The Tulsa State Fair opens its 11-day run at Expo Square on Thursday, Oct. 1, with new passes, a veterans tribute and Disney On Ice headlining the 2026 additions.
The Golden Mega Pass bundles gate admission and unlimited rides for all 11 days, plus express ride access that lets holders skip standard lines, TulsaPeople reported. A standard Mega Ride Pass still covers admission and unlimited rides but without the express perk. Pricing for both passes had not been posted as of Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Amanda Blair, who was unanimously approved as Expo Square's CEO by the Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority on July 2, will oversee her first fair as the facility's top executive. Blair started at Expo Square in 2005 as assistant manager of the ticket office and previously served as chief operating officer, succeeding retired CEO Mark Andrus.
"It's just a different gear," Blair told the Tulsa Regional Chamber in September. "Everyone is working together, all hands on deck to make sure that we build our community's largest event and execute it."
A new Workday Lunch Pass offers half-price admission and free parking between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Oct. 7. Live music runs from noon to 2 p.m. on those days, with King Cabbage Brass Band performing Oct. 7.
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the fair joins a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday with Stars, Stripes, and State Fair Night. The evening honors active-duty military members, veterans and their families with a Veteran Honor Wall, a Freedom Truck Mobile Museum, a Colt Ford concert and a red, white and blue fireworks show.
Active-duty members and veterans can get $2.50 gate admission that night through GovX.
Disney On Ice presents "Jump In!" at the Pavilion from Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring characters from "Zootopia," "Inside Out 2" and "Moana 2." A separate Disney On Ice ticket is required and includes fair gate admission.
The Pepsi Fall Concert Series on the Oklahoma Stage features 12 acts, including Waka Flocka Flame, Gin Blossoms, Midnight Star, Neal McCoy, 49 Winchester and Drew Baldridge with LANCO. Individual concert dates had not been published as of Sept. 15.
The fair also features livestock and horse competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, group karaoke at Midway Melodies and hands-on classes at 918 Create.
Deals and dates to know:
- Thursday, Oct. 1: Ford Family Fun Night. $7 gate admission with a local Ford dealer coupon and $2 rides during Midway hours.
- Monday, Oct. 5: Mazzio's Ride-A-Thon.
- Tuesday, Oct. 6: Stars, Stripes, and State Fair Night. $2.50 gate admission for military and veterans through GovX.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7: Arby's Ride-A-Thon.
- Thursday, Oct. 8: Collector's Pin Day, with a limited-edition Tulsa State Fair pin.
The fair runs through Sunday, Oct. 11.
