See a WWII Superfortress, go to the Tulsa State Fair and WWE Smackdown comes to Tulsa

BY Staff Reports
Sunday, September 30, 2012
9/30/12 at 2:32 AM


Sunday: Food fest, WWII Superfortress

It's the last day to enjoy Tulsa's first Food Truck Festival, featuring a variety of foods from nine trucks and food vendors. Enjoy gyros, waffle cakes, banh mi and street tacos.

The host for the event, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, also has some special events and exhibits planned for the day, including tours on the World War II Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI from the Commemorative Air Force.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is $15 per person or $25 per family.

Monday: Tulsa State Fair

The Tulsa State Fair is back, bringing with it rides, food, livestock, music and more.

Monday through Thursday, the buildings will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the midway noon to 11 p.m.

Numerous events, like the Live Shark Encounter and Movie Stunt Adventure, will be at the fair daily.

Admission is $6-$10, free for children younger than 5.

Tuesday: Smackdown

WWE Smackdown will visit the BOK Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets are $17-$97, available at tulsaworld.com/bok and 1-866-726-5287.

World heavyweight champion Sheamus will defend his title against "The Mexican Aristocrat" Alberto Del Rio. Other Smackdown stars at the event will include "The Viper" Randy Orton, "The High Flying" Rey Mysterio and "Mr. Money In The Bank" Dolph Ziggler.

Wednesday: Museums

Check out any of the numerous exhibits at our local museums.

This is the last week "Antibodies: The Works of Fernando and Humberto Campana 1989-2009" will be at Philbrook. The exhibit is full of furniture made in unconventional ways. Admission is $9.

Or enjoy any of the exhibits relating to local history at the Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria Ave. Admission is $5.

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People crowd the midway during the Tulsa State Fair. JOHN CLANTON / Tulsa World


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WWE Smackdown returns to the BOK Center on Tuesday. Tulsa World file


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Museumgoers walk the lobby at Philbrook. Tulsa World file



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