Oktoberfest Tulsa

Tulsa's Oktoberfest is one of the largest German heritage festivals in the country — stretching along the Arkansas River with beer gardens, polka stages, sausage vendors, and a midway that keeps families coming back year after year. The festival has been a Tulsa tradition since 1979 and draws hundreds of thousands to the River West area.

Yes, there's lederhosen. Yes, there's competitive stein-holding. And yes, the pretzels are as big as your head. But the real draw is watching a city that takes "just have a good time" seriously.