OKLAHOMA CITY — The 2025 Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
This festival is designed to allow visitors to experience other cultures and traditions. Visitors are there to participate in the activities, not just observe. This community-wide event will celebrate and recognize what the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has called “the everyday and intimate creativity that all of us share and pass on to the next generation.” The “creativity” will be represented at the Oklahoma Folklife Festival will come in the form of dancing, singing, crafts, food and more. Food vendors, musical performers, and educational resources will be present to showcase their time and talents. There will also be several craft opportunities for attendees of all ages.
The 2025 Folklife Festival will coincide with the annual sale put on by the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Research Division. The sale will feature thousands of volumes, including rare and out-of-print books. No admission is required to visit the book sale. Proceeds from the sale will support the Research Center’s efforts to collect items of historical significance, provide programming for researchers and school groups and offer resources online.
The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City. It is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.