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THE CONNECTION!

Step into STATE FAIR STATION and catch your ride on
THE CONNECTION! - a uniquely Oklahoma EXPERIENCE!

Visit the Oklahoma Expo Hall and open the doors to STATE FAIR STATION where you’ll experience all things that make our state unique!  This newly-themed exhibit hall is like no other – visitors will feel as though they have entered a modern-day transit depot where THE CONNECTION! runs on three distinctly colored “lines.” Featuring seven unique focal points, riders will enjoy such stops as Vineyard Marketplace, AGtropolis, MIO Trading Post, The Business District, Resource Square, Recreation Station and Backyard & Beyond! No matter what your interests, you’ll find all local vendors ranging from the wine industry to aerospace technology and our rich agricultural history to home-grown businesses. Make THE CONNECTION! – it’s all about OKLAHOMA.

Opens at 10:00 am daily
Location:  State Fair Station (aka Oklahoma Expo Hall)

STATION PLATFORMS

Located on THE CONNECTION! blue and green lines, the Station Platforms will be host to a multitude of activities. Whether educational, entertaining or just plain intriguing, all Station Platform performances will be live and interactive. Scheduled presentations might include: a mini “Fashion on a Budget” crash course; a “hands-on” learning seminar featuring baby animals of various species; short musical performances from a variety of genres and instruments; a “living history” performance by Will Rogers; and brief informational “how-to workshops” ranging in subject from safety issues to energy conservation. And remember, it’s on THE CONNECTION!, so all presentations are offered by fellow Oklahomans.

Daily schedules will be available via our Web site and also posted on system maps at informational kiosks located in STATE FAIR STATION.

See daily schedule for specific scheduled presentations.
Location:  THE CONNECTION! in State Fair Station (aka Oklahoma Expo Hall)

VINEYARD MARKETPLACE
WINE GARDEN

This stop on THE CONNECTION offers wine tasting at its finest. For a minimal price, you can sample wine from seven of Oklahoma's premier Wineries: Oak Hills, Sand Hill, Sparks, Stableridge, Summerside, Territory Cellars and Whispering Meadows. You will certainly want to take home a bottle or two! While you're there, grab some "good air" at the 02 Zone Oxygen Bar - a State Fair first. Learn more about the wineries at the following links:

oakhillswinery.com • sandhill.com • sparksvineyard.com •
stableridgevineyards.com • summersidevineyards.com • territorycellars.com • whisperingmeadowswine.com

Open daily • 10:00 a.m.
Location: THE CONNECTION! @ State Fair Station (aka Oklahoma Expo Hall)

THE CITY OF AGTROPOLIS – An agricultural state of fun!

Yes, the Honey Bees, Butterflies and Worms are back!  Honey Bee Haven presented by the Oklahoma State Honey Beekeepers Association and hosted by several local clubs including The Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association will have live honey bee hives. Can you find Queen BeeAtrice?  Returning for the 3rd year are the Oklahoma County Master Gardeners with their slinky, slimy worm display and the butterfly boarding house. And don’t forget Farmer Earl of Moomania as this fun comedy kids’ show will also be back in town.

After the show, stroll the city streets to see chickens hatch, goats climb, piglets snort, beef cattle in their “secret cave,” rabbits hop, wool 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!

“Swinging K Farms Goat’s Milk Soap Making: Mon. – Fri., Various times between 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. Various times between 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Visit swingingkdairygoatfarm.com and learn more about Goat’s Milk Soap Making.”

3 Silos Cinema: Daily

Honey Bee Haven: Daily
Visit www.okbees.org and learn more about bees.

Master Gardener’s Worm Farm and Butterfly Boarding House: Daily
Visit hortlas.okstate.edu/hortla.htm
and learn more about Oklahoma Master Gardeners

MOOMANIA:  Daily – 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.

Farmer for a Day:  Daily

Wool Spinning: Mon. – Fri., Various times between 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. Various times between 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The wool spinners again will be hosting a 4-H and FFA Wool Show and Competition. Click HERE for detailed information.

Exhibit opens daily • 10:00 a.m.
Location: On THE CONNECTION! @ State Fair Station
(aka 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 to buy a special Fair souvenir, should they choose to spend their recently earned income.

