Zeeco Oktoberfest
Returning from Oct. 16-19 at River West Festival Park, Zeeco Oktoberfest brings authentic Bavarian culture, cuisine and entertainment to Tulsa.
Nearly a dozen massive tents welcome guests for a variety of activities – ranging from live music to competitions like stein-holding, barrel racing and the adorable, can’t-miss Daschund Dash. Those 21 and up can enjoy hundreds of German and local beers on tap, and everyone can nosh upon goodies like bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel and German cheesecake.
Voted USA Today’s Best Oktoberfest in the U.S. for 2024, this long-running celebration has cozy hospitality, great food and genuine festivity for the whole family. With free shuttle service, plus free admission Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Zeeco Oktoberfest is an accessible, can’t-miss event.
For more information, visit tulsaoktoberfest.org.
Photo credit: Zeeco Oktoberfest, Oct. 16-19, Tulsa; photo by Shane Bevel
Plaza District Festival
Venture to OKC’s Plaza District on Sept. 27 for its annual festival – a blending of autumnal traditions and a love of art that’s celebrating its 26th year in 2025.
Prepare for a day full of activity, creativity, community and culture. The festival, which spans the length of the Plaza District, transforms the space into a lively hub of art and entertainment. Enjoy local musicians and performance artists on stage, as well as visual artists who showcase their wares in artistan booths. Additionally, the Plaza Walls Mural Expo showcases live mural painting in the alleys.
Kids are more than welcome at the Plaza – with interactive activities for all. There are plenty of local eats available, as well as the chance to browse through the Plaza’s varied shops.
For more information, visit plazadistrict.org.
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross
Usher in the highly anticipated fall season (and weather!) at the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross in Claremore.
What you’ll find at this haven? A peaceful day in the country on an authentic working ranch, with family-friendly activities galore. First, walk through the pumpkin patch and pick your favorite gourd to take home– all for a reasonable price. Then, try your hand at a bevy of educational and interactive opportunities, as well as the hay maze, wagon rides, petting zoo and outdoor game selections.
Peruse the farmers’ market, or traipse through the fall garden and find the perfect photo op. No matter the activity you choose, it will be a day to remember.
The Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross runs Sept. 23-Nov. 1. Visit shepherdscross.com for more information.
Broken Arrow Rose Festival
The Broken Arrow Rose Festival combines forces with the Chalk It Up! Art Festival for a spectacular weekend full of free, family-friendly fun.
Kick off the weekend at Broken Arrow’s Rose District – voted one of the nation’s top 50 Most Charming Main Streets by USA Today – and enjoy the annual Rose Show. Experts in the field will discuss monarch butterflies, roses and pollinators for anyone interested in horticulture.
Alongside, you can explore the artistry within the Chalk It Up! festival and its annual chalk art competition. You’ll be shocked and impressed by what artists can do in a single medium! You can also enjoy art exhibits, a kids’ zone, ample eats, and a kite event at Nienhuis Park.
The dual events happen Sept. 19-21 in Broken Arrow’s Rose District. Visit
keepbabeautiful.org for more information.
Oklahoma Regatta Festival
The Oklahoma River comes alive once more during Riversport OKC’s Oklahoma Regatta Festival.
With perfect views from the Devon Boathouse, spectators can watch a variety of competitions, as over 1,000 athletes from the country converge in Oklahoma for this annual contest. Events include rowing, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, dragon boating and the OG&E NightSprints events.
Alongside fierce competition, food and family fun are ample, and visitors are encouraged to dress up in bright costumes to welcome winners to the finish line. Don’t miss live music, a children’s area, plus a wine and beer garden to boot.
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival runs Oct. 3-5 at Riversport OKC. Visit riversportokc.org for more information.
Tulsa Greek Festival
At the Tulsa Greek Festival, you can explore the wonder and enchantment of the Aegean islands – right in the heart of Tulsa. Now in its 65th year, the festival offers everything you’ve come to expect from this beloved tradition, including authentic Greek food and drink, folk dancing, live music, shopping and cultural experiences galore.
Sup on everything from lamb to calamari, finikia and spanakopita, or explore the enchanting market, with local wares, one-of-a-kind trinkets and so much more. The event also offers the annual toga run, as well as church tours, wine tastings and ample opportunities for other family fun.
Tulsa Greek Festival runs Sept. 18-20 at 1222 S. Guthrie. For more information, visit tulsagreekfestival.com.
Fin and Feather Fall Festival
For those with a love of all things arts and crafts, the Fin and Feather Fall Festival is just for you.
