The 12th Annual Vinita Route 66 Festival kicks off Friday, June 5, with live music, food trucks and an inflatable Kids Zone at a downtown block party from 6 to 10 pm. Saturday activities starting at 9 am include a car show, sidewalk chalk contest, a power wheels parade for kids, and open houses at local attractions like the Cherokee Cultural and Welcome Center.
The dates for the 2026 Craig County Fair will be July 25 thru July 31. The Premium Sale will be Saturday, August 1. Dinner at 6 p.m. Sale at 7 p.m. Welcome to the Craig County Community Center at the Fairgrounds, home of the Craig County Fair and much more! With our various buildings and facilities available to rent, we can provide a location to fit your needs. We have the space to accommodate a private party, large banquet, trade show, convention, or livestock show. The Craig County Fairgrounds is conveniently located off Interstate 44 at Vinita Exit 289 and historic Highway 66. It is less than 30 minutes to Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. We are centrally located one hour from Tulsa, OK, one hour from Joplin, MO, three and a half hours from Kansas City, MO, and two and a half hours from Fort Smith, AR. The Fairgrounds is located close to dining, shopping, and tourist attractions. The C...
