This weekend is mostly taken up with Independence Day celebrations but there are a few things going on that aren’t necessarily 4th of July related. If you need a list of Independence Day celebrations, look at my previous post from July 1st.
Stars, Stripes, & Symphony- Tulsa TCC VanTrease Performing Arts Center- July 2nd
RiverSport NightWater- Oklahoma City RiverSport- July 2nd
Arbuckle Beats & Bites Festival- Sulphur Artesian Hotel- July 2nd
First Fridays on the Paseo- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- July 3rd
Red, White, & Moo- Cleveland- July 3rd
First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- July 3rd
Project 250 at the Historical Field Printing Museum- Hominy- July 3rd
OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- July 4th
Soap Box Derby- Sapulpa Downtown- July 4th
Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- July 4th
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- July 4th
77th Annual Pawnee Veterans Free Homecoming Powwow- Pawnee Mose YellowHorse Memorial Field- July 2nd– 4th
McClanahan Park Opening- Chandler- July 4th
Huckleberry Festival- Jay- July 3rd– 4th
International Cat Day- Oklahoma City Zoo- July 4th
National Little Britches Rodeo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- June 28th– July 4th
Red Bird Farmers Market- Enid Red Bird Farm- July 4th
Rowdy Stickhorse Farmers Market- Enid Rowdy Stickhorse- July 4th
Ponca City Farmers Market- Ponca City Pioneer Woman Statue & Museum- July 4th
Quapaw Tribal Powwow- Quapaw Beaver Springs Park- July 2nd– 5th
Rockin’ the Park- Medicine Park- July 3rd– 5th
Charlie Christian International Music Festival- Oklahoma City- July 3rd– 5th
Pony of the Americas National Congress- Tulsa Expo Square- July 3rd– 8th
“Get Your Kicks” Shoe Art Competition- Tulsa Gathering Place- June 25th– July 18th
Chickasha Christmas in July- Chickasha Shannon Springs Park- July 1st– 31st
Barbie You Can Be Anything Experience- Oklahoma City Science Museum Oklahoma- June 6th– Sept 2026
Independence Day celebrations are starting this weekend. Purcell, Mustang, Newcastle, Claremore, & Lawton all have festivities this weekend. Edmond also gets started with LibertyFest tonight, with their big car show at Hafer Park this Saturday. So be careful and have fun this weekend.
LibertyFest Concert in the Park- Edmond UCO Mitchell Hall Lawn- June 25th
Sip & Stroll (Adults Only)- Oklahoma City Zoo- June 26th
Purcell Independence Day Celebration- Purcell- June 26th
Barn Dance- Edmond Parkhurst Ranch- June 26th
Food Truck Fridays- Ardmore Depot Park- June 26th
Community Fest- Bartlesville Unity Square- June 26th
Pops Strange Soda- Oklahoma City Oklahoma History Center- June 26th
Family Fun in the Sun Day- Pryor Mayes County Event Center- June 26th
Route 66 Sand Sculpture Showcase- Tulsa Gathering Place- June 26th
4th Fest- Medford Airport- July 26th
OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- June 27th
So many things to do this weekend, no reason to stay inside. Car shows all over the state, music festivals, summer celebrations, and Route 66 celebrations. Watch the weather, it’s Oklahoma, who knows what is going to happen.
Boozy Book Fair- Yukon Bridging Vines- June 11th
Cruise-In- Sapulpa Gasoline Alley Classics- June 11th
Scissortail Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 12th
2nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- June 12th
Grand Opening of the new Oklahoma National Guard Museum- Oklahoma City- June 12th
Grease Cast Tour- Sapulpa Tee Pee Drive-In- June 12th
Sip & Stroll (Adults Only)- Oklahoma City Zoo- June 12th
PRIDE! On the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- June 12th
Adult Pool Party- Moore Central Park- June 12th
Food Truck Fridays- Ardmore Depot Park- June 12th
2026 Hot Rod Power Tour- Tulsa- June 12th
Zoo Nights- Tulsa Zoo- June 12th
Art Crawl on 66- Tulsa- June 12th
OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- June 13th
Orphan Car Show- Tulsa American Legion Post 1776- June 13th
Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 13th
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- June 13th
Oklahoma on the Move- Oklahoma City Harn Homestead Museum- June 13th
Beats & Bites- Norman Riverwind Casino- June 13th
Oklahoma City Margarita Festival- Oklahoma City- June 13th
Pawnee Bill Ranch Wild West Show- Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum- June 13th
Tipton City Wide Garage Sale- Tipton- June 13th
Stroud Summerfest- Stroud- June 13th
Ferguson Home Museum Tea Party- Watonga- June 13th
Juneteenth Celebration- Midwest City Regional Park- June 13th
Get Your Kicks at OU Tulsa- Tulsa OU Tulsa Schusterman Campus Stuart Square- June 13th
Prix de West- Oklahoma City National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum- June 12th– 13th
Red Bird Farm Farmers Market- Enid- June 13th
Rowdy Stickhorse Farmers Market- Enid- June 13th
Enid Cars & Coffee- Enid- June 13th
4RKids Carnival- Enid- June 13th
Ponca City Farmers Market- Ponca City Pioneer Woman Museum- June 13th
101 Wild West Rodeo Parade- Ponca City- June 13th
Route 66 Festival- Elk City Ackley Park- June 12th– 13th
Toompalli’ (Summer) Festival- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- June 13th
Tanner Shorter Annual Memorial Car Show- Duncan Stephens County Historical Museum- June 13th
Summer Pop-Up Craft Show- Duncan Stephens County Expo Center- June 12th– 13th
Founders Day Celebration- Wynona- June 13th
Brave Like Baker Birthday Bash Car Show- Harrah- June 13th
A busy weekend for the state. It might rain this weekend, so please check on the status of each event before you leave. Music festival in Bartlesville, Route 66 Road Rally from Tulsa to Edmond, Pride on 39th, and the Blue Hippo Festival in Edmond are just a few of the fun things going on. Try to have fun and stay safe.
