About this event
The Adair County Free Fair in Stilwell is an eight-day fair with open and junior livestock shows, a horse show, poultry and rabbit classes, and inside exhibits in the Larry Adair Building. Named fair spaces include the Show Arena, the Poultry/Rabbit Barn, and a lot west of the baseball field used for livestock trailer parking. The 2026 fair book lists no street address.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
The 2026 fair ran Thursday, September 3 through Thursday, September 10.
- Thursday, September 3: OHCE and open inside exhibits entered 8 to 10:30 a.m., judged at 11
- Friday, September 4: 4-H inside exhibits entered 8 to 10:30 a.m., judged at 1 p.m.
- Saturday, September 5: horse show, 9 a.m.
- Monday, September 7: open livestock check-in 7 to 10 a.m., dairy goat show 11 a.m., cow/calf and bull shows 1 p.m., breeding goat and sheep 2 p.m., open poultry and rabbit 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 8: swine check-in 7 to 9 a.m., rabbit show 8 a.m., breeding heifer show 3 p.m., swine show 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 9: Super Star Show for special needs participants at 10 a.m., dairy heifer show noon, market sheep, goat and steer shows at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, September 10: 4-H/FFA judging contest and tractor contest 9 a.m., fitting contest 1 to 2 p.m., exhibitor and buyer dinner 5:30 p.m., Premium Sale 7 p.m.
General entries went in through the Showman App by July 15, with no late entries. Poultry and rabbits were nominated by August 15 and breeding (bred and owned) photos were due May 15. These dates are past, and no 2027 dates were found.
Weights and rules
- Steers under 750 pounds go to Prospect; swine under 170 or over 290 pounds, market goats under 40 pounds and market sheep under 75 pounds (Dorpers 35) show in classes not eligible for sale.
- Each exhibitor may sell one animal in the Premium Sale, picked by the exhibitor and turned in to the fair secretary.
- Swine need a pseudorabies test within six months and an 840 RFID ear tag.
- Beef, dairy and meat goats are blow and show only, with no adhesive or paint.
Tips for exhibitors and families
Junior exhibitors must be active Adair County 4-H or FFA members. A petting zoo runs all day Wednesday, and showmanship happens at the end of each species grand drive. Fair board president Sean Clark can be reached at 918-316-3084 per the fair book.
Official links
Oklahoma County and State Fairs: The Essentials
Most Oklahoma counties hold a county or free fair, usually run by the local OSU Extension office and a fair board. A fair book (premium list) sets the divisions, entry dates and rules, and many fairs combine open class, 4-H and FFA entries.
Examples
The 2026 Oklahoma County Free Fair book says admission is free and no entry fee is charged. Junior livestock exhibitors must be 8 by July 1 and be 4-H or FFA members, and junior livestock class premiums run from $40 to $15, with $200 for grand champion. Wagoner County requires original health documents current within 30 days, and a written protest needs a $100 deposit. Tulsa County's fair started in 1903 and offers ribbons for first through fifth place.
State fair
The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair runs September 17-27. Livestock entries have separate deadlines, such as August 21 for 2026 junior steers, so read the guide for your species. Check your county's fair book for current dates.
Read the full guide: Oklahoma County and State Fairs: What to Expect
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