2018 Red Fern Festival
As sure as the dogwoods bloom, springtime guarantees visitors to Tahlequah’s Red Fern Festival. The two-day event which includes live music, coon dog field trials, a car show, chili and barbecue cookoff - is arguably the most popular annual occurrence, and is celebrating the 11th year in 2017.
Events begin Friday at noon, and include inflatables for kids in Norris Park from 3-8 p.m., live music under the newly-constructed Pavilion across from Norris Park from noon to 8 p.m., a coon hunt, cake walk and the ever popular screening of “Where the Red Fern Grows,” based on the timeless classic written by Wilson Rawls.
Saturday, hungry visitors are courage to attend the Kiwanis Club Barbecue and Chili Cook-Off, which begins promptly at 11 a.m. on the corner of Muskogee Avenue and Downing Street. Tasting kits are available for both adults and children, and all proceeds are returned to the community via projects provided by the Kiwanis.
Classic car aficionados and gear heads won’t want to miss the car show, which also takes place on Saturday. The show has grown exponentially over the past few years, and includes dozens of categories, including rat rods, Mustangs, and muscle cars. This event takes place on Water Street, with prizes being awarded at 2 p.m.
After viewing the classic film Friday evening, hunters and animal lovers won’t want to miss the Dog Field Trials, which take place in Sequoyah City Park. Visitors should have no trouble finding the event, just follow the sound of baying coon dogs. The stream chase is an event you won’t want to miss, as the dogs take to Town Branch Creek racing each other ever upstream following the scent of raccoon.
Welcome to Tahlequah’s Red Fern Festival! We hope you enjoy your stay and have an opportunity to participate in all the great things we have to offer!
Events begin Friday at noon, and include inflatables for kids in Norris Park from 3-8 p.m., live music under the newly-constructed Pavilion across from Norris Park from noon to 8 p.m., a coon hunt, cake walk and the ever popular screening of “Where the Red Fern Grows,” based on the timeless classic written by Wilson Rawls.
Saturday, hungry visitors are courage to attend the Kiwanis Club Barbecue and Chili Cook-Off, which begins promptly at 11 a.m. on the corner of Muskogee Avenue and Downing Street. Tasting kits are available for both adults and children, and all proceeds are returned to the community via projects provided by the Kiwanis.
Classic car aficionados and gear heads won’t want to miss the car show, which also takes place on Saturday. The show has grown exponentially over the past few years, and includes dozens of categories, including rat rods, Mustangs, and muscle cars. This event takes place on Water Street, with prizes being awarded at 2 p.m.
After viewing the classic film Friday evening, hunters and animal lovers won’t want to miss the Dog Field Trials, which take place in Sequoyah City Park. Visitors should have no trouble finding the event, just follow the sound of baying coon dogs. The stream chase is an event you won’t want to miss, as the dogs take to Town Branch Creek racing each other ever upstream following the scent of raccoon.
Welcome to Tahlequah’s Red Fern Festival! We hope you enjoy your stay and have an opportunity to participate in all the great things we have to offer!
