A carnival built around oddities, curiosities and acts billed simply as “strange” is setting up shop in Duncan this Saturday. The Strange Oklahoma Carnival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Stephens County Fairgrounds, promising a day packed with live entertainment and vendors unlike the typical county fair lineup.
According to kswo.com, the event will feature oddities, curiosities, live music and entertainment, vendors and “strange” acts and more. KSWO published its report on Oct. 12, 2026, before the Duncan Banner published its report on Oct. 16, 2026; the Duncan Banner placed the carnival at the Stephens County Fairgrounds for the single Saturday run.
What to Expect at the Fairgrounds
Visitors can plan on a full day, since the carnival opens at 10 a.m. and doesn't wrap until 6 p.m. that evening. The station's report describes a mix of live performers and unique vendors spread across the fairgrounds, giving attendees plenty to see between acts.
Ticket pricing is where the picture gets murky. The station's report lists tickets at $7.18, while the Duncan Banner's seed reporting put the price at $5 — a discrepancy that hasn't been resolved between the two accounts. Anyone planning to attend may want to check pricing directly before heading out.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets and additional event details are available through Eventbrite, per the same account from kswo.com. The outlet's coverage points interested attendees there for both purchasing tickets and getting further information on the day's lineup.
With the carnival landing on a single Saturday, organizers appear to be banking on the day's strange and curious offerings to draw a crowd to the Stephens County Fairgrounds before the gates close at 6 p.m.
