LET’S GO. TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE
Porter is home to a long-running peach festival.
JOSEPH RUSHMORE, FOR TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE
Folds of Honor FreedomFest features live music, inflatables, family picnics and fireworks along the Arkansas River.
JULY > THROUGH 7/4, “ASSIGNMENT TULSA” Local photographers present unique views of familiar Tulsa landmarks and vistas. WHERE: Gilcrease Museum FOR MORE: gilcrease.org > THROUGH 7/4, “ENSLAVEMENT TO EMANCIPATION: TOWARD A MORE PERFECT UNION” Exhibit of historic documents that speak to the history of African slavery in the Western Hemisphere and United States. WHERE: Gilcrease Museum FOR MORE: gilcrease.org > 7/1-4, HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL For the 54th annual festival, attendees can enjoy a carnival, parade, car show, rodeo, crafts and food. The Fourth of July will include a fireworks show. WHERE: Courthouse Square, Jay FOR MORE: jaychamber.org > 7/3, FOURTH ON THE THIRD The Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College presents its annual patriotic concert in an outdoor setting. WHERE: TCC Southeast Campus FOR MORE: signaturesymphony.org 66 Tulsa World Magazine
> 7/3, ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND CAJUN FESTIVAL Authentic Cajun food and music will be served at this event hosted by Jana Jae, Grove’s queen of country fiddle. Admission is $5 and kids get in free. WHERE: Grove Civic Center, 1720 S. Main St., Grove FOR MORE: grandlakefestivals.com/cajun > 7/4, FOLDS OF HONOR FREEDOMFEST Features live music, inflatables, family picnics and fireworks along the Arkansas River. WHERE: Fireworks are shot from the 21st Street Bridge FOR MORE: freedomfesttulsa.com > 7/9-11, JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS Just Between Friends is one of the country’s leading children’s and maternity consignment events. WHERE: Rhema Rec Center, 1421 W. Kenosha, Broken Arrow FOR MORE: jbfsale.com > 7/14-18, WOODYFEST The 24th annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival will pay tribute to Woody Guthrie through songs, communion, scholarship, tradition, storytelling and songwriting. The Woody Guthrie Coalition and the festival will welcome members of the Guthrie family, renowned singer-songwriters and returning
performers for the celebration of the late folk singer’s life and legacy. WHERE: Okemah FOR MORE: woodyfest.com > 7/15-17, PORTER PEACH FESTIVAL The Porter Peach Festival has a 50-year history. See for yourself why this celebration of peaches is so enduring. WHERE: Porter MORE: Porter Peach Festival Facebook page > 7/16-18, BRAUM’S AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART A showcase of makers, retailers and boutique owners from across the country selling clothing, accessories, home goods, furniture, art, crafts, gourmet foods, and more. WHERE: Tulsa Expo Center FOR MORE: aaoth.com > 7/24, LA FIESTA DE TULSA The Latin and Hispanic cultures in the community will be celebrated with this annual, fan-favorite festival. Latin cultures will come together for a night filled with cultural food and drink, crafts and live performances. WHERE: Gathering Place, near 31st and Riverside Drive FOR MORE: gatheringplace.org > 7/30-31, HERITAGE FEST The Miami OK Route 66 Heritage Fest is a new event that will feature live music, a car and motorcycle show, a regional poker run, food trucks and a beer garden. WHERE: Downtown Miami. MORE: Miami—Oklahoma Route 66 Heritage Fest Facebook page > 8/14, RIVERSIDE RIB FESTIVAL A new barbecue tradition will feature a day of grilling, chilling and challenging some of the top BBQ masters in the region. The event will include live music, local brews and, of course, barbecue. TULSAWORLDMAGAZINE.COM
