair of Oklahoma on the map
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Talimena National Scenic Byway
Scenic drivePeak November 9
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Don’t miss: Ouachita National Forest overlooks · Continues into Arkansas as Talimena Drive
Orr Family Farm
Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks November 9
South Oklahoma City's fall festival farm, advertising 25+ attractions across a season that runs on select dates from mid-September into November, with late-night hours on October weekends. Hayrides, a corn maze and a pumpkin patch anchor it.
Don’t miss: 25+ attractions on select dates · Late hours on October weekends · Corn maze and pumpkin patch
The Hex House
Haunted attractionColor nearby peaks November 9
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Don’t miss: Three attractions on one site · Built on Tulsa's 1944 Hex House case · HauntWorld world top-15 pick
Pumpkinville
Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks November 9
Myriad Botanical Gardens fills its downtown Oklahoma City grounds with pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and mum displays each October, plus carousel rides and pumpkin decorating for kids. It opens in October 2026, with exact dates not yet confirmed.
Don’t miss: Pumpkin and gourd displays · Carousel rides · Downtown Oklahoma City setting
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When is State Fair of Oklahoma open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 17 – Sep 27. Eleven-day run; see site for daily gate hours. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does State Fair of Oklahoma peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 7–November 11 (best estimate November 9). Color starts around October 25 and is mostly bare by December 2.
- What is State Fair of Oklahoma best for?
- Families wanting a classic state fair.
- How do I get to State Fair of Oklahoma?
- State Fair of Oklahoma is in Oklahoma City. The closest city is Oklahoma City, about 3 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Oklahoma's fall lineup.
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