Rooster Days Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalBroken Arrow
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsRooster Days earns its claim as Oklahoma's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Rooster Days Festival in Broken Arrow

Rooster Days Festival is Broken Arrow's oldest annual celebration, held each May since 1931, when the local chamber of commerce created a market day for farmers to sell surplus roosters. What started as a poultry-culling day grew into a four-day festival with carnival rides, food trucks, a downtown parade, a 5K and one-mile fun run, and a vendor marketplace, all presented today by TTCU Federal Credit Union.

Rooster Days began in the spring of 1931 as a practical solution to an agricultural problem.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Rooster Days earns its claim as Oklahoma's oldest festival from an origin story that has nothing to do with roosters crowing and everything to do with 1930s farm economics

02

The mystery stays covered

In 1931, area farmers were culling excess roosters from their flocks to protect the local infertile-egg market, and the chamber of commerce turned that culling day into a community event, offering a premium price per pound and prizes for the biggest and noisiest bird

03

The city starts moving

Roosters disappeared from local flocks decades ago, replaced by horses that now dominate the parade route, but the name and the spirit of a town-wide spring gathering endured

04

The water draws everyone in

A special dinner still honors residents born in Broken Arrow, or who have lived there, fifty years or more, some traveling from other states or countries to attend

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The signature tradition is the Saturday parade

Water and renewal

Living ritual

which still centers on horses rather than the roosters the festival was named for

The sacred route

Living ritual

reflecting how Broken Arrow's agricultural base shifted from poultry to livestock over the decades

The local code

Living ritual

A Miss Chick pageant crowns a young representative each year

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and an invitation-only dinner honors longtime residents and Broken Arrow natives who reached the fifty-year mark

Tradition 6

Living ritual

some returning from out of state specifically for the reunion

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Rooster Days Festival, plan transport around the exact Broken Arrow venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual warm-weather clothing for mid-May in Oklahoma: shorts or light pants, a t-shirt, and closed-toe shoes comfortable for standing on pavement and carnival midways for hours. Bring a rain...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Rooster Days Festival, stay near the part of Broken Arrow you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.05 N, 95.79 WOpen in Google Maps

Broken Arrow, OK

Nearest airportTUL — Tulsa
TransportFor Rooster Days Festival, plan transport around the exact Broken Arrow venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Rooster Days Festival, stay near the part of Broken Arrow you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Broken Arrow via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Broken Arrow, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual warm-weather clothing for mid-May in Oklahoma: shorts or light pants, a t-shirt, and closed-toe shoes comfortable for standing on pavement and carnival midways for hours. Bring a rain layer, since spring storms are common, and sunscreen or a hat for daytime hours on Main Street.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Rooster Days Festival?

Rooster Days Festival is listed for Past edition: 14–17 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Rooster Days Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Broken Arrow, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Broken Arrow, OK

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLroosterdays.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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