| JULY 2026 This July, Oklahoma will join the rest of the U.S. in celebrating America’s 250th birthday with community festivals and major fireworks displays. The 154th Quapaw Tribal Powwow will give visitors a chance to immerse themselves in Native American culture. The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah honors the life and legacy of one of Oklahoma’s most iconic musicians while the Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo celebrates the state’s cowboy traditions. See all July events and fill your calendar with patriotic parties, unforgettable performances and food festivals across the state. START PLANNING > | |  Statewide There are dozens of places to celebrate America's 250th birthday in Oklahoma, from big city fireworks displays to small town community festivals. Pack the car with family and friends (and maybe a few lawn chairs) and head to one of these patriotic events in Oklahoma. | | | Sulphur / July 2 Bring your appetite to the Arbuckle Beats & Bites Festival at the historic Artesian Hotel in Sulphur. This food truck festival will serve up delicious treats as well as live entertainment, activities for kids and a fireworks show. This year, Red Dirt superstar Stoney LaRue will headline this spectacular event. | | | Quapaw / July 2-5 You won't want to miss the Quapaw Nation's 154th Powwow at the Beaver Springs Park this July. Listen to powerful drumming and watch traditional dances and cultural demonstrations. Browse Native American-made items from arts and crafts vendors at this amazing event in Quapaw. | | | Okemah / July 8-11 The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival honors the life and legacy of one of America's greatest folk songwriters, Woody Guthrie. Held in Guthrie's hometown of Okemah, the annual celebration attracts musicians from across the nation to perform music from and inspired by Guthrie. Pay homage to this titan of American folk music at this can't-miss festival in July. | | | Tulsa / July 15-20 The Circle Cinema Film Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of new and independent films during this multi-day event. The festival will also honor Oklahomans who have achieved excellence in the film industry. Film buffs and fans will not want to miss this exciting event held at the historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa. | | | Porter / July 16-18 The 60th Annual Porter Peach Festival celebrates one of Oklahoma's favorite summer flavors. Shop for farm-fresh peaches at Livesay Orchards and head downtown to browse arts and crafts, enjoy live entertainment, watch a peachy parade and taste a variety of fair food. | | | Stratford / July 18 The Stratford Peach Festival features a sweet lineup of events and of course lots of fresh, juicy peaches. Bring the whole family to soak up the festival atmosphere with a classic car show, carnival-style games, free pancakes and turtle races. | | | Pawnee / July 23-25 Experience the non-stop thrills of live cowboy action during the Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo. This IPRA-sanctioned competition features several events including bareback bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and team roping. You can also browse cowboy crafts at vendor booths and enjoy all the family-friendly fun on site. | | | Miami / July 24-25 This year, the Route 66 Heritage Festival will celebrate the Mother Road's 100th birthday with an action-packed weekend of live music, food trucks, a scavenger hunt and more. Bring the whole family to this incredible festival that pays homage to Route 66 and Native American culture. | | | Oklahoma City / July 25 Tip your hat to Oklahoma's western heritage at the National Day of the Cowboy Celebration. Held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the event will feature larger-than-life performances and lots of activities for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages including stick-horse-making crafts, mini barrel racing, face painting and more. | | | Own a Piece of Oklahoma Today History! 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! | | July brings an exciting lineup of car and motorcycle shows that make perfect day trips for car and bike enthusiasts. | | E-NEWSLETTER Stay current with seasonal attractions, deals and more. Email: [email protected] | | | |
