Festival highlights
The Bluegrass & Chili Festival brings the heart of bluegrass music and the flavor of Oklahoma together in the streets of downtown Tahlequah, filling early September with live performances, award‑winning chili, and small‑town charm.
Three Stages of Live Bluegrass
Chili Cook-Off
Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Shows
Free Admission
Details
Next Festival
September 11–12, 2026
(46th Annual)
Location
Downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Social
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