Open Daily:  10:00 a.m.
Location:  Inside the City of AGtropolis

BARNYARD BIRTHING CENTER

The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and the Oklahoma State Fair have teamed up their resources to bring Oklahoma City this spectacular 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

ANIMAL SURGICAL SUITE

The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Veterinarians will perform surgeries to show the entire spaying process of a female dog.  It’s an educational experience for the whole family. All dogs having this procedure are provided by the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter and 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.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday • 2:00 & 6:30 p.m.
Location:  Barn #3 in the Barnyard Birthing Center

CITY ARTS CENTER

ART AND PHOTOS
Enjoy art and photos galore! The City Arts Center displays the true talent of our local kids, as well as amateur and hobby photographers.  Don’t miss this showcase of Oklahoma’s talented artists daily!

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.

Oklahoma junior artists submit works in various media including painting, drawing, photography, clay work, weaving and sculpture. The selected projects, including Best of Show, Judges Choice and Superintendents’ Award will be celebrated at the Oklahoma Junior Art Exhibition and displayed throughout the run of the 2009 State Fair, September 17th-27th.

NEW FOR 2009
City Arts Center will be home base for the new State Fair Shutterbugs: Live Digital Photography Shootout!

The Digital Photography Shootout will be held Sunday, September 20th 2009

1:00pm – Check-in at City Arts Center
4:00pm – Upload Photos
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Judging
7:00pm – Awards Announcement

If you are an amateur photographer and you are interested in being a ‘shutterbug’, you can register online for FREE at: osf.fairmanager.com

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

Click HERE to learn more about the City Arts Center

CREATIVE ARTS SPECIAL EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

The Creative Arts building at the Oklahoma State Fair features beautiful and unique handmade exhibits by Oklahoma crafters and artisans. In addition to the items on display, many different exciting events will take place every day of the Fair!

• U.S. Cellular’s Fastest Fingers in the West Text Message Contest – Jr. Arts and Crafts Department
• Some Like it Hot: Fresh Salsa Contest – Cooking Department
• Trash 2 Treasure: Recycled Crafts Contest – Hobbies Department
• State Fair Shutterbugs: Live Digital Photography Shootout – Photography Department
• Dairy MAX’s From the Cow to the Cone: Homemade Ice Cream Contest – Cooking Department
• Lindsay Olive Lovers Salad Challenge: New National Contest – Cooking Department
• Youth Fine Arts Showcase: For Individuals 7 and under to age 14 – Fine Arts Show
• Sticky Fingers: Duct Tape Contest – Jr. Arts and Crafts and Hobbies Departments
• Polymer Clay Creations – Hobbies Departments

Want to know more? Creative Arts Schedule of Events Creative Arts Web Page

FFA & 4H STUDENT EXHIBITS

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.

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

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 the Super Barn

CANADIAN RIVERS OLD IRON CLUB ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY

The Tractors are on the move in the Senior Day Parade and to a new location.  See these amazingly preserved beauties in their new exhibit space located on Wichita Walk between the Oklahoma Expo Hall and the Cox Pavilion.

They may be antiques, but they still have spark and their engines will fire up on Wednesday, September 23, at Noon, for the Senior Day Parade. They are the main event, so you don’t want to miss the action as they cruise around the Park.

For more information about the Senior Day Parade click HERE.

For more information about the Canadian Rivers Old Iron Club visit www.croic.org

SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA PLAZA – A CENTURY OF MEMORIES

Starting in 2002, this six year progressive historical exhibit about Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Fair grew steadily by honoring two decades each year through music, sculptures and displays. 

2007 marked Oklahoma’s Centennial, and the final sculpture, the state of Oklahoma, was placed at the end of this incredible educational exhibit. 

In celebration of 2009, it’s Spirit of Oklahoma Trivia Time!  How about free admission and parking passes to the 2010 Fair? All you have to do is ring the bell, walk through the state, answer a few trivia questions and enter your chance to win!  10 lucky winners will be drawn from correct entries!  The answers are among the arches! 
 
So look up, make your way to the Fair’s big arch and then stroll through the mini arches to relive the history of Oklahoma and the Great State of a Fair.

The 2008 Spirit of Oklahoma Trivia contest brought in entries from trivia buffs from all over Oklahoma, ranging from age 7 – 68! The following winners were drawn out of all the correct entries and will be sent 2009 Oklahoma State Fair admission and parking passes first of September.

