Red Earth FallFest
Fall festival · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
Scissortail Park hosts this free Native art market and community celebration on October 17, 2026, with a youth powwow, food trucks, and the park's farmers market running alongside it. Downtown Oklahoma City does not get a bigger one-day fall gathering.
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Plan your visit
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Scissortail Park
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 31–November 4
Color builds from October 25 · mostly bare by November 25
Sampled at Red Earth FallFest’s own coordinates and elevation (363 m) rather than a regional average.
26 weather points cover Oklahoma, and the model shifts their answer 1 day earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Oklahoma is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Red Earth FallFest
The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around November 11. The elevation is 1,191 ft, which pulls the turn earlier.
This one is within Oklahoma City itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Red Earth FallFest on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Oklahoma, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Red Earth FallFest open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 17. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Scissortail Park. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Red Earth FallFest peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 31–November 4 (best estimate November 2). Color starts around October 25 and is mostly bare by November 25.
- How do I get to Red Earth FallFest?
- Red Earth FallFest is in Oklahoma City. The closest city is Oklahoma City, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Oklahoma's fall lineup.
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