The Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is one of the region's most anticipated annual events, drawing thousands of visitors from both states for over 80 years. Held in late September, the fair features a wide mix of attractions, including thrilling carnival rides, live music performances, agricultural exhibits, and a variety of food vendors offering classic fair food. The fair also hosts livestock shows, rodeos, and competitions, celebrating the area's rich farming heritage. With something for all ages, the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair has become an annual tradition, providing fun and entertainment for families and communities throughout the region.

Schedule of Events

September 20, 2024

8:00am-8:00pm: Junior Beef and Steers can arrive
8:00am-8:00pm: Check-in Market Swine
8:00am-Noon: Check-in Broilers
8:00am-11:00am: Check-in Pullets
9:00am: Horticulture Crops Judging
Noon: Judging Pullets – Barn 5
Noon: Judging Broilers – Barn 5
1:00pm-3:00pm: Expo Center setup / check-in
2:00pm-8:00pm: Check-in Market Steers / check in Junior Market Lambs
2:00pm-8:00pm: Check-in Junior Beef
4:00pm-Midnight: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4:00pm-Midnight: Mighty Thomas Carnival open - Unlimited Ride Arm Band Day
4:00pm-8:00pm: Commercial Heifers weigh-in
4:00pm-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
4:00pm-9:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
5:00pm-8:00pm: Swine weigh in
5:30pm: Comedy Magic Circus
6:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
6:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
8:00pm: Deadline for required exhibits
8:00pm: Deadline for weight cards to be submitted on Market Lambs & Market Swine
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
8:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
8:00pm: Los Corceles De Linares - Hugh Hardin Arena - FREE with paid gate admission
9:00pm: The Rocketman Valencia

September 21, 2024

9:00am: Market Lamb Judging - Harper Stadium
9:00am: Release Market Lambs 1-hour after of show. Must be out of all barns by 10:00pm
9:00am: Junior Breeding Beef judging begins with Section A through O - Harper Stadium - South End – followed by Junior Commercial Heifer Judging 1 hour after Breeding Beef conclusion or 1:00pm, whichever is later.
9:00am: Market Steer classification in Harper Stadium - North End
11:00am-Midnight: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:00am-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
11:00am-9:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
11:00am: AR/OK/NWA Youth Pageant Ages 0 to 13 - Expo Center Stage
11:00am-6:00pm: Unlimited Ride Armband Day
11:00am-Midnight: Mighty Thomas Carnival open
12:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
1:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
2:00pm: Bourbon Rain (Country band) - Expo Building (2pm-5pm)
2:30pm: Comedy Magic Circus
4:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
5:00pm: Youth Talent Competition - Expo Center Stage
5:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
6:00pm: Release Market Lambs - Must be out of barns by 10:00pm
6:30pm: AR/OK & NW Region Jr. Fair Queen/Fair Queen/ Ms. / Elite / Sr. Ms. Pageants
6:30pm: Comedy Magic Circus
7:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
8:30pm: Worlds of Wonder

September 22, 2024

8:30am: Junior Swine judging begins - Show Barn B
8:30am: Rabbit Show - Hugh Hardin Arena
10:30am: Prospect Steers Show
Noon-10:00pm: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Noon-8:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
Noon-10:00pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival open - Unlimited Ride Armband Day
Noon: Junior Market Steer judging begins - Harper Stadium - released 1 hour after show
Noon-2:00pm: Check in Doe Goats
Noon-7:00pm: Check in Market Wether Goats
1:00pm: Market Steer Show
1:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
2:00pm-8:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
2:00pm: Release Market Swine (except sale order animals)
2:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
3:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
4:00pm: Release Junior Beef & Steers (except sale order animals)
4:00pm: The Rocketman Valencia
5:00pm: Goat Show
5:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
6:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
7:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
9:00pm: Worlds of Wonder

September 23, 2024

8:00am: Junior Market Goat Show - Harper Stadium. Release Market Goats at the conclusion of Goat show
4:00pm-11:00pm: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4:00pm-8:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
4:00pm-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
4:00pm-11:00pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival open - “Buddy Night” Buy one armband get one free
5:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
6:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
6:00pm: Junior Livestock Auction - Harper Stadium
6:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
7:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
8:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
9:00pm: Worlds of Wonder

September 24, 2024

8:00am-8:00pm: Open and Junior Dairy in place
1:00pm-6:00pm: Check in all Open Beef
4:00pm-8:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
3:00pm-6:00pm: Dairy Check in
4:00pm-11:00pm: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4:00pm-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
5:00pm: Deadline for required exhibits
4:00pm-11:00pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival open - Discount Coupon Day – Rides require only 1, 2, or 3 coupons
5:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
6:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
6:00pm: Aces N Eights (Southern Rock) - Expo Building (6pm-8pm)
7:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
7:30pm: Off Axis Stunt Show – Carnival Midway - FREE with paid gate admission
7:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
8:00pm: Open and Junior Dairy in place
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
9:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
9:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia

September 25, 2024

8:00am-11:00pm: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8:00am-5:00pm: 40/29 & the Arkansas CW Dollar Day at the Fair – Gate admission is only $1.00 until 5pm.
8:00am: Check-in for special needs kids - $10 ride ticket pack available in the Expo Office
8:00am-1100pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival open
8:00am-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
8:00am-4:00pm: Kids Day! Rides reduced by one coupon for kids 18 and under
9:00am-8:00pm: Expo Center open – Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
9:00am-Noon: Open and Junior Poultry & Waterfowl Check-in
9:00am: Registration for Educational Youth Day activities (4H & FFA)
10:00am: Educational Youth Day activities (4H & FFA)
10:00am: All livestock events - Harper Stadium
10:00am: All plant events - Hugh Hardin Arena
11:00am: Comedy Magic Circus
12:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
1:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
1:00pm: Off Axis Stunt Show – Carnival Midway - FREE with paid gate admission
2:00pm-5:00pm: Release horticulture exhibits (fruits & vegetables)
2:00pm-5:00pm: Check in floriculture exhibits (flowers & plants)
3:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
5:00pm: Open Beef Judging - all breeds - Hugh Hardin Arena
6:00pm: Mark Albertson & The Groove Diggers (Rock) - Expo Building (6pm-8pm)
7:30pm: Comedy Magic Circus
7:30pm: PRCA Xtreme Bulls - Harper Stadium - FREE with paid gate admission
8:00pm: The Rocketman Valencia
9:00pm: Worlds of Wonder

September 26, 2024

9:00am-Noon: Judging Floriculture exhibits
9:00am-Noon: ALL DAIRY (Open and Junior) judging will occur in Hugh Hardin Arena
9:00am: Open and Junior Ayrshire judging
10:30am: Open and Junior Milking Shorthorn judging
1:00pm: Open and Junior Brown Swiss judging
2:00pm: Open and Junior Jersey judging
3:00pm: Open and Junior Holstein judging
4:00pm: Junior Dairy Showmanship followed by Senior Dairy Showmanship - Harper Stadium
4:00pm-11:00pm: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4:00pm-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
4:00pm-8:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
5:00pm: Supreme Champion Dairy Cow
5:00pm: Waterfowl in place deadline
4:00pm-11:00pm: Mighty Thomas Carnival open - Discount Coupon Day – Rides require only 1, 2, or 3 coupons
5:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
6:00pm: Release Open Beef
6:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
6:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
7:30pm: Off Axis Stunt Show – Carnival Midway - FREE with paid gate admission
7:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
8:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
9:00pm: Worlds of Wonder

September 27, 2024

9:00am: Open and Junior Sheep Judging - Show Barn B. Release Open & Junior Beef - 1 hour at conclusion of show.
9:00am: Open and Junior Poultry Judging - Barn #5
10:00am-5:00pm: Check-in Open Dairy Goat & Junior Dairy Goat
Noon: Release All Dairy Cows upon Superintendent approval
4:00pm-Midnight: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4:00pm-10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
4:00pm-9:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
4:00pm-Midnight: Mighty Thomas Carnival open - Unlimited Ride Armband Day
4:00pm-7:00pm: KISR NIGHT - Discount gate admission - $2.00 off for adults and $1.00 off for seniors and kids (ages 4-11)
5:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
5:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
6:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
6:00pm: Donny Henry & Grand Reunion (Country Band) - Expo Building (6pm-8pm)
7:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
7:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
8:00pm: Las Lluvias Del Notre – Harper Stadium - FREE with paid gate admission
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
9:00pm: Worlds of Wonder
9:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia

September 28, 2024

9:00am: Open Dairy Goat & Junior Dairy Goat Judging – Show Barn B. Dairy Goats released 1- hour after show
11:00am-Midnight: FAIR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:00am -10:00pm: Independent midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
11:00am-9:00pm: Expo Center open - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture
11:00am-6:00pm: Unlimited Ride Armband Day
11:00am-Midnight: Mighty Thomas Carnival open
12:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
1:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
2:30pm: Comedy Magic Circus
3:30pm: The Rocketman Valencia
4:00pm: Release Open and Junior Poultry
4:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
5:30pm: Comedy Magic Circus
7:30pm: Antique Tractor Pull - Harper Stadium
8:00pm: Comedy Magic Circus
8:30pm: Worlds of Wonder
8:00pm-9:00pm-Educational exhibits released (livestock exhibitors)
9:00pm: The Rocketman Valencia
9:00pm-11:00pm: Exhibit Center teardown

Date: September 20-28, 2024

Location:
Kay Rodgers Park,
4400 Midland Boulevard,
Fort Smith, AR 72904.

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