Downtown

Downtown Tahlequah features the oldest main street in the state of Oklahoma. The original town-site was plotted and surveyed in 1842, just a few years after the Cherokees arrival and 60+ years before statehood. Today, Downtown Tahlequah is a destination for those seeking Cherokee history and a unique shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Full of offbeat character and small town charm, this unique destination appeals to travelers of many persuasions.

Downtown Tahlequah ANNUAL EVENTS

Movies in the Park

With the help of generous local sponsors, the Tahlequah Mainstreet Association provides the community with a unique theater experience. Varying Saturdays in May through September, visitors can view popular films in Norris Park. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy all Downtown Tahlequah has to offer!

Red Fern Festival

This annual festival takes place in Norris Park the last weekend of each April to celebrate the Wilson Rawl's novel, "Where the Red Fern Grows." You can expect old fashioned children's games, chili cook-off, a car show and even a screening of the movie, "Where the Red Fern Grows," in the park that evening!

The Tahlequah Mainstreet Association hosts events throughout the year. Please visit the Downtown Tahlequah website for additional information.