Discover Tulsa’s fall festivals, gala’s and extra | Arts & Theatre

One long-running favourite, the Tulsa Greek Competition, lastly will get to rejoice its sixtieth anniversary because it returns to its full in-person programming this yr. After commemorating 59 years in 2019, the occasion was scaled again in 2020 and 2021 because it took precautions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a drive-through Greek expertise as a substitute.

Learn on to see what’s occurring round Tulsa this fall, from arts exhibits to zombie hunts.

Shout “opa!” and rejoice Greek tradition at this pageant, which is hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 1222 S. Guthrie Ave. Get your fill of Greek road meals similar to gyros, calamari, pork souvlaki and desserts like baklava, loukoumades (“honey puffs”), and koulourakia, that are buttery shortbread cookies that pair nicely with Greek espresso, which may even be served. Conventional dinners of lamb, hen, spanakopita (spinach pie) and tyropita (cheese pie) may even be served.

Guests can discover Greek wines, people dancing, a market and extra. See who will likely be topped the brand new “Lord of the Fries” throughout a contest to see who can eat probably the most Greek fries, that are topped with “secret seasoning” and feta cheese. The catch is that the eater can not use their palms, and their feeder should be blindfolded.

2600 U.S. Rt. 66, Catoosa

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The enduring Route 66 landmark turns 50 this yr. Its birthday blowout will characteristic appearances by actor and historian Michael Wallis and Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears creator Muriel Fahrion, an artist who designed merchandise on the Blue Whale’s reward store.

Stay music, meals, distributors and kid-friendly actions will likely be a part of the celebration, which advantages the Johnnie Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Depot District, 205 Elgin St. Muskogee

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The LocalMotion Fall Competition of the Arts returns to downtown Muskogee for the second yr. The daylong occasion options reside music, a traditional automobile present, artwork schooling, distributors, meals vehicles and extra. Headlining the music lineup is Tulsa-based Nightingale, which can convey its soulful, Americana sound to the stage.

ONEOK Discipline, 201 N. Elgin Ave.

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The twelfth annual McNellie’s Harvest Beer Competition returns to ONEOK Discipline for the third time. Greater than 60 breweries are anticipated at this yr’s pageant, the place beer followers can pattern new, one-off and hard-to-find beers.

Expo Sq., 4145 E. twenty first St.

The Tulsa State Truthful returns with an array of carnival rides, halfway video games, sights, concert events and extra. Discover your whole favourite meals on a stick and absorb quite a lot of agricultural reveals, kitchen demonstrations and vendor cubicles galore.

Leisure choices embrace the Inspyral Circus Stilt Walkers, the Miss Tulsa State Truthful Pageant, chainsaw carving, stunt canine, the Group FMX stunt present and “Disney on Ice” because it follows Aladdin in “Street Journey Adventures.”

The Oklahoma Stage has a special headliner every evening. See Resurrection: A Journey Tribute on Sept. 29, Colt Ford with the Kentucky Headhunters (Sept. 30), Ohio Gamers with Colour Me Badd (Oct. 1), La Zenda Norteña (Oct. 2), We the Kingdom (Oct. 3), Russell Dickerson (Oct. 4), Ginuwine (Oct. 5), Dylan Scott (Oct. 6), Niko Moon (Oct. 7), Aaron Watson with Alex Miller (Oct. 8) and La Unique Banda El Limón (Oct. 9).

The Citadel of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Street

Beginning Sept. 30 and persevering with each Friday and Saturday in October, discover thrills for the complete household on the Haunted Citadel Halloween Competition in Muskogee.

From the sinister, fog-shrouded forest to the carnival ambiance of Halloween Land, there are performances and actions for all ages. You’ll be able to choose particular person occasions to attend or buy combo passes for a number of frights.

Rose District on Important Road, Damaged Arrow

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Get two festivals in a single as Damaged Arrow’s Rose Competition groups up with the Chalk It Up Artwork Competition for a full weekend of free, family-friendly enjoyable. A rose present, chalk artwork, reside music, road performers, distributors, meals vehicles and extra are on faucet for Friday and Saturday.

On Sunday, head to the Occasion Park, 21101 E. a hundred and first St., for Rose Kites over Damaged Arrow; 1,000 free kites will likely be out there to be embellished with roses or no matter strikes your fancy.

Turkey Mountain City Wilderness, 6850 S. Elwood Ave.

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Usually off-limits to campers, Turkey Mountain opens its grounds to the general public in a single day on this weekend. A bonfire, glow hikes and reside music are deliberate. Pitch a tent or splurge on a glamping expertise.

Sequoyah Conference Heart on the Onerous Rock Resort & On line casino Tulsa, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa

One of many largest Native American artwork exhibits within the state, the seventeenth annual Cherokee Artwork Market could have work by artists and artisans representing many tribes.

Whittier Sq. and the nook of Admiral and Lewis

Discover native artwork distributors, gallery exhibits, meals vehicles, reside music, interactive artwork and children actions.

Get pleasure from buying, leisure and carnival actions at an out of doors pageant that includes vendor cubicles with gadgets like decor, cleaning soap, candles and clothes. The entire proceeds from this occasion go to assist at-risk teenagers within the Teen Problem Applications of New Lifehouse Academy for women and Brush Creek Academy for boys.

River West Competition Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave.

The Tulsa Oktoberfest — one of many high such occasions within the nation — celebrates 43 years this yr. Discover a whole lot of German and native beers, reside German music and a number of alternatives to bop the Hen Dance.

The favored Dachshund Sprint canine race will likely be again, in addition to the Sturdy Stein Competitors, Masskrug Carry and Lederhosen Lauf. Meals of every kind will likely be out there underneath the massive pavilion tents and from many native meals vehicles. Get pleasure from Bavarian cheesecake, strudel, brats, wienerschnitzel and extra.

Additionally returning this yr is the Restaurant am Himmel (Restaurant within the Sky), providing an upscale Bavarian eating expertise.

East thirty seventh Place and South Peoria Avenue

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This occasion, which began greater than 30 years in the past, marks a comeback this yr. There will likely be meals, video games, enjoyable, bouncy homes, costume contests and sweet. The BooHaHa Parade additionally will go on; this yr’s theme is superheroes.

307 E. Reconciliation Method

Dwelling Arts of Tulsa hosts the annual Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Lifeless), a celebration of the Latinx heritage honoring family members who’ve died.

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