Apr 23 Thursday
The 60th Annual Festival of the Arts takes place April 23–26, 2026 in Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, celebrating six decades of art, music, food, and community. Presented by MidFirst Bank and Inasmuch Foundation, the four-day festival features over 140 visual artists, 100+ performances, and dozens of food vendors, along with interactive art experiences and family-friendly activities.
Highlights include Sculpture Park, hands-on creative spaces for all ages, the Youth Art Sale, and the Fresh Paint mural competition. The event transforms downtown into a vibrant cultural “mini city” and continues its tradition as Oklahoma City’s signature spring celebration of the arts.
Known as Oklahoma City's annual "rite of spring," the Festival of the Arts is a six-day community celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. A local tradition since 1967, Festival of the Arts features creative works by artists from across the nation.The Festival of the Arts is also famous for its International Food Row. Guests can choose between sampling delicious ethnic food or staying with tried-and-true festival favorites after browsing through the unique artwork. Enjoy nonstop performing arts and entertainment, as well as street performers roaming the grounds. In addition, kids can complete hands-on crafts in the Children's Art Field area for a small fee. Families can also enjoy face painting and visit Pottery Place and Sculpture Park for more fun.
Apr 24 Friday
Apr 25 Saturday
Apr 26 Sunday
Celebrate Earth Day in Reaves Park with Music, family-friendly activities, local vendors, face painting, hands-on ways to learn how to care for our planet and more!
May 01 Friday
Over 160 artists exhibit and sell their works of art at the Downtown Edmond Arts Festival each year. Come to this event in the heart of charming downtown Edmond and browse through booths filled with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and more. This free event also features delicious festival food, fun activities for the kids and live musical entertainment. Stroll through the historic streets of Edmond making your way through the artist booths, enjoying street entertainers or simply watching as the kids have a blast. Pick your favorite specialty foods such as Indian tacos, barbecue, catfish, corn dogs or cotton candy and find a seat at the tables near the music stage where you can enjoy your meal to the sounds of live entertainment. The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival features dozens of individual artists' booths that stretch for several city blocks. Renowned Oklahoma artists as well as regional artists attend each year and bring many of their works. This is a juried show, and first, second and third place will receive cash prizes.