In 2024, thousands of visitors flocked to the Fin and Feather Resort in Gore to see the works of over 170 exhibitors. Handiworks you’ll find on display include one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, woodworkings, unique toys and even candles.
Food trucks will also be stationed around Lake Tenkiller for those jonesing for some grub – a perfect backdrop for a delicious meal.
The event runs Sept. 26-28. Visit finandfeatherresort.com for more information.
Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival
Celebrate all things autumn at the annual Owasso Harvest and Pet Festival on Oct. 11. There’s an array of exciting attractions to peruse, including a spacious kid’s zone with options like a petting zoo, pony rides and inflatable play areas. Tip toe through the pumpkin patch, or search for wares in the vendor market. When you’re hungry, a bevy of food trucks will be on hand to satiate your appetite.
Other draws include live entertainment, alongside a bubble show, balloon artists, axe throwing and face painting. You’ll want to stick around for the (adorable and amusing) pet and kids’ costume contests.
This is just the type of festive, community-driven event to celebrate the start of fall. For more information, visit cityofowasso.com.
Red Earth Parade and FallFest Powwow
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the many contributions of Oklahoma’s Native American nations at the Red Earth Parade and Fallfest Powwow.
The event kicks off with a grand parade you won’t want to miss, with tribal dancers, color guards, drum groups and performers in stunning regalia. After, head to the Myriad Botanical Gardens in OKC for the Youth Powoww, which offers traditional gourd dances and contest categories across a variety of age groups. You’ll also be able to explore arts and crafts markets, boasting beautiful, Native-made handiworks like pottery, jewelry, paintings and more.
The 2025 Red Earth Parade and FallFest Powwow is Oct. 18 at Myriad Botanical Gardens. Visit redearth.org for more details.
Poteau Balloon Festival
Fly high – whether literally or metaphorically – at the annual Poteau Balloon Festival.
Guests can enjoy a bevy of colorful balloon inflations, as well as tethered balloon rides and helicopter rides for those daring to take to the skies. Each evening, you can also experience a “balloon glow,” where the balloons light up at dusk, alongside stunning fireworks displays.
If you prefer to stay on the ground, there are plenty of activities to try – including mud pit races, monster truck rides, arts and crafts booths, BMX stunt shows and kite exhibitions. Stick around for food and drink vendors – and for the cheap price of admission, only $5 per person.
The Poteau BalloonFest takes place Oct. 17-18 at Poteau’s LeFlore County Fairgrounds. Visit poteauchamber.com for more information.
Beats & Bites Festival
Sept. 5
Riverwind Casino, Norman
riverwind.com
Bluegrass and Chili Festival
Sept. 5-6
Downtown Tahlequah
bluegrasschilifest.com
OK Air Fest
Sept. 5-7
3001 Jensen Rd. E., El Reno
okairfest.com
Wine & Art Festival
Sept. 6
150 N. Front St., Eufaula
visioneufaula.org
Coweta Fall Festival
Sept. 11-13
Downtown Coweta Broadway District
cowetachamber.com
Oklahoma State Fair
Sept. 11-21
Oklahoma State Fair Park, OKC
okstatefair.com
Skiatook Pioneer Day Festival
Sept. 11-13
Skiatook Central Park
skiatookchamber.com
Brews, Bites and Bands Festival
Through Sept. 14
Frontier City, OKC
sixflags.com/frontiercity
Tulsa Greek Festival
Sept. 18-20
1222 S. Guthrie
tulsagreekfestival.com
Chalk It Up! Art Festival
Sept. 19-20
Broken Arrow Main Street
arts302.com
Broken Arrow Rose Festival
Sept. 19-21
302 S. Main St., Broken Arrow
keepbabeautiful.org
Fright Fest
Sept. 19-Nov. 1
Frontier City, OKC
sixflags.com/frontiercity
Hydro Harvest Festival
Sept. 20
Main Street, Hydro
facebook.com/HydroHarvestFestival
Elk City Fall Festival
Sept. 20-21
Elk City Convention Center
visitelkcity.com
India Food & Arts Festival
Sept. 21
