Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the arts this fall at the third annual Red Autumn Art Festival! Join us in beautiful Downtown Sallisaw for two unforgettable days filled with creativity, community, and inspiration.

This year’s festival will feature:

- Open-air streetside art market showcasing talented regional artists

- Live entertainment bringing music and energy to the streets

- The Future of Now Student Art Competition, spotlighting rising young artists from across the region

- Crossroads Art Competition, celebrating innovative and diverse artistic voices

- Independent film screenings, featuring original work from up-and-coming filmmakers

- Delicious food trucks serving up local flavors and festival favorites

- Newly painted downtown crosswalks, unveiled as public art installations by featured artists

Whether you’re an artist looking to share your work with a welcoming, engaged audience, or an art lover ready for a weekend surrounded by creativity, Red Autumn is your destination.

Immerse yourself in an art-rich environment, connect with fellow creators, and be part of a growing tradition that honors imagination, expression, and community.

Festival Schedule:

A Festival in Full Bloom

Saturday kicks off with even more artists filling the streets, plus special showcases designed to spotlight creativity at every stage.

At The Venue, artists compete in the Crossroads Juried Art Exhibition & Competition, while across town, young creators step into the spotlight at The Future of Now student art competition.

Meanwhile, the Stage Park comes alive with performances ranging from the driving sound of Mule Kick Reckoning, to the graceful steps of Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca, to the vibrant energy of Danza Nuestra Señora de San Juan.

As the sun sets on Saturday evening, we’ll close the festival — but the memory of Red Autumn will linger long after the final note, the last brushstroke, and the shared laughter fade into the autumn air.

6:30 a.m. - Set up for Saturday-only artists begins
9:00 a.m. - Street-side art market opens
10:00 a.m. - Crossroads Juried Art Exhibition & Competition at The Venue (open to participating artists — details below)
11:00 a.m. - The Future of Now student art competition at the Wheeler Event Center
Live performances at the Stage Park:
11:00 a.m. - Live performance by Mule Kick Reckoning
1:00 p.m. - Pakilistli Academia de Danza y Cultura Folklorica dance performance
2:00 p.m. - Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca dance performance
3:00 p.m. - Danza Nuestra Señora de San Juan dance performance
3:30 p.m. - Live performance by Common Roots
6:00 p.m. - Festival ends.