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    Tulsa Oktoberfest

    4.1 (35 reviews)

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    Debra K.

    Went on corporate night. Bus drivers and loaders were great but we had to wait about 45 minutes at Promenade. Plan accordingly. Huge crowd but great time!!!!

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    Krupa H.

    One of the funnest festivals around. Loads of food, fun, music, dancing, games, and shenanigans to be had.

    Tulsas German American society is one of the best place for authentic food
    Johnny S.

    Tulsa is Octoberfest 2019 is the 41st year for this festival. And it has come along way baby! Hardly any mud holes... lol. I heard there was 12,000 people at corporate night with Long lines for everything. Big change this year you don't have to buy coupons for everything, you can use credit/ debit at the food and drink vendors. Much faster than using coupons and more importantly you pay as you go. One of the problems in the past is if you didn't use your coupons you were stuck with them ... a waste of paper and money. Uber has drop off points with shuttles to the front gate ! I've heard that this is one of the largest Oktoberfest festivals in the country so you should experience it at least once !

    JP T.

    Honestly did not really know what to expect from this festival. Everything is fairly laid back in Tulsa but come to find out these people can party when they want too, LOL. The later it gets, the crazier it gets.  But peacefully it seemed.  With that much alcohol being consumed there weren't any disruptions or fights, at least not on this night. Living in Germany for a while I know what to expect from a good OktoberFest and this one delivered for the most part.  Obviously an array of beers but lacking on options on the German the side.  Did not recall seeing fairly popular native Deutsch biers such as Einbecker, Warsteiner, Gaffle, Bitburger, Weihenstephaner, but there were quite a few Hofbrau varieties including Dunkel.   They did have quite a few local and regional craft beers on tap but removes some of the authenticity from the Festival IMO.  There were a few ample food options with fairly authentic German food.  A variety of schnitzels, sausages, bratwursts, pretzels, sauerkraut, etc.  Unfortunately we ended up choosing a placed that had under impressive Schnitzel platters.  Their were quite a few booths selling merchandise, but some of it overpriced such as one vendor selling steins which was ridiculously overpriced.  $500 - $700 steins, no thanks!  Anyways, if you happen to be in the Tulsa area this time of year then I would definitely recommend attending as it is rated in the top ten Oktoberfests in the States.

    Irena T.

    One of the best Oktoberfests in the nation (Yes, in Tulsa) - need I say more? I don't drink, so I was weary of going. Let me tell you, though, there ARE things to do if you don't drink. There's a ton of carnival rides, food and shopping booths, and dance floors with different bands playing. The food booths only take tickets, which got extremely annoying. You have to line up to buy tickets, then line up to buy food, but before you do all that, you have to remember the cost of how much all the food you want is, so you can buy the right amount of tickets. Oktoberfest can get kind of pricey - $6 admission + fair-priced food and games. I used the shuttle this year from Fassler Hall and it wasn't bad at all. The shuttles ran smoothly, the wait was short (less than 10 minutes), and you got dropped off right at the Oktoberfest gates. Only bad thing is if you can't find free parking on the streets of downtown....Fassler Hall charges you to park in their lot. You might as well pay to park right at Oktoberfest if that's the case. Tip: Go during the day if you want more of a family environment. Go at night if you want to see all the drunks.

    There are so many photo ops!
    Erica W.

