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Festivals and Events

Day or night, Oklahoma has a lot to celebrate. From cultural gatherings to spectator sports, Oklahoma's events will fill any calendar. There's a festival almost every weekend in Oklahoma and our cities and hometowns invite you to join the party. Watch fireworks at a Fourth of July event - Edmond has one of the nation's top 10. Rock out at a music festival with 100,000 of your closest friends, or indulge in one of our many local specialties at tasteful events like the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival, Watonga Cheese Festival or El Reno's Onion-Fried Burger Days. Search here to find out what to do in an Oklahoma city, or discover what's happening across the entire state.

Let Freedom Ring: Top July 4th Celebrations in Oklahoma

Plan your Fourth of July holiday and honor the red, white and blue with this list of patriotic events and fun festivals. From big city events in Oklahoma City and Tulsa to hometown celebrations, find your ideal 4th of July here.

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Blue Ribbon Celebrations: Oklahoma's Can't Miss County Fairs

Don’t miss a chance to indulge in a variety of fair favorites including yummy food, carnival rides, live entertainment and more at one of Oklahoma’s top county fairs.

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Oklahoma Summer Festival Sampler

From music festivals to rodeo competitions, community celebrations to Fourth of July spectacles, these beloved events from all over the state provide a glimpse into what Oklahoma summers are all about.

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Celebrate Memorial Day in Oklahoma

Read on to discover how you can honor Memorial Day with a visit to a military history museum, celebrate the long weekend with plenty of family fun ideas or enjoy popular Memorial Day weekend events.

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Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival

The Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee is brought to life during the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, when more than 1,200 American Indian dancers and visual artists gather to celebrate their renowned art and culture.

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Oklahoma's Amish and Mennonite Communities

Although small in numbers, the Amish and Mennonite communities both have strong ties to Oklahoma, interwoven like a patchwork quilt in the state’s history. Come along on a journey through these communities and discover fun events, delicious food, unique shops and great restaurants along the way.

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