Freedom 250 announced in a release Wednesday the first wave of participants, performers, speakers, and featured activations for the Great American State Fair, the 16-day national exposition taking place June 25 through July 10, 2026, on the National Mall.
The U.S. Forest Service Wednesday announced an additional 2026 recreation fee-free day on June 6 in celebration of National Trails Day, providing no cost use of all standard amenity recreation sites on national forests and grasslands.
Tulsa singer-songwriters GYPSY TWANG will present an Elm Tree concert on Sunday, May 3rd, at the Arcadia Round Barn. The concert will be from 1 to 3 p.m. beneath the shade of the giant elm tree on the north side of the barn.
Gypsy Twang was established in May of 2009. Husband and wife Steve and Sarah Huhn after independent musical adventures, had always wanted to form a band together. Next they rounded up friends and the next thing they knew, they booking dates and thinking up a name (“Gypsy Twang” is a nod to both Bob Childers and Country & Western music).
Mid-Continent Kennel Club Dog Show Returns April 23–26 with Rare Breeds, Dock Diving, and Family Fun
More than 1,000 of the country’s top dogs will descend on Tulsa beginning Thursday, April 23 for the Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa’s annual All-Breed Dog Show, a four-day celebration of canine competition, community, and charisma.
Running Thursday through Sunday, April 23–26, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square, this American Kennel Club (AKC)-sanctioned event draws elite dogs—and their handlers—from more than 20 states. Competitors will vie for top honors in conformation, speed, strength, and showmanship.
Family’s important to Jacob Foutz, so when he made a promise to his great grandmother Judy Fisher, he intended to keep it. Two years after her passing, Foutz fulfilled his oath by winning the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River.
After tallying a four-day winning total of 72 pounds, 4 ounces, Foutz linked a transitional moment in his final day to that longstanding family commitment.
“This afternoon, I had 30 minutes before I locked (back to Pool 16 from Pool 15) and I had gone back for a big one I had seen on bed,” said the 27-year-old from Philadelphia, Tenn. “My great grandma was my biggest fan. Every time I saw her, I promised her a blue trophy.
“That big fish wasn’t there and I said, ‘Grandma, if you’re watching, I can use a 5-pounder right now.’ About 5 minutes later, I caught a 6-1. You can’t script it any better than that.”
