About this event
The Major County Free Fair is held at the Major County Fairgrounds in Fairview. The 2026 fair book says no admission is charged. The fairgrounds office is in the Expo Center, and the Major County OSU Extension office is on the first floor of the courthouse in Fairview.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
The 2026 fair ran September 10 to 12. Pre-entry ran from August 3 to August 28 (final deadline 4 p.m.) at the Expo Center or the extension office. Livestock had to be entered online; poultry and horse entries used a paper form. Dates are past and 2027 dates were not found.
- Thursday: barns open to livestock at noon, poultry and rabbits entered 4 to 6 p.m. and judged at 6, horse expo 6:30 p.m., sheep and goat weigh-in at 7
- Friday: livestock in place by 8 a.m., livestock judging contest 10 a.m., special needs livestock show 12:30 p.m., sheep show at 2 followed by goats, swine and beef weigh-in at 4
- Saturday: swine show 10 a.m. followed by the bucket calf show, free lunch at noon, beef show at 1 p.m., exhibits released 3 to 4 p.m.
Divisions
Open class livestock covers beef (Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn and other purebreds), sheep, swine and goats, each with Peewee Showmanship for ages 8 and under. Poultry has 14 divisions including ducks and geese, and rabbits have a meat pen class. The junior 4-H and FFA shows run showmanship first, then females, then market animals, and no market class may exceed 8 entries.
Tips for exhibitors and families
- Swine cards were due Friday by 4 p.m. and sheep and goat weight cards Thursday by 7 p.m.
- Swine need a negative pseudorabies test after June 1, 2026 and an official 840 ear tag with premises ID.
- Livestock must be owned and personally cared for 30 days before the fair, and no paint or artificial coloring is allowed on any livestock.
- The special needs show is open to Major County youth in grades 3 to 12, assisted by 4-H or FFA volunteers.
- Contact the fairgrounds at 580-744-4952 or the extension center at 580-227-3786.
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
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Major County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
County Public Speaking Contest on Jan 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Ringwood School Cafeteria, followed by a countywide 4-H meeting.
Ringwood, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Food Show
County Food Show Jan 29, 2026 with entries 5-6 p.m. and judging at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Fairview.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Invitational Archery Contests
Statewide 4-H invitational archery contests held at the county fairgrounds starting 9:30 a.m. on Feb 7, Mar 7 and Apr 25, 2026. Dated here by the first;.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Food Showdown and Cupcake Wars
County Food Showdown and Cupcake Wars on Apr 23, 2026 at the county fairgrounds, followed by a Fashion Revue and consumer judging on Apr 27.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Fashion Revue and Consumer Judging
County Fashion Revue, Impressive Dress and Consumer Judging on Apr 27, 2026 at the fairgrounds after a countywide 4-H meeting.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.