This Week at State Fair Park
Row, row, row your boat all the way to State Fair Park for the 57th Annual OKC Winter Boat Show. Hundreds of boats will be on display along with ski equipment, fishing tackle, personal watercraft and boating accessories of all kinds. Ten different boat dealers will be setup in the Travel and Transportation Building and the Cox Pavilion offering special show prices and manufacturers rebates on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
On Saturday, January 28 get ready to get together at the 3000 Read Together! Every attendee will receive two free books. In addition to the books, $100 awards will be given away every ten to fifteen minutes. Who doesn’t love books and free money?! This event, sponsored by Pace Butler, is free to attend, but you must register in advance. Don’t wait register now!
Looking for a bargain? Independent vendors at the OKC Computer Show and Super Sale, on Saturday, Jan. 28, typically offer a 20% to 80% discount off the cost of their items when compared to retail. The doors to the Oklahoma Expo Hall open at 9:00 a.m. and the general public and wholesalers are welcome.
The R.K. Gun Show will be full of antique, vintage, and modern guns, knives and military equipment. The show will be open Saturday and Sunday in the Modern Living Building. Discount admission coupons are available on their website.
This Week at State Fair Park
If you are building or improving your home, State Fair Park is the place to be this weekend! Our buildings are going to be filled with fresh ideas for gardening and home improvement and vendors will be selling great items that will liven up every room in your house.
The Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show opens tomorrow at noon and it has EVERYTHING you need to create your dream home. Over 400 exhibitors and experts in four different buildings (Cox Pavilion, Travel and Transportation Building, Centennial Building, and Modern Living Building) will be available so you can shop, compare, and save.
If you are looking for local artwork, ART NOW is the place to be. Twenty-five artists from across Oklahoma are participating in City Arts Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the sale of artwork enable City Arts Center’s year-round exhibitions to remain free and open to the public. Don’t miss this important event and exhibition!
If you want to add a little spice to your home, visit Wilson’s Arts and Crafts Show in the Oklahoma Expo Hall on Saturday and Sunday. This event features many handmade items including artwork, crafts, custom furniture, seasonal items, collectibles, decorative items and unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (405) 399-2070.
The Gun, Knife, and Outdoor Equipment Show will be full of antique, vintage, and modern guns, knives, and military equipment. The show will be open Saturday and Sunday in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Discount tickets are available.
Yee Haw: It’s Rodeo Time!
Steer Wrestling Competition during the International Finals Rodeo
Rodeos grew out of the duties performed by cowboys working on ranches over 150 years ago. With Oklahoma’s huge cattle industry, it is no surprise that one of the biggest rodeo associations in the world is based right here in Oklahoma City.
The International Professional Rodeo Association has been around for more than 50 years. Sanctioning 300 rodeos in 30 different states and in Canada ever year, the IPRA is keeping the spirit and culture of the west way of life alive.
Since 1969, the IPRA’s rodeo season culminates with the International Finals Rodeo, held every January at State Fair Park. The 42nd annual IFR is coming up this weekend (January 13-15). Performance times are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
OG&E KIDS DAY
Make sure your little buckaroos wear their boots to church because Kids Day at the Rodeo will be held on Sunday, January 15. Doors will open at noon with FREE kids activities held down in the dirt on the arena floor. While the activities on Kids Day are free to participate in, each child will need an event ticket to enter.
TICKETS
- Kids 12 and under are admitted at half price!
- Single performance tickets range from $18 to $30 and can be purchased by calling 800-511-1552, at www.tickets.com or the State Fair Arena ticket office at 405-948-6827, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Tickets for all sessions are $120 and can be purchased by calling (405) 235-6540 during regular business hours.
International Finals Rodeo Performer
MISS RODEO USA
In addition to the classic rodeo events like bull riding, bronc riding, tie-down roping, and steer wrestling, the IPRA also holds the Miss Rodeo USA Pageant in conjunction with the IFR. The Miss Rodeo USA website spells out the pageant meets rodeo philosophy quite well: the talented cowboys and the cowgirls are the backbone of rodeo; Miss Rodeo USA puts the frosting on the cake!
Young women from across the United States competing in the pageant are being judged on personality,
character, appearance and horsemanship. The competition includes style shows, rodeo performances, interviews and more. Pageant judging and events began on January 10 and will conclude on January 15 with the International Finals Rodeo Coronation of Miss Rodeo USA 2012.
The International Finals Rodeo is one of State Fair Park’s best annual events. The mix of action, patriotic pageantry, and special entertainment makes it a ‘can’t miss event’ for the whole family.
This Week at State Fair Park
Flag presentation during the International Finals Rodeo
One of State Fair Park’s best annual events is coming up this weekend – the 42nd Annual International Finals Rodeo will run January 13-15, in State Fair Arena. The IFR is based in Oklahoma City and they are rodeo’s second largest association. Come out this weekend and cheer on your favorite cowboys and cowgirls as they compete for the title of ‘World Champion.’
If you don’t find boots and brawn appealing, but you want to attend a high-energy event this weekend, the OKC Victory Dolls will be holding a double-header bout on Saturday, January 14, in the Centennial Building. Doors open at 5 PM and the action starts at 6 PM. Come out and cheer on the Dolls as they tear apart the River Valley Roller Girls and ACRD’s Dirty Little Secret Service.
You can also check out a variety of other events this weekend:
- On Friday, January 13, the OKC Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show will open in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Glass, wooden, and handmade beads will be available for purchase as well as many different types of jewelry.
- The first Buchanan’s Vintage Flea Market of the New Year will be held in the Modern Living Building. Shoppers can browse among the vendors showcasing the most unique antiques and collectibles.
- The OKC Gun Show is back again this weekend in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Dealers will be selling antique, vintage, and modern guns, knives, and military equipment.
- The Motorcycle Swap Meet will be held in the Centennial Building on Sunday, January 15. The event will feature many different vendors selling and trading varied kinds of motorcycles, engines, and equipment.
This Week at State Fair Park
We are SWAMPED with events this week at State Fair Park, but we can’t complain because RJ and Jay Paul Molinere of the History Channel’s ‘Swamp People’ will be here to sign autographs during the Oklahoma Tackle and Hunting Show! The show opens at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and runs thru Sunday, January 8 in the Cox Building. Event staffers are saying that they will have more tackle this year than ever before and the best hunting guides and gun and knife dealers from around the world.
If you’ve got kids that are interested in hunting and fishing, opening day of the show (Jan. 5) is also Kids Night. At 5:00 p.m. the first 500 kiddos through the doors will receive free giveaways (valued at around $30) and have the chance to participate in tons of fun activities like paintball, laser tag, archery, rock climbing, fishing pond, and a lot more.
The US Junior Open and National Team Wrestling Tournament is being held Jan. 6-8 in the State Fair Arena. Cheer on youth as they learn about athletics, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
For over 25 years, the Grand American Arms Show has been showcasing the best in modern, military, and antique gun and knife equipment and memorabilia. The show runs Saturday and Sunday in the Travel and Transportation Building. An admission discount coupon is available on their website.
On Saturday, January 7, the OKC Auto Racers Auction and Swap Meet will be held in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. This annual tradition features different racing vendors from across a four state area that will be selling items across different racing divisions.
The Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club will be holding their New Years Pow Wow in the Centennial Building on Saturday, January 7. This free event is open to the public and features Native American dancing, singing, and drumming.