Tulsa Area Fall Festivals,

August 2-6

3rd Annual Greenwood Film Festival

Based in the historic home of Black Wall Street, the festival remembers and keeps alive the lessons learned from the rise and fall of the Greenwood District. Designed to build up, nurture and equip the next generation of storytellers, creatives and visionaries, the festival invites audiences to experience the riveting films that will leave a deep lasting impression. Visit the website for the schedule and more information.

OSU-Tulsa, 700 N. Greenwood, Tulsa www.info@greenwoodfilmfestival. com

August 5, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival

The Taste of Summer event in Central Park is considered a summer staple in Broken Arrow. This ice cream festival invites guests to enjoy a family fun zone with inflatables and face painting, a car show, art vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a steak cook-off and all-you-can-eat Blue Bell ice cream. Broken Arrow is home to legendary Blue Bell Creamery, and this event packs a lot of fun into one day. Enjoy a festival atmosphere surrounded by scoops of your favorite Blue Bell flavors. This hometown event boasts big fun for the whole family.

Central Park, 1500 S Main Street, Broken Arrow 918-251-1518 www.tasteofsummerba.com

August 6, 5:30p.m. - 9:30p.m. Water Lantern Festival

The Water Lantern Festival has been voted one of the best cultural festivals in the county by USA Today! You are invited to enjoy the beauty of thousands of lanterns reflecting off the beautiful waterways. A ticket to the event also includes a floating lantern kit, an LED candle, a commemorative drawstring bag, a marker, playing cards and games. Many games, food choices, music makes this an event not to be missed!

21101 E. 101st Street, Broken Arrow

August 11-12

Light the Way Music Festival

This two-day music festival is full of music, music and more music! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, pillows and sunscreen and settle in to enjoy. For more information and event schedule, visit the website. Events Park, 21101 E. 101st Street, Broken Arrow 417-319-1338 www.lightthewayministry.com

August 12, 5:00p.m.

Illuminate Arts Festival: Tracing Our Roots Arthouse Tulsa and Tulsa Global District’s second art festival! Featuring live murals, vendors, activities, performances and more.

1801 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa, OK 74128 www.arthousetulsa.com

August 19, 5:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.

Jazz on the Green

Save the date! Jazz on the Green will be back with the fourth annual show! Artist lineup is Fred Smith, Grady Nichols, Michael Fields Jr., and Kim Scott & Funk Factory. Guthrie Green, 111 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa www.guthriegreen.com

August 19, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Lake Life Festival

We will have a kid’s fishing derby to kid’s games and activities. Canoe races. We have lots of family fun for the day and a variety of entertainment including music and a fishing tournament.

1955 Basin Road, Mannford www.mannfordchamber.com

August 20, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

2023 Tulsa Summer Reptile Show

The Tulsa Summer Reptile Show will feature a wide range of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, supplies, invertebrates, cages, bedding, feeders, cage supplies and feeders; exotic animals, tanks, decorative items, toys, and much more. In addition, there will be kids’ activities, an educational area and much more.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Warren Place, 5110 S. Yale Avenue, Tulsa www.coldbloodedexpos.com/reptileshow/the-oklahoma-reptile-show-28

August 25-27

Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning

The Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning 3 day event will feature tethered balloon rides, food trucks, helicopter rides, children’s activities, live music, a 5-k run, parachute jumpers and much more. Highlights of the event include nightly balloon glows, morning flights and a fireworks finale on Sunday night. Daily admission is $10 per car, and all ages are welcome!

640 S. 40th Street, Muskogee 918-684-6302 www.okballoonfestival.com

September 6-11

2023 Mayes County Fair, Pryor

The Mayes County Fair will feature 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock show and sale, entertainment, tractor driving contest, carnival, pedal pull contest, beef fitting contest, pet show, vendors, great food, and more! 2200 NE 1st Street, Pryor (918)825-3241 www.mayescountyfair.com

September 9-30

2023 Tulsa Gun Show

The 2023 Tulsa Gun Show will feature a wide range of guns, ammo, accessories, and other related items. Hours: Saturday, 9:00a.m. - 5:00pm. and Sunday, 10:00a.m - 4:00p.m. Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st Street, Tulsa www.oklahomagunshows.com

September 21-23

Pioneer Day Festival

Pioneer Day Festival starts with “Chalk the Walk” and the Color Run; the Pioneer Day Parade starts at 9:00a.m. The midway will have food vendors, amusement rides, carnival games, talent competition, petting zoo, kid’s fishing derby, chalk art contest, rodeo, live music, and more. The parking lot of the West Rogers Campus of First Baptist Church will feature a Fantasy on Wheels car show.

Skiatook Central Park, Corner of Hwy 20 & Locust Street, Skiatook www.skiatookchamber.com

September 22-24

Gore Fin and Feather Fall Festival

The Gore Fin and Feather Fall Festival will host 170 exhibitors will be showcasing and selling their unique handiwork! It is one of the most popular annual traditional festivals in the state, so don’t miss out! Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9:00a.m. - 6:00pm. and Sunday, 9::00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Fin and Feather Resort, 445889 Highway 10-A, Gore 918-487-5148 www.finandfeatherresort.com

September 28-October 8

Tulsa State Fair

Since 1903, the Tulsa State Fair has been an annual tradition! It is an event based upon heritage, family values and quality entertainment for all ages. Rides, games, livestock, exciting competitions, vendors and so much more make the Tulsa State Fair Oklahoma’s premier event. Visit the website for more info, tickets, Mega Ride Passes, admission and hours. Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st Street, www.tulsastatefair.com

September 28-October 1

BlackGold Days

BlackGold Days family-friendly festival is in its 45th year, and is located in BlackGold Park in Glenpool, Oklahoma. It runs from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 with more than 10,000 attendees expected to experience the largest event of the year for the community. It also attracts vendors from all over Oklahoma and surrounding states. VIP Night is free for sponsors on Sept. 28; $1 carnivalride night is Sept. 28; included in the festival is a KidZone, a pie-baking contest, a chili cook-off, a petting zoo, carnival rides and a beer garden. There is FREE admission; FREE parking, and FREE live entertainment.

Hours: Thursday and Friday, 4:00p.m. - 11:00; Saturday, 10:00a.m. - 11:00pm.; Sunday, 10:00a.m. -6:00p.m. BlackGold Park, 94 W. 154th Street South, Glenpool. 918-322-3505 www.glenpoolchamber.org

September 30October 1

Broken Arrow Fall Gun Show

Held at Rhema Ninoiwski Recreation Center, this show will feature a wide range of guns, ammo, accessories, and other related items. Hours: Saturday, 9:00.m.5:00p.m and Sunday, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Rhema Ninoiwski Recreation Center, 1367 E. 71st Street S., Broken Arrow Trish Wright, 918-955-1092 www.oklahomagunshows.com