Festival in the Park is truly a community festival. Hosted by the Cushing Chamber of Commerce, this fun event is held annually on the last Saturday in September. Bring the whole family out to enjoy free rides and attractions, watch displays by a roaming magician and shop at the diverse vendor booths.

Festival-goers can browse booths featuring canvas art, crafts, jewelry, leather work, woodwork, vintage marketplace products, pottery and more. Vendor booths are not duplicated, so there is a variety of products to purchase and see. Some booths even have supplies available for guests to make their own creations, such as a Raku pottery making at the Lachenmeyer Arts Center. Booths will also include local businesses offering giveaway drawings, free swag and more. 

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to the food booths offered by Cushing's nonprofit organizations. From bake sales and Indian tacos to funnel cakes, no food item is duplicated, so every booth has something different for your taste buds. One other tasty option is the Cushing Lions Club Chili Cook-off, which will showcase over 10 different chili specials. Vote for your favorite and stick around to see who takes home cash prizes and trophies.

Stage entertainment will include a talent show by middle and high school students, a production by Dance Star Productions Studio, a performance by middle and high school choir students and music from the CPS band.

Want to "wake up" with a run before the Festival in the Park? Then the Grappler's Gallop 5K Run & Walk is for you. Hosted by the Cushing Wrestling Takedown Club, the Grappler's Gallop is a great way to get some great exercise in before the Festival and support a great youth group sports club. Not to mention, you also have a reason to try all that great festival food. A good, fall morning run really makes you hungry. To register, please visit the website event page and click on the Grappler's Gallop event.  

Special for the 35th anniversary in 2023, Edward Cruz, Oklahoma Guitarist Extraordinaire, will be performing on the amphitheater stage starting at noon. You won't want to miss the Cushing Chamber 35th Annual Festival in the Park.