CONGRATULATIONS!

• Jacob Wren, Age 17, OKC, OK
• Craig Quatman, Age 48, Tecumseh, OK
• Cassie Bolding, Age 24, Edmond, OK
• Karry Heidelberg, Age 44, OKC, OK
• Bobby Ecker, Age 37, Yukon, OK
• Leah Spencer, Age 52, Heavener, OK
• Beth Bollinger, Age 7, Blanchard, OK
• Katie Moore, Age 25, OKC, OK
• Pandora Hancoch, Age 11, Midwest City, OK
• JoAnn Waltrip, Age 57, OKC, OK

Open Daily
General Pershing Boulevard under the Big Arch!

ADHD “RoADHD TRIP”

Most people have probably heard of ADHD, but have you ever wanted to learn more about what ADHD really is?  What symptoms to watch for?  Or how to minimize the effects of this condition on daily activities?  A public health awareness mobile unit will be on-site to screen for this neurobiological disorder which affects more than 4% of our adult population.  Adult participants will answer an on-screen questionnaire and then have access to literature, Web resources, on-site health care professionals, and a counselor from the local ADDA chapter.

What a great resource!  But the ADHD “RoADHD TRIP” will be at the Oklahoma State Fair for the first weekend ONLY -- so don’t delay!

Thursday – Sunday, September 17 – 20 * 10:00 am daily
Location:  Toyota Plaza

WAHL “LET IT GROW” TOUR

Join the nation – Wahlnation.com that is. The Wahl “Let it Grow” Tour is heading to Oklahoma City as one stop on their nationwide tour to celebrate facial hair with Wahl Trimmers. As part of the celebration, they will also be hosting the Wahl “Man of the Year” Contest in search of the best beard, goatee and mustache in America. Premium prize giveaways will be part of the fun. If you have facial hair, you’re a good candidate to visit the mobile barbershop for a free style, trim or detail. And while you’re there, flex your muscles and swing the hammer at the 14 foot high striker – ring the bell and win a prize! But this mobile marketing tour will only be at the Oklahoma State Fair for opening weekend festivities, so be sure and mark your calendars.

Thursday – Sunday, September 17 – 20 * 10:00 am daily
Location: 14 Flags Plaza

2009 MISS OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

Qualifier for the Miss Oklahoma
and the Miss America Pageants
 
Saturday, September 12, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Carriage Hall
Oklahoma State Fair Park
 
The Miss Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Pageant continues its tradition of assisting young women with their educational needs. This year will celebrate the 9th year as an official, local, preliminary pageant to the Miss America Pageant. We are honored that more than half the Miss Oklahoma State Fair winners have gone on to become Miss Oklahoma and compete in the Miss America competition with success. In fact, Lauren Nelson, Miss America 2007, was our very own Miss Oklahoma State Fair 2005! Women between the ages of 17-24 are eligible to compete for scholarship and prizes and the coveted title of 2009 Miss Oklahoma State Fair. 

TAYLOR BRYRNE
2008 Miss Oklahoma State Fair

2008 Miss Oklahoma State Fair
Photo Gallery Part I
Photo Gallery Part II

Click the following link for list of past winners and their accomplishments.

Miss Oklahoma State Fair History 

The pageant will be held at State Fair Park in the Carriage Hall beginning at 6:30 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2009.

Tickets are $10.  For more information, email Missokstfair@aol.com.

2009 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR OUTSTANDING TEEN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

Qualifier for the Oklahoma Outstanding Teen and the Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageants

Saturday, September 12, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Carriage Hall
Oklahoma State Fair Park

2009 will mark only the 2nd year for the Oklahoma State Fair to host this pageant and crown an Outstanding Teen winner. Ms. Rachel Ofori was the first official Oklahoma State Fair Outstanding Teen winner. Next year, she will be eligible to compete in qualifiers for the Miss America pageant. We wish her well with all her future endeavors. Women between the ages of 13-17 are eligible to compete for scholarships and prizes and the title of 2009 Miss Oklahoma State Fair Outstanding Teen.

