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Vendors, concessions & local favorites

Fair Food

Find fair food inspiration, food vendor opportunities, local restaurant tie-ins, seasonal specials, and the people feeding fair crowds across the OCW coverage area.
Classic Oklahoma fair food and concessions
Fair food season

Come hungry. Leave with powdered sugar on your shirt.

Fair food is part of the experience, whether it comes from a longtime concession stand, a local restaurant, a food truck, or a community organization raising money one plate at a time.

  • Food vendors and concession stands
  • Food trucks and mobile vendors
  • Local restaurant fair-week specials
  • Vendor spotlights, photos, and reader favorites
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Fair Food Across the 2026 Fair Calendar

Vendor lists are added as official schedules and submissions become available. Use the official fair links for current event details.

Payne County Free Fair fair food
Fair Food

Payne County Free Fair

Food vendors and concessions are part of the fair’s family attractions. Vendor names and hours will be added when confirmed.

Dates: August 26–30, 2026

Location: Stillwater

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Osage County Free Fair fair food
Fair Food

Osage County Free Fair

Fair concessions, community food activity, and local dining opportunities surrounding the 100th fair.

Dates: September 14–19, 2026

Location: Pawhuska

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Oklahoma State Fair fair food
Fair Food

Oklahoma State Fair

A major statewide fair-food destination with extensive concessions, new-food promotions, vendors, and entertainment.

Dates: September 17–27, 2026

Location: Oklahoma City

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Creek County Fall Free Fair fair food
Fair Food

Creek County Fall Free Fair

Traditional fair concessions and food opportunities alongside livestock, youth exhibits, carnival activities, and community events.

Dates: September 24–27, 2026

Location: Kellyville

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Directory

Fair Food Vendor Directory

OCW will publish verified vendors, menus, service dates, locations, contact information, and payment details as they are submitted or released by fair organizers.

Vendor listings are now open.

Food trucks, concession operators, community groups, restaurants, and fair organizers can submit verified information for inclusion. There is no made-up vendor list here—because imaginary corn dogs do not answer the phone.

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What to submit

Help readers know exactly where and when to find you.

  • Business or organization name
  • Fair name and service dates
  • Menu or specialties
  • Booth or midway location
  • Phone, website, and social links
  • Cash, card, or mobile payment details
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Restaurant fair-week specials

Businesses do not have to be on the fairgrounds to participate.

  • Before-the-fair breakfast
  • Family meal specials
  • Takeout and late hours
  • Discounts with fair admission
  • Fair-themed desserts or drinks
  • Catering and group orders

Bring Fair Season Into the Kitchen

September’s OCW Recipe Collection will focus on fair-inspired food, from sweet treats to savory favorites.

Fair-inspired recipes and ingredients
OCW Recipe Collection

Fair food without standing in line.

Watch for fair-inspired recipes throughout September, and submit a family favorite for possible publication in OCW.

  • Fried and baked fair favorites
  • Caramel, apple, and cinnamon treats
  • Corn, barbecue, and savory recipes
  • Reader-submitted family recipes
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Advertising Opportunity

Put your business where the fair crowd is looking.

Restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, banks, insurance agencies, equipment dealers, boutiques, and local businesses can sponsor Fair Food coverage across the website, digital edition, social media, and OCW Network.

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Fair food advertising opportunity

Know Who Is Serving Fair Food?

Send OCW the vendor name, fair, dates, menu, contact information, and a photo so we can add it to the guide.

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