Find out what’s going on this weekend in our town from river to river (Downtown OKC to Norman). Read on to get your weekend on!
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Be sure to join us this Friday in our Facebook group for our weekly giveaway! This week, we have a $50 gift card for beef, sponsored by the Zabel Cattle Company!
Saturday’s Farmers Market at Scissortail Park
Where:
300 SW 7th St., OKC
Presented By:
When:
Saturday, September 14th, 2024 9AM – 1PM
Price:
Free
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park
Saturdays | 9am – 1pm | April – October
(Closed on Saturday, April 27, 2024)
Corner of Oklahoma City Boulevard and S. Robinson Avenue
Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
ABOUT OUR MARKET
Our Farmers Market is unique in the area as it is a Producer Only market which is a direct-to-consumer marketplace that is exclusively available for producers that raise, grow or make their own products. All items for sale at our market must be homegrown, handmade and/or vendor-created from locally-owned operations within the state of Oklahoma.
Free parking during market weekends is available around the perimeter of the Park and in the special event parking lot on the northwest corner of Oklahoma City Boulevard and Thunder Drive across from Paycom Center. (Parking in the lot is free on Saturdays from 7am – 2pm.)
The popular, drive-up loading zone on Oklahoma City Boulevard called the Veggie Valet will continue this season. Guests are invited to hold their packages at the Veggie Valet as they shop, and then pull their cars up for curbside package pickup.
The Farmers Market Information Tent is available for shoppers to visit with Park staff, purchase Scissortail Park merchandise, and find information on the nutrition assistance programs the market offers including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Assistance Program (SFMNP), and Double Up Oklahoma (DUO).
Ballet Under the Stars
Where:
Scissortail Park
601 S. Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Presented by:
Oklahoma City Ballet and Scissortail Park
When:
Friday, September 13th, 2024 7PM
Price:
Free
5th Annual BALLET UNDER THE STARS
Bring a picnic blanket and your outdoor folding chairs for an evening of dance and music under the stars at Scissortail Park. Selections from some of classical ballet’s most beloved dances plus new contemporary choreography create a fast-paced, eclectic showcase that is fun for all ages.
This event is free and no reservations are required. https://bit.ly/okcbscissortail
Sponsored by:
Express Employment International
Kirkpatrick Family Fund
OK, Let’s Dance! An initiative of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund
2024 Oklahoma State Fair
Where:
3001 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Presented By:
When::
Thursday, September 12th, 2024 – Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 10AM – 10PM
Price:
Varies
Public activities open at 10 a.m. daily. For livestock or equine activities prior to 10 a.m., please use the gates closest to the barns. Ticket sellers may not be available until main gates open in some locations. Be sure to be prepared by buying your tickets in advance or using your mobile device to make a purchase onsite. All online and any purchases made with a credit card will have additional fees.
Buildings
Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Outside Vendors
Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Carnival
Monday: Opens at Noon
Tuesday-Friday: Opens at 1 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Opens at 11 a.m.
*Closing times are at the discretion of management.
Box Office Hours
Through Aug. 25 (Monday-Friday): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 26 – Sept. 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 8: noon to 5 p.m.
Sept. 9 – Sept. 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 12 – Sept. 21: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Prior to Opening Day, you can SAVE when you purchase outside gate admission tickets at the OKC Fairgrounds Box Office, online at okstatefair.com, or by calling 405-948-6800.
Thursday, September 12:
Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday – $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE); $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS and ride all day armbands* for just $25!
College Day – $5 admission for college students (I.D. required) One admission per I.D.
Monday, September 16: Tractor Bobs Military Monday – All active duty, retired, veterans and their spouses (Military I.D. required) receive FREE outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.
Tuesday, September 17: Taste of the Fair Tuesday – $4 outside gate admission, $4 food items from nearly EVERY STAND at the Fair, $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and $4 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets for everyone!
Taste of the Fair Tuesday Items
Wednesday, September 18: Senior Day – All senior citizens 55+ (I.D. required) receive FREE outside gate admission and $5 Sky Eye Wheel ride tickets.
Thursday, September 19: Tinker Federal Credit Union Thrifty Thursday – $8 outside gate admission for everyone (children 5 and under FREE), $4 Little Book of BIG DEALS, and ride all day armbands* for just $25!
*Some exclusions may apply. Not good on “non-mechanical special attractions.”
**Credit card purchases will have a surcharge.
GrillStock 2024
Presented by:
Moore Chamber of Commerce
Where:
Buck Thomas Park
1903 NE 12th St
Moore, OK 73160
When:
Saturday, September 14th, 2024 10AM – 7PM
Price:
Free
About the Festival
The Moore Chamber of Commerce along with many supporters invite you to Buck Thomas Park for a day of fun, food and music. There will be plenty of activities to entertain those of all ages.
The BBQ competition is a Kansas City Barbecue Society State Championship sanctioned event – . Come enjoy the smells, watch the teams put their best foot (or meats) forward and test your judging skills at the People’s Choice (purchase required).
Entertainment on Center Stage
Center Stage will host a vast array of talent. Live Music, Dance and other performances are in the works. Visit the Center Stage page for details.
BBQ Competition
The only sanctioned BBQ Competition in the Metro Area. Visit our BBQ Competition page for registration and details about the competition.
Marketplace
Within Marketplace, you will be able to visit with vendors, order from food trucks and even partake in the Beer Garden.
Crimson Friday Concerts – Sept 13, 2024
Presented by:
Campus Corner at OU and Visit Norman
Where:
746 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73069
When:
Friday, September 13th, 2024 7PM
Price:
Free
VisitNorman and the Campus Corner Association are thrilled to introduce the Crimson Friday Concerts, a new and exciting addition to Norman’s gameday tradition. As the University of Oklahoma transitions into the Southeastern Conference (SEC), this initiative aims to create an unforgettable experience for fans and visitors from across the nation.
Historic Campus Corner has long been the heart of gameday festivities, drawing over 83,000 fans to its streets each football weekend. With the introduction of the Crimson Friday Concerts and Pep Rally, this tradition is set to reach new heights. These concerts will take place every Friday before home games, transforming White Street and Asp Avenue into a vibrant celebration of music, school spirit, and community.
VisitNorman is pleased to announce HeyDay Entertainment as the official Stage Sponsor for the Crimson Friday Concerts. Their generous support helps ensure that these events deliver an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
2nd Friday Norman Art Walk
Presented By:
Where:
Walker Arts District
Downtown Norman
When:
Friday, September 13th, 2024 6PM – 9PM
Price:
Free
2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is a free celebration of arts & creativity held monthly starting at 6 p.m. in the Walker Arts District of Downtown Norman.
2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is made possible by the Norman Arts Council and a collection of sponsors, including Fowler Automotive, The City of Norman, Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts.
Find the lineup of featured events at 2ndFridayNorman.com
Joseph Singleton is a contributing author and online editor for Whirlocal South OKC, Moore, and Norman, as well as the Ops Guru at HITE.
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