Craft Shows & Fairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa's craft show calendar has two peaks that define the city's event year. In May, Tulsa International Mayfest takes over the Tulsa Arts District with fine art and fine craft exhibitors, 30 food booths, and three stages of live performance — all free to the public. In October, three events stack into a single month: Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa on the Arkansas riverfront (a 45+ year tradition with 60+ arts and crafts booths), the Brushcreek Bazaar Fall Festival in South Tulsa (47+ years running), and the Tulsa State Fair at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Between those peaks, the summer Affair of the Heart Tulsa edition fills the River Spirit Expo Center with 275+ vendors each July.

Tulsa's Craft Show Scene

Tulsa International Mayfest is the city's signature arts event. Held annually in May in the Tulsa Arts District, it draws fine art and fine craft exhibitors for a free, three-day outdoor festival. The 2025 edition ran May 9-11 with the theme "Stay Gold" — a tribute to S.E. Hinton and The Outsiders, both tied to Tulsa's literary identity. Thirty food booths and three performance stages round out the programming.

Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa has been a fixture on the Arkansas riverfront for more than 45 years. Voted #1 Oktoberfest in the USA, the event draws participation from 49 states and 11 countries. The MarktHaus section houses 60+ arts and crafts booths — a dedicated artisan component within the larger festival.

The Brushcreek Bazaar Fall Festival in South Tulsa has been running for 47+ years each October. It combines arts and crafts, live music, food trucks, and handmade jewelry in a family-oriented setting. It is one of the longest-running community craft events in the state.

An Affair of the Heart operates a summer Tulsa edition at the River Spirit Expo Center — July 10-12, 2026 — with the same 275+ vendor format as its Oklahoma City editions. For Tulsans, this eliminates the 100-mile drive to OKC for the state's largest recurring craft show.

The Tulsa Arts District (also known as the Brady Arts District) supports rotating gallery shows, pop-ups, and artisan markets year-round. The Philbrook Museum of Art and Gilcrease Museum anchor the city's broader arts identity. Gathering Place, the river park opened in 2018, has hosted artisan pop-up markets. Cherry Street and Brookside neighborhoods maintain boutique and artisan retail concentrations.

Country Fairs & County Events Near Tulsa

The Tulsa State Fair runs annually in October at the Tulsa Fairgrounds — separate from the Oklahoma State Fair in OKC. It features livestock competition, creative arts judging, and vendor markets including antiques, collectibles, crafts, fine art, and homegrown products. Tulsa County fair programming has historically been absorbed into the Tulsa State Fair operations.

Rogers County (adjacent east) and Osage County (north) both host smaller county fairs with traditional 4-H and FFA programming. The 4-H and FFA presence is strong through OSU Extension's Tulsa County office.

Best Times to Visit Tulsa for Craft Events

Summer brings the Affair of the Heart Tulsa edition in July. Indoor venues carry most summer programming given the heat.

October is the richest month. Oktoberfest, the Brushcreek Bazaar, and the Tulsa State Fair create a three-event cluster that makes October the strongest single month for craft events in Tulsa.

November and December bring holiday bazaars, church craft fairs, and boutique holiday markets across the metro.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Tulsa serves as the regional hub for northeast Oklahoma's Green Country region.

• Oklahoma City — ~100 miles southwest; Affair of the Heart (3x/year); Oklahoma State Fair (September); Paseo Arts Festival (May)
• Norman — ~120 miles southwest; Medieval Fair (spring, free); ShopOrama Craft Market
• Stillwater — ~70 miles west; Stillwater Arts Festival (April); Craftapalooza (May)
• Guthrie — ~90 miles southwest; Renaissance Festival (March, two weekends); Victorian Historic District

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Tulsa?

Tulsa International Mayfest in the Tulsa Arts District is the premier event — free admission, fine art and craft exhibitors, food, and music each May. Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa on the Arkansas riverfront features 60+ arts and crafts booths in the MarktHaus. The Brushcreek Bazaar Fall Festival is a 47+ year South Tulsa tradition. An Affair of the Heart Tulsa brings 275+ vendors to the River Spirit Expo Center each July.

When do craft shows happen in Tulsa?

May (Mayfest) and October (Oktoberfest, Brushcreek Bazaar, Tulsa State Fair) are the two peak months. July brings the Affair of the Heart summer edition. Holiday markets run November through December. The Tulsa Arts District hosts rotating artisan events throughout the year.

Are there country fairs near Tulsa?

The Tulsa State Fair at the Tulsa Fairgrounds in October is the primary fair event, with creative arts judging, vendor markets, and livestock competition. Rogers County and Osage County host smaller fairs with traditional agricultural programming. The Oklahoma State Fair in OKC (100 miles southwest) is a day trip for dedicated fair visitors.

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