There’s nothing more American than a good, old-fashioned fair. The Oklahoma State Fair and Tulsa State Fair, both founded before statehood, draw a combined millions of attendees annually.
This year, the family-friendly fun is in full swing. Get ready for agricultural competitions, musical performances, rides and plenty of mouthwatering dishes you can’t find anywhere else.
Oklahoma State Fair
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Stargazing has always been a popular way to spend an evening in Oklahoma – no matter the time of year or location. This fall, there are quite a few astronomical events to look out for, along with plenty of stunning locations to catch them. We offer a helpful location list for your autumnal outdoor adventures.
Black Mesa State Park
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As Shakespeare wrote: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” The same can be said for Tulsa’s own Patrick Gordon. You may know him as Pat, Patrick, or p.s. — or the name may be new to you — but his brilliant, luminous paintings carry a powerful impact and have been favorites in the Tulsa community...
White River Fish Market
Family owned and operated since 1932, White River Fish Market is the place to be in Tulsa for high-quality, delectable seafood.
Now with two locations — at 17th and Sheridan and in Broken Arrow — White River offers just about any seafood iteration you can think of. Start with cocktail shrimp or fried oysters, then venture over...
Oklahoma plays a key role in monarch butterfly migrations in both spring and fall. The peak of their autumnal migration typically occurs in late September and early October — so you’ll be able to see them in flight soon.
“Monarch butterflies have been making this incredible migration for thousands of years, a journey that spans up to 3,000 miles across...
Football season means it’s time again for tailgating at universities and colleges around the country. Some would say that none do it better than Oklahomans.
“Tailgating at homecoming football games has always served as the culmination of homecoming week at LU, Oklahoma’s one-and-only-historically Black college and university,” says Kyle Taylor, the department of athletics director at Langston University (LU). “It...
Began in the 1960s, disc golf is quite popular in the U.S., with over 7,300 venues to play nationwide. (Consequently, that’s 75% of the world’s total courses!) In Oklahoma itself, disc golf’s avid enthusiasts are spreading the word about this ever-growing activity.
Disc golf is a sport in which players throw a disc at an intended target, aiming to complete...
When you picture a desert, it’s usually a hot, dry and desolate place with no water, smack dab in the middle of nowhere. What many don’t know is that there are actually deserts right here in Oklahoma — ones that have buildings and trees and are full of people. They are called food deserts, and like more traditional deserts,...
“It’s not mutually exclusive,” shares Rania Nasreddine, “be a girly girl in a great outfit while metaphorically crushing souls at the poker table.”
A former Tulsa-based attorney turned professional poker player and tech innovator, Nasreddine blends sharp intellect, entrepreneurial vision and a commanding presence, inspiring women to play fiercely, win big and look fabulous while doing it. Known as one...
Just how much is the Oklahoma music scene worth to the folks at the Red Dirt Relief Fund?
The answer: At least a million bucks.
That’s how much the Tulsa-based nonprofit organization has provided in emergency financial assistance to the state’s music-industry pros since 2012, when it all began.
“I think we started with $10,000,” says Katie Dale, the group’s co-founder and...
