43rd Annual Pelican Festival
Oct 1-4, 2026 Wolf Creek Park, Grove, OK
One of Grand Lake's most beloved fall traditions celebrating the annual migration of American White Pelicans. The event features four days of free entertainment, a carnival, arts & crafts, and food trucks.
33rd Annual Mahogany & Chrome Boat Show
Oct 3, 2026 Cherokee Yacht Club & Marina, Afton, OK
Grand Lake's longest-running boat show featuring classic, vintage, and retro boats on display. The event is open to the public with free admission and is presented by the Antique and Classic Boat Society.
Rocktoberfest at Disney
Oct 9-11, 2026 Pensacola Dam Public Riding Areas, Disney, OK
This annual off-road event brings Jeeps, rock crawlers, and ATV enthusiasts to the rocky terrain near the Pensacola Dam.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Holy Ghost Catholic Chuch, Vinita, OK
9:30-4:00 Holy Ghost Catholic Chuch
October Fest in Vinita
Oct 10, 2026 Vinita, OK, Vinita, OK
Featuring live music by White Oak Rebellion, a car show, food, a petting zoo, and family fun.
Old Time Gathering & Music Festival
Oct 16–17, 2026 Grove, Oklahoma, Grove, OK
Two days of old-time American music, heritage and community — the close of the 2026 Grand Lake Summer Music Festival Series. Presented by Grand Lake Festivals, Inc.
Old Time Gathering & Music Festival
Oct 17-18, 2026 Sniders Camp & Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, OK
Traditional acoustical music, strings showcase, and pioneer living arts demonstrations.
Haunted Village Experience
Oct 30-31, 2026 Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, OK
Spooky pioneer cabins, historic folklore, candy trails, and family displays.
Wolf Creek Harvest Fest at Wolf Creek Park
Oct 31, 2026 Wolf Creek Park, Grove, OK
A night of fun featuring hay rides, trunk-or-treat, games, candy, and food, hosted by local churches and businesses.
Sleigh Bells Market on Grand Lake
Nov 7, 2026 Wolf Creek Expo Center, Grove, OK
Holiday market featuring handmade goods, boutique vendors, and packaged foods. A great event to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Santa's Ozark Mountain Village Experience
Nov 27-Dec 19, 2026 Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, OK
Magical walk under 800,000 holiday lights featuring hot cider, pioneer demonstrations, and Santa photos.
Santa's Ozark Mountain Village at Har-Ber Village
Nov 27-28, 2026 Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK
Holiday experience with over 800,000 lights, live music, and living history demonstrations. Includes Santa visits, cocoa, cookies, and wine tasting.
Christmas Light Boat Parade
December 2026 Grand Lake
A beloved holiday tradition where decorated boats parade across the lake.
Santa's Ozark Mountain Village at Har-Ber Village
Dec 4-5, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK
December 4th is Sensory Night. Enjoy an evening holiday experience with over 800,000 lights, live music, cocoa & cookies, wine tasting, Santa, Shopping, living history demonstrations, and lots of memory making!
Past festivals (4)
44th Annual Vinita Calf Fry Festival & BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 3–6 p.m. Downtown Vinita, Vinita, OK
The 44th Annual Vinita Calf Fry Festival & BBQ Cook-Off takes place Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 3–6 p.m. The event is organized by the Vinita Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are required to enter the cooking area to sample calf fries and barbecue.
Grand Lake Fest — Cruise, Cook & Cash
Sep 12, 2026 Wolf Creek Expo, Grove, OK
Grove Area Chamber presents a full day celebrating Grand Lake and America's 250th. Car show, food trucks, live music, Kids Zone, poker run and chili cook-off.
Jana Jae Fiddle Camp
Sep 4–6, 2026 Grove, Oklahoma, Grove, OK
Three days of fiddle music and instruction — part of the 2026 Grand Lake Summer Music Festival Series.
Grand Lake Wine & Music Fest
Aug 15, 2026 Monkey Island, Afton, OK
Oklahoma wineries, regional bands, and a lakeside setting on Monkey Island.