Wolf Creek Expo Boat Show
July 31 – August 2, 2026 Wolf Creek Park & Expo Center, Grove, OK
A unique Shop, Drive & Buy boat show featuring new 2027 models. Visitors can shop inside the expo and take on-water demos on Grand Lake.
Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo - Vinita
Aug 3-9, 2026 Vinita, Vinita, OK
The annual memorial rodeo celebration occurring in Vinita.
Bullfest at the Lake
Aug 29–31, 2026 Grove Area, Grove, OK
Professional bull riding, live country music, food trucks and vendor booths — end-of-summer bash.
Dam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour, a Pryor Chamber Event
Sep 12, 2026 Pryor, OK, Pryor, OK
The 35th annual bicycle tour through Northeast Oklahoma. This fun-filled day is presented by Cherokee Nation.
44th Annual World's Largest Calf Fry - Vinita
Sep 12, 2026 Vinita, OK, Vinita, OK
A long-standing regional tradition featuring the world's largest calf fry festival.
Pelican Festival
Sep 18–19, 2026 Downtown Grove, Grove, OK
Long-running Grove tradition celebrating the American White Pelicans' migration through Grand Lake with a parade, live music, arts and food.
Big Meat Run
Sep 25–27, 2026 South Grand Lake Recreation Area, Disney, OK
Founded by John and Edie Sumner, the Big Meat Run has grown from 12 friends into one of Oklahoma's largest annual gatherings — 14,000+ attendees fill every campground, hotel and lodging within 70 miles of the lake between Disney and Langley.
Santa's Ozark Mountain Village at Har-Ber Village
Nov 27-28, 2026 Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK
Holiday experience with 800,000 lights, live music, cocoa, cookies, wine testing, and Santa.
Christmas Light Boat Parade
December 2026 Grand Lake, Grove, OK
A local holiday tradition where decorated boats parade across the lake. Specific dates are announced closer to the event.
Toes in the Grand — Summer Kickoff Festival
Second weekend of June (annual) Wolf Creek Park, Grove, OK
Four days of Thunder on Wolf Creek boat races, free live music, carnival, car show, YMCA 5K, indoor market and food trucks.
American Heritage Music Festival
Second weekend of June (annual) Snider's Camp & Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK
Three days of American roots music including the Grand National Fiddle Contest. Presented by the Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau.
Christmas Light Boat Parade
December (annual) Grand Lake, Grand Lake, OK
Decorated boats parade across the lake in a beloved holiday tradition.
Cinco de Poker Derby
First Saturday in May (annual) Monkey Island, Afton, OK
Signature golf-cart poker run on Monkey Island. Live auction, Kentucky Derby watch party, after-party at Big Shots. Benefits WAAMI and OK Kids Korral.