Bluegrass & Chili Festival
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Bluegrass & Chili Festival
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Tahlequah is set to "sizzle" for the 46th annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival. Enjoy an open car show, a children's area and a festival marketplace filled to the brim with arts, crafts and handmade goods for sale. Stick around for a junior showcase featuring youth talent, dance exhibitions and an open car and motorcycle show. With a wide variety of things to do and plenty of chili to sample, the Bluegrass & Chili Festival guarantees a great weekend filled with family fun. Brand new this year the Festival will feature "Chili Dog" races featuring beloved Dachshunds. See which "weiner chili dog" wins all.
Join over 20,000 visitors at this annual event and sample chili from cooking teams during the Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-Off. Whether your taste buds crave spicy, mild or something in-between, this chili cook-off is guaranteed to satisfy any appetite. Bring your lawn chairs, pick up a cool drink and enjoy three stages of local, regional and national performance artists. Musicians will entertain the crowds with a wide variety of bluegrass, country and old-fashioned gospel tunes, so show up early for a good seat. All concerts at the Bluegrass & Chili Festival are free. Highlighted artists for 2026 include Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage and so many more.
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