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Dancing Turtle Arts Festival, Stillwater, OK (2026)

10/07/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🦋🐾🎤🎵🍧🐢

09/30/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 💍🎨🎸🎶🍔🐢

09/23/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 💎🖊️🎸🐱☕️🐢

Highpoint Gems crafts fantasy and nature-inspired fine jewelry, with silver, gold, and gemstones. If you have anything in mind, they make custom pieces too! 🌹

Custom Portraits by Sam features exquisite charcoal and pencil portrait drawings. Her artistry is evident in the details of her work! ✏️

Magenta Burn is an alternative rock band from OKC. Their bold and gritty performance made a striking impression at Dancing Turtle! 🎤

Cary Younge is a local singer-songwriter and Otoe hymn singer who shares his talents at the Interfaith Music Brunch. His thoughtful songwriting and soulful sound makes him a beloved fixture in the regional music scene! 🎼

Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue joined our non-profit booths this year! Since 2004 they have been providing life-saving care to orphaned neonatal kittens, finding forever homes for their charges. 🐈

Fellowship Grounds kept the festival well-caffeinated with their mobile coffee truck, and also cooled us off with their snow cones! Their refreshments can’t be beat! 🍧

09/16/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 💕📿🎻🎶🌮🐢

Bella Rose Art is inspired by nature and fantasy! Her prints, stickers, greeting cards, and accessories are all handmade in her studio! 🌺

Angelic Healing offeres silver and crystal jewelry, crystals, chimes, tuning forks, and tinctures! A unique assortment for the holistically-minded shopper! 🪷

Unlikely Roll is an indie-alternative rock band based in Stillwater. Their 90s-style alternative and grunge-influenced rock set was a great addition to Dancing Turtle! 🎸

Eric Ryan-Johnson plays classical violin and Irish traditional fiddle. His fiddle demonstration is a mainstay of the Dancing Turtle festival! 🎵

Haydon Harris is the manager of Daddy O’s Music here in Stillwater and a member of The Heard. But he also participates in Dancing Turtle’s open mic each year as a solo guitarist! 🎼

The Stillwater Community Singers is a diverse group that shares a passion for music. They joined us as a non-profit booth this year and also sang at the Interfaith Music Brunch! 🎤

Rock’s Tacos features a wide array of family-friendly foods, from tacos to burgers to Philly cheesesteaks! There’s something for everyone! 🌯

09/09/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🪷🫧🎤🎼🍜 🐢

Tandi Pottery features handmade stoneware pottery by Tandi Memmott. Both functional and decorative, her pieces are sure to be cherished for years to come! 💕

Mulberry Soap Co. sells handmade goat’s milk soap! Combining delightful scents with nourishing ingredients, their products make a wonderful gift! 🐐

Lucius Coldstone has a unique indie style, smooth melodies, and catching rhythms. We were delighted to have this solo artist return to Dancing Turtle! 🎸

Prairie Vole Conspiracy is a three-piece acoustic band bringing a funky sound, creative harmonies, and imaginative lyrics to delight all ages! 🌈

Paul Bostick brings a singular style to Dancing Turtle with his lovely mountain dulcimer tunes! This traditional folk music instrument has a long history, and we love having it’s music on display at Dancing Turtle! ♥️

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization who joined our non-profit booths this year. They shared their message of be vocal, vote local! 🗳️

Wok Hei Noodle House stir fries fresh vegetables with noodles or rice, serving up one-dish meals that can be suited to your tastes. We appreciate the fact that they traveled from Kansas to join us this year! 🍚

09/02/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🎨 🎸 🥃🦁🍭

Rhiannon’s Fine Art features original artwork and prints of all sizes. Her imagery includes many local landscapes and fauna in a bright color palette! 🪶

Barry Fuxa Art & Design returned this year with their eclectic collection of pop culture prints! We look forward to seeing what he brings to Dancing Turtle each year! 💥

Sundrift is a local indie and surf-rock band with a sound all their own! A fresh new face at the festival! 🌞

Monty Harper is a beloved Stillwater musician who’s children’s shows truly take the cake. His clever yet educational lyrics and interactive tunes delight audiences of all ages! 🌈

Morton Distilleries out of Henryetta produces local moonshine and other distilled spirits. Their Wild Bill’s ready-to-drink cocktails, Bloody Gr**go mix, and Thomas T. Thinn bourbon showcase their wide-ranging talents! 🍸

The Noon Lions Club once again kindly provided breakfast to the Sunday morning crowd during Dancing Turtle’s Interfaith Music Brunch! Their organization supports a variety of community needs with their growing network of volunteers. 🫶

Big Mama’s Sweets and Spuds is an expert when it comes to loaded potatoes. But they also offer shaved ice, fresh cookies, and lemonade! Always a crowd-pleaser! 🥔

08/28/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🥣🌱🎶🇰🇷🥃🥘

Pottery by Jezz features wheel-thrown and hand-built pieces from right here in Oklahoma! Their work puts the FUN in functional! 🏺

Lost In Time preserves flowers, plants, mushrooms, and other foraged materials in resin, which they then turn into jewelry, keychains, and dice! This preservation process results in one-of-a-kind pieces of art! 🍃

Slapout is a folk-rock band based in Stillwater that hones their craft with Oklahoma-themed storytelling. A returning performer at Dancing Turtle, they always draw a crowd! 🎷

Clint Clausing is a local singer/songwriter and guitarist. He is an annual performer at Dancing Turtle’s Songwriter’s Living Room! 🎼

K-Soul Dance Crew was a new addition to the dance showcase this year! Their distinctive K-Pop performances wowed the crowd! 🪩

Territory Distilling is another familiar face, featuring locally distilled spirits for all palates! They are in the process of relocating to Morrison, and we can’t wait to see what combinations they bring to life in their new space!🍹

The Stillwater crowd knows and loves Nilima’s Authentic Food of India! Their food truck features original Indian fare on a rotating menu, with vegan and vegetarian options daily. 🍛

08/24/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🌼🕯️🥁🪩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Figments of Imagination features fused glass that is both functional and decorative, along with glass and silver jewelry. Claire’s pieces are a fun way to add color to your everyday! 🌺

Eros Candle Co is always a hit with the Dancing Turtle crowd. Featuring handcrafted candles, wax melts, and fragrances, their booth is an olfactory wonderland! ✨

The Tyler Siems Band is a group put together by local singer-songwriter Tyler Siems! A familiar face to the Dancing Turtle crowd, they have a true knack for storytelling. 🎸

Dr. Hugh Foley, Oklahoma music historian and founding board member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, brings an incredible country sound to his acoustic set at Dancing Turtle. 🎶

Legacy Foundation Creations is a creative performing arts and media company who were featured in this year’s dance showcase. Their creativity and artistry is unmatched! 💫

The City of Stillwater Utilities Department returned to Dancing Turtle this year with their bucket truck! What a great addition to the Design in Motion exhibits! 🚚

Bagpipe Bites features an array of Scottish dishes sure to satisfy any appetite! Its food you’re unlike to find anywhere else in Stillwater! 🥧

08/19/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🪕 📸 🎤 💃 🔥 🐢

Twister Strums is a beloved return vendor, featuring handcrafted musical instruments including