| JUNE 2026 This year, celebrate OK250 as part of a wider celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial. Start planning your ultimate Independence Day with top-tier fireworks displays and charming community festivals. Head to Folds of Honor FreedomFest for one of the state’s largest fireworks displays over the Arkansas River in Tulsa. McLoud’s Blackberry Festival offers guests a classic hometown celebration with a cobbler-eating contest, car show—and of course fireworks. Read on to discover some of our top picks or browse all July 4th events for even more options. LET FREEDOM RING > | |  While you're planning your summer itinerary in Oklahoma, be sure to include some of the season's top festivals. Catch live bands at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah and bite into the flavors of summer at the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival. Read on for more can't-miss events that are held during Oklahoma's hottest travel season. | | | Southeast Oklahoma is an RV camper's paradise with lakeside campsites, forest views and plentiful on-site amenities. Whether you seek an urban park or a tree-nestled retreat, you'll find it all in one of Oklahoma's most scenic regions. | | | Discover all the ways to have fun in the sun in Oklahoma this summer. Find jet ski thrills on the water or get your fix of nostalgia at a drive-in movie theater. Read on to discover our top picks of summer festivals, things to do and places to eat this season. | | | Fill up your calendar without emptying your wallet with one of these affordable summer travel ideas. Book a stay at a budget-friendly state park cabin or take pictures with roadside oddities like Catoosa's Blue Whale. These incredible getaways include summer festivals and county fairs with free or low-cost admission. | | | Pick farm-grown berries to fill your preserve jars from a stop on Oklahoma Agritourism's Jelly Making Trail. Harvest blackberries, blueberries, peaches and prickly pears at peak freshness at farms and farmers markets around the state. | | |
Oklahoma's state parks make great getaways for your whole family, including your canine friends. Find parks with pet-friendly lodging at McGee Creek, great terrain and trails for athletic dogs at Black Mesa as well as calmer waters for anxious dogs at Clayton Lake. | | Sponsored Your travel adventure starts here! Created by Oklahoma City artist Clint Stone for the May/June 2026 issue, this exclusive and unique art features the icons of Route 66. The art is the cover of The Route 66 Issue and is available as a limited run poster, sponsored by Tinker Federal Credit Union. Get one before they’re gone! | | Oklahoma is a top destination for anglers of all kinds. Choose from the regional fishing loops below or explore the full Oklahoma Fishing Trail to plan your next retreat on the water. | | E-NEWSLETTER Stay current with seasonal attractions, deals and more. Email: [email protected] | | | |