    Ok so as far as festivals go, this one is on top of the list. This may be because it normally lands around my birthday... but that is neither here nor there. The thing about this festival is that it is mostly functioned by volunteers. It keeps the this well-oiled machine running smooth. Like clockwork. Speaking of clocks- you have to visit the Glockenspiel. This was the third year we have been graced with their presence. On the hour, they do a little skit and dance and throw fun swag from the sky stage. It is great fun! They also offer a plethora of shots based off of flag designs as well as shot skis. Those shot skis! You buy the first shot for $6 and keep the glass then pay $4 for each refill. We just bring ours back from last year. The beer selection of the festival is pretty vast with your local beer, ipa, ciders and stouts. I know there is so much more, but I cannot remember. The games are always fun and they range from axe throwing, Barrel races, stein holding... the list goes on... We competed in several with one of us walking away with a medal and a free brew. The above just barely touches on the festival itself. It is a weekend full of fun. If you take the little humans, make sure it is on Friday and leave before 6p. It is free entrance from noon to 4p, but it starts to get crazy in the evening. The volunteers receive a free beer, free park admission, a t-shirt and a cool volunteer hat pin. Audrey volunteered and she received it all (Pepsi in lieu of beer). We also had access to the hospitality tent where there was plenty of water, soda, snacks and such for the volunteers. They take care of you! If you have any questions, let me know! :)

    Patricia M.

    I went the period of time it was free entry, and stayed into the night. That alone warrants 5 stars ! This is the first time I have attended this event in Tulsa, even though this was the 39th year for it. I have attended Octoberfest in over 20 locations worldwide, and this one ranks in the top 5 for overall quality, atmosphere, and family fun! The event staff was helpful (made excellent recommendations to defray unnecessary cost, even though it would benefit them otherwise), friendly, and loads of fun to interact with! There were more than 5 tents with beer centers and live music, in which you could stay, sit and enjoy, or tent hop with your pint of beer . There were several other venues of activity outside of the tents, including a carnival ride area which attracted all ages. Vendors with goods and food lined walking paths between tents . Prices ranged from "expected carnival prices" to "whaaaaaaat? For that?!". The location on the river was brilliant! This provided for an area to sit away from the buzz, for those who needed a break, or were attempting octoberfest romance Parking close (in the field) was $20. Other parking options much further away were available for $5 or $10 depending on the location, and were paved lots. I look forward to going back next year!

    Sarah M.

    Looking for the perfect venue to showcase your killer chicken dance? Look no further than Tulsa Oktoberfest - one of my top 5 favorite events in Tulsa! The festival is recognized as one of the best Oktoberfests in the nation and here's why I think that is: - It's located in the fair field across from the river - the perfect venue. It's a central location for residents of Tulsa, parking is abundant (though I recommend riding a bike or getting a cab if you can), and it never feels overly crowded but maintains intimacy. - The people. Friendly and charismatic are the qualities that stand out to me among the staff and vendors. It radiates to guests and makes you feel like you are everyone's close friend. - The food. Guys, don't count calories here - rather count the moments of "oh my gosh this is so good!!!" You can kind me getting and order of fries and and a fried onion... all to myself. - The beer. Really. Truly authentic German beer. Lots of variety for dark and light beer lovers alike. Make sure you note some have much higher alcohol content. - The safety. Cops and security are all around but not in an intimidating way. Don't you dare drive drunk or buzzed. Find a designated driver or use a cab. - Variety! Make sure you visit all of the tents and all of the performers in each. My favorite is the large tent with the dance floor that plays all sorts of music! ***No drinks are allowed on the dance floor. -There are carnival rides. Guys, take your ladies for a perfect date night. I recommend all out of town visitors to come during Oktoberfest - it's such a great way to show off how fun the Tulsa community is! PROTIP: Bring cash and be conservative when buying tickets for food and drink at first. You can always go back for more!

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    Blue Whale Comedy Festival

    4.1(8 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown
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    Silly me, I thought comedians were supposed to be funny. Three "comedians" and all pathetic. I'm…read moreglad I came late to Reggie Watts show, and Reggie hasn't appeared. This is painful!

