Oklahoma Association of Fair and Festivals

Established 1948

 

Fairs and Festival Members

 

Alfalfa County Free Fair and Alfalfa Livestock Show
February 21-23, 2010 Livestock Show
September 8 - 11, 2010 Fair

Troy Shepard
Alfalfa Co. Fairgrounds
West 5th Street
Cherokee, OK 73728
(580)596-3102
(580)596-3172(fax)
www.alfalfacountyfairgrounds.com 

Annual Spring Livestock show and Fall Fair. Facilities for hosting NCHA cuttings, Jr and High School Rodeos, Ranch Versatility and many horse shows.

 

Apache District Fair
August 12 - 14, 2010

Debbie Love
P.O. Box 59
Apache, OK 73006
(580)588-2638

Community and surrounding area Old-Time Fair. Exhibits, Animal Shows, Rodeo. Established 1917 - 1918

 

Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair
September 24 - October 2, 2010

Sherry Shumate
P.O. Box 4145
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479)783-6176 ext. 12
(479)782-9944 fax
rebecca@kayrogerspark.com
www.kayrogerspark.com

Nine Day event at Kay Rogers Park begins 3rd Friday after Labor Day. Livestock shows, games, rides, concessions and all sorts of attractions.
Established 1936

 

Canadian County Free Fair
August 25 - 28, 2010

Ted Mittelstaedt
220 N. Country Club Road
El Reno, OK 73036
(405)262-0683
(405)262-2267 fax
ted0996@sbcglobal.net
www.canadiancountyfair.com

4-H, FFA, FCA and open class exhibits, Farmland Olympics, livestock judging, livestock quiz bowl, horse show, team penning, team sorting, kiddie tractor pull, antique machinery displays and parade, antique tractor pull, money scramble, pet show, talent show, great food booths, Friday and Saturday evening Live Entertainment.
Established 1914 Re-Established 1955

 

Chisholm Trail Expo

Steve Barns
P.O. Box 586
Enid, OK 73701
(580)237-0238
(580)249-5963 fax
www.chisholmtrailexpo.com

Year-round facility. Garfield County Fair, Farm Show, Livestock Shows, Concerts, Rodeos, Car Races and Motocross.

 

Cleveland County Fairgrounds
September 8 - 10, 2010

Fair  Board Office
615 E. Robinson
Norman, OK 73071
(405)360-4721
(405)360-4512(fax)
ccfb@sbcglobal.net
www.clevelandcountyfair.org
25 Acre facility. Arena seating 300. Total Parking 5 acres with exhibit building of 13,200 sqft. Free admission and parking. Exhibits, livestock shows and entertainment. Good food and carnival.
 

Craig County Fair
July 27 - August 1, 2009

Alma Sedivy
P.O. Box 381
Vinita, OK 74301
(918)256-5851

Traditional County Fair with 4-H/FFA exhibits and livestock shows. Other exhibits include baked goods, sewing arts & crafts. Evening events include Ranch Rodeo, Antique Tractor Pull and Jr. Bullriding
Established 1917

 

Creek County Fair
September 24 - 27, 2009

Dave Ellington
17808 W. Highway 66
Kelleyville, OK 74039
(918)224-7885
Traditional County Fair.
 

Dewey County Fair and Livestock Show
Livestock Show - February 21 - 23, 2010
Fair - September 9 - 11, 2010

Mike Weber
P.O. Box 134
Taloga, OK 73667
(580)328-5351
(580)328-5498 fax
mike.weber@okstate.edu

 
 

Garfield County Free Fair
September 8 - 12, 2010

Karen Schimon
P.O. Box 586
Enid, OK 73701
(580)237-0238
(580)249-5963 (fax)
www.chisholmtrailexpo.com

Year-round facility. Garfield County Fair, Farm Show, Livestock Shows, Concerts, Rodeos, Car Races and Motocross.