First Fridays on the Paseo- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- June 5th
Wheeler District Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Wheeler District- June 5th
Edmond Junior Rodeo- Edmond Carl Benne Arena- June 5th
First Friday- Enid Downtown- June 5th
Cruzin Grand- Ponca City- June 5th
Food Truck Fridays- Ardmore Depot Park- June 5th
OKM Music Festival Woolaroc Concert- Bartlesville Woolaroc Museum- June 5th
First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- June 5th
Food Truck Friday- Grove Community Center- June 5th
OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- June 6th
Blue Hippo Route 66 Festival- Edmond- June 6th
Route 66 Road Rally- Arcadia Round Barn- June 6th
Route 66 All Corvette Round Up- Edmond Mitch Park- June 6th
7th Annual Gotebo Trade Day- Gotebo- June 6th
El Reno Wine & Craft Festival- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- June 6th
Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- June 6th
Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- June 6th
Minnehoma Trade Days- Lexington Minnehoma Market- June 6th
Fundraiser for Grady County Historical Society- Chickasha- June 6th
Pride on 9th– Oklahoma City- Automobile Alley Factory Obscura- June 6th
National Sand Bass Festival- Madill- June 3rd– June 6th
8th Annual Wings & Wheels- Chickasha Municipal Airport- June 6th
Edmond Electric’s Touch A Truck- Edmond UCO Parking Lot 6- June 6th
Summer has unofficially started and there is so much to do this weekend. Tulsa is really the place to be with the Capital Cruise, over 2000 cars in a parade on Route 66. There are also other celebrations along the Route in Catoosa, Sapulpa, Arcadia, Edmond, and Oklahoma City. NCAA Softball Championships are in Oklahoma City as well, even if OU isn’t playing. Be careful and have fun.
Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- May 29th
Barn Dance- Edmond Parkhurst Ranch- May 29th
OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- May 30th
Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise- Tulsa- May 30th
Potted Iris Sale- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Garden- May 30th
Grand Opening Celebration- Catoosa Blue Whale- May 30th
I’m really starting to love food trucks. At one time I was a little uncertain about them but over the past few years I have found some amazing food. One that has quickly become a favorite is The Tater Coop.
I first heard about them from my daughter, Miss Mae. She told me how good it was and if I ever saw them, I needed to try their fries. Last year at the El Reno Onion Burger Day I got my first chance. They have an extensive menu of toppings for their fries, but I wanted to try the garlic parm dill-uxe. All they do are fries are fresh potatoes that have been twice deep fried, so they are a perfect consistency for toppings. On top of the box of fries for the garlic parm dill-uxe, there is a roasted garlic sauce, shredded parmesan, shredded mozzarella, chopped bacon, ranch dressing, with a dill pickle relish. This has become my go-to order every time I see them at an event and I love every bite. Each fry ends up with an explosion of flavors. I can’t explain why, but it all works.
The Tater Coop has been travelling the state since February 2024. The best way to find out where they will be is to follow them on social media. I give them 5 strips of bacon.
Memorial Day weekend, time to honor those who have passed before us, no matter if they served or not. Farmers markets, rodeos, and my favorite, the Route 66 festival in Bethany. Be careful and have fun.
Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- May 22nd
Sip & Stroll (Adults Only)- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 22nd
Boley Rodeo Day- Oklahoma City National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum- May 22nd
Taylor Swift Singo Night- Oklahoma City Skydance Brewing Co- May 22nd
Breeder’s Invitational Horse Show- Tulsa Expo Square- May 9th– 22nd
Lilac Festival- Claremore- May 22nd
Wheeler District Night Market- Oklahoma City Wheeler District- May 22nd
OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- May 23rd