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OKLAHOMA FOOD FESTIVALS
National Indian Taco Championship in Pawhuska PHOTOS by MICHELLE CHARLES
Taste of Stillwater
Oklahoma may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of“ foodie” destinations, but it absolutely should be. From the world’ s largest fried onion burger to the“ Strawberry Capital of the World,” Oklahoma’ s food festivals celebrate a unique crossroads of Southern comfort, Western ranch culture and Native American traditions. Whether you’ re craving world-class barbecue, hand-picked fruit, or the legendary official state meal – the only one of its kind in the nation – these festivals prove that the Sooner State is a hidden gem on the American plate.
May 1, 2026 – Bell Cow Boil Crawfish Festival – Chandler May 1, 2026 – Downtown Food Truck Throw Down – Woodward May 2, 2026 – El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival – El Reno May 2, 2026 – Prague Kolache Festival – Prague May 8-9, 2026 – McAlester Italian Festival – McAlester May 8-9, 2026 – Stilwell Strawberry Festival – Stilwell May 9, 2026 – Bristow Tabouleh Fest – Bristow May 9, 2026 – CRAWDS-N-RODS – Elgin May 9, 2026 – Foodie Fest – Oklahoma City May 15, 2026 – Taste of Tulsa: Noshville – Tulsa
May 23-24, 2026 – Annual Chuck Wagon Festival – National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC
May 29, 2026 – Red River Rib Round-Up – Ardmore May 29, 2026 – Jenks American Food Truck Festival – Jenks May 30, 2026 – Tulsa Brunch Fest – Tulsa June 13, 2026 – Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival – Broken Arrow June 13, 2026 – Chandler Ice Cream Festival – Chandler June 18-20, 2026 – McLoud Blackberry Festival – McLoud July 3-4, 2026 – Huckleberry Festival – Jay July 11, 2026 – Lawton Tomato Festival – Lawton July 17-18, 2026 – Porter Peach Festival – Porter July 18, 2026 – Stratford Peach Festival – Stratford
August 8, 2026 – Rush Springs Watermelon Festival – Rush Springs
August 22, 2026 – Westville Melon and Barbecue Festival – Westville
September 12, 2026 – Hops, Bops and Bites – Broken Arrow
September 18-19, 2026 – Chicken Fest – Tishomingo
September 20, 2026 – India Food and Arts Festival – Oklahoma City
September 26, 2026 – Smokin’ the Fort – Fort Gibson October 2-3, 2026 – Taste of Asia – Oklahoma City October 3, 2026 – Blown’ Smoke Cook-Off –
Blanchard October 3, 2026 – Grayson Gumbo Festival – Grayson
October 9-10, 2026 – Watonga Cheese Festival – Watonga
October 10, 2026 – National Indian Taco Championship – Pawhuska
October 10-11, 2026 – Oklahoma Mushroom Festival – Oklahoma City
October 17, 2026 – Harvest Spoon Chili Festival – Okmulgee
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October 31, 2026 – Taste of Korea – Oklahoma City
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