About This Event

The 46th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival is scheduled for September 11 & 12, 2026.

The family fun will "sizzle" on the streets of Downtown Tahlequah. The Festival features nationally acclaimed bands. Headlining this year will be Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, plus many more Grammy Award winning performers.

A host of great regional bands and youth performers will entertain throughout the weekend. There will be performers featured for all tastes of music like bluegrass, country, classic rock, R&B, and Gospel.



Other activities include a Festival Market, Chili Cook-off, Car & Motorcycle Show, Junior Showcase, Kiddie Korraland more great family fun!



A highlight is always the Festival Market. Attendees enjoy a great shopping experience so be sure to secure your spot now as spaces are limited and fill up fast!