Attractions
Tahlequah Events
- Art Shows
- Arts and Crafts Shows
- Dinner Theatres
- Ethnic Heritage
- Expos
- Festivals
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Live Performances
- Music Shows
- Parades
- Paranormal
- Rallies
- Reenactments
- Rodeos
February
| 20 | Mardi - Quah - The fun-filled weekend of Mardi "Quah" starts with a kids carnival and traditional midway games, pancake breakfast, arts & craft booths, family style parade, and "crawfish boil" Saturday night. Sat 7am-midnight. Handicap Accessible. Address: Downtown , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
March
| 25 - 26 | Indian Territory Days - Indian Territory Days presents a living classroom of Cherokee history and culture of the 1800's. Student demonstrations and activities will be available. Admission fee is $5 to attend all events and attractions at the Cherokee Heritage Center. Thu-Fri 10am-2pm. Handicap Accessible. Tour Bus Parking. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
April
| 3 | Dogwood Music and Art Festival - Sponsored by the Tahlequah Main Street Association. Ph: 918-431-1655 (Always call and confirm events) |
May
| 27 - 23 | Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale - One of the most prestigious annual art shows in the country. This show is open to all artists. April 28 to May 27, 2007. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 30 - 1 | Smallmouth Rendezvous and Fly Tying Extravaganza - This event is a gathering of fly fishers and tiers from across the country. Activities include fly tying demonstrations, vendors, free fly tying, fly casting lessons and fly fishing seminars. Fri-Sat 8:30am-4:00pm. Address: Community Building , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 13 - 16 | Quicksilver Motorcycle Rally & Rodeo - Includes camping, motorcycle games, poker run, bike run, bike show, arts & craft vendors, lawnmower races, hog roast, concert, bull riding and lots of fun fellowship. Thu-Sun starts Thu at 7pm. Handicap Accessible. Address: Rodeo Arena , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 15 | Cherokee Heritage Gospel Sing & Hog Fry - A number of local choirs, individuals and regional vocal groups will perform gospel music and hymns, many sung in the Cherokee language. Bring your lawn chair to this free concert and hog fry. 4-8pm. Handicap Accessible. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
June
| 29 | Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot - Come watch the Cherokee sport of cornstalk shooting with traditional bows and blowguns. Competition with cash prizes. Sat 10am. Handicap Accessible. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 29 | 1850s Lawn Social at the Murrell Home - See re-enactors depict life in the 1800s at Oklahoma's only remaining Ante-Bellum home. Address: George Murrell Home - 3 miles south of Tahlequah on US Highway 62, then south 1/10 mile on State Highway 82, then 1 mile east on Murrell Road. , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 4 - 26 | Under the Cherokee Moon - June through Aug 16- Under the Cherokee Moon is a historical dinner theater depicting a Cherokee way of life in two stories. The first story is told in Adams Corner Rural Village, the time is in Indian Territory in the 1800s. The second story will be told in the Ancient Village, an Interactive show where you are part of an historic, fiery Council Meeting with Cherokee leaders of 1776. Friday and Saturday Evenings Dinner served at 6:30 pm Performance begins at 7:00 pm Tickets: Adults: Theater Only Adults $15, Youth $10 Dinner & Theater Adults $25, Youth $15 Theater Only Seniors: $12.00 Dinner & Theater Seniors $22 Group Discount Rates also available Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 18 - 20 | Para-Float 2008 Parnormal Conference & Float Trip - Tired of the same old paranormal conferences? Well here's a change! Mark your calendars and be ready for a paranormal conference that's actually FUN & EXCITING! Sponsored by OKPRI (Oklahoma Parnormal Research & Investigations), this event will be for serious paranormal teams, folks interested in the field or people who just have questions. You don't have to be a member of a group to attend! Come one, come all, all ages are welcome! Listen to informative seminars, guest speakers April Slaughter & Scotty Roberts, ask questions of the professionals and get to meet members of your paranormal community and that's not all! We’ll be floating the river by day and then getting serious about the paranormal towards the evening when the speakers start sharing their experiences and giving information around the campfire that is not only informative & insightful, but enjoyable as well. ITINERARY Friday Night: We will be opening the gate and taking reserved tickets into Para-Float at 7pm. We will then be settling into the campground and when it starts to get dark, everyone can get to know each other around a "Paranormal Campfire," hosted by OKPRI. Do you have a ghost story you want to share? This would be the perfect time to do it! Saturday: We float the river on a 6-mile trip from approx. 9am-4:00pm. After the float, we will eat dinner and settle down for the infamous conference with a special presentation from OKPRI and special guest speakers who will dazzle you with their knowledge and impress you with their presentations as well! We will have a free jump-bounce set up for children of all ages to help keep them entertained while the adults enjoy the conference as well as raffles for prizes, and a few paranormal items up for grabs! After the conference we will once again have a fun around a "Paranormal Campfire" as we wind down the exciting evening! Sunday: Pack up and head home! OKPRI has a reserved area for this event so if you plan to attend, you must make your reservation with OKPRI. It is requested you make your reservations with us at least one week prior to the event! Address: Arrowhead Resort, 7704 Hwy 10 , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 25 - 26 | Hillbilly Hoedown - Two-days of old fashioned fun including fiddling contests, dunk tanks, unique vendors of arts, crafts, BBQ cookoff, and specialty country hoedown games. Fri-Sat 10am-6pm. Handicap Accessible. Address: Courthouse Square , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
