The Tulsa State Fair is the City’s largest family event, providing educational experiences and entertainment during an 11-day span.  Annually held on the fourth Thursday after Labor Day, this historical event is based upon heritage, family values and quality entertainment for all ages.  It was first organized in 1903 as the “Tulsa County Free Fair” and developed into the Tulsa State Fair of today.  With the goal of providing and educational and entertaining experience to the community, it has over 100 years of history and continues to stand out as one of the premier fairs in the country, with an estimated attendance of 1 million in 2012.
 

Mission

The Tulsa State Fair is Oklahoma's premier family event.  It is our mission to preserve our heritage and continue tradition by creating an enriching educational experience, while providing fun family entertainment.  With thousands of visitors each day, we are enthused to share this year's exciting attractions and thrilling rides.  We look forward to seeing you at the Tulsa State fair, and hope you have an experience to remember.
 

Awards

TulsaPeople A-List Awards

In 2013, TulsaPeople readers voted the Tulsa State Fair as:

• Best Family Attraction
• Best Festival
   

IAFE Awards

The Tulsa State Fair has received the following awards in 2012, from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE).  Participating fairs are divided into five divisions according to attendance.  The Tulsa State Fair is part of Division 5, which had a total attendance over 1 million in 2011.

Agricultural Awards - Division 5

2nd Place:

• What Was Newly Established or Developed at Your Fair to Promote Agriculture
• Printed Material (not including exhibitor handbooks) Developed & Produced by the Fair to Promote Agriculture Program(s)

3rd Place:

• Overall Program for Competitive Agricultural Exhibitors
• Special or Specific Event for Agricultural Exhibitors
• Overall Agricultural Program for the Non-Agricultural Fairgoing Public
• Program Designed to Correct an Issue or Problem Related to a Competitive or Non-Competitive Agriculture Program

Communication Awards - Division 5

1st Place:

• Newspaper Ad - Color Print
• Point of Purchase Display
• Advertising Specialties/Merchandise/Souvenirs
• Website
• Solution-Based Communication Effort
• Web Advertisement
• Best Advertsising Campaign

2nd Place:

• Newspaper Ad - Black & White 
• Promotional Advertising - Single Billboard

3rd Place:

• Poster
• Single Brochure/Flyer
• Television
• Electronic Newsletter
• Overall Social Media Campaign
• Promotion Event

Competitive Exhibits Awards - Division 5

1st Place:

• Competitive Exhibits Display Method and/or Prop
• New or Unique Single Class of Competitive Exhibits
• Participatory Fair Contest
• New or Unique Strategy to Increase Number of Competitive Exhibitors or Attract New Competitive Exhbitors
• Excellence in Competitive Exhibits

2nd Place:

• Competitive Exhibits Display Photo

3rd Place:

• Use of Fair's Theme Throughout Competitive Exhibits
• Interactive Competitive Exhibits Contest
• Competitive Exhibit Photo Series
• General Display Photo (Single)
• General Display Photo Series