Woody Guthrie Folk Festival footprint: Pastures of Plenty and Okemah venues
Pastures of Plenty is the outdoor evening stage of the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, reached by John Fullbright Loop near Airport Lake in Okemah, Oklahoma, Guthrie's hometown, while daytime events are spread across separate downtown venues. Parking at Pastures of Plenty is free: come in from I-40 or downtown via US-62, Glen D Johnson Road and John Fullbright Loop, then on to Sertco Road to park. Camping is not at the stage itself but at the Okemah Round-Up Club Arena, where primitive camping is free for festival-pass holders and a shuttle runs to the festival.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Both: Pastures of Plenty is the outdoor evening stage; daytime sites are downtown buildings
- Official site
- woodyfest.com
Worth knowing before you go
- Camping is not at the stage; it is at the separate Okemah Round-Up Club Arena.
- Showers at the camping are cold, and electric hookups are limited and paid.
- Some daytime locations changed in 2026, so check where each event is.
- Strict quiet-hour, generator, fire and pet rules apply at the camping.
- Camping opening and vacate dates are set for each edition.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you want free primitive camping with a shuttle to the stage
- you like a festival spread across a small town's own buildings and history
Think twice if
- you want to camp beside the stage; camping is at a separate site
- you need hot showers; the camping showers are cold
- you rely on an electric hookup; they are limited
Getting there and parking
Pastures of Plenty is at 1001 John Fullbright Loop near Airport Lake. The festival's other sites are separate, including the Crystal Theatre, Hen House Cafe, Okfuskee History Center, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Okemah Middle School and the Round-Up Club campground, and some daytime locations changed in 2026, so check where each event is. From I-40 or downtown, approach via US-62, Glen D Johnson Road and John Fullbright Loop, then continue to Sertco Road and park. Parking is free.
Festival-goers arrive at the Pastures parking lot and move between the sites from there.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Pastures of Plenty. The venue's own pages are the place to check: woodyfest.com.
Camping
Camping is not at Pastures of Plenty. WoodyFest sends campers to rustic camping at the separate Okemah Round-Up Club Arena, where primitive camping is free for festival-pass holders and registration wristbands are issued. Limited 110V/30A electric hookups are available for a fee, with water access for qualifying hookups.
The camping has cold rustic showers, accessible port-a-johns and a shuttle to the festival, with strict rules on quiet hours, generators, fires and pets. Opening and vacate dates are set for each edition and can change from year to year.
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Quick answers
Is parking free at Pastures of Plenty?
Yes. Approach via US-62, Glen D Johnson Road and John Fullbright Loop, then continue to Sertco Road to park.
Can I camp at Pastures of Plenty?
No. Camping is at the separate Okemah Round-Up Club Arena, where primitive camping is free for festival-pass holders.
Are there electric hookups at the WoodyFest camping?
A limited number of paid 110V/30A hookups, with water access for qualifying hookups.
Are there showers at the WoodyFest camping?
Yes, cold rustic showers, plus accessible port-a-johns.
Is there a shuttle from the camping to the festival?
Yes. A shuttle runs from the Round-Up Club camping.
Are all WoodyFest events at Pastures of Plenty?
No. Pastures of Plenty is the outdoor evening stage; daytime events use separate sites such as the Crystal Theatre, Hen House Cafe, Okfuskee History Center, St. Paul's church and Okemah Middle School, and some daytime locations changed in 2026.
Why is it called Pastures of Plenty?
It is named after Woody Guthrie's song. The festival is held in his hometown around his birthday.
Can I run a generator or have a fire at the camping?
The Round-Up Club camping has strict rules on generators, fires, quiet hours and pets, so read them before you go.
A little history
WoodyFest is an annual celebration in Woody Guthrie's hometown of Okemah, scheduled around his birthday and organised by the Woody Guthrie Coalition. Pastures of Plenty takes its name from Guthrie's song and has been the festival's outdoor evening stage for many years. The festival is inseparable from Okemah's downtown buildings, local history and its many community venues.