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Tulsa OK Powwow and Monarch Festivals July 2016 Events

By Tom and Bev Herring

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker - Rader Group

July 27, 2016 03:57 AM

Tulsa OK Powwow and Monarch Festivals July 2016 Events

The Tulsa OK Powwow and Monarch festivals are both this weekend. These are two really great July 2016 events you should get out with your family and friends to enjoy. Of the Tulsa OK Powwow and Monarch Festivals, the Powwow will be at the Cox Center. The Monarch Festival will be at the Oxley Nature Center for everyone to enjoy. Therefore, we have a lot details about each event to share so you don’t miss out on either one. You will be able to see what each event has to offer.

Tulsa OK Powwow 64^th Annual Event

This historic event has come to Tulsa each year in July since the 1950’s. It is one of the most popular and attended events among the community. While many years have passed and many traditions have been lost, this event brings them back through memories and ceremonies. Most importantly, it’s a great way to learn about the Native American heritage through art, foods, dance, music and much more.

There will be lots of native food vendors to tryout and over twenty authentic Native American artists showing off their stuff. As a result, you can buy special gifts for special people in your life. Most noteworthy about the event, there will be over 50 different tribal nations showcasing their traditions. And especially relevant, the Comanche Little Ponies will kick off the day with a gourd of dance competitions.

Dance competitions will be held throughout the day in twelve categories of three age groups. There will be a spotlight on the tiny tot division. Because, let’s face it, they are too cute. Other categories also include the women’s jingle dress, the traditional men’s southern straight and the Warrior Challenge men’s fancy dance. Many top dancers are expected to compete on Saturday in these categories. Therefore, this is expected to be an exciting dance challenge not to be missed.

Powwow Event Details - Tulsa OK Powwow and Monarch Festivals July 2016 Events

Dates: Saturday, July 30, 2016 through Sunday, July 31, 2016
Time: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cox Business Center (Exhibit Hall A), 100 Civic Center, Tulsa OK 74103
Admission: $5 per person
Website: tulsapowwow.org

Monarch Festival of Butterflies

If you have every wanted to learn anything about Monarch Butterflies, this is the festival to attend. Become part of the movement to help them. This noteworthy festival is also fun for the whole family. The day will kick off with Sandy Schwinn giving a wonderful presentation about Planting for Butterflies; Designing a Monarch Way Station. Each participating family will go home with a Milkweed seed packet. And, members of Oxley will leave with a milkweed plant.

The Oxley Nature Center is the perfect place for the Monarch Festival. There will be crafts, education stations, games, hikes, and even shaved ice to keep you cool. Dr. Kristen Baum will give a rather compelling presentation called Monarch Corridors and Stepping Stones. However, her presentation will be at the Center for Creativity at TCC Metro Campus at 7:00 pm. There will be fun kids crafts, games and stories there as well.

Monarch Festival Event Details - Tulsa OK Powwow and Monarch Festivals July 2016 Events