July
| 4 - 26 | Under the Cherokee Moon - June through Aug 16 - Under the Cherokee Moon is a historical dinner theater depicting a Cherokee way of life in two stories. The first story is told in Adams Corner Rural Village, the time is in Indian Territory in the 1800s. The second story will be told in the Ancient Village, an Interactive show where you are part of an historic, fiery Council Meeting with Cherokee leaders of 1776. Friday and Saturday Evenings Dinner served at 6:30 pm Performance begins at 7:00 pm Tickets: Adults: Theater Only Adults $15, Youth $10 Dinner & Theater Adults $25, Youth $15 Theater Only Seniors: $12.00 Dinner & Theater Seniors $22 Group Discount Rates also available Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 9 - 10 | Cherokee Masonic Lodge IPRA Rodeo - IPRA rodeo. Fri-Sat 8pm. Address: Rodeo Arena , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
August
| 30 - 14 | Under the Cherokee Moon - June through Aug 16 - Under the Cherokee Moon is a historical dinner theater depicting a Cherokee way of life in two stories. The first story is told in Adams Corner Rural Village, the time is in Indian Territory in the 1800s. The second story will be told in the Ancient Village, an Interactive show where you are part of an historic, fiery Council Meeting with Cherokee leaders of 1776. Friday and Saturday Evenings Dinner served at 6:30 pm Performance begins at 7:00 pm Tickets: Adults: Theater Only Adults $15, Youth $10 Dinner & Theater Adults $25, Youth $15 Theater Only Seniors: $12.00 Dinner & Theater Seniors $22 Group Discount Rates also available Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 13 - 14 |  Illinois River BalloonFest - This exciting annual hot air balloon rally offers family entertainment at its best, including 30 hot air balloons, 5K run, arts & crafts vendors, tractor pull, car show, kiddie rides, jeep crawl, and food concessions. Fri 4-11pm Sat 6am-Midnight.Address: Tahlequah Airport , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 21 - 27 | Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale - The Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale is an annual competitive art show, featuring visual arts, textiles, pottery, basketry, beadwork, jewelry and traditional arts. Entry is limited to registered members of Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band, and Eastern Band of Cherokees. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. The show will hang in the rotating galleries August 25 through October 7. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 27 - 29 | Cherokee National Holiday - Labor Day weekend - Annual celebration for the Cherokee Nation offering more than 40 different events and attractions such as games, arts and crafts, and a parade. Activities are held at the Cherokee Heritage Center and on the grounds of the tribal headquarters office. Fri-Sun, 9am-5am. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 27 - 29 | Cherokee Heritage Center Arts and Crafts Show - This event is held in conjunction with the Cherokee National Holiday and features more than 100 arts, crafts and food booths. Fri-Sun, 9am-5pm. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
September
| 28 - 26 | Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale - The Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale is an annual competitive art show, featuring visual arts, textiles, pottery, basketry, beadwork, jewelry and traditional arts. Entry is limited to registered members of Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band, and Eastern Band of Cherokees. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. The show will hang in the rotating galleries August 25 through October 7. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 25 | Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey - The Cherokee games stickball, marbles and chunkey will be deomonstrated for the public. These games will be competitive with cash prizes. Sat 10am. Handicap Accessible. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
October
| 27 - 3 | Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale - The Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale is an annual competitive art show, featuring visual arts, textiles, pottery, basketry, beadwork, jewelry and traditional arts. Entry is limited to registered members of Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band, and Eastern Band of Cherokees. