About this event
The Blaine County Free Fair is held in Watonga. Non-livestock exhibits go in the Foley Building, and the fair book marks the Free Fair Association as established in 1892. The 2026 book gives no street address or phone number for the fairgrounds, and all entries are free.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
The 2026 fair ran August 27 to 29. These dates are past, and no 2027 dates were found.
- Monday, August 24: pre-entry deadline for tractor driving and livestock judging contests at the extension office
- Thursday, August 27: non-livestock entries received 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, August 28: livestock judging contest 9 a.m., non-livestock judging 11 a.m., livestock weigh-ins 4 to 6 p.m., rabbit and poultry entries due 5:30 p.m. and judged at 6, cake auction 6 p.m., livestock in place by 7 p.m.
- Saturday, August 29: swine show 7:30 a.m., then beef, goat and sheep shows each starting 30 minutes after the previous one, tractor driving about 8 a.m., Foley Building pickup 3 to 4 p.m.
Divisions
Species include swine, beef (with a Mini Beef class for exhibitors ages 3 to 8 and cattle 47 inches or less at the hip), goats, sheep, rabbits and poultry. Showmanship runs Pee Wee, Junior (8 to 12), Intermediate (13 to 15) and Senior (16 and up). Market steers must weigh at least 1,000 pounds, market lambs at least 70, wether goats at least 40, and market swine 150 to 270.
Tips for exhibitors and families
- Swine pseudorabies papers and the ag teachers' eligible exhibitor list were due August 1.
- Poultry entries could be restricted because of avian flu, so check before bringing birds.
- Exhibitors wear a 4-H or FFA collared shirt, vest or jacket with an emblem at least 2.5 inches.
- Livestock premiums are paid by check after the fair and delivered to county schools; Foley Building premiums are paid in cash at release.
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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Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.