Festivals in Oklahoma signify the great cultural essence and historical aura of the past beliefs and victories. Each event in Oklahoma holds great significance that might or might not have religious connections. The festivals and events celebrate the contexts of the place in the family setting, in a particular community for community members, or a community for members and outsiders. The festivals and events include crafts, music, dance, dress, and food.
The events mark a historical significance and benchmark to glorify the richness of Oklahoma culture, which uplifts the greater part of the society and brings harmony among its members. Ethnic events, emerging from this context, have gained popularity in the last half of the twentieth century as pride in origins, customs, and traditions has risen to the fore fostering a sense of togetherness and pride among people and their cultural backdrop. So if you are looking for what to do, the events in Oklahoma this weekend have your back, these three big events: Tulsa State Fair, Castle Christmas, and Folds of Honor Freedomfest. have something for everyone at Oklahoma’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows!
CUSHING FLY-IN FAIR
Keep yourself free from July 23 to 25th and drive your family to Cushing Municipal Airport to enjoy fine art, fine craft, film, commercial/retail, homegrown products, corporate information. In addition, other antique and collectibles exhibitors will enrich your mind with the ethnic art of your culture.
JUNK HIPPY - EL RENO SUMMER
If you’re a craft and food enthusiast, this festival is for you. This Oklahoma Indie Show held on July 24 in the Canadian Country Fairgrounds will have crafts, flea markets, homegrown products and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and several food booths. It also features vintage & mid-century furniture, shabby & farmhouse decor, boho, and handmade goods, giving par to its name.
REPTICON OKLAHOMA CITY REPTILE & EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW
This exotic pet-themed event held on July 24th, and 25th is a great show for your kids and an informational event for the adults. The show features reptile pet vendors offering supplies, feeders, cages, merchandise, and live animal seminars and raffles. Bring your family and friends to the State Fair Park in the Hobbies Arts and Crafts Building and enjoy this event together.
EUFAULA WHOLE HAWG DAYS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Art lovers, the whole awaits you! This Oklahoma Festival will have fine art, fine craft, crafts, commercial and retail shops, corporate information, and antique/collectibles exhibitors, along with several food booths. This is a great show for young artists to exhibit their talents, as the event features the local talent on stage. Witness carnival, crafts for kids, parade, poker run on Lake Eufaula, car show, a BBQ cook-off, sandwich giveaway, and more all on July 30 and 31 only at Posey Park, Eufaula.
OKLAHOMA INDIAN NATIONS POW WOW
There is a diverse Native American Heritage in Oklahoma. One of the many ways to experience that diversity is by visiting and enjoying Native American events and powwows held each year throughout the state. The traditional festival celebrated in the Concho Pow-wow Grounds, from July 30 to August 1, features traditional American Indian dancers in full regalia. This event also includes crafts, food, and other entertainment. Come to the Oklahoma Indian Nations Powwow for traditional singing, gourd dancing, war dancing, and a drum contest.
Participating and attending events open up new horizons and introduces us to our cultural backdrop and other people. Events are also a great opportunity to network and expand the sphere, proving beneficial in the future. These upcoming free events in Oklahoma also help the young generation to connect more to their culture in a fun and enthusiastic way.