August Event Calendar for Oklahoma City

Top Events and Things to Do for August 2017

By
Adam Knapp
Adam Knapp
Adam Knapp is a former writer for TripSavvy who wrote dozens of articles about Oklahoma City, tourist attractions in Oklahoma, and local events.
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Updated on 06/26/19
August Brings Sales Tax Holiday. Photo: mark wragg / Getty Images

This is the Oklahoma City August Event Calendar for the major events all around the metro area, an index summary listing with links to detailed information on each.

BACK TO SCHOOL Around OKC

  • All Month of August
  • Get information on start dates, dress codes, school supplies, immunizations and more

Oklahoma City Dodgers Games at the Bricktown Ballpark

  • 13 August Home Games
  • Get team information on schedule, tickets, roster and more

Free Live Music Concerts in the Oklahoma City Metro

  • Throughout the month of August
  • Information on the Sunday Twilight Concert Series at the Myriad Gardens, Yukon's Concerts in the Park Series, Noon Tunes Downtown Library Concerts, Norman's Summer Breeze Concerts and more

Oklahoma State Sales Tax Holiday

  • August 4-6
  • No sales tax on clothes and shoes
  • Get full details

27th Oklahoma Indian Nations Pow Wow at Concho Parade Grounds in El Reno

  • August 4-6
  • 5k Buffalo Run, turtle races, volleyball tournament, food, live entertainment and more
  • Call (405) 476-1134 for more information

Alter Bridge at Frontier City

  • August 5
  • Part of the Summer Concert Series

Sammy Kershaw at Riverwind Casino

  • August 5
  • Get venue & ticket information

Full Moon Bicycle Ride and Run at the Myriad Gardens

  • August 7
  • Meet at Band Shell for hour’s ride on various downtown area routes
  • Lights and helmets required; $5 donation to the Gardens per rider is suggested

Lyric Theatre Presents "In the Heights" at the Civic Center Music Hall

  • August 8-12
  • Get ticket information

Second Friday Art Walk in Norman

  • August 11
  • Monthly, citywide celebration of art with everything from dance, painting, photography, music and more

Newsboys and Ryan Stevenson at Frontier City

  • August 12
  • Part of the Summer Concert Series

Beats & Bites Music & Food Truck Festival at Riverwind Casino

  • August 12
  • Get venue & ticket information

Greater Oklahoma Bluegrass Music Society Concert/Jam at at Oklahoma Country-Western Museum & Hall of Fame in Del City

  • August 12
  • Family-friendly bluegrass concert
  • Get more information at gobms.org

Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at Riverwind Casino

  • August 14
  • 2017 Induction Ceremony for Jeff Bennett, Doug Blubaugh, Bill Greason, David James, Bill Krisher, Bryant Reeves and Jason White
  • See oklahomasportshalloffame.org for more information

Edmond's Heard on Hurd Street Festival

R5 at Frontier City

  • August 19
  • Part of the Summer Concert Series

Jake Jam 2017 at Grand Casino

  • August 19

Just Between Friends Fall Consignment Sale at State Fair Park

  • August 19-26
  • Maternity and children's clothing, baby equipment, toys, shoes, books and more

Z-Fest at Frontier City

  • August 20
  • Part of the Summer Concert Series

103rd Annual Oklahoma County Free Fair at State Fair Park

  • August 24-26
  • Salsa contest, ice-cream freeze-off, sundae-making contest and more
  • Residents can enter cakes, cookies, jams, jellies, breads and candies
  • Call (405) 713-1125 for more information

2017 Thoroughbred Season Begins at Remington Park

  • August 25

Linkin Park at the Chesapeake Energy Arena

Forever In Your Mind at Frontier City

  • August 26

Part of the Summer Concert Series