2007 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR_® CENTENNIAL EXPO OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

Help us celebrate the Oklahoma Centennial and kick off the 101^st annual Oklahoma State Fair_® by joining us for the Centennial Expo's Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the State Fair flag pole located on the East side of 14 Flags Plaza.

Colors will be presented by the Capitol Hill High School Naval Junior ROTC.  The National Anthem will be sung by Ms. Stefanie Fields and signed by the beautiful 2007 Indian Princesses.

Closing ceremonies will commence on Sunday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.  God Bless America will be sung and signed while the colors are being retired.

Ms. Stefanie Fields has sung the National Anthem for many Oklahoma events including the Redhawks, Blazers, Hornets, Yard Dawgz and Remington Park.  She currently performs at the UCO Jazz Lab with Doctor Parker and the Shadowman Blues Project, was a member of the Sweet Adelines for 10 years, performed for various shows in Branson, MO and has won several local talent contests.

Commander Keith Lawrence has led the Capitol Hill High School Naval Junior ROTC in these ceremonies for several years.

The Indian Princesses bless the Oklahoma State Fair with their presence year after year.

2007 INDIAN PRINCESSES

MISS INDIAN OKLAHOMA CITY
Miss Bronwyn Gordon • Caddo

JR. MISS INDIAN OKLAHOMA CITY
Miss Holly Factor • Seminole

LITTLE MISS INDIAN OKLAHOMA CITY
Miss Kaylon Wood • Sac & Fox

Sponsored by Changing Winds Cultural Society
Appearances, Sign Language:  Contact Shirley Wapskineh – 632-5227

STATE FAIR AUTO SHOW

Open Daily, regular exhibit building hours
Location: Travel & Transportation Building

Celebrate the Centennial with a new ride.  Hop in to the Travel & Transportation Building to see what’s new in automobiles and dream!

AGTROPOLIS ADVENTURE – Always something new or improved!

Have an adventure in the whimsical “city” of AGtropolis.  New for 2007 is the wild and wacky comedy show, MOOMANIA! After the show, stroll the city streets to see chickens hatch, goats climb, piglets snort, dairy cattle being milked, beef cattle in their “secret cave,” rabbits hop, wool being spun into yarn, and BUGS just being BUGS! Before you leave this amazing city, be sure to stop by “FARMER FOR A DAY,” where kids become a farmer and learn by doing while having a bushel of fun! 

• MOOMANIA:  Daily – 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30
• Farmer for a Day:  Daily – hours of exhibit
• Southwest Dairy Museum Milking Demonstrations: Mon. – Fri. at 11, 1, 3, 5 & 6 and Sat. & Sun. at 10:30,11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30

• Wool Spinning: Mon. – Fri., Hourly 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 11, 1, 3, 5 &  7

The wool spinners will again be hosting a 4-H and FFA Wool Show and Competition. Click HERE for detailed information.

Exhibit opens daily • 10:00 a.m.
Location: Oklahoma Expo Hall

FARMER FOR A DAY

Children will step into the world of farming through this interactive exhibit and learn about harvesting and commerce.  Little ones will put on an apron, plant the crop, water the orchard, grab a basket to pick apples, gather eggs and dig up potatoes.  Then it’s off to the Farmers’ Market to sell their produce and receive AGtropolis money. The final stop will be at the AGtropolis General Store, should they choose to spend their recently earned income.

Open Daily:  10:00 a.m.
Location:  AGtropolis Adventure in the Oklahoma Expo Hall

BARNYARD BIRTHING CENTER

Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and the Oklahoma State Fair_® have teamed up their resources to bring Oklahoma City this new educational exhibit.   Mother nature dictates all, but you may get lucky enough to actually see a chick hatching or a goat or pig being born.  If not, you will surely get to see the little ones born only a day or two earlier or maybe only an hour earlier.  You are welcome to ask the vet techs questions about any of the animals.

Open Daily:  10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Barn #3

THE OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR _® FARM SHOW sponsored by Priefert

The Oklahoma State Fair_® Farm Show is a new and exciting concept to be located in front of Barns 4 & 5 during the 2007 Oklahoma State Fair_®.  The Farm Show will include all the newest types of farm and agricultural products and equipment.  A combination of sponsors, exhibitors, and entertainment will present an experience for all ages, highlighting an important aspect of the Oklahoma way of life. The 2007 Oklahoma State Fair_® Centennial Expo is all about promoting the rich history of Oklahoma and what better way than this!  So, be sure and make it one of your Fair destinations.

Open daily 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Gordon Cooper Boulevard (Barns 4 & 5 front lawn)

SHREK PRESENTED BY PRIEFERT

Come see Shrek, one of the tallest horses in the world, in the Priefert Ranch Equipment booth located at the Oklahoma State Fair_® Farm Show.  Standing over 19 hands and weighing around 2,350 lbs., this gentle giant will steal your heart and blow your imagination!

