News Releases
April 15, 2008
YOUTH EXPO HIGHLIGHTS MARCH ACTIVITY AT STATE FAIR PARK
The Oklahoma Youth Expo ran March 10 through 19 at State Fair Park. Entries from all 77 Oklahoma counties competed for top honors, with only the "Best of the Best" making it to the State of Champions, held on Thursday, March 20. The year 2008 marks the 91st edition of this great show. The World's Largest Junior Livestock Show is the pinnacle to a year of hard work and dedication, an event that highlights the world's best and brightest young people.Read More
March 17, 2008
STATE FAIR PARK ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTED BY AN AFFAIR OF THE HEARAT
State Fair Park was proud to once again be the location of the nationally renowned arts & crafts show known as “An Affair of the Heart.” The spring version was held February 8 through 10. The event occupied all seven exhibit buildings at State Fair Park and showcased some of the finest crafts, antiques, collectibles and art in the Southwest. The show featured 750 exhibitors and artisans from Oklahoma and 35 other states from across the nation. “An Affair of the Heart” drew 25,970 devoted fans and placed over $2.7 million worth of direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy. Read More
February 19, 2008
JANUARY AT STATE FAIR PARK HIGHLIGHTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FINALS RODEO
The International Finals Rodeo returned to State Fair Park, January 17, 18 and 19. The top 15 money-winning cowboys and cowgirls from the International Pro Rodeo Association competed in the seven traditional rodeo events for the coveted IPRA World Championship titles. The event drew a total of 10,964 spectators to the four go ‘rounds, generating over $897,000 in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy. Read More
January 17, 2008
STATE FAIR PARK CLOSES OUT ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
The 2007 horse show season came to a close at State Fair Park during the month of December. State Fair Park continues to offer the finest equine facilities in the nation, attracting the top horse shows around, thus maintaining the title of “Horse Show Capital of the World.” The National Reining Horse Association Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show ran November 22 through December 1. The 10-day event was a world-class production featuring the most elite reiners competing for more than $1.5 million in cash and prize awards. Read More
December 20, 2007
QUARTER HORSE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES AT STATE FAIR PARK
The American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show was the anchor of the activities that took place at State Fair Park during the month of November. Commonly referred to as “The World,” the AQHA World Championship Show is the richest and largest world championship horse show with classes for open and amateur competitors. This year marked the 34th Anniversary of the show, which ran November 2 through 17. Read More
November 9, 2007
OCTOBER SIGNALS THE BEGINNING OF THE FALL HORSE SHOW SEASON
The leaves have started to turn, and that signals a busy time at State Fair Park. The fall horse show season starts now and runs through the middle of December. Thirty-three years ago, a tradition began that celebrates the life and beauty of a truly stunning animal, the Morgan horse. The 2007 Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show was one of the largest and best ever, with over 1,200 entries of the world’s best Morgans from across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Read More
October 15, 2007
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR® CENTENNIAL EXPO DOMINATES THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AT STATE FAIR PARK
Although the month of September was dominated by the Oklahoma State Fair® Centennial Expo, there were a handful of other events that took place at State Fair Park during the month. State Fair officials announced recently that the Oklahoma State Fair® Centennial Expo was a success. Total attendance for the 11-day run was up 6%, over last year, to approximately 1.1 million fairgoers. The State Fair celebrated the state’s centennial with many centennial-related activities and events including an appearance by Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson on the opening Saturday. This annual family-friendly event generated close to $118 million in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy. Read More
September 17, 2007
MONTH OF AUGUST PROVES BUSY AT STATE FAIR PARK
The rains finally left the area and August was a busy month at State Fair Park. The level of activity was strong as Oklahomans from across the state enjoyed their summer. State Fair Speedway continued to be busy during the month of August. The track played host to five scheduled Friday Night races. The regularly scheduled Friday night races featured Factory Stock, Championship Sprint, Pro Stock, Super Sprint and USA Modified action. These five nights of racing drew over 10,600 spectators and participants. In all, these events generated over $1.1 million in direct spending into the Oklahoma City economy. Read More
This page updated December 24, 2007.