As we head into back-to-school and fall festivities, many of us are also looking forward to the upcoming State Fair of Oklahoma in September and all the fun it brings to Oklahoma City .

Right now, cooks, canners, needleworkers, photographers, beekeepers, artists and hobbyists are getting their creations ready in time for the State Fair from Sept. 11 to 21. Deadline for entries, though, is sooner – Aug. 15, with delivery for preserved items on Aug. 23-24 and others from Sept. 6-7.

New this year are competitions for Shawnee Mills focaccia art, a Christmas cookie plate, competitions featuring honey creations (“From the Hive” and “An Un-Bee-Lievably Sweet Contest” and Shawnee Mills kitchen sink brownies.

I highly recommend this section of the State Fair because you’ll get a glimpse of O

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