Open daily 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Gordon Cooper Boulevard
(Barns 4 & 5 front lawn)

VETERINARY SURGICAL CENTER

Can you stomach seeing a live surgery?  Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Veterinarians will perform a live surgery right before your eyes and show the entire spaying process of a female dog.  It’s just like being in the operating room with play by play commentating.  It’s an educational experience for the whole family.  All dogs having this procedure will be available for adoption.  So be sure to visit the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter table and find out more about how to take one of these loving pets home.

Monday – Thursday • 6:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday • 2:00 & 6:30 p.m.
Location:  Barn #3

SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA PLAZA – A CENTURY OF MEMORIES

Starting in 2002, this six year progressive historical exhibit about Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Fair_® has grown steadily by honoring two decades each year through music, sculptures and displays.  2007 marks Oklahoma’s Centennial, and the final sculpture will be placed at the end of this incredible educational exhibit.  So look up and make your way to the Fair’s big arch where you can stroll and relive history.

Open Daily
Location:  General Pershing Boulevard

OKLAHOMA EXPO HALL

Open daily • 10:00 a.m.

The best of the best is on display and available for purchase in the Oklahoma Expo Hall #1 where vendors and organizations strut their Oklahoma products and companies.  It’s all about Oklahoma in here!

OKLAHOMA OASIS: Make Your Home Your Haven!

Open daily • 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Oklahoma Expo Hall

Occupying 16,800 sq. ft., the Oklahoma Oasis will represent all facets of fine living, both in and out of doors in Oklahoma, that come to mind when one envisions his/her personal idea of an “oasis.”

A creative combination of shopping and entertainment will present an experience, for all ages, that reveals the myriad of opportunities available for Oklahomans to discover or create their very own oasis.  Enjoy a lush landscape; relax in a special room at home; remodel or renovate; escape to a favorite hideaway; experience fine food and wine; create a palace for a pet…however oasis is defined…it can be found here.  Exhibit sponsored by Statuary World, KOCO and IBC Bank.

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR_® WINE GARDEN

Open daily • 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Oklahoma Oasis in the Oklahoma Expo Hall

Located in the Oklahoma Oasis, this exceptional exhibit offers wine tasting at it’s finest.  For a minimal price, you can sample wine from four of Oklahoma's premier Wineries: Summerside, Tres Suenos, Sparks and Stableridge. You will certainly want to take home a bottle or two!  Learn more about the wineries at the following links:

FFA & 4H STUDENT EXHIBITS

FFA EXHIBITS - Open daily •10:00 a.m. Location: Barn #5

4H EXHIBITS - Open daily •10:00 a.m. Location: Creative Arts Building

Oklahoma FFA and 4H students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon!  Get out of the hot sun and check out the talents of these students.

CITY ARTS CENTER

Open Daily:  10:00 am
Location:  Corner of Land Rush and Stagecoach

JUNIOR ARTS EXHIBITION
The Oklahoma State Fair_® is proud to sponsor the annual Oklahoma Junior Art Exhibition.  Each year, teachers from schools across the state enter original artwork from students in grades K-8 for selection into the exhibition. The junior artists submit works in various media including painting, drawing, photography, clay work, weaving and sculpture. The selected projects, including Best of Show and best individual will be celebrated at the Oklahoma Junior Art Exhibition.

CENTENNIAL DOLLAR DAY

Looking for the best deal the Fair has to offer?  Join us on opening day, Thursday, September 13, and celebrate 100 years of statehood for just 100 cents!  Everyone gets in for a buck!  Stick around all day and go out with a bang as the sky lights up with a special fireworks spectacular.

MR COFFEE

Three days of coffee heaven!  Visit this top selling coffeemaker’s exhibit; explore the latest Mr. Coffee products, and enjoy a sample of coffee.

Friday – Sunday, September 14 – 16 • 10:00 am Daily
Location:  14 Flags Plaza

DEAF AWARNESS DAY

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, special activities abound for you on Friday, September 14!  At designated times throughout the day, many Fair attractions and entertainment will be interpreted.  These shows will be highlighted in red in the Oklahoma State Fair® Visitor’s Guide.  Between the shows, make your way to the Carriage Hall building for Deaf Awareness Day 2007, sponsored by OAD, Deaf Moore Fellowship, First Southern Baptist Deaf Church, Interpreter Training Program/OSU-OKC, and COADHI.  There you can enjoy entertainment by deaf and hard of hearing performers, including Miss Deaf Oklahoma, visit several deaf organizations and deaf vendors offering valuable information, resources, networking opportunities and products, and, from 6 - 10 p.m., participate in Deaf Chat. You won't want to miss this fun-filled day and evening at the Oklahoma State Fair_®.

Friday, September 14 • 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location:  Carriage Hall

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR_® ALL STAR KIDS OF THE YEAR PAGEANT

Calling all kids up to 17 years old!  Enter this year’s “Girl of the Year” and “Baby of the Year” Pageant and win trophies, crowns, banners and prizes.  Winners will also get to ride in the Oklahoma State Fair_® Parade.  For more information about the pageant, click HERE.