RACHEL OFORI
2008 Oklahoma State Fair
Outstanding Teen

This pageant takes place simultaneously with the Miss Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Pageant; therefore, location, times and admission are the same.  For more detailed information about qualification guidelines or other questions, email Missokstfair@aol.com.

2007 MISS OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR IS CROWNED
2009 MISS OKLAHOMA!

Miss Taylor Treat was crowned Miss Oklahoma this past June and will be representing Oklahoma in the 2010 Miss America Pageant to be held in January.

We are proud of Miss Treat as she was our very own 2007 Miss Oklahoma State Fair!

We congratulate Miss Treat and wish her success in January and the future.

TAYLOR TREAT
2009 Miss Oklahoma
2007 Miss Oklahoma
State Fair

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR 2009 OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

Win Oklahoma State Fair Season and Parking Passes during the Opening Ceremony!

(Registration details below)

2009 marks the 103rd Oklahoma State Fair. Join us at the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m. at the State Fair flag pole located on the East side of the circle at 14 Flags Plaza.

Four sets of Season and Parking passes will be given away during the opening ceremonies. BUT…You must register at the Creative Arts information booth located inside the Hobbies, Arts & Crafts building or inside AGtropolis located in the Oklahoma Expo Hall between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and you must be present to win. The newly crowned Miss Oklahoma State Fair and Miss Oklahoma Outstanding Teen will be on hand to announce the winners.

Colors will be presented by the Capitol Hill High School Naval Junior ROTC. Commander Keith Lawrence has led this outstanding group of young men and women in these ceremonies for several years, and the Oklahoma State Fair welcomes them back for the 2009 ceremonies.

The National Anthem will be sung by Ms. Alex Angelynn Hall and signed by the beautiful 2009 Indian Princesses.

Ms. Alex Hall won the OKCity Star contest held this past February and hosted by the OKCity Chorus of Sweet Adelines. Ms. Hall is currently a Music Theater Major at the University of Central Oklahoma and has been doing shows since she was three years old, when she debuted as a duckling in Once Upon a Mattress. This spring, she played the role of Toffee in Zombie Prom at UCO. She would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive her entire life.

The Indian Princesses bless the Oklahoma State Fair with their presence year after year. With beauty and grace, they will be signing two songs for the opening ceremonies and one for the closing. 

2009 INDIAN PRINCESSES

Miss Indian Oklahoma City
Brianna Chavez – Kiowa

Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma City
Aysia Kemble – Ponca

Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City
Gabrielle Padilla - Chickasaw

The Indian Princesses are sponsored by Changing Winds Cultural Society.  Visit www.missindianokc.org for more details about the CWCS.

Closing Ceremonies will commence on Sunday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the State Fair flag pole located on the East side of the circle at 14 Flags Plaza.

4th ANNUAL RED HAT CHAPTER DAY - A TIME FOR TEA

Purple, red, pink and lavender regalia will fill State Fair Park as Red and Pink Hat Ladies are invited to the 2009 Oklahoma State Fair for “tea time” and their very own special day of activities on Friday, September 18!

For only $6 (because you purchased the advance discount ticket), you can enjoy the Fair’s famous foods, amazing attractions, exciting entertainment, and endless shopping as well as participate in all the Red Hat activities in the Carriage Hall.

WAIT…ONLY SIX DOLLARS? That’s right, new for 2009 are discounted tickets for Red and Pink Hat ladies. However, you must belong to a chapter and they must be purchased in advance. To learn more about purchasing your $6 discounted admission ticket, you will have to click HERE. Don’t delay, because the price will be $8 at the gate!

Do you make your own fancy and frilly hats, shoes, purses? If so, click HERE and learn how to enter them in the Red Hat Wear: Head to Toe contest. This is an official Oklahoma State Fair Creative Arts Competition.

The committee has worked hard all year to plan fun and exciting activities and entertainment. New this year is the lunchtime entertainment show, Reflections of Elvis, Purse Safety presented by TRIAD, and the anticipation of who will be crowned the very first Ms. Oklahoma Red Hat. Of course, The Red Hot Game Challenge, Chapter Challenges, Line Dancing and Square Dancing are all back. So don your purple, red, pink and lavender and head to the Fair for the ultimate fun-filled day!