    Laughs, laughs, and MORE laughs! Yelp hooked me up with…read moretickets to the Saturday 8pm show. I wasn't sure what to expect since I had never been seen stand-up live. It was a very cool experience and one that I'll be adding to my annual Tulsa traditions. I was very impressed. The lineup was awesome. Fortune Feimster from Chelsea Lately and Monroe Martin completely killed it. We liked it so much and had such a great time that we decided to purchase tickets to the 10:30pm show. My cheeks were hurting from all the laughing and smiling! There was a short break in between which gave us plenty of time to grab something to eat and then come back. I did feel a bit frustrated because their electronic system was down so they ended up not even checking our tickets. Felt like anyone that attended the 8pm show could've easily just walked right back in. I wasn't a huge fan of the 10:30pm lineup mostly because of my taste in jokes I guess. I'm one of those people that believe some things are just not funny nor appropriate, like joking about rape, molestation or pedophiles... I think it's insensitive to those that have been through a traumatic experience like that and it can be misinterpreted by others as undermining the seriousness of it. I don't think it's acceptable to use that as a butt of a joke unless the comedian is actually a victim themselves and have gone through it firsthand. If that's how they cope or deal with it all, then that's their right but I didn't know if that was the case. Others didn't seem to mind...(rant over). The late show was definitely more "raunchy", dark and morbid, which is good to know now (maybe this is common knowledge?). I did enjoy watching Ron Funches though and overall it was a good experience.

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    Lantern Light Festival

    1.3(4 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    The lanterns are beautiful and there is plenty of space to roam around. However, this event is WAY…read moreoverpriced. It took an hour to look at every lantern and we walked around twice to kill time. I expected Chinese cuisine like the ad stated, but it was typical fair food. The ad promised Chinese acrobats but they were nowhere to be found. There was a stage with three men on it with music playing as if it were a show but it looked more like the three blind mice. No choreography, no acrobatics, no skills. Maybe they were rehearsing? I'm not sure since there was no schedule of events. All that said, the lanterns were beautiful and I look at it as a once-in-a-lifetime thing.

    Before I went to this location in Tulsa I called are looked up to see if they were open and they…read morewas so I traveled 2 hours to see this Festival which was the worst decision I could have made. I took my grand babies as part of a Christmas present to experience something different. Got there nothing was going and it was muddy , the inflatables was wet, no one at their tents and the food trucks wasn't open to feed my grand babies nor did they plan on opening. So basically i paid 90 and drove 2 hours of wasted time and gas to see some lanterns. Of course i was very upset went to a man name Stan and only asked for half my money back and he offered more tickets to come back which i turned down. Why would i take another chance of driving 2 hours to be disappointed again and from how things looked and ran i felt it would've been the same thing so i asked for a name and number. Talked to a chad and basically same run around just like i expected no refund. Please people do not waste your time or money. I'm not the one to complain but i promise it's not worth the money.

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    5.0(5 reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown

    i missed last year so i had to make sure i didn't do the same this year. i went on saturday, which…read morehad a lot of panels going on that i didn't attend because i wanted to go straight to the actual gaming. when i went to the main room, i saw some of the booths & some were super dope. one in particular, sold all types of games, from nintendo to ps one. outside of checking out a couple of booths, once again, i went straight to where the games were & it took me back to childhood. i played games like alien vs predator, mike tyson's punch-out, tecmo super bowl, etc. i felt like a kid again. i was there for a couple of hours so i definitely got my hands on most of the games. for those who've missed it, try to make it next year. food, games, cosplay, panels, etc. basically, whether you're a hardcore gamer or just like to play games to pass time, this is the thing for you not to miss.

    So much freaking fun and even better this year. I came out on Friday afternoon first to check out…read morethe retro games for about an hour, they were even better than last year. Specifically I played some Windjammers and Mario Golf, both awesome. On Saturday I came back out for the full experience. I think my favorite part is visiting with the game designers. Spoke with some folks from KC who were showing off a very cool origami iPhone game called ZenFold (check it out). They were telling me this is by far the best such Convention in the Midwest, that the city supports it a lot and they wish they had something anywhere near this good in Tulsa. Of course the costumes, laser tag and general nerdiness were fantastic as well. Definitely worth checking out. Also, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker has somehow aged both poorly and well at the same time.

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    Laney with the Nintendo PlayStation! So cool!

