16th Annual Red Fern Festival

Wilson Rawls novel “Where the Red Fern Grows” was set in the Ozark hills in and around Tahlequah Oklahoma. The novel tells the tale of an adventurous young boy who saves his money to travel to Tahlequah, Oklahoma to purchase two red-bone hound hunting dog

16th Annual Red Fern Festival

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464, United States

Created By: Tahlequah Main Street Association

16th Annual Red Fern Festival - Information

The festival spans seven blocks and hosts over 150 arts and crafts vendors and gourmet food trucks. There are many activities for all ages. The inflatables, petting zoos and kids games naturally attract kids, while the showcase of live music attracts the young and the young at heart. There is an annual Miss Red Fern Pageant that’s a hit with festival-goers and the rubber duck race through the Town Branch Creek is always a must. Coon Hunters come out to compete in the Hound Dog Field Trials to find out who’s top dog.

The Red Fern festival continues to grow each year both in size and in heart. What once started as an event of under 1,000 attendees has grown to an estimated 15,000+ attendees with people coming from all over the United States.

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16th Annual Red Fern Festival - Individual Events

Welcome to the 16th Annual Red Fern Festival!  Thank you for choosing to spend your day in beautiful Downtown Tahlequah! The Red Fern Festival is hosted by: Tahlequah Main Street  ...
Cherokee County has a multitude of first responder agencies that operate within it’s boundaries.  Each agency plays a pivotal part in ensuring that the county thrives and adapts to all obstacles, all while protecting the history behind o... Read more
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Are you looking for: Official Red Fern Merch? Inflatables wristbands? General Info? Duck Race tickets? You have come to the right place!!! ...
You know the kids have been asking since you got here! Head to the Norris Park info booth to purchase your wristbands! Wristbands are $10.00 per wristband all day!  Inflatables are provided by Little Bounce Town! Sponsored by Lake Region ...
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Grab some food and relax in Norris Park while listening to Live Music  Live Music Friday begins at 3:00 PM. 3:00 PM Seth Riley 5:00 PM Osage County 7:00 PM - Fiddle Contest hosted by Lauren Lee Live Music Saturday begins at 3:00 PM.  Ahn... Read more
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Utilities Sponsored by: TPWA/GRDA
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“I had heard the old Indian legend about the red fern. How a little Indian boy and girl were lost in a blizzard and had frozen to death. In the spring, when they were found, a beautiful red fern had grown up between their two bodies. The ... Read more
Pony Rides $8.00
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Hound Dog Field Trials The Hound Dog Field Trials is held at Sequoyah Park right behind the Armory Municipal Center, at 201 E. Delaware Street.   Registration is at 9:00 am Saturday morning. Hosted by Red Fern Hound Supply Sponsored by: TT... Read more
Don't miss the chance to watch your duck race down the Townbranch Creek! Purchase your duck at the Norris Park Info booth for $5.00.  Hosted by Leadership Tahlequah Class XVI Sponsored by Armstrong Bank! ...
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Too Fond of Books stage New this year, you will surely see a superb Live music lineup all weekend.    Live Music on Friday begins at 6:00 PM. 6:00 PMAmber Watson 7:00 PMStonegate Fence                                   Â... Read more
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"Experience the ultimate showcase of automotive excellence at the Car Show during the Red Fern Festival!   #RedFernFestival #CarShow"
Are you looking for: Official Red Fern Merch? Train tickets? General Info? You have come to the right place!!! ...
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Choo! Choo! All Aboard!  Train tickets are $5.00 per ride!  Train sponsored by: Century 21
Cherokee Square stage You will surely see a superb Live music lineup all weekend.    Live Music Friday begins at 2:00 PM. 2:00 PM Dan Martin 3:00 PM Carly Tate                                                     ... Read more
Come join us at the Beer tent at the Red Fern Festival for a refreshing and fun-filled experience!   #RedFernFestival #BeerTent"
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The Tahlequah Library offers two viewings of "Where the Red Fern Grows" on Saturday at 10:00am (2003 remake) and 2:00 pm (1974 original)! Hosted by: The Tahlequah Library! ...
Enjoys the Arts and Crafts Vendors as well as some of our local Downtown Businesses  
This festival could not happen without our amazing Volunteers! Thank you!  Volunteers Sponsored by: BancFirst   ...
Plenty to do here! Food Vendors  Arts and Crafts Overall Yoga Live Music! This Block is sponsored by: Cherokee Casino- Tahlequah ...
Utilities Sponsored by: TPWA/GRDA
Utilities Sponsored by: TPWA/GRDA
Embark on thrilling adventures at the Adventure Zone during the Red Fern Festival!   #Explore #AdventureAwaits #RedFernFestival
Come join us at the Beer tent at the Red Fern Festival for a refreshing and fun-filled experience!   #RedFernFestival #BeerTent"
Utilities Sponsored by: TPWA/GRDA
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Ride in style to the Red Fern Festival with our convenient shuttle buses! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to the festivities.  #RedFernFestival #ShuttleService Shuttle Busses Courtesy of Tahlequah Public Schools and Northeas... Read more
Ride in style to the Red Fern Festival with our convenient shuttle buses! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to the festivities.  #RedFernFestival #ShuttleService Shuttle Busses Courtesy of Tahlequah Public Schools and Northeas... Read more
Ride in style to the Red Fern Festival with our convenient shuttle buses! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to the festivities.  #RedFernFestival #ShuttleService Shuttle Busses Courtesy of Tahlequah Public Schools and Northeas... Read more
Ride in style to the Red Fern Festival with our convenient shuttle buses! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to the festivities.  #RedFernFestival #ShuttleService Shuttle Busses Courtesy of Tahlequah Public Schools and Northeas... Read more
Ride in style to the Red Fern Festival with our convenient shuttle buses! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to the festivities.  #RedFernFestival #ShuttleService Shuttle Busses Courtesy of Tahlequah Public Schools and Northeas... Read more
Ride in style to the Red Fern Festival with our convenient shuttle buses! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic journey to the festivities.  #RedFernFestival #ShuttleService Shuttle Busses Courtesy of Tahlequah Public Schools and Northeas... Read more

 

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