Every fall, Expo Square in Tulsa fills up for the Tulsa State Fair — eleven days of livestock shows, horse events, carnival rides, concerts, and fair food that pull in families and exhibitors from across Green Country and beyond. In 2026 it runs October 1–11, and the fairgrounds are one of the busiest equine venues in the state during those two weeks, with open and junior horse shows, breed shows, and cattle and livestock competitions running across the arenas.
If you're hauling horses in to show or compete, the hard part usually isn't the fair — it's finding somewhere nearby to park the rig and keep your animals comfortable. Stalls fill up, city RV spots are tight and pricey, and nobody wants to unload horses an hour away from the barns. That's exactly the gap we fill.
What: Tulsa State Fair — livestock & horse shows, rodeo, carnival, concerts
When: October 1–11, 2026 (11 days)
Where: Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK
From Heyburn RV: about 34 miles — a straight shot up the Turner Turnpike (I-44), roughly 40 minutes
The horse-hauler's problem with a city fair
Big fairs are exciting, but they're built for crowds, not for a family towing a three-horse trailer. On-grounds hookups are limited and go fast, nearby hotels don't take horses, and Tulsa RV parks book solid months ahead when the fair's in town. Staying right in the city usually means paying a premium for a cramped spot with traffic and noise all night — not ideal when you've got animals to rest and an early show class.
Why exhibitors stage out of Heyburn RV
We're an equine-friendly, full-hookup RV park right on Historic Route 66, sitting at the Highway 44 turnpike ramp between Kellyville and Bristow. That location is the whole point: you're a single, easy 40-minute run up the Turner Turnpike to Expo Square — no city surface streets, no winding back roads with a loaded trailer. Here's what you get:
- Room for your horses right at the park — bring your own panels or use the space we have to tie off and settle in
- Full hookups — water, sewer, and 30 or 50 amp — so the rig is comfortable for the whole run of the fair
- Pull-through sites that fit big rigs and long trailers, easy in and easy out
- Free WiFi to check the show schedule, print your entries, or work from the road
- Quiet country nights and rates that beat staying in the city — better rest for you and the horses before show day
Set up once, leave the trailer, and make the easy drive to the fairgrounds each day. When the classes are done, you come back to a calm site with room to walk the horses — not a parking lot off the interstate.
Book early — fair weeks fill fast.
Heyburn RV is the area's equine-friendly park: full hookups, pull-through sites, free WiFi, and room for your horses — a straight shot up the turnpike from Expo Square.
Call and we'll match you to the right site for your rig and your stay.
📞 Call to book — 918-771-0668Long haul or quick turnaround, we've got a fit
Showing multiple days? Book the full run of the fair and settle in — long-term and monthly stays are available, and long-term guests can even get mailbox access. Just in for a weekend class? A nightly full-hookup site keeps it simple. Passing through and only need power and water for a night? We've got that too. Whatever your schedule looks like, we'll get you set up.
Make the most of the trip
Come in a day early or stay a day after and there's plenty around us to enjoy. Ride or fish at Heyburn Lake, just minutes from the park, where the trails are horse-friendly too. Catch the sprint cars at Creek County Speedway, or cruise the classic Route 66 stops in Bristow, Kellyville, and Sapulpa. And when you need to restock the rig or grab a good meal, our local eats & supplies guide has the nearby favorites.
Fair dates and show schedules are set by the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square — check their official schedule for exact show times and entry deadlines before you plan your trip.
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