Final day of the Tulsa State Fair, pumpkin patches and WWII symposium
BY Staff Reports
Sunday, October 07, 2012
10/07/12 at 2:38 AM
Sunday: Tulsa State Fair
It's the last day to enjoy the rides, food, music and everything else about the Tulsa State Fair.
So don't miss your chance to get on the Sky Ride, browse the wares on display at the QuikTrip Center and get your fill of corndogs, funnel cakes and other fried goodness.
Admission is $6-$10, free for children younger than 5. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday: Pumpkin patches
If you haven't paid a visit to a pumpkin patch yet, it may be time to do so. Numerous patches are open throughout the month, several of them also featuring hayrides, corn mazes and other activities.
Consider Tulsa's Pumpkin Town, Sand Springs' Pleasant Valley Farms or Porter's Livesay Orchards.
For locations, hours and more options, visit tulsaworld.com/Halloween2012
Tuesday: WWII program
A monthlong World War II symposium, hosted by Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow, will hold its second session 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the campus Administration Building.
Former Army infantry soldiers who were part of the Battle of the Bulge will speak about their experience.
Sessions are every Tuesday through early November. Cost is $30 to attend all sessions.
Wednesday: Journey
Journey returns to Tulsa with special guests Pat Benatar and Loverboy for a 7 p.m. concert Wednesday at the BOK Center.
Journey is known for such hits as "Don't Stop Believin'," "Any Way You Want It," "Faithfully," "Lights" and more.
Tickets are $51.50 and $77, available at tulsaworld.com/bok, Arby's Box Office, all Tickets.com outlets, or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR.
Associated Images:
Dino Cancellare, 1, plays in a pumpkin patch at Tulsa's Pumpkin Town. Tulsa World file
Arles Cole talks about his time on the USS West Virginia during a World War II symposium. MATT BARNARD / Tulsa World
Journey will play with Loverboy and Pat Benatar at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the BOK Center. Courtesy
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