About this event
The Bryan County Free Fair is held at the Bryan County Fairgrounds in Durant and is organized by the Bryan County Fair Board. Exhibits are in the Clay Jones Community Building, Haggard Hall and the Washington Building, and livestock shows are in the Expo Arena. The Durant Democrat calls it a traditional county event open to 4-H, FFA, Kiddie Corner and open divisions for adults and youth.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
The 2026 fair was scheduled for September 9 to 12. The dates are past, and the next fair has not been announced in the source checked. The newspaper article carried a few internal date inconsistencies, so check the fair book for the final schedule.
- Wednesday, September 9: exhibit entry day 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; poultry and rabbit entries 5 to 9 p.m.
- Thursday, September 10: community building closed for judging 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; barns open for livestock entries at 1 p.m.; livestock judging contest pre-registration 5 p.m.; poultry judging 4:30 p.m.; carnival opens 6 p.m.
- Friday, September 11 (School Day): livestock judging contest 9 a.m., swine show 5:30 p.m., sheep and goat show 7 p.m. or 30 minutes after swine
- Saturday, September 12: beef show 8:30 a.m., best cookie contest 11 a.m., Ag Olympics 1 p.m., release 6 p.m.
Other events
The fair also hosted a Fairest of the Fair pageant (a $500 scholarship for a high school student), a 4-H and FFA Tractor Driving Contest on September 8 at 2 p.m., and a corn hole tournament for 4-H and FFA teams at 1 p.m. Friday in Haggard Hall.
Tips for exhibitors and families
- Pick up the county fair book at the Bryan County OSU Extension Office or find it on the Bryan County Free Fair Facebook page.
- Exhibit buildings are closed to the public during judging and reopen from 4 to 9 p.m.
- Pageant questions go to 580-924-5312, per the article.
- Plan the Friday evening around the swine show and sheep and goat show, which run back to back in the Expo Arena.
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.