Lake Tenkiller, OK Events
February
| 3 | Mardi - Quah - Tahlequah - The fun-filled weekend of Mardi "Quah" starts with a kids carnival and traditional midway games, pancake breakfast, arts & craft booths, family style ... Mardi - Quah |
| 3 | Arrington-Mcspadden All Indian Rodeo - Tahlequah |
| 11 | Victorian Valentine Workshop - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson Historic Site. Educational workshop to create handmade Victorian valentines. ... Victorian Valentine Workshop |
March
| 2 | Public Bake Day & 19th Century Dance Workshop - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson Historic Site. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own items to be baked in the 19th Century brick oven. Learn and participate in dance ... Public Bake Day & 19th Century Dance Workshop |
| 14 - 15 | Indian Territory Days - Tahlequah - Indian Territory Days presents a living classroom of Cherokee history and culture of the 1800's. Set in historic Adams-Corner Rural Village, Indian Te ... Indian Territory Days |
April
| 29 - 31 | Old Fort Days Art/Heritage Festival - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson Historical Site. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Society. ... Old Fort Days Art/Heritage Festival |
| 12 - 13 |  Sequoyah County HCE Quilt Show - Sallisaw - Our Quilt Show is one of the best around. It has become so successful we have moved it to the fairgrounds. We hope this will make it more accessible f ... Sequoyah County HCE Quilt Show |
May
| 18 - 8 | Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale - Tahlequah - One of the most prestigious annual art shows in the country. This show is open to all artists. April 21 to May 20, 2012. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ... Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale |
| 19 - 20 | Smallmouth Rendezvous and Fly Tying Extravaganza - Tahlequah - This event is a gathering of fly fishers and tiers from across the country. Activities include fly tying demonstrations, vendors, free fly tying, fly ... Smallmouth Rendezvous and Fly Tying Extravaganza |
| 27 | Loyalty Day Festival - Westville - 1st Weekend - ... Loyalty Day Festival |
| 27 - 20 | Annual Golden Eagle 5K & 1K Fun Run - Westville - This is a road race. The course is fairly flat and level. Top Male and Female will receive $50.00 from The Westville Chamber of Commerce. 1st Three fi ... Annual Golden Eagle 5K & 1K Fun Run |
| 4 |  Annual Strawberry Festival - Stilwell - Stilwell Kiwanis Club has sponsored the annual Stilwell Strawberry Festival on the second Saturday in May since its first debut in 1948. The festival ... Annual Strawberry Festival |
June
| 11 | 1850s Lawn Social at the Murrell Home - Tahlequah - See re-enactors depict life in the 1800s at Oklahoma's only remaining Ante-Bellum home. ... 1850s Lawn Social at the Murrell Home |
| 18 | Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot - Tahlequah - Come watch the Cherokee sport of cornstalk shooting with traditional bows and blowguns. Competition with cash prizes. Sat 10am. Handicap Accessible. ... Cherokee Games: Cornstalk and Blowgun Shoot |
| 23 - 25 | Diamond Daze Festival - Sallisaw - 3 day event which includes full carnival, Nashville entertainment, car show, wiener dog races, steak cook-off, arts & crafts and food vendors. ... Diamond Daze Festival |
| 1 | Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show / Cruise Night - Fort Gibson - Nestled in the downtown Fort Gibson area, where Poplar Street meets Lee Street, car enthusiast of all ages come to show and look at hundreds of the be ... Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show / Cruise Night |
| 7 - 8 | Hillbilly Hoedown - Tahlequah - Two-days of old fashioned fun including fiddling contests, dunk tanks, unique vendors of arts, crafts, BBQ cookoff, and specialty country hoedown game ... Hillbilly Hoedown |
July
| 4 | Independence Day Celebration and Lawn Social - Fort Gibson - Celebrate Independence Day at Fort Gibson! Fort Gibson Historic Site will host Fourth at the For. This free event will be held in the air-conditioned ... Independence Day Celebration and Lawn Social |
| 4 | Freedom Fest - Sallisaw - Sallisaw - Free fire truck rides, concessions and fireworks show at dusk. 7:00 PM. ... Freedom Fest - Sallisaw |
| 6 | Westville Summer Slam - Westville - 7AM registration for the 5K Fun Run, $15 for pre-registration; day of, $20. First 50 runners get a T-shirt. 8AM - 5K Fun Run and Walk 8AM-3PM - Co ... Westville Summer Slam |
| 6 | Cotton Sloan Car, Truck, and Bike Show - Westville - Held in conjunction with the "Summer Slam" festival, the car show starts at 8AM and runs til 3PM. ... Cotton Sloan Car, Truck, and Bike Show |
| 6 | 5K Fun Run - Westville - 7AM registration for the 5K Fun Run, $15 for pre-registration; day of, $20. First 50 runners get a T-shirt. 8AM start. ... 5K Fun Run |
August
| 1 - 3 |  Sallisaw IPRA Rodeo - Sallisaw - The Sallisaw Rodeo has been an annual event since 1944 and draws over 10,000 people to Green Country. Sponsored and operated by the Sallisaw Lion's Cl ... Sallisaw IPRA Rodeo |
| 3 | Fort Gibson 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Run - Fort Gibson - Features a certified course set in downtown historic Fort Gibson, member of USA Field & Track. Sponsorsed by the Fort Gibson Chamber of Commerce for t ... Fort Gibson 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Run |