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. The show will hang in the rotating galleries August 25 through October 7. Address: Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 30 | Haunted Seminary Hall - "Haunted Seminary Hall" offers lantern-light tours of Northeastern State University's most notoriously haunted building every Friday and Saturday night in October. Tours run continuously from 7:00PM until midnight. Address: Main entrance to Northeastern State University , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 1 - 2 |  Annual Keetoowah Celebration - Celebrating 55 years of constitutional government. Attractions include arts & crafts, an Indian fiddlers contest, traditional foods, softball and traditional games, dancing and gospel singing. Open to the public.Address: Keetoowah Community Services Bldg , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 20 |  Powerful Motivational Speaker ! - Don’t miss this speaker! A Vivid Direct Presentation - Apollo Motivates! As a renowned public speaker, author and television personality, Apollo has risen to national prominence by delivering a high energy message which tells people how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their greatness. It is a message Apollo has learned from his own life and one he is helping others apply to their lives. Apollo has had no formal education past high school, but with persistence and determination he has initiated and continued a process of unending self-education which has distinguished him as an authority on human potential. Apollo's passion to learn and his hunger to realize greatness in himself and others helped him to achieve greatness. He rose from the "King of the Street's" in Los Angeles where he had his hands in everything from A to Z to your stage in Tahlequah,Oklahoma. This will be a powerful event you don't want to miss! Apollo will share some captivating stories that are certain to amaze you and pull you to the edge of your seat. Next, you will be happy that you are you and nobody else--accepting yourself just the way you are! Finally, you will leave with new motivational tools that you may put to work before you even leave the building. Apollo Address: Redbud Room @ University Center, Northeastern State University, 600 N. Grand Avenue , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
November
| 30 | Annual Taste of Tahlequah - Tahlequah Main Street Association. Ph: 918-431-1655 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 7 | Veterans Day Parade - Ph: 918-456-3742 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 18 - 26 | Festival of Lights - Dazzling Christmas lights, themed displays and a sparkling bridge light up the night sky. The AAW Tour of Homes will also be planned throughout the holiday season--call for specific dates and time. Dusk-10pm. Address: Sequoyah City Park , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
December
| 26 - 28 | Thompson House Victorian Christmas - This restored home built in 1888 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places is lavishly decorated for the holidays. Visitors will find gift and antique items, decorations, holiday foods and more for sale. Docents are dressed in period dress for the event. Fri noon-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm. Handicap Accessible. Address: The Thompson House, 127 West Keetoowah Street , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 27 | Festival of Lights - Dazzling Christmas lights, themed displays and a sparkling bridge light up the night sky. The AAW Tour of Homes will also be planned throughout the holiday season--call for specific dates and time. Dusk-10pm. Address: Sequoyah City Park , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| 3 | Christmas Parade - Evening parade with music, floats, elaborate light displays, antique autos and special appearances by St. Nicholas and his helpers. 6pm. Address: Downtown , Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
Tahlequah Hotel Deals
Tahlequah Area Events
- October 1st | Annual Keetoowah Celebration
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - August 21st | Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - March 25th | Indian Territory Days
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - April 27th | Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - May 29th | Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - June 4th | Under the Cherokee Moon
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - May 29th | 1850s Lawn Social at the Murrell Home
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - September 25th | Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - July 30th | Under the Cherokee Moon
Tahlequah, Oklahoma - August 13th | Illinois River BalloonFest
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Tahlequah Area Attractions
- Adams Corner Rural Village - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Old Cherokee Capitol Building - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- City Recreation - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Memorial to the Confederate Dead - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Seminary Hall at Northeastern State University - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Cherry Springs Golf Course - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Murrell Home - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Monument to John Ross - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Cherokee Square Monuments - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
- Cherokee Heritage Center - (Tahlequah, Oklahoma)
Tahlequah Hotel Deals
Oklahoma Recreation
- Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness
- Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge
- Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
- Wister Lake
- Newt Graham Lock And Dam 18
- Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
- Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
- Optima National Wildlife Refuge
- Webbers Falls Lock And Dam 16
- Little River National Wildlife Refuge
- Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
- Chouteau Lock And Dam 17
- Heyburn Lake
- Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge
- Oklahoma City National Memorial
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