The 2024 Okmulgee County Free Fair is underway, with lots of fun, exhibits and plenty of animals ready for competition.
The event continues through Saturday, and visitors are able to enter at 9 a.m. each morning.
On Saturday morning, the community is invited to join them at the Collings Building at the Fairgrounds for the Day of Hope … and fun … Sponsored by Okmulgee First Free Will Baptist, there will be fun and excitement with games, prizes, face-paintings, inflatables and more.
The Day of Hope will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Be sure to stop by and check out the many activities and exhibits this weekend. — Schedule of Events Friday, Sept. 6
7 a.m. Gates to Fairgrounds open
8 a.m. Heifers must be in barns
9 a.m. Exhibit Hall opens
11 a.m. Heifer Show followed by Cow-Calf Pairs
2-6 p.m. Performance Steers brought in, must be in place by 6 p.m.
4 p.m. 4-H Salad-Making Contest
4:30 p.m. Food Judging Contest Ends
5 p.m. 4-H Table Setting Contest — Saturday, Sept. 7 7 a.m. Gates to Fairgrounds open
8 a.m. Performance Steers weigh-in
9 a.m. Exhibit Hall opens
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Family Fun Festival
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Green Fingers Plant Sale
11 a.m. Steer Show (Bucket Calf Contest starts immediately after Steer Show)
5 p.m. Horse Show — Monday, Sept. 9
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Release all indoor exhibits Concessions open daily in the Commissioner’s Building
