Last call! Preserve your OKC Fair Park memories in time capsule

Published on November 20, 2025

The City of Oklahoma City is issuing a final call for the public to submit cherished photos and memories from the Oklahoma State Fair or other OKC Fair Park events to be permanently sealed in a time capsule at the base of the newly completed landmark sculpture “Bolt Tower.”

The monumental 72-foot-tall “Bolt Tower” was commissioned by the City of Oklahoma City and substantially completed before this year’s state fair. The final details of the installation are nearly complete, including the addition of a pedestrian plaza and the time capsule at its base, which will store these community memories for future generations.

What photos are needed?
Oklahoma residents, visitors and fairgoers have a final opportunity to contribute their historical and memorable photos of OKC Fair Park’s 118-year history, including livestock shows, 89er games, concerts, sporting events, the monorail, the space tower and more—to be placed in the time capsule before it is sealed in early December.

How to submit memories
All photo submissions must include a description to ensure their proper preservation and context.

• WHAT TO SEND: A JPEG or PDF of your photo(s). Please limit file size to 4MB.
• REQUIRED INFORMATION: A description of the event, including the year the photo was taken and the names of the people featured in the image.
• WHERE TO SEND: Email the image file to arts@okc.gov.
• DEADLINE: Submissions must be received no later than Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. CST.

About Bolt Tower
“Bolt Tower,” created by Jenny Sabin Studio, stands proudly between the Bennett Event Center and the OG&E Coliseum. The sculpture pays tribute to OKC Fair Park’s rich history and was funded through Oklahoma City’s 1% for the Arts program as part of the voter-approved MAPS 4 construction of the new OG&E Coliseum.