FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair kicked off on Friday, Sept. 20, in Fort Smith. Each day the fair has new events, deals and entertainment.
The last day for the fair will be Saturday, Sept. 28.
Here's what each day has to offer this year, according to the fair's website.
Monday
Fair is open from 4 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Deal: Buddy Night - Buy one armband, get one free
Shows
- Worlds of Wonder 5:30 p.m. | 9 p.m.
- Comedy Magic Circus 6 p.m. | 8 p.m.
- The Rocketman Valencia 8:30 p.m.
Other Entertainment
- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Expo Center - Exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture.
- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Independent Midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
- 6 p.m. Junior Livestock Auction
Tuesday
Fair is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Deal: Discount Ticket Day - Rides are under three tickets
Shows:
- Worlds of Wonder 5:30 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m.
- Comedy Magic Circus 6 p.m. | 8 p.m.
- Off Axis Stunt Show 7:30 p.m.
- The Rocketman Valencia 7:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m.
- Aces N Eights (Southern Rock) at the Expo Building from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Other Entertainment:
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open and Junior Dairy in Place
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Check-in all Open Beef
- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Expo Center opens - exhibits, creative arts and horticulture
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dairy Check-in
- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Independent Midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
- 5 p.m. deadline for required exhibits
- 8 p.m. Open and Junior Dairy in place
Wednesday
Fair is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Deal: Gate admission is $1 + Kids Day—Rides are reduced by one ticket from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8 a.m. Check-in for kids with special needs - $10 ticket pack available in the Expo Office
Shows
- Comedy Magic Circus 11 a.m. | 7:30 p.m.
- The Rockemtman Valencia 12:30 p.m. | 8 p.m.
- Worlds of Wonder 1 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 9 p.m.
- Off Axis Stunt Show 1 p.m.
- Mark Albertson & The Groove Diggers (Rock) at the Expo Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- PRCA Xtreme Bulls at the Harper Stadium 7:30 p.m.
Other Entertainment:
- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Independent Midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expo Center open - exhibits, creative arts and horticulture
- 9 a.m. to noon Open and Junior Poultry and Waterfowl Check-in
- 9 a.m. Registration for Educational Youth Day Activities
- 10 a.m. Educational Youth Day Activities
- 10 a.m. All livestock events at Harper Stadium
- 10 a.m. All plant events at Hugh Hardin Arena
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. horticulture exhibits (fruits and vegetables)
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Check-in floriculture exhibits (flowers and plants)
- 5 p.m. Open beef Judging (all breeds) at Hugh Hardin Arena
Thursday
Fair is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Deal: Rides are under three tickets
Shows
- Worlds of Wonder 5:30 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m.
- Comedy Magic Circus 6 p.m. | 8 p.m.
- The Rocketman Valencia 6:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.
- Off Axis Stunt Show 7:30 p.m.
Other entertainment
- 9 a.m. to noon: Judging floriculture exhibits
- 9 a.m. to noon: all dairy (open and junior) judging at Hugh Hardin Arena
- 9 a.m. Open and Junior Ayrshire judging
- 10:30 a.m. OPen and Junior Milking Shorthorn judging
- 1 p.m. Open and Junior Brown Swiss judging
- 2 p.m. Open and Junior Jersey judging
- 3 p.m. Open and Junior Holstein judging
- 4 p.m. Junior Dairy Showmanship followed by Senior Dairy Showmanship at Harper Stadium
- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Independent Midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
- 4 p.m. to 8 pm. Expo Center open - exhibits, creative arts, and horticulture.
- 5 p.m. Supreme Champion Dairy cow
- 5 p.m. Waterfowl in place deadline
- 6 p.m. Release open beef
Friday
Fair opens from 4 p.m. to midnight
Deal: Unlimited Ride Armband Day + Discount gate admission $2 off for adults and $1 off for seniors and kids all day.
Shows:
- Worlds of Wonder 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 9 p.m.
- The Rocketman Valencia 5:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m.
- Comedy Magic Circus 6 p.m. | 8 p.m.
- Donny Henry & Grand Reunion (Country Band) - Expo Building 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Las Lluvias Del Norte at Harper Stadium 8 p.m.
Other entertainment:
- 9 a.m. Open and Junior Sheep Judging - Sow Barn B. Release Open & Junior Beef 1 hour after the show
- 9 a.m. Open and Junior Poultry Judging - Barn #5
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check-in Open Dairy Goat & Junior Dairy Goat
- Noon: Release All Dairy Cows upon Superintendent approval
- 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Independent Midway and Old McDonald's Farm open
- 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Expo Center open - exhibits, creative arts and horticulture
Saturday
Fair opens from 11 a.m. to midnight
Deal: Unlimited Ride Armband Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shows:
- Worlds of Wonder 12:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.
- The Rocketman Valencia 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 9 p.m.
- Comedy Magic Circus 2:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 8 p.m.
Other Entertainment
- 9 a.m. Open Dairy Goat & Junior Dairy Goat Judging - Show Barn B. Dairy Goats released one hour after the show.
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Independent Midway and Old McDondalds' Farm open
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expo Center open - exhibits, creative arts and horticulture.
- 4 p.m. Release Open and Junior Poultry
- 7:30 p.m. Antique Tractor pull at Harper stadium
- 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Educational exhibits released (livestock exhibitors)
- 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Exhibit Center teardown
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