Festival highlights
The Red Fern Festival is a two‑day, family‑friendly event in historic downtown Tahlequah that celebrates the novel Where the Red Fern Grows and Tahlequah’s charm. It fills several downtown blocks with arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, and themed contests inspired by the book and the Ozark foothills setting.
150 Arts & Crafts Vendors
Gourmet Food Trucks
Hound Dog Field Trials
Free Admission
Details
Next Festival
April 24–25, 2026
(18th Annual)
Location
Historic Downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Social
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