The annual Lawton International Festival celebrates awareness and appreciation of Lawton’s diverse heritage. The festival provides local, culturally-based organizations, groups and individuals an opportunity to display aspects of their culture, mainly through performances and demonstrations.

Come to the International Festival for free concerts, parades, plenty of food vendors, children's games and activities, demonstration artists, over 70 vendors and non-stop multicultural entertainment. This free festival is a family-oriented extravaganza full of fun. Visitors to this year's International Festival will enjoy a variety of acoustic performances and cultural dance demonstrations.

The International Festival is held in Lawton's Elmer Thomas Park, located at NW 3rd and Ferris Avenue. This park setting has amenities that include a lakeside stage, children’s area, parking adjacent to the festival grounds, vendor parking on-site, tour bus parking, restroom facilities and more. The park is completely handicap accessible. Come to Lawton and join thousands of visitors at this citywide celebration. No alcohol. No pets allowed, service animals only.