 

Grady County Fair
August 26 - 28, 2010

Peggy McMahan
828 W. Choctaw
Chickasha, OK 73018
(405)224-2031
(405)224-9821 (fax)
peggy@gradycountywifi.com
www.gradycountyfairgrounds.com

40 acre fairgrounds. Outdoor arena. 1000 permanent seating, 675 portable. 36,990 square ft. indoor exhibit space. 15,000 outdoor. Parking for 2,000
Established 1915

 

Hughes County Free Fair
August 11 - 14, 2010

Jim Nolen
Hughes County Extension Office
200 N. Broadway
Holdenville, OK 74883
(405)380-3209
(405)379-6739 (fax)
pnutfarm@netscape.net

Livestock show. Judging for canning, baking, sewing, crocheting, quilting, art, photography, woodwork, hay, vegetables and fruit. 4-H activities.

 

Kay County Free Fair
September 14 - 18, 2010

Larry Klumpp
P.O. Box 430
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580)362-3194
(580)362-2268 (fax)

Kay County Free Fair is said to be the largest County Free Fair in Oklahoma! 2010 will be our 93rd year.

 

Kingfisher County Free Fair
August 2010

Keith Boevers
Avery Eeds
101 S. Main Rm 13
Kingfisher, OK 73750
(405)375-3827
(405)375-6972 fax
keith.boevers@okstate.edu

4-H and HCE Women's Group Display, 4-H and FFA, Open Class Stock Shows, Tractor Pull, Carnival, Air Blown Moonwalks, Slides, etc.

 

Love County Fair
August 2010

Jerry Cochran
P.O. Box 355
Marietta, OK 73448
(580)276-5486
 
 

Love County Jr. Livestock Association
March 5 - 7, 2010

Kermit McKinney
P.O. Box 355
Marietta, OK 73448
(580)276-4696
kmckin3452@aol.com

Annual show begins first full weekend of March. Goat, steer, heifer and lamb. Swine following Saturday. Sale on Saturday evening.

 

McClain County Fair
September 7 - 11, 2010

Laura Vandaveer
P.O. Box 1505
Purcell, OK 73080-1505
(405)229-2543
(405)527-0855 (fax)
roy.hanan@okstate.edu

Held at the McClain County Expo Center. Fair activities include 4-H, FFA, FCE, Open Exhibits, Livestock Shows, Commercial exhibits with inside and outside booth space available. Carnival and other activities.
Spring Livestock show February 18 - 20, 2010.

 

Muskogee Regional Jr. Livestock Show
March 2010

Gina Stacy
P.O. Box 2784
Muskogee, OK 74402
(918)686-7200
regina.stacy@okstate.edu
www.muskogeeregional.com

Livestock show, sale and buyers dinner. Muskogee Expo Fairgrounds

 

Noble County Free Fair
Spring Livestock Show - February 14 - 17, 2011
Fair - September 11 - 17, 2010

Chad Webb
Noble Co. OSU Extension
Courthouse Drive #13
Perry, OK 73077
(580)336-4621
chad.webb@okstate.edu
http://www.oces.okstate.edu/noble
 
 

Northwest District Jr. Livestock Show
March 2 - 8, 2010

Brittany Ross
Box 907
Enid, OK 73702
(580)237-2494
(580)237-2497 (fax)
brittany@enidchamber.com
www.enidchamber.com
Ten County area Stock Show. North-Central Oklahoma annual event established in 1934.
 

Oklahoma Club Calf Association

Lyle Blakley
P.O. Box 693
Oologah, OK 74053
(918)693-5768
(918)443-2851 fax
okdrcc@hotmail.com

The OCCA sanctions approximately 26 shows throughout  the state, where exhibitors acquire points for year end awards totaling over $40,000.

 

Oklahoma State Fair
September 16 - 26, 2010

Gina Burchfiel
P.O. Box 74943
Oklahoma City, OK 73147
(405)948-6700
(405)948-6828 fax
gburchfiel@okstatefair.com
www.okstatefair.com

Large carnival and midway featuring a variety of rides and games, unique shopping opportunities both indoors and out, an auto show, and great State Fair food. The State Fair is home to such events and attractions as Disney on Ice, PRCA Championship Rodeo, The Extreme Monster Truck Nationals, pig races, a petting zoo and countless horse, livestock and creative arts competitions and demonstrations.

