Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Cottonwood Flats
- Price
- $50 to $140
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival was October 8 to 10, 2026, in Guthrie, OK. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival (OIBF) is a free, family-friendly bluegrass gathering held the second full weekend of October at the Cottonwood Flats in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where it has run for close to three decades. It features three stages of local, national and international bluegrass bands alongside youth competitions, workshops, jam sessions, food trucks and an artist market, with on-site camping that turns the grounds into a hub for informal picking. Its 'international' billing reflects a tradition of hosting bands from countries such as Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy.
What people love
Attendees describe OIBF as a genuinely fun time and a highlight of the local calendar, with several urging that more people, especially younger ones, discover it; fans note that even skeptics tend to be won over once they experience live bluegrass at the festival. The relaxed camping-and-jamming atmosphere at Cottonwood Flats is part of the draw.
Last time around (2025)
Coverage of the 2025 edition described a warm, communal weekend, with families picnicking on the grass and friends dancing along to the tunes for an overall vibe of unity and joy. The festival kept its long-running free-admission, three-stage format at Cottonwood Flats in Guthrie.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport OKC.
How do I get to Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival. The nearest major airport is OKC, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
EMBARK's airport-corridor route runs Monday-Friday only and is downtown-OKC bound, with no weekend service and no route reaching Guthrie (35 miles further north) at all.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
For this specific festival, a rideshare/taxi trip covers the full ~35-mile OKC-to-Guthrie leg (there is no closer commercial airport), a genuinely long, likely expensive rideshare trip for a rural camping festival, making a rental car the more practical choice for most fly-in attendees (see car_hire below).
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Day parking and camping both enter through the same gate: 'enter the festival grounds on the corner of 8th and Noble for both camping and day parking', per the festival's own location/directions page. The venue is a rural fairgrounds-style flat with direct vehicle access.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Guthrie. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Tent site: $20/day, first-come first-served. Extra vehicles beyond the primary camping vehicle: $10/day.
RV site: $20/day base, plus a $15/day electricity add-on (standard 20-amp, limited 30-amp available first-come first-served). No confirmed water/sewer full-hookup tier, bring extension cords and hoses, water is distributed across the grounds at shared points rather than at every site. This extends it with car/RV/tent pricing specifics without contradicting it.
Where can I stay near Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival?
Airport hotels 1
7404 South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
Crawled oibf.com on 3 Sep 2026 including its linked info pages. The organiser publishes no accessibility page and nothing on terrain, accessible parking, accessible toilets, accessible camping, companion tickets, ASL or a quiet space.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was October 8 to 10, 2026. The next one is expected in October.
How much are Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival tickets?
$50 to $140 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is Oklahoma's International Bluegrass Festival held?
Cottonwood Flats, Guthrie, OK.