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September 11th & 12th, 2026

The 46th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival

Downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Downtown Tahlequah is set to sizzle with family fun!

A few Festival highlights just for you!


Entertainment by national, regional and local performers. Multiple stages with the best in Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Contemporary Christian, R & B and classic Rock’n’roll music.

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On Saturday don’t miss the sanctioned Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-off. Chili cooks will be adding all the ingredients and special sizzle as their award-winning chili takes them to the World Cook-off.


Shop, shop, shop! The Festival Street Market with feature craftsmen in a variety of mediums. You can also meet area business and learn about their products and services. Downtown stores offer
unique shopping and dining as well.


Car & Motorcycle Show two and four wheeled beauties will roll into downtown on Saturday.


Kiddie Korral is a great place for the little buckaroos to have fun. Craft activities are free.


New this year! The Chili Dog Races! Calling all Dachshund to participate. Downtown will become the “weenie dog raceway.’


We will see you September 11 & 12 for a “sizzling” good time….but you are welcome anytime. Visit www.tahlequahcherokeecounty.com for more details.

FREE Admission!

TWO days of music, food, shopping, and more!

No coolers, please!
Bring your lawn chairs.

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Presented with assistance from 

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