 

Okmulgee County Free Fair
September 10 - 12, 2010

Doug Maxey
1901 N. Oklahoma Avenue
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918)756-1958
(918)758-4140 fax
doug.maxey@okstate.edu

Inside exhibits, Livestock Shows, Livestock judging, Horse Show and Commercial booths.
Family Festival on Saturday with activities for kids.

 

Ottawa County Free Fair
August 14 - 22, 2010

George Hubbard
Ottawa County Extension Office
123 E. Central Avenue
Suite 101
Miami, OK 74354
(918)542-5482
george.hubbard@okstate.edu
Indoor Exhibits, Livestock Exhibits Livestock shows and carnival.
 

Payne County Free Fair
August 24 - 28, 2010

Michael D. Benson
4518 Expo Circle E
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405)377-1275
(405)747-8346 (fax)
mbenson@pcexpocenter.com
www.pcexpocenter.com

Livestock Shows, Exhibits, Work Horse Pulls, Lawn Tractor Pull, Carnival rides and activities for children.
Central District Livestock Show
Payne County Jr. Livestock Show
OCCA Cattle Show
OCA Cattle Show
Sooner State Dairy Show

 

Pontotoc County Free Fair
September 1 - 4, 2010

Shelley Scifres
1700 N. Broadway
Ada, OK 74820
(580)332-2153
(580)332-9234 fax
shelleyscifres@yahoo.com
www.pontotoccountyfair.com

Carnival, Horse Shows, Jr. Horse Show, Jr. Talent Contest, Paws Dog Show & Races, Largest Poultry Exhibit, Kids Rodeo & Mutton Bustin', BBQ Contest, Baby Contest, Two Free Live Entertainment Stages, 4-H, FCE, FFA and Open Exhibits, Business Exhibits and Livestock Shows. School Tour Fair Day.
Established 1917

 

Pottawatomie County Free Fair
September 9 - 11, 2010

Sarah Weeks
14001 Acme Road
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405)273-7683
(405)273-8014 (fax)
sarah.weeks@okstate.edu

The week following Labor Day, the Fair is held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Featuring a Midway, antique tractor show and exhibits.

 

Prague Kolache Festival
May 1, 2010

Maxine Kingsbury
P.O. Box 7
Prague, OK 74864
(405)567-4867
(405)567-3496 (fax)
maggards@allegiance.tv
www.praguekolachefestival.com

Annual festival celebrates the town's birthday and Czech heritage with food, music and dancing. Free entertainment all day at two stages. Beer Garden, Wine and Food Pavilion. Parade at 11:00am. Polka Street Dance 7 - 10pm followed by fireworks.

 

Rogers County Fair
September 15 - 20, 2010

Bob Heidlage
219 S. Missouri
Rm B115
Claremore, OK 74017-7863
(918)341-4651
(918)341-3758(fax)
Claremore Expo Center, Will Rogers Classic Spring Show
 

Stephens County Free Fair
Jr. Livestock Show - March 1 - 5, 2010
Fair - August 25 - 28, 2010

Jeannie Bowden
2002 S. 13th
Duncan, OK 73533
(580)255-3231
(580)255-2980 (fax)
freefair@sbcglobal.net
www.stcofair.com

An old-fashioned, heart warming Fair with Rodeos, entertainment, carnival, booths, great food, chuck wagons, livestock shows and much more.
Established 1907

 

Tulsa State Fair
October 2010

Amanda Babb
P.O. Box 4735
Tulsa, OK 74159
(918)744-1113 ext 2107
(918)748-0051 (fax)
amanda@tulsastatefair.com
www.tulsastatefair.com

240 acre fairgrounds. Grandstand seating: 12,000. Coliseum/Arena Seating 8,100. Commercial exhibit space 516,800 square ft. Indoors: 37,800 square ft. Total parking: 8,000
Annual Fair with major livestock, competitive exhibits, carnival and creative arts.