Scissortail Park, OKC
iaok.org
Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross
Sept. 23-Nov. 1
Shepherd’s Cross, Claremore
shepherdscross.com/pumpkin-festival.html
Tulsa State Fair
Sept. 25-Oct. 5
Expo Square, Tulsa
tulsastatefair.com
Rock Island Arts Festival
Sept. 26-27
Downtown Chickasha
rockislandartsfestival.org
Fin and Feather Fall Festival
Sept. 26-28
Fin and Feather Resort, Gore
finandfeatherresort.com
International Festival
Sept. 26-28
Elmer Thomas Park, Lawton
swokarts.com
Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival
Sept. 26-Oct. 4
Various locations, Tishomingo
anunalmeeting.chickasaw.net
Haunted Castle Halloween Festival
Sept. 26-Nov. 1
Castle of Muskogee
okcastle.com
Hugo Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 26-Nov. 2
Endangered Ark Foundation, Hugo
hugopumpkinfestival.com
World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival & Cook-Off
Sept. 27
Will Rogers Rodeo Arena, Vinita
greencountryok.com
Okeene Germanfest
Sept. 27
101 N. Main St., Okeene
okeenegermanfest.com
Plaza District Festival
Sept. 27
Plaza District, OKC
plazafest.org
Fiestas de las Americas
Sept. 27
Calle Dos Cinco, OKC
historiccapitolhill.com/fiestas-de-las-americas
Oklahoma Heritage Farm Fall Festival
September 27-Nov. 2
38512 U.S. Hwy 75, Ramona
okheritagefarm.com
Mesta Festa
Sept. 28
Perle Mesta Park, OKC
mestapark.org
Tallgrass Music Festival
Oct. 2-4
Tallgrass Festival Grounds, Skiatook
skiatooktallgrassfestival.com
Pelican Festival
Oct. 2-5
963 N 16th St., Grove
pelicanfestok.com
Asian District Night Market Festival
Oct. 3-4
Military Park, OKC
asiandistrictok.com
Oklahoma Regatta Festival
Oct. 3-5
Riversport OKC
riversportokc.org
Holdenville Fall Festival & Car Show
Oct. 4
E. Main St., Holdenville
holdenvillechamber.com
OK Mozart Festival Oktoberfest
Oct. 4
415 S. Dewey Ave., Bartlesville
okmmusic.org
Oklahoma Czech Festival
Oct. 4
Main Street, Yukon
czechfestivaloklahoma.com
Idabel Fall Festival
Oct. 4-5
Downtown Idabel
travelok.com
Oklahoma’s International Bluegrass Festival
Oct. 9-11
Cottonwood Flats, Guthrie
oibf.com
Red Brick Road Film Festival
Oct. 9-12
Downtown, Paulls Valley
washitariverfilmsociety.org
Watonga Cheese and Wine Festival
Oct. 10-11
Downtown Watonga
watongaok.gov
Oklahoma Highland Gathering
Oct. 10-12
Choctaw Creek Park, Choctaw
unitedscotsok.com
Depew Fall Festival
Oct. 11
405 Main St., Depew
allevents.in/depew
Owasso Harvest & Pet Festival
Oct. 11
Redbud Festival Park, Owasso
cityofowasso.com
Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct. 14
First Americans Museum, OKC
famok.org/IPD
Zeeco Oktoberfest
Oct. 16-19
River West Festival Park, Tulsa
tulsaoktoberfest.org
Chisholm Trail Festival
Oct. 18
Mollie Spencer Farm, Yukon
yukonok.gov
Poteau Balloon Festival
Oct. 17-18
LeFlore County Fairgrounds, Poteau
poteauchamber.com
Arcadia Route 66 Neonfest
Oct. 17-19
13100 E. Old Hwy. 66, Arcadia
facebook.com/ArcadiaNeonFest
Robbers Cave Fall Festival
Oct. 17-19
Robbers Cave State Park, Wilburton
originalfallfestivalatrobberscave.com
Red Earth Parade and FallFest Powwow
Oct. 18
Myriad Botanical Gardens, OKC
redearth.org/events
Guthrie Wine Festival
Oct. 18
108 N. Wentz St., Guthrie
heirdevents.com/calendar
Route 66 Pecan & Music Festival
Oct. 25-26
The Nut House and Route 66 RVs, Claremore
rt66pecanfest.com
Boo on the Bricks
Oct. 31
Downtown Pauls Valley
paulsvalleychamber.com
Red Art Autumn Festival
Oct. 31-Nov. 1
200 N. Oak St., Sallisaw
redautumn.art
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Nov. 1
Living Arts of Tulsa
livingarts.org
Edmond International Festival
Nov. 1
Edmond Festival Market Place
uco.edu
Lager Land Festival
Nov. 8
Philbrook, Tulsa
philbrook.org
Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show
Nov. 14-16
Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow
ag.ok.gov
Chickasha Festival of Light
Nov. 20-Dec. 31
2400 S. Ninth St., Chickasha
chickashafestivaloflight.org
Nutcracker Festival
Dec. 5-6
Expo Square, Tulsa
nutcrackerfest.com