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

Friday, September 18 • 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location:  Carriage Hall

5th ANNUAL DEAF AWARENESS DAY

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, special activities abound for you on Thursday, September 24! 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 where you can enjoy entertainment by deaf and hard of hearing performers, including Miss Deaf Oklahoma! There will be several deaf organizations and deaf vendors offering valuable information, resources, networking opportunities and products. You won't want to miss this fun-filled day and evening at the Great State of a Fair! Deaf Awareness Day wouldn’t take place without support from the following:

Main Sponsor: 
COADHI (Central Oklahoma Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.)

• Co-Sponsors:
  Interpreter Training Program/OSU-OKC
  OKRID - (Oklahoma Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
  

Thursday, September 24 • 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location:  Carriage Hall

2009 OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR ALL STAR KIDS OF THE YEAR PAGEANT

New Location:  The Beautiful City Arts Center Theatre!

Calling all kids up to 17 years old! Enter this year’s pageant and win trophies, crowns, banners and prizes, Winners will also get to ride in the Oklahoma State Fair Senior Day Parade on Wednesday, September 23. For more information about the pageant visit www.allstarkids.net

 Saturday, September 19 • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:  City Arts Center Theatre – look for the golden dome

58th ANNUAL OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR BAND DAY
Band and Color Guard Parade Competition

On Monday, September 21 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 58^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!

2009 Band Day Registration form in PDF Format

2009 Band Day Registration form in Word Format

Click HERE to view last year's results

The registration deadline is September 9, but don’t wait, SIGN UP NOW! Color guard teams have separate awards but must compete with their bands.

Carl Albert High School Band
2008 Band Grand Champion

Seilling High School Color Guard
2008 Color Guard Grand Champion

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.

33rd ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY - GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATIONS

Come and be a part of the 33nd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Golden Age Celebration and help celebrate the 2009 Great State of a Fair! The all-volunteer Senior Day Committee has been working hard all year to bring you new and exciting speakers, entertainers, health screenings and activities as well as some of the old favorites like the royalty contests and Senior Swing Dance. So pull on your best Fair attire and get ready for fun! 

Join us Wednesday, September 23 and all Seniors Citizens 55 and over will be admitted to the Fair FREE on this day.

ASC CHEERLEADING, DANCE & POM PON REGIONAL COMPETITION

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.

Saturday, September 26
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bandshell Stage

2nd ANNUAL OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR ARMWRESTLING CLASSIC

Muscle bound and ready for the take down? Prove yourself on Sunday, September 27 at the Bandshell Stage where both men and women can register the day of the event to enter this strong-arm competition. There will be two afternoon preliminary rounds with the finals commencing at 6:00 p.m. Here’s your chance to be the Fair’s 2nd annual champion, take home a trophy, bragging rights and represent the Oklahoma State Fair in the National finals in Arizona.

All competitors who win a match in their weight class will earn a national ranking and be posted on ARMWRESTLING USA’s website. There will be competition in 7 divisions: 5 men’s and 2 women’s by special designated weight classes.

Men’s:

Featherweight (under 144)
Lightweight (145 -169)
Middleweight (170 - 193)
Light Heavyweight (194 - 219)
Heavyweight (220 & Above)

Women’s:

Featherweight (under 144)
Open (145 & Above)

Every winner will be eligible to participate in the National Finals at the 2009 Arizona State Fair in October. The winners will officially represent their area, should they choose to go, at their own expense.

Sunday, September 27 • Registration:  1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Preliminary Round 1 @ 1:30 p.m.
Preliminary Round 2 @ 3:30 p.m.
Finals – 6:00 p.m.
Location:  Bandshell Stage

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Be inspired! Be instructed! Be entertained! The 2009 Oklahoma State Fair is proud to offer two different opportunities to reflect in the word of God offered by dedicated Christian horsemen and horsewomen! On the first Sunday, September 20, Cowboy Church will be offered in the Capital City Theatre in Barn 3, starting at 9:30 am and ending at 10:30 a.m. On the last Sunday of the State Fair, September 27, Cowboy Church will again be held in the Capital City Theatre in Barn 3 starting at 9:30 am and ending at 10:30 am. Sunday services will include the uplifting and entertaining songs of Cowboy Minister Steve Womack. All are welcome to come partake of the serenity and learning that the presentation of these devoted Christ followers will offer.