Saturday, September 15 • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:  Carriage Hall

MISS AMERICA 2007 LAUREN NELSON

Saturday, September 15 • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma Centennial Merchandise Tent (14 Flags Plaza)

Celebrate the Centennial with recipes and recollections in the limited edition Oklahoma State “Fare” Cookbook and have Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson sign your copy while you’re at it!

• 2007 Miss America
• 2006 Miss Oklahoma
• 2005 Miss Oklahoma State Fair

MISS AMERICA 2007 LAUREN NELSON
& OKLAHOMA'S ALL*STAR CENTENNIAL BAND

Saturday, September 15 • Parade begins at approximately 5:15 p.m. Performance begins at approximately 5:30 in the Toyota Entertainment Plaza

Don't miss the best of the best as they march their way to entertain you.  The band, with special guest Grand Marshal for the day Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson in the lead, will wow you all the way to the Toyota Entertainment Plaza where they will captivate you with the sounds of toe-tapping, hand-clapping music.

56^TH ANNUAL BAND DAY – Celebrating the Oklahoma Centennial by “Marching into the Future!”

On Monday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. the Oklahoma State Fair_® will be filled with trumpeting sounds and colorful uniforms as high school, mid-high and junior high school bands and their color guard teams, from across the state, compete for cash awards and trophies in the 56^th Annual Oklahoma State Fair_® Band Day Parade Competition!

Don’t let your school’s band and color guard miss out on the chance of winning and taking home extra funds for your band program!

2007 Band Day Registration form in PDF Format

2007 Band Day Registration form in Word Format

The registration deadline is September 6, so hurry and register today!  Color guard teams have separate awards but must compete with their bands.  If you have questions about the competition, contact Melinda Parsons at 405.948.6736 or mparsons@okstatefair.com.

BAND DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Band Day runs successfully each year because OKC Jaycees donate their time and energy to make sure Oklahoma schools can participate in a quality event.  They are in need of more volunteers and you do not have to be a Jaycee get involved.  If you would like to help with this wonderful event, please contact Jennifer Hudson @ jennifer@okcjaycees.org.

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR_® COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING

Come join in the excitement of the fast riding, straight shooting and traditional period costume of the Oklahoma Gunslingers!  Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the fastest growing and most fun equine competitions you can witness! 

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 18 &19 • 6:30 p.m.
Location:  Horse Barn 6

31^st ANNUAL SENIOR DAY - GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATIONS

Come and be a part of the 31^st Annual Oklahoma State Fair_® Golden Age Celebration and help celebrate the Centennial—senior style!  There’s always something new along with the old favorites like the senior spelling bee, royalty contests and Senior Swing Dance.

Senior Day is Wednesday, September 19 and all Seniors Citizens 55 and over are admitted to the Fair FREE on this day. Click HERE for detailed Senior Day information.

2^nd ANNUAL OKALHOMA RED HAT CHAPTER DAY
GET OUT AND ENJOY LIFE!

Purple, red, pink and lavender regalia will fill the Fair grounds as Red and Pink Hat Ladies are invited to the Fair for a special day of activities on Thursday, September 20!

For only $8, you can enjoy the Fair’s famous foods, amazing attractions, exciting entertainment, and endless shopping but also participate in fun red hat activities in the Carriage Hall.

New for 2007 is the QUEEN OF QUEENS COMPETITION!  Do you think your chapter has the best queen in Oklahoma, well then enter them and we’ll find out! 

Do you make your own fancy and frilly hats?  If so, click here about entering one or two into the Oklahoma State Fair_® Red Hat Decorating Contest.

For more detailed information about all the Red Hat Day activities click HERE!

Thursday, September 20 • 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location:  Carriage Hall

CHAR-BROIL 2007 TEAM TOUR

Come visit the Char-Broil grilling tour to test out the latest and greatest Char-Broil grills and accessories while listening to enjoyable music.  You will be able to taste various sponsor products and participate in contests and backyard games.

Thursday – Sunday, September 20 – 23 • 10:00 am Daily
Location:  14 Flags Plaza

ASC CHEERLEADING, DANCE & POM PON REGIONAL COMPETITION

Saturday, September 22
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bandshell Stage

Witness the most "spirited" event held at the Fair as Cheerleading, Dance and Pom Pon teams compete for the regional title and the chance to advance to the National competition! 

Be awed as over 100 teams, children of all ages and from all over the state of Oklahoma, jump, flip, and dance their way into your hearts! For more information on this competition, including entry divisions click www.ascspirit.com.  

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

CLYDESDALE ALLEY

Don’t miss these beautiful and behemoth horses presented by Express Clydesdales.  You can get up close and personal with these gentle heavyweights each day during the Fair.  You’ll be amazed at the grace of something so large.

Open Daily in Barn 5A