Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo - Vinita
Aug 3-9, 2026 Vinita, OK, Vinita, OK
Annual memorial rodeo held in Vinita.
Grove Pro Rodeo at Crosswired Cowboy Church Arena
Aug 27-29, 2026 Crosswired Cowboy Church Arena, Grove, OK
8th Annual Pro Rodeo featuring professional riding and entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Light Boat Parade
December (annual) Grand Lake, Grand Lake, OK
Decorated boats parade across the lake in a beloved holiday tradition.
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.