| 10 - 18 | Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale - Tahlequah - The Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale is an annual competitive art show, featuring visual arts, textiles, pottery, basketry, beadwork, jewelry and t ... Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale |
| 16 - 18 | Cherokee National Holiday - Tahlequah - Labor Day weekend - Annual celebration for the Cherokee Nation offering more than 40 different events and attractions such as games, arts and crafts, ... Cherokee National Holiday |
| 16 - 18 | Cherokee Heritage Center Arts and Crafts Show - Tahlequah - 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. ... Cherokee Heritage Center Arts and Crafts Show |
September
| 19 - 8 | Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale - Tahlequah - The Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale is an annual competitive art show, featuring visual arts, textiles, pottery, basketry, beadwork, jewelry and t ... Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale |
| 24 |  Kerr Lake Bassnanza - Sallisaw - The Sallisaw Chamber has sponsored Bassnanza for 9 years. Each year the Tournament grows in number of fishermen. The event is held on the Arkansas Riv ... Kerr Lake Bassnanza |
| 31 |  Annual Keetoowah Celebration - Tahlequah - Celebrating over 55 years of constitutional government. Attractions include a kid's fishing derby, dignitary breakfast, parade, state of the nation ce ... Annual Keetoowah Celebration |
| 7 | Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey - Tahlequah - The Cherokee games stickball, marbles and chunkey will be deomonstrated for the public. These games will be competitive with cash prizes. Sat 10am. H ... Cherokee Games: Stickball, Marbles and Chunkey |
October
| 13 - 12 | Haunted Seminary Hall - Tahlequah - "Haunted Seminary Hall" offers lantern-light tours of Northeastern State University's most notoriously haunted building every Friday and Saturday nigh ... Haunted Seminary Hall |
| 28 | Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off - Stilwell - Annual Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off is held the second Saturday in October on the Adair County Courthouse lawn. A section of Division Street is ... Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off |
| 11 - 12 | Smokin the Fort - Fort Gibson - Competitive and judged BBQ and Chili Cook Off nestled in the historic downtown Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. We feed the crowd for $10 a person. Beer garden, ... Smokin the Fort |
| 12 | Annual Taste of Tahlequah - Tahlequah - Ghouls, ghosts and goblins, pumpkin heads, things that go bump in the night, delicious delectable dishes from Tahlequah restaurants…which thing does ... Annual Taste of Tahlequah |
| 13 - 15 | Mexican War Encampment - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson Historic Site. Living history demonstrations involving camp life, drill, and garrison duties. ... Mexican War Encampment |
| 19 |  Sallisaw Cruise Night and Burnouts #4 - Sallisaw - Welcome to the 4th Sallisaw Cruise Night and FINAL one of the year. WE ARE CRUISIN' FOR COSTUMES. I'm hosting the Burnout Contest at the Old Sonic nex ... Sallisaw Cruise Night and Burnouts #4 |
November
| 1 - 2 |  Tahlequah Holiday Bazaar - Tahlequah - Holiday Arts & Crafts Show featuring over 40 local artisans and crafters with very affordable, unique gift items. This show is a fundraiser for the Le ... Tahlequah Holiday Bazaar |
| 7 | Veteran's Day Program - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson National Cemetery. Ceremony at the National cemetery to honor American veterans,weather permitting. ... Veteran's Day Program |
| 9 | Veterans Day Parade - Tahlequah |
| 12 | Ladies Camp of Instruction - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson Historic Site. A day-long, hands-on workshop that introduces the participants to the frontier Indian Territory lifestyle of the 19th Centu ... Ladies Camp of Instruction |
| 15 - 17 | Festival of Lights - Tahlequah - 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 ho ... Festival of Lights |
December
| 8 - 10 | Thompson House Victorian Christmas - Tahlequah - This restored home built in 1888 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places is lavishly decorated for the holidays. Visitors will find gif ... Thompson House Victorian Christmas |
| 18 | Festival of Lights - Tahlequah - 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 ho ... Festival of Lights |
| 23 | Christmas Parade - Tahlequah - Evening parade with music, floats, elaborate light displays, antique autos and special appearances by St. Nicholas and his helpers. 6:30pm. ... Christmas Parade |
| 29 - 30 | 1848 Candlelight Tour - Fort Gibson - Fort Gibson Historic Site. Experience a day in the life of a soldier of 1848 in the historic old log fort. A celebration for the season and an excepti ... 1848 Candlelight Tour |
| 30 | Starlight Christmas Parade - Fort Gibson - Parade beginning at 7 p.m. This annual event sparkles with holiday spirit and a visit from Santa! ... Starlight Christmas Parade |
| 30 - 1 | Community Holiday Home Tour - Fort Gibson - The holiday season welcomes visitors as they tour historic homes of Fort Gibson. ... Community Holiday Home Tour |
| 30 | Christmas Parade - Sallisaw - The annual Christmas Parade is always held the 2nd Saturday of December at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the parade and then visit Santa's Workshop for games and cr ... Christmas Parade |