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Apache Rattlesnake Festival – A Tradition Over 30 Years Strong

For more than three decades, the Apache Rattlesnake Festival has drawn thousands of visitors to southwest Oklahoma for one of the region’s most exciting spring events. While the festival is widely known for its legendary rattlesnake round-ups, it also delivers a full weekend of family-friendly entertainment, food, shopping, and live music.Visitors can explore a vibrant carnival packed with rides and games, browse more than 250 vendors in the open-air flea market, and enjoy classic fair favorites alongside unique festival specialties. Live music fills the air as crowds gather to celebrate one of Oklahoma’s most distinctive traditions.

 

Beyond the snake events, the festival features:

• A full carnival midway with rides for all ages
• Hundreds of vendors offering crafts, merchandise, and local goods
• Fair food and regional specialties
• Live entertainment throughout the weekend
• Educational snake displays and demonstrations

Whether you’re coming for the thrill of the hunt, the live entertainment, the shopping, or simply a weekend of family fun, the Apache Rattlesnake Festival delivers an unforgettable Oklahoma experience.