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    Day Of The Dead Arts Festival

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown

    Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a celebration of Hispanic heritage honoring loved ones…read morewho have passed away. As a kid, this holiday truly helped me grasp the concept of death and taught me not to be afraid of it, focusing instead on the celebration of life and the good memories of those that go before us. It's amazing to me to be able to find this here in Tulsa! Living Arts has been hosting this festival for over 20 years! Admission is $5 (cash only) and children 12 and under get in for free. The lineup for the festival is truly remarkable. It is an opportunity to showcase local, regional and international artistic talent. The most recent addition was Jorge Rojas performing his "Tortilla Oracle" - think Hispanic version of reading tea leaves (how awesome is that?!). Inside the gallery, you can walk around admiring the 50+ altars that were set up, the reading of the Calaveras, get your face painted to look like a catrina, get churros and champurrado, as well as witnessing the blessing of the altars. Outside, you can get yummy food, buy unique merchandise from the vendors and enjoy the wide array of music, dance, and other performers like: Interactive Puppet Theater with Flying Heart Theatre, Eleganza Musical: Latin ballads, Miguel y Los Coyotes: Caribbean Jazz & Latin fusion, Sol Azteca: Aunthentic Mexican dance, the Skeleton Parade, Braxus Santana: Santana Tribute Band, Tulsa Latin Style: Latin Jazz & Salsa, EkuBembe: Latin drummers & Latin fusion with Fire Dancers, Ballet Folklórico Tonátiuh, Hot Club: Gypsy & Flamenco, Mariachi Tulsa: Traditional & popular Mexican music and more! There are also great activities for kids, like sugar skull painting, loteria, and more! My favorite thing is to admire the murals. Huge shout-out to KSQ Design for allowing to extend the Mural Corridor onto the North side of their building! The artists are just amazing and it is wonderful to be able to recognize them for their work.

    An incredible cultural experience that brings together people across Tulsa…read more Dia de Los Muertos is a combination of culture, art and celebration with a low entry fee ($5 donation) and a lot to see. The murals on the wall are repainted each year and celebrate death, those who have died and our interaction with death. While this could seem very morbid, Living Arts does a great job of making this event a celebration with food, drinks and plenty of opportunity to check out altars submitted by people from across town celebrating the lives of those lost in the last year. There are lots of booths to buy awesome handmade wares, local entertainment and a blessing of the altars with a priest and dancers moving through the altars. There are lots of kid friendly activities but this is also super fun for adults. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in cultural events and learning more about our city and the people in it!

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    Day Of The Dead Arts Festival - Churros and hot chocolate (champurrado!) Photo credit: Juan Miret

    Churros and hot chocolate (champurrado!) Photo credit: Juan Miret

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    Mayfest

    4.2(5 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown

    I've been going to Mayfest for some years. It turned into me being an artist vendor (Black Moon) &…read morehaving my artwork to display. I've also had opportunities to DJ twice. From being a consumer to being part of it, Mayfest has always given me a great experience. No matter how many times I come throughout the weekend, let alone visiting, I always got to have the Fried Pickles. Sometimes they're dill pickle chips, sometimes they're spears (I like the dill pickle chips more). I often do the same with Funnel Cakes & this year, I switched it up & got a Deep Fried Twinkie. I can't stop thinking about it. Mayfest is very local driven. It gives local artists (art + music) the opportunity to showcase their creations to a massive crowds. Installations, vendors, seminars, art galleries, multiple stages hosting musicians + DJs... A nice chunk of Guthrie Green (Downtown) is very active for the weekend. I enjoy it all every visit.

    I think this is the second year for TU's Mayfest. I applaud TU. We actually quit going to Mayfest…read morewhen it was held downtown b/c there was not a focus on local artists. That has certainly changed (especially with the music). Love the new(ish) location, around and including Guthrie Green! We found the tent placement and the location to be perfect! It did not seem crowded and you could hear the music from the main stage most of the time. We were a bit worried about parking but we were willing to pay $15 for a very convenient parking garage. Well worth it! We will definitely put Mayfest back into our spring festival rotation!

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