Pioneer Days
2026 Pioneer Days
April 22 – 25
Pioneer Days in Okemah Oklahoma is the last weekend in April every year. Enjoy our rodeo, carnival, vendors, parade, food, and fun! For more information, contact accountsreceivable@okemahok.gov .
DATE TBD
Pageant Sponsored by
Okemah Chamber of Commerce
Age Groups: Newborn-18 years
Registration: Call 918-623-1050
Place: Okemah Middle School Auditorium
204 W Date St., Okemah, OK 74859
Natural Pageant
Entry Fee: $50
Details
• 1 walk across stage
• No dress or makeup required but allowed
• This is one for fun, judges are volunteers
• Can sell sweetheart votes to win crowd favorite
Glity Pageant
Entry Fee: $75
Details
• 2 walks across state; beauty and casual category
• Full glitz
• Judged on several items, details with registration
• Can sell sweetheart votes to win crowd favorite
Male and female winners in each age group/category get crowned and get to ride in pioneer days parade. Natural pageant competes for king/queen. Highest score overall wins-in the event of a tie, contestants will be rejudged for title. Crowd favorite winners split the pot with the pageant, most votes sold overall wins.
April 22-25
Carnival
5:00pm – 10:00pm
April 25, 2026
9am: Street vendors, food & games on Main St.
Vendor Sign Up Information:
9:00am to 4:00pm
Contact the town via email
Download Application
Car Show
Sponsored by Okemah Chamber of Commerce
Entry Fee: $25
Time: 8:00am
Place: Park between 5th & 7th
Check-in: 519 W Braodway
Details: T-tshirts & Swag Bags, Dash Plaques, 1st-3rd Trophies for Crowd Fav, Burnouts, Motorcycles Welcome
High Noon: Egg Toss
Netflix Parade of Favs
Sponsored by Okemah Chamber of Commerce
Time: 1:00pm Line-up …. 2:00pm Start
Place: Hen House
Theme: What is your favorite show? Show us with your float
Crowd Fav in Show: Featured in Okemah Pioneer Days Parade
More Info: call 918-600-2023 or email info@visitokemah.com
SATURDAY, April 25
Parade starts at 2:00PM
Evening – Okemah Pioneer Day Rodeo
Parade Map
2021 Parade Map