 

Washington County Free Fair
August, 2010

Janet Grant
Kelly Grant
1109 N. Delaware
Dewey, OK 74029
(918)534-2600
(918)584-2279 (fax)
wcff@bartnet.net

Annual Free Fair. Fun for All. Livestock Shows, Inside dining, Free entertainment, Family ranch Rodeo, Tractor Driving Contest, Inside Exhibits.
Established 1914

 

Washita County Free Fair
August 18 - 22, 2010

Dirk Webb
Washita County Extension Office
125 W. Main
Cordell, OK 73632-4827
(580)832-3356
(580)832-5832 (fax)
dirk.webb@okstate.edu
http://countyext.okstate.edu/washita/

Displays of homegrown fruits, vegetables, and hand-made items in various categories. Cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and horses each have their own show. All categories and animals are judged throughout this three day event.

 

Watonga Cheese Festival
October 2010

Joyce Lucas
P.O. Box 570
Watonga, OK 73772
(580)623-5218
jglucas@pldi.net

Crafts Booths, Amusements, Cheese Tasting, Entertainment, Cheese Vendors. Produce a cookbook of cheese recipes and have a cheese foods contest.

 

Associate Members

 

AFARM Consulting, Lc

Raleigh A. Jobes
2715 W. Yost Rd.
Stillwater, OK 74075-0869
(405)372-4485
raleigh.jobes@afarmconsulting.com
www.afarmconsulting.com

Consultant for data center or competitive events. Experts with ShoWorks Fair and Show management software.

 

Allied Specialty Insurance, Inc.

Rick D'Aprile, President
10451 Gulf Boulevard
Treasure Island, FL 33706
(800)227-3355
(727)367-1407
rdaprile@alliedspecialty.com
www.alliedspecialty.com

Providing comprehensive and customized insurance, competitively priced for the amusement industry. We would like to talk to you about your insurance needs.

 

Awards & Moore

Roger Moore
809 S. Main
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405)624-8393
(405)624-1700 fax
roger@awardsandmoore.com
www.awardsandmoore.com

Trophies, Plaques, Awards, Medals, Custom Embroidery, Screen Printing, Signs & Banners.

 

Linda Brown and Associates, LLC

Linda Brown
4 NE 10th #437
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(785)635-5316
(888)414-5057 fax
linda@lindabrownandassociates.com
www.lindabrownandassociates.com

We are a full service entertainment booking and concert production company. We also provide complete Fair and Event consultation services including; public relations, media negotiations, sponsorship consultation, grant writing, advertising and marketing planning.

 

CBS Constructors

Tara McCaslin
Wade Kolbo
206 E. 1st Street
P.O. Box 995
McCook, NE 69001
tara@cbsconstructors.com
wade@cbsconstructors.com
www.cbsconstructors.com
Manufacturer and builder of a full line of spectator seating facilities. Whether your needs are for 50 or 50,000, we offer seating systems featuring code compliant design, rugged durability and minimum maintenance, cost-effective, yet attractive in appearance.
 

Classy Caboose

Leroy Hildebrand
P.O. Box 714
Slaton, TX 79364-0714
(806)632-5056
leroy@classycaboose.com
www.classycaboose.com

Food Concessions. Signature item is old-fashioned hand dipped corndogs. Also serve cheese-on-a-stick, corndogs with polish or hot cajun sausage, fried Twinkies, chocolate covered cheesecake, brisket sandwiches and drinks.

 

The Current

Tom Barlow
326 E. Downing
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918)431-0330
(918)431-0392 (fax)
tomb@currentland.com
www.currentland.com
Arts & Entertainment Magazine
"The Art of Living" festival June 2010
Arts, music, dance, crafts and local produce
 

DGJD,Inc.

Gordon Maatsch
P.O. Box 267
Jefferson, CO 80456
(800)840-8767
(719)836-1767 (fax)
dgjdmaatsch@aol.com
www.dgjdbleachers.com

Specializing in the manufacture and sales of aluminum bleacher seating products, re-planking and renovation of existing bleachers and grandstands.

 

E & B Funtime Rides

Daisy Edwards
1411 N. Valleymills Drive
Suite J
Waco, TX 76710
(254)723-7739
Fun Family Entertainment for all events. Fully insured.
 

Extreme Inflatables, Inc.

