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Annual Tulsa Events
A Few of Tulsa’s Favorite Yearly Events
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Chili Bowl Nationals
 Two weeks after Christmas, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals arrives like a gift from Santa Claus. In the Oklahoma metropolis of Tulsa, "Santa" is Emmett Hahn and Lanny Edwards, organizers of the four-night race meet since its 1987 inception. Initially sponsored by the Chili Bowl food company of Bob Berryhill, these Nationals are known simply as The Chili Bowl: racing's winter answer to football's Super Bowl.
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DFEST
 July 24 - 25 2009
The Midwest's largest music festival and conference, is back for year No. 8, and it's bigger and more popular than ever before. There are more that 30 headlining acts and over 100 emerging acts scheduled on more than a dozen stages. It's the largest roster ever presented at Dfest, said organizers. The event brings tens of thousands of music professionals and fans to downtown's Blue Dome District each year. "This is a rare opportunity for emerging and aspirant artists to connect face-to-face with industry professionals" said Tom Green,
Dfest founder. "We've organized a very experienced and sophisticated lineup of panelists from all over the nation to speak and answer questions on topics that are relevant to budding musicians."
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Indian Art Festival
 February 13, 14, 15, 2009. This showcase of fine art and tradition, honoring the spirit of the American Indian has grown over the years, both in quality and quantity. This year it continues to evolve as a juried art exhibit and sale, meaning only the top quality American Indian artists from across the United States are invited to display and sell their creations. The festival features an art market, hands on activities, cultural demonstrations, educational exhibits, storytelling, student art exhibit, Indian Exhibition Dancing, and authentic American Indian food, all in addition to the artists being in their booths to exhibit and sell their artwork. The Tulsa Indian Art Festival is a project of the National Indian Monument and Institute. It is a non-profit all-volunteer network, sponsoring scholarships in the visual and performing arts to qualified American Indian students.
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Juneteenth On Greenwood
Juneteenth on Greenwood, a celebration of Oklahomas African-American music traditions, began in 1989 under the direction of the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Every June that organization in conjunction with the North Tulsa Heritage Foundation hosts the free event, featuring local, regional, and nationally renown entertainers. Greenwood Avenue, near the Greenwood Cultural Center, in the historic district of Tulsa once known as "Black Wall Street," serves as the central location for the outside annual celebration. This Juneteenth celebration commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the emancipation of Texas slaves, a celebration date that spread throughout the region.
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Oklahoma Scottish Festival
 This festival proves you can never have too many men in skirts (well, kilts), even on the Oklahoma frontier. Again, Tulsa displays its diversity through this event, which has attractions to entertain Scots and non-Scots alike. Perhaps the most fun are the traditional Highland Games, tests of skill and strength that challenge the mind and body. And, of course, there is music, including lots of bagpipe players. Events for the entire family can be found.
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Tulsa International Mayfest May 14-17 2009
 Mayfest is an outdoor tribute to the arts and music that is a family-oriented event created to promote a broader knowledge of and appreciation for arts and humanities among serious, as well as casual art lovers. The Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa and Downtown Tulsa Unlimited are once again making plans to stage Tulsa's renowned spring festival of the arts, Tulsa International Mayfest.
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Tulsa Oktoberfest
 Tulsa Oktoberfest is recognized by several national publications as one of the country's best Oktoberfests, Tulsa's annual German-theme event is always cause for a huge celebration. The festival kicks off on Friday, but activities really get underway with Saturday's parade, headed by the official "Bier Meister," and the fierce competition of the Bier Barrel Race. Of course, the real draw is all the delicious, authentic German food. Also unique to Tulsa's festival is a beer stein made each year by famed Oklahoma pottery company Frankoma.
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Tulsa Run
 The Tulsa Run is the oldest and largest run in Oklahoma and after 30 years it just keeps getting better. The Tulsa Run will follow a new course for 2008, with beautiful tours of downtown and midtown Tulsa. 15k Race The 15km run begins at 4th and Boulder, goes south on Boulder to 15th St. East on 15th St. through the Cherry Street district to Utica. South on Utica to 21st St. West on 21st to Riverside Dr. South on Riverside Dr. to turn-around median south of 41st St. Go back north on Riverside to Denver. Go north on Denver to finish near the Bank of Oklahoma Arena (S Denver Ave and W 2nd St).
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Tulsa State Fair
 2008 Tulsa State Fair Dates: September 25th - October 5th. The Tulsa State Fair is one of the largest in the world and hosts over a million visitors a year. Ticket Prices: Adults: $8.00 Seniors aged 62+: $4.00 Military Personnel: $4.00 with valid ID Children 6-12: $5.00 Children 5 and under: FREE!
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Tulsa Tough
 Tulsa Tough is a three day cycling festival designed to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles while showcasing the beautiful city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa Tough offers events and spectating opportunities for everyone with professional-level races, recreational and tour rides, kids and youth activities, live music and vendors in one action packed weekend.
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