The highly anticipated 45th Annual International Festival is set to take place the weekend of September 27-29, 2024 at Elmer Thomas Park. This year’s festival promises to be bigger than ever, with an incredible lineup of international performances, local talent, and exciting new attractions for all ages. Guests can also enjoy global cuisine from food vendors, shop from artisan craft booths, and explore cultural exhibitions. This year will also feature a free interactive scavenger hunt, children’s area, and interactive area.
International Festivals Hours and Special Events and Performances Schedule
- Friday, September 27: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Opening Ceremony
- 5:30 p.m. (South Stage) Featuring the Parade of Nations
- 6:30 p.m. (North Stage) Snider Family Exotics
- Headliners
- 7:30 p.m. (South Stage) Headliner, All Funk Radio Show
- 7:30 p.m. (North Stage) Headliner, Lawton Jazz Orchestra
- Saturday, September 28: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Two all-new activities on site from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Three-Sided Climbing Wall – A fun challenge for both kids and adults to test their climbing skills. (Small fee required per climber)
- Escape Room – An immersive puzzle experience that’s sure to keep you on your toes. (Small fee required per participant or family)
- Headliners
- 7:30 p.m. (North Stage) Headliner, Signal 4
- 7:30 p.m. (South Stage) Headliner, Mariachi Las Alteñas
- Sunday, September 29: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Headliners
- 1:00 p.m. (North Stage) Headliner, Extreme Animals
- 3:30 p.m. (South Stage) Headliner, Island Boogie Band
Admission is free and the festival is open to all ages. Whether you’re coming for the music, food, or the new attractions, the International Festival promises a weekend full of culture, excitement, and fun for everyone!
This project is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Select programming is made possible in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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