Tulsans know how to have a good time. From award-winning international festivals to beloved boozy local traditions, there’s always an upcoming event for all ages to look forward to!
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Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa is one of the largest and most authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest festivals in the country. It was named a Top Five Oktoberfest by USA Today and Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.
Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is a unique three-day cycling festival experience for racers, riders, and spectators, all centered in beautiful downtown Tulsa and along the banks of the Arkansas River.
Tulsa Mayfest is dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and education of the arts and humanities, and to keep Tulsa creative! The festival is held in early May in Tulsa's Arts District and Historic Greenwood.
Tulsa Pride is the longest running Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride festival in Oklahoma, complete with a Tulsa Pride Parade, Tulsa Pride Celebration, and Picnic in the Park.
From 1973-1991, The Great Raft Race was the spectacle of the city. Every Labor Day, hundreds of rafters and 100K+ fans would gather at the Arkansas River for a day of boat racing, fun, laughter and excitement. Now, the Great Race Race is back.
Tulsa is home to one of the biggest Juneteenth festivals in the country. Tulsa Juneteenth is an annual weekend of entertainment that celebrates the liberation of slaves in the U.S. with nationally acclaimed music artists as well as local performers, visual art, and educational workshops.
