Explore the Oklahoma City Area
Discover Oklahoma City festivals and annual events, from hometown traditions and cultural celebrations to live music, rodeos, food festivals and holiday lights across Central Oklahoma.
Festivals & Annual Events
Explore Oklahoma City festivals and annual events, from hometown traditions and cultural celebrations to live music, rodeos, food festivals and holiday lights across Central Oklahoma.
Spring Festivals & Annual Events
Medieval Fair of Norman
Norman • April
Step back into the Middle Ages with costumed characters, jousting, human chess, live entertainment and artisan vendors. This longtime Norman tradition transforms Reaves Park into a lively medieval village each spring.
Festival of the Arts
Oklahoma City • April
For more than 50 years, Festival of the Arts has brought visual art, live music, dance and theater to downtown Oklahoma City. More than 100 artists participate, while the popular International Food Row adds plenty of flavor to the celebration.
Photo source: Arts Council Oklahoma City
Rose Rock Music Festival
Noble • May
Celebrate Oklahoma’s state rock at this longtime Noble tradition featuring live music, local vendors, food and family activities. The festival brings the community together each spring in the town known as the Rose Rock Capital of the World.
Burger Day
El Reno • May
El Reno celebrates its fried-onion-burger heritage with a giant burger cooked right in downtown. Live entertainment, food vendors and family activities make this quirky annual tradition one of the city’s signature events.
Photo: Lori Duckworth / Oklahoma Today
Summer Festivals & Annual Event
LibertyFest
Edmond • July
One of Edmond’s biggest annual traditions, LibertyFest fills the Independence Day season with community events, a colorful parade and family activities, capped by a spectacular fireworks finale.
Freedom Fest
Yukon • July
Live music, family activities and an impressive fireworks display make Freedom Fest a favorite Yukon summer tradition. The festivities offer plenty of hometown Fourth of July fun.
Photo: City of Yukon
Red, White & BOOM!
Oklahoma City • July
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic takes the music outdoors for this Independence Day tradition at Scissortail Park. Live orchestral music and a fireworks finale create a memorable evening downtown.
International Finals Youth Rodeo
Shawnee • July
Young rodeo athletes from across the country and beyond compete in barrel racing, roping, bull riding, bronc riding and more. This prestigious weeklong competition makes Shawnee a summer destination for rodeo families and fans.
Photo: International Finals Youth Rodeo
Fall Festivals & Annual Events
Oklahoma Czech Festival
Yukon • October
Yukon’s Czech heritage takes center stage with traditional costumes, polka music, folk dancing, a parade and lots of kolaches and klobasa. This longtime Route 66 tradition brings generations together for one of Oklahoma’s largest cultural festivals.
Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival
Guthrie • October
Bluegrass fills Guthrie’s Cottonwood Flats with musicians from Oklahoma, across the country and around the world. Three stages, workshops, jam sessions, camping and an artist market make this three-day gathering a favorite for music fans and musicians alike.
Photo: Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival
Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma City • September
Fair food, carnival rides, livestock competitions, exhibits and live entertainment fill OKC Fair Park each September. This longtime Oklahoma tradition offers everything from agricultural showcases to midway thrills and creative things on a stick.
Mustang Western Days
Mustang • September
Mustang’s western heritage comes alive with a hometown parade, rodeo, chili cook-off, live entertainment and family activities. This longtime tradition draws thousands to town for a weekend filled with cowboy culture and community fun.
Photo: Mustang Western Days
Winter Festivals & Annual Events
A Territorial Christmas
Guthrie • November-December
Historic downtown Guthrie steps back into the Victorian era with decorated storefronts, costumed characters, holiday events and old-fashioned Christmas charm. The season includes a lighted parade and festive activities throughout the historic district.
Christmas in the Park
Yukon • November-December
Millions of twinkling lights transform Yukon’s parks into one of the area’s favorite holiday traditions. Visitors can drive through dazzling displays or explore portions on foot while enjoying the sights and sounds of the season.
Photo: City of Yukon
Holiday Lights Spectacular
Midwest City • November-December
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park glows with more than a million lights and dozens of animated holiday displays. The drive-through experience has become a longtime Midwest City tradition for families throughout the Oklahoma City area.
Downtown in December
Oklahoma City • November-January
Downtown Oklahoma City comes alive for the holidays with outdoor ice skating, festive lights, seasonal attractions and special events throughout the district. Activities stretch from Bricktown to Scissortail Park, creating weeks of winter fun downtown.
Photo: Visit OKC