Scott Timmons
P.O. Box 742
Shawnee, OK 74802
(405)878-0747
(405)214-1963 (fax)
scott@extremeinflatables.com
www.extremeinflatables.com
Providing amusement equipment rentals to events of all types, specializes in inflatables. We also carry mechanical bulls, rock walls and smaller carnival rides.
 

Flatland Entertainment

Stan Moffat
Greg Pearce
523 E. 44th
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405)780-7377
(405)780-7381 (fax)
stan@flatlandentertainment.com
greg@flatlandentertainment.com
www.flatlandentertainment.com  

Musical entertainment, Live Bands, Artists from rock to country to red dirt.

 

Haas & Wilkerson Insurance

Eva Morris
P.O. Box 2946
Shawnee Mission, KS 66205
(800)821-7703
(913)676-9293
eva.morris@hwins.com
www.hwins.com

Providing insurance for agricultural fairs and festivals, carnivals, concessionaires, amusement parks and fun centers.

 

Haystack Productions

Ernest Hay
9 N. 11th
Duncan, OK 73533
(580)252-5676
(580)252-2918 (fax)
haystackpro@sbcglobal.net

Call for your fair, festival or event entertainment needs. We do fundraising for groups, provide talent for all sizes of fairs.

 

Hedrick's Promotions, Inc.

Joe Hedrick
7910 N. Roy L. Smith Road
Nickerson, KS 67561
sonhed@yahoo.com
www.hedricks.com

Animal attractions - Educational exotic animal exhibits - Pig Racing Shows - Ostrich and Camel Racing Show.

 

Hypnosis & More, Inc.

Ray Thompson
517 E. Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(800)343-3726
(515)256-0999 (fax)
raythompson@hypnosisandmore.com
www.hypnosisandmore.com

Provide high quality peformers of stage hypnosis, magic and mentalism to fairs, festivals, schools and corporations.

 

Integrated Ticket Systems, LLC

Mitchell Benson
4 NE 10th #437
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405)420-5212
(888)414-5057
info@integratedticketsystems.com
www.integratedticketsystems.com

Your Event Ticketing Solution. Encrypted wireless network featuring handheld scanners and real time ticket validation through the use of bar codes as well as other security features. Tamper and fraud resistant tickets and credentials.

 

Joplin Tent Rentals

Connie Gates
1019 Oak Park Drive
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)623-3384
(417)623-3334 (fax)
connie@joplintent.com
www.joplintent.com
Tent rentals and sales, Flag sales, table and chair rentals.
 

Kansas Fairs and Festivals Association

P.O. Box 127
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620)793-3747
admin@kansasfairsassociation.com
www.kansasfairsassociation.com
 
 

Lantis Fireworks & Lasers

Chris Davis
P.O. Box 633
Ava, MO 65608
(417)543-2335
chris@fireworks-lasers.com
www.fireworks-lasers.com
Indoor and Outdoor commercial firework displays. Proximity fireworks
 

Lewellen Amusements

Dee & Rex Lewellen
1216 E. 13 North
Andover, KS 67002-8405
(316)733-5173
inyourneck@aol.com
www.lewellenamusements.com
Rides, games and concessions. Call for available dates.
 

Missouri Association of Fairs & Festivals

Pete Poe
941 East Rodney
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573)334-9250
(573)270-0898 (fax)
 
 

Muskogee Fairgrounds

Muskogee County Extension Office
Brenda Hull
1440 S. Cherokee
Muskogee, OK 74403-7017
(918)687-4406
(918)687-2481 (fax)
bhull5747@sbcglobal.net
www.muskogeefairgrounds.org
Fair and Bike Rally
 

National Independent Concessionaires Association

6671 13th Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727)346-9302
(727)346-9312 fax

Established to combine many voices into one for the primary goal of establishing better communications between fairs, festivals and independent concessionaires. Our motto is "Together we can!"

NICA news is published monthly.

