Let’s Go: Celebrate summer with festivals baseball games, museums.

from Tulsa World Magazine Summer 2021 Issue

Tulsa Trailblazers: Thomas Gilcrease

LET’S GO.

JOSEPH RUSHMORE, FOR TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE Folds of Honor FreedomFest features live music, inflatables, family picnics and fireworks along the Arkansas River.

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> 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 > 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.

TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE Porter is home to a long-running peach festival.

WHERE: Gathering Place, near 31st and Riverside Drive FOR MORE: gatheringplace.org > 8/14, WILL ROGERS & WILEY POST FLY IN Watch more than 100 small aircraft fly in and land on the 2,000-foot grass airstrip on the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, just east of Oologah and bordering Oologah Lake. Bring your own lawn chairs, talk to the pilots and see their planes up close. WHERE: Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, 9501 E. 380 Road, Oologah FOR MORE: willrogers.com > 8/28 UNCANNY COMIC EXPO A third-year comic and pop culture convention, the Uncanny Comic Expo in Shawnee is already a staple on the con circuit. WHERE: Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee, Grand Casino Blvd. FOR MORE: Uncanny Comic Expo Facebook page > THROUGH 9/5, “FROM THE LIMITATIONS OF NOW” Landmark exhibit of works by mostly local Black artists that addresses issues of race, identity, social justice, and hope WHERE: Philbrook Museum of Art FOR MORE: philbrook.org

JOSEPH RUSHMORE, FOR TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE Rocklahoma is scheduled to return in 2021, but the music and camping festival will be held on Labor Day weekend instead of Memorial Day weekend.

> THROUGH 9/5, “FACES OF GREENWOOD” Works by three Oklahoma photographers that chronicle Tulsa’s Greenwood District in the days before and after “urban renewal” WHERE: Philbrook Museum of Art FOR MORE: philbrook.org

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ABOVE: See fireworks every Friday night at ONEOK Field after Tulsa Drillers home games. RIGHT: Tulsa Drillers games are fun for the whole family. On most Sundays, children 12 and under will receive a free meal coupon for a hot dog, fruit, ice cream and a drink.

Make memories with the Drillers at ONEOK Field

“Take me out to the ballgame” is the beloved song of many baseball fans.

This summer, Tulsa’s favorite downtown professional baseball field will be open at full capacity for everyone to sing along.

When the entire family sees a Drillers baseball game at ONEOK Field, memories are made. With a calendar full of home games to attend, there is plenty of fun to be had for all ages.

Now is the time to celebrate being together. With so many kid-themed activities and experiences, the summer of 2021 will be one to remember.

From Hornsby appearances, pregame performances, birthday parties, field trips and youth team opportunities, the team at the Tulsa Drillers has thought of it all. Putting families first is guaranteed to be a home run!

For more information, visit TulsaDrillers. com.

STEPHEN PINGRY, TULSA WORLD FILE A new festival, the Miami OK Route 66 Heritage Fest, is set to make its debut July 30-31.

MICHAEL NOBLE JR., TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE Philbrook’s exhibit “From The Limitations of Now” fills much of the main floor of the museum’s villa.

TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE Luke Jennings plays the bagpipes while performing during Scotfest in Broken Arrow in 2019.

> 9/2-5, ROOSTER DAYS This will be the 90th year for this popular Broken Arrow festival, which will feature a parade, live entertainment, food vendors, athletic contests, kids’ activities and more. WHERE: Downtown Broken Arrow FOR MORE: roosterdays.com > 9/3-9/5, ROCKLAHOMA Usually held on Memorial Day weekend, the Rocklahoma camping and music festival moved to Labor Day weekend in 2021. WHERE: Rocklahoma festival grounds north of Pryor FOR MORE: rocklahoma.com > 9/17-19, SCOTFEST Scotfest is Oklahoma’s celebration of Celtic history and heritage. Come to the annual Scotfest for genealogy and family (clan) history, musical entertainers of local and national merit, Scottish and Irish dance demonstrations, solo piping, traditional drumming and pipe band competitions. WHERE: Broken Arrow Events Park, 21101 E. 101st St., Broken Arrow FOR MORE: okscotfest.com > 9/17-19 BORN & RAISED MUSIC FESTIVAL A follow-up to Rocklahoma, the Born & Raised Music Festival is centered on outlaw, Texas and Red Dirt country music. The festival was supposed to debut in 2020 but will instead be launched in 2021. WHERE: Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds north of Pryor FOR MORE: bornandraisedfestival.com.

COURTESY, BELINDA KRAUSE “Art Deco Through the Looking Glass,” a photograph by Belinda Krause, is part of the “Assignment Tulsa” exhibit at Gilcrease Museum.

> 9/17-19, TULSA GREEK FESTIVAL The highlight of this event is the food. Sample traditional Greek dishes including gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita, tiropita and more. Scrumptious bakery items will be offered, such as baklava, finikia and loukoumades. Witness dancers of all ages in ethnic costume perform traditional dances throughout the festival. WHERE: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1206 S. Guthrie Ave. FOR MORE: tulsagreekfestival.com > 9/18, WOOFSTOCK Woofstock is the largest pet adoption event in Oklahoma, featuring rescued pets from all over Oklahoma along with a variety of pet-related vendors. WHERE: Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks FOR MORE: animalallianceok.org > 10/15-17, TOKYO IN TULSA Oklahoma’s largest anime, Japanese and pop culture convention WHERE: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 200 W. Albany St. Broken Arrow FOR MORE: tokyointulsa.com > 10/17-2/20, “ANOTHER WORLD: THE TRANSCENDENTAL PAINTING GROUP” Exhibit of paintings by Southwestern artists that explore spirituality and abstraction. WHERE: Philbrook Museum of Art FOR MORE: philbrook.org > THROUGH 10/17, “DALI’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND” Exhibit of 13 prints the Surrealist master created in 1969 for a special edition of Lewis Carroll’s novel. WHERE: Philbrook Museum of Art FOR MORE: philbrook.org