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Tulsa's Fall Festivities Merge Scottish Tunes with Haunted Moons

Bid adieu to those hot summer days and say hello to the cozy embrace of fall! (Ha! You’re right! That’s silly! It’ll be hot until the end of time.) Regardless, Tulsa is gearing up for the season with festivals that promise fun for the entire family.

• Scotfest (Sept 15-17): Located at Broken Arrow Events Park, this event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish culture with Highland games, live music, and a medley of dance. Kiddo-friendly activities? They've got that covered, too! At a minimum, you have an opportunity to wear that kilt from your gothic punk rock fusion phase in high school.

• Halloween Festival at Castle of Muskogee (Fridays and Saturdays, Sept 29-Oct 28): This festival is a cornucopia of both enchantment and eerie! Little ones can enjoy the Halloweenland and Enchanted Boardwalk, while thrill-seekers can face make-believe horrors on the Trail of Blood. (Don’t invite us. We’re not scared. We just already have plans.)

Grab the rest of the list HERE.

Event

Tulsa's Ultimate Gastronomic Gala is Coming

The 918 Food Festival is rolling into Tulsa's Sobo District, promising an unparalleled blend of food, music, and fun for everyone.

• Culinary Stars: From LT Enterprise's savory dishes to Taystee's refreshing shaved ice, explore a diverse array of eateries, food trucks, and sweet treats! Some notables include Bobby Ray's Southern BBQ, The Red Tacos, and Whisky Business Bakery.

• Sounds & Sights: Beyond the grub, they’ve got some of the top local artists performing all day and a list of other activities for the whole family.

Join the fest from 11 am to 10 pm at the Sobo District - 18th and Boston. Get all the info HERE.

Event

Waggin' Wheels – BMX, Brews, and Furry Bonds

Get set for a one-of-a-kind Sunday fiesta at Hardesty National BMX Stadium with Waggin' Wheels - the perfect blend of athletic prowess, crafty brews with plenty of hops, and endearing animal interactions.

• Beverage Bonanza: Sample from an extensive selection of over 100 Oklahoma specialties featuring beers, seltzers, and ciders curated by the Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma and OK Cider Co.

• Paw-tastic Interactions: Multiple adoption organizations are coming, presenting an opportunity to engage with adorable animals that would love to come home with you. While personal pets don’t get a ticket, attendees get to hang with potential new furry companions.

For all the details, roll on over to the event's official page HERE.

Community

Inaugural Bob Dylan Songwriting Fellowship Offers Exciting Opportunities

The Bob Dylan Center has teamed up with Universal Music Publishing Group to roll out a legendary annual fellowship.

• Golden Opportunity: The Songwriter Fellowship gifts two talented individuals $40,000 each to fuel their musical projects and grants them exclusive access to the Bob Dylan Archive. Imagine being inspired by the very essence of the 'Mr. Tambourine Man' hitmaker's creative process.

• Mentorship & More: The chosen duo will be under the guidance of top-tier UMPG songwriters and executives. But that’s not all - recording sessions await at Tulsa's famed The Church Studio, graced by giants like Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, and Bonnie Raitt.

Get all the details HERE.

Sports

Big 12's Season of Transition

The Big 12 has witnessed seismic shifts recently. As we look towards another transformative season, let's prep you on what to anticipate.

• Powerhouse Goodbyes: Texas and Oklahoma are set for their grand Big 12 exits. Their final Red River showdown? October 7th. Meanwhile, historic clashes like Baylor vs. Texas and the iconic Bedlam are wrapping up, with the latter happening on November 4th.

• Roster Refresh: While stalwarts depart, the conference welcomes new talent. BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF are making their league debuts, and four more teams are on the horizon next year.

Get the whole update HERE.

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In other news

• Out To The Ball Game: Swing on in the Driller’s game tonight, and make sure you scroll to the bottom of this article to be entered to win free tickets.

• This Is Important: Have you missed Workaholics? Well, the guys might be closer than you think…

• Winner, Winner: A local writer won “Author of the Year” a the Annual Women of Color Inspo. Looks like a trip to Magic City Books is in order.

• Golf's Golden Moment: From putts to payouts, Hovland's swing secures him a whopping $18M and the coveted FedEx Cup title!

• Turning the Tide: ORU women's soccer finally ends a 16-year drought against Tulsa, soaring high with a 2-1 triumph.

• Oklahoma Air National Guard: Where "playing doctor" takes on a whole new level of seriousness.

• Beer, Birds, and Beats: See the pics of the The 25th anniversary of Wild Brew where they had it all, serving sips for a cause at Bartlesville's feathery celebration.

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