 

Nebraska Association of Fair Managers

Ken Killion
P.O. Box 144
Marquette, NE 68854
(402)854-3275
(402)854-2515 fax
kkillion@hamilton.net
www.nefairs.org
 
 

nQativ

Bret Cadenhead
5214 68th Street
Suite 200
Lubbock, TX 79424
(806)687-8500
(806)687-8578 (fax)
bcadenhead@nqativ.com
www.nqativ.com
Accounting and Payroll software for venues and fairs
 

Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation

Deb Shumate
120 N. Robinson Avenue
Suite 600
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405)230-8402
deb@travelok.com
www.travelok.com
 
 

Ottaway Amusement Company, Inc.

Danny Ottaway
Chris Flattery
19650 Straightcreek Road
Onaga, KS 66521
(316)788-4556
(316)788-4959 fax
Twenty Ride Carnival. Twenty Games and Food Concessions.
 

Outdoor Amusement Business, Inc.

Robert W. Johnson
1035 S. Semoran Boulevard
Suite 1045
Winter Park, FL 32790-5512

The OABA is the largest trade association representing mobile amusement owners, concessionaires and suppliers to the North American carnival industry, representing over 600 carnivals and close to 5,000 members.

 

Parr Sound & Lighting

Gary Parr
P.O. Box 1957
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620)792-2011
(801)740-2257 fax
parrsound@sbcglobal.net

Parr Sound & Lighting has provided professional audio, lighting, staging and rooftop production needs since 1978.

 

PartyPro Rents

Stephanie Layson
4111 S. 70th East Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)622-8102
stephanie@partyprorents.com
www.partyprorents.com

One-Stop shop offering event and party rental equipment for any occasion. Trade Show decorating.

"Plan your event with the Professionals"

 

Priefert Ranch Equipment

Cliff Neal
P.O. Box1540
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-1540
(800)527-8616
(903)572-1741
(903)572-2798 (fax)
cneal@priefert.com
www.priefert.com
Manufacturers of Ranch and Rodeo Equipment
 

Pride Amusements Carnival

Ed Burlingame
8118 SE Watermelon Lane
Galena, KS 66739
(417)529-3809
15 Ride Carnival
 

Regalia, Mfg. Co.

Cindy Diamond
P.O. Box 4448
Rock Island, IL 61201
(800)798-7471
(309)788-0788 fax
cindy@regaliamfg.com
www.regaliamfg.com

Awards, Advertising, tickets, trophies, plaques, pageant supplies, fair supplies and ASI items.

 

Rent-A-Tent, LLC

Bob McNeil
103 Huntington Ct.
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405)808-9023
okrentatent@yahoo.com
www.okrentatent.com
Full Service tent rental and manufacturing.
 

Shawnee Convention and Visitors Bureau

Gordona Rowell
131 N. Bell
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405)275-9780
(405)275-9851 fax
gordona@visitshawnee.com
www.visitshawnee.com
 
 

Sky Shivers Enterprises

P.O. Box 515
Prague, OK 74864
(405)826-8654
(405)567-4838 (fax)
skyshivers@ymail.com
www.pettingzoo.us
Petting Zoo
 

SoundCheck Enterprises

Guy Raynor
4500 E. Martha Truman Road
Suite D
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816)966-1520
(816)966-1514 (fax)
info@soundcheckenterprises.com
www.soundcheckenterprises.com
Full service production company featuring professional audio, theatrical lighting, hydraulic and conventional staging and roof packages. We also have audio/visual and soft goods such as pipe & drape.
 

E.G. Staats Custom Awards

E. G. Staats & Co.
P.O. Box 678
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(800)553-1853
www.recognizeexcellence.com
Awards, trophies, plaques and fair supplies.
 

Triangle Talent, Inc.

David Snowden
10424 Watterson Trail
Louisville, KY 40299
(502)267-5466
(502)267-8244 fax
info@triangletalent.com
www.triangletalent.com

Entertainment booking and production for fairs and festivals, including the Oklahoma State Fair and the Tulsa State Fair.

 

Tropical Illusions

Chris Moss
1113 N. Hickory Ct.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918)258-4084
edutainingmagic@valornet.com
www.tropicalillusions.org

"Edutaining" magic and illusions on the wildside! Energetic music combined with magic, illusion and animals, used to create a great message for families.

 

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