Okla. State Fair Park's January events estimated to have a $7M

Journal Record, The (Oklahoma City), Feb 11, 2004 by Journal Record staff

State Fair Park was the site for 16 events in January with 117 event days.

Attendance at the 16 events totaled 136,994, according to the Oklahoma State Fair. The estimated economic impact was $7 million.

The 22nd Annual Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show over three days attracted nearly 59,000 spectators and participants. The show had an estimated economic impact on Oklahoma City of $2.7 million, according to the fair.

More than 2,900 spectators and participants attended the United States Junior Open Championships. The estimated economic impact was more than $140,000.

Other events included an Antiques & Collectables Show, the Sooner Gun Show, a New Year's Pow Wow, the International Finals Rodeo Stock Sales, the World Discount Sale, the Free RV & Boat Show, the Oklahoma City Gun Show, the 7th annual Motorcycle Swap Meet, the Oklahoma City Auto Racers Auction & Swap Meet, the RK Gun Show, the Hobbyist Bird Trade Show, the Better Barrels World Finals, the Countdown with the Candidates Camp and the Daryl Starbird Championship Exotic Car & Monster Truck Show.