- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Woody Guthrie Folk Festival footprint: Pastures of Plenty and Okemah venues
- Price
- $37 to $206
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Woody Guthrie Folk Festival comes to Okemah, OK, Expected July 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival is held annually in mid-July in Okemah, Oklahoma, Guthrie's hometown, on the weekend closest to 14 July, his birthday. Founded in 1998, its first festival included Arlo Guthrie, Billy Bragg, Ellis Paul, Jimmy LaFave, Joel Rafael and The Red Dirt Rangers, and over 10,000 attendees gather in Okfuskee County in July. It is organized by the all-volunteer Woody Guthrie Coalition, with Guthrie's younger sister Mary Jo Guthrie Edgmon as perennial guest of honor.
How it works
The 2026 schedule ran from Thursday 9 July to Saturday 11 July across several stages in Okemah: the Ain't Got No Home Stage at Okemah Middle School Auditorium, the Bound for Glory Stage on Main Street, the Pastures of Plenty Stage with evening sets, and panels at the History Center. Thursday sessions at the first two stages were listed as free admission, and a ticketed Saturday brunch ran from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The festival was free for its first 17 years, and since 2015 it has charged admission at two venues while keeping music free at two others.
Who it suits
The festival suits fans of Woody Guthrie and folk music who want songwriter song swaps, panels on his legacy and evening concerts. Its founding principle was that the festival be accessible to all, and its program also lists a Children's Festival.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Woody Guthrie Folk Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport OKC.
How do I get to Woody Guthrie Folk Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Woody Guthrie Folk 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
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
OKC (Will Rogers World Airport) to Okemah is roughly 66 miles / ~1hr10min via I-40 E, well outside any city transit network. No official fare figure is published for this specific trip
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 No standalone parking fee found on the official site for general lot parking; the $250 figure found in past-year press coverage bundles reserved seating with parking rather than being a pure parking charge. This is a local hop-on shuttle, not an airport or hotel service.
🚙 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 Okemah. 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 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 3
Free primitive camping (tent/car) is included with a festival wristband at the Okemah Round-Up Club Arena, first-come first-served.
Limited electric-hookup sites, first-come first-served: 110V $20/day, 30AMP $40/day. RV/Pop-Up sites are capped at 4 persons per unit at $20/day. No sewer dumping permitted; water hookups require a Y-connector. Nearby paid RV parks (Okemah Lake, prepaid reservations only. Pine Trees RV & Trailer Park. Last Chance Ranch RV Resort, 14 mi north) are also listed on the official lodging page as overflow options.
No van-specific rule found.
Where can I stay near Woody Guthrie Folk 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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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Woody Guthrie Folk Festival 2027?
Expected July 2027. The organizer has not announced the dates yet.
How much are Woody Guthrie Folk Festival tickets?
$37 to $206 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Woody Guthrie Folk Festival held?
Pastures of Plenty & Okfuskee County venues, Okemah, OK.