Exhibitor Updates

2026 Changes & additions

Shows, rules, and schedules are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

NOMINATIONS

• Deadline: Deadline to submit nominations is July 10th. All nominations must be submitted online and all DNA must be post marked with a copy of the online nomination receipt by July 10th. All signatures must be completed on the DNA envelope for the nomination to be valid.

GATE 7 HOURS

• Gate 7 will be open from 6am to 8pm daily.

CATTLE SHOWS

• Junior Breeding Heifer Show: $1,000 Ringmaster scholarships will be given to each of the Top 5 Overall Owned heifers.
• Junior Market Steer Show: Will be selecting a Top 5 Overall Market Steer.

GOAT SHOWS

• Generators: The use of generators is encouraged. Reminder, each electric outlet in the Bronco Barn is 20amp. Single blowers need 20amp. More than 20amp running at a time on each electric outlet will blow the breaker. Generators must be ran outside of the barns. No generators will be permitted to run inside the barn or down the main aisles.
• Market Goats: We will be selecting a Top 5 Overall Meat Goat

SHEEP SHOWS

• Junior Market Lamb Show: Will be selecting a Top 5 Overall Market Lamb.

SWINE SHOWS

• Other Purebred Breeding Gilts: There will be a class offered for Hampshire, Hereford and Landrace gilts. Winners of each of these classes will then go on to compete for the Champion OPB gilt.
• Bred & Owned Gilt Division: There will be a Bred & Owned (B&O) class within each breed show. To be eligible for the B&O class, the breeder and the exhibitor/owner of the gilt must be the same. The owner number and breeder number must be identical to qualify for this division. The animal must not have a transfer history. Breeder and owner numbers must be submitted at the time of entry.
• Gilt Sale: The gilt sale will take place on Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 7pm in Mustang Arena.
• Junior Market Barrow Show: Will be selecting a Top 5 Overall Market Barrow.

CONTESTS

• Showmanship: Each exhibitor must be pre-entered and are required wear the official Tulsa State Fair Livestock Exhibitor T-Shirt. T-Shirt will be included with your entry. Additional t-shirts can be purchased with your entry.

IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Shows, rules, and schedules are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Tulsa State Fair Livestock Office
During the Tulsa State Fair, the Livestock Office is located in the Ford Truck Exhibit Hall. Office Hours are 7 am - 7 pm.

Animal Health Regulations
All animals must have a health paper issued within 30 days prior to arrival. View our Animal Health Regulations document here.

Arrival
All vehicles hauling livestock must enter at Gate 7 on 21st Street. Health papers will be checked before unloading. After your health papers have been checked, please stop by the Livestock Exhibitor Credential Station, located inside Gate 7, to pick up your Exhibitor Packet. Gate 7 is open 6am - 8pm. No animals will be permitted to enter the grounds while Gate 7 is closed.

Gate 7 Physical Address: 4000 East 15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74114

Livestock Credential Station
The Livestock Credential Station Hours:
Wednesday, September 30: 8am - 7pm
Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 10: 7am - 7pm
*No cash. Only credit cards accepted.*

Exhibitor Season Gate Pass
Each exhibitor will receive one, complimentary Livestock Exhibitor Season Wrist Band. Livestock Exhibitor Season Wrist Bands are good for everyday. Additional Livestock Exhibitor 5-Day Passes will be available to purchase upon arrival at the Livestock Exhibitor Credential Station at Gate 7. No cash, only credit card payments accepted.

Livestock Exhibitor Season Parking Pass
Livestock Exhibitor Season Parking will grant you access into Lot 7 and Lot 8 inside Gate 7 entrance. Additional Livestock Exhibitor Season Gate Passes will be available to purchase upon arrival at Livestock Exhibitor Credential Station at Gate 7. No cash, only credit card payments accepted.

VIP Parking

• VIP Parking Lot 1. The VIP Parking Lot 1 will be located north of the Oklahoma Ford Dealers Barn. The VIP Lot 1 will be most convenient for Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, and Horse Show exhibitors.
• VIP Parking Lot 2. The VIP Parking Lot 2 will be located north of the Super Duty Barn. It will be most convenient for Goat, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, and Rabbit Show exhibitors.
• VIP Parking Lot 1 and 2 Passes. VIP Parking passes will be sold by the day on a first come first serve basis for $25 per day. No cash, only credit card payments accepted.

Livestock Exhibitor Trailer Parking
No livestock trailers will be allowed to park on grounds. The off-site, secured trailer parking lot is located at 800 North 89th East Avenue. Trailer parking passes are $10 per trailer and must be purchased at the time of entry or before arrival at trailer lot. Exhibitors must have a release to retrieve livestock trailers from the trailer parking area and/or bring a trailer on grounds to load out. No animals are permitted to be housed in livestock trailers at the off-site, secured trailer lot.

Livestock exhibitor barn etiquette policy

junior market animal residue avoidance

Dairy Cattle Health

Swine Health

FAQ

Livestock FAQ