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If you’re looking for a way to spend your Independence Day, Oklahoma’s got options. Tulsa offers FreedomFest at Tulsa River Parks on July 4; next is LibertyFest, running citywide in Edmond with daily activities until July 5; the Stars and Stripes River Festival, also through July 5, can be found in OKC’s Boathouse District; and the Grand Lake Fireworks...

It’s no secret that Independence Day is a popular holiday for Oklahomans, with numerous community events happening around the state. Tulsans can visit the Tulsa FreedomFest on July 4 at Tulsa River Parks. This much-anticipated celebration offers everything from entertainment and music to food and, of course, stunning pyrotechnics. In Edmond, LibertyFest hosts events daily through July 4. Named...

Food vendors at the McLoud Blackberry Festival must offer at least one item made from its namesake fruit, and they are more than happy to comply. Succulent blackberry treats abound at the mcloud blackberry festival July 12-13. Blackberry kettle corn sold out a couple of years ago, says Melanie Krause, executive director of the McLoud Chamber of Commerce. Also popular...

Norman Asher loves everything about blackberry season, but a few parts stand out more than others. He gets a big kick out of seeing the purple-stained faces and clothing of children who can’t resist sampling what they pluck: ripe berries from the bushes at Meadow Blackberry Farm. He’s also happy when he meets customers new to picking their own berries, because...