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Oklahoma State Fair announces new attractions for 2022

The attractions include competitions, shows and exhibits

Oklahoma State Fair announces new attractions for 2022

The attractions include competitions, shows and exhibits

EVAN: NEW TODAY. WE’RE LEARNING WHAT NEW ATTRACTIONS YOU’LL FIND THIS YEAR AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR. IT INCLUDES A NINJA NATION OBSTACLE COURSE. THAT SHOULD BE INTERESTING. A PIRATE GAME SHOW A HORSE SHOW FOR EQUESTRIANS WITH DISABILITIES AND A LINE DANCING COMPETITION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. ALL THAT SOUNDS REALLY FUN. THE FAIR THIS YEAR IS SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH THE 25TH. I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THOSE FAIR SEASON TEMPERATURES, THE FALL WEATHER. JESSICA: READY FOR THAT. I’M WONDERING, CAN ADULTS DO THE NINJA NATION OBSTACLE COURSE? IF SO WE MAY HAVE TO TRY THAT OUT. EVAN
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Oklahoma State Fair announces new attractions for 2022

The attractions include competitions, shows and exhibits

The Oklahoma State Fair is a little more than a month away, and fair officials announced a few new attractions people can enjoy.| MORE | Oklahoma State Fair announces concert lineup for 2022The attractions include competitions, shows and exhibits. Below is more information about the new attractions for the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair. Ninja Nation: Fairgoers will have a chance to race against each other or the clock on the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course. From age 7 to 77 and beyond, visitors are invited to test their athletic ability and skills. Closed-toed shoes and a signed electronic waiver are required for all participants. Waivers will be completed on-site.Mini Silky Fainting Goat Show: For the first time at the Oklahoma State Fair, exhibitors will vie for bragging rights and ribbons in the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Show. This interesting small breed will be competing in the Super Barn on Tuesday, September 20 through Thursday, Sept. 22.Pirate Game Show: Fairgoers can participate in this fun and interactive game show with a pirate twist. The ship has weighed anchor and will raid the Plaza Stage at the Pirate Game Show. A great time for all ages, adults and children can experience what family fun is all about. Audience members and participants will laugh, jump up and down, and walk the plank. Competitors may even win their very own pirate hat.Equine Empowerment Horse Show: For the first time, the Oklahoma State Fair is offering a horse show for equestrians with disabilities. The competition will offer 17 classes including showmanship, trail, and both Western and English Equitation. This equine competition will take place in the Performance Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. Oklahoma Senior Games Line Dancing Competition: The Oklahoma Senior Games and Oklahoma State Fair have partnered to bring the first annual Oklahoma Senior Games Country Western Line Dancing competition to the Modern Living Building on Saturday, September 25. Participants can compete individually or as a team. Registration closes September 11 and details can be found at okseniorgames.com.Youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition: Youth will combine their agricultural knowledge and speaking skills to generate a speech on the spot. Come see these exemplary youth at the Capital City Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 18. Giant Pumpkin Competition and Weigh-Off: Working together with our youth competition, giant pumpkin growers will weigh their produce to see who will earn the title of heaviest fruit. The weigh-off event will be held on Saturday, September 17 at noon in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Fiber to Felt to Historical Hats: Located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Cindie is part of a husband-and-wife team who are very passionate about keeping history alive and passing on the skills and trades used by our ancestors. She’ll demonstrate how felt is made and then turned into a historical felt hat. Rope Making: Also located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Bob is passionate about several historical crafts, and one of his favorites is transforming strands of cord into a strong rope. Drop by, say hi, and watch him create. Maybe you’ll get to make and take your own little piece of history home.

The Oklahoma State Fair is a little more than a month away, and fair officials announced a few new attractions people can enjoy.

| MORE | Oklahoma State Fair announces concert lineup for 2022

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The attractions include competitions, shows and exhibits. Below is more information about the new attractions for the 2022 Oklahoma State Fair.

  • Ninja Nation: Fairgoers will have a chance to race against each other or the clock on the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course. From age 7 to 77 and beyond, visitors are invited to test their athletic ability and skills. Closed-toed shoes and a signed electronic waiver are required for all participants. Waivers will be completed on-site.
  • Mini Silky Fainting Goat Show: For the first time at the Oklahoma State Fair, exhibitors will vie for bragging rights and ribbons in the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Show. This interesting small breed will be competing in the Super Barn on Tuesday, September 20 through Thursday, Sept. 22.
  • Pirate Game Show: Fairgoers can participate in this fun and interactive game show with a pirate twist. The ship has weighed anchor and will raid the Plaza Stage at the Pirate Game Show. A great time for all ages, adults and children can experience what family fun is all about. Audience members and participants will laugh, jump up and down, and walk the plank. Competitors may even win their very own pirate hat.
  • Equine Empowerment Horse Show: For the first time, the Oklahoma State Fair is offering a horse show for equestrians with disabilities. The competition will offer 17 classes including showmanship, trail, and both Western and English Equitation. This equine competition will take place in the Performance Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning at 10 a.m.
  • Oklahoma Senior Games Line Dancing Competition: The Oklahoma Senior Games and Oklahoma State Fair have partnered to bring the first annual Oklahoma Senior Games Country Western Line Dancing competition to the Modern Living Building on Saturday, September 25. Participants can compete individually or as a team. Registration closes September 11 and details can be found at okseniorgames.com.
  • Youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition: Youth will combine their agricultural knowledge and speaking skills to generate a speech on the spot. Come see these exemplary youth at the Capital City Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 18.
  • Giant Pumpkin Competition and Weigh-Off: Working together with our youth competition, giant pumpkin growers will weigh their produce to see who will earn the title of heaviest fruit. The weigh-off event will be held on Saturday, September 17 at noon in the Oklahoma Expo Hall.
  • Fiber to Felt to Historical Hats: Located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Cindie is part of a husband-and-wife team who are very passionate about keeping history alive and passing on the skills and trades used by our ancestors. She’ll demonstrate how felt is made and then turned into a historical felt hat.
  • Rope Making: Also located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Bob is passionate about several historical crafts, and one of his favorites is transforming strands of cord into a strong rope. Drop by, say hi, and watch him create. Maybe you’ll get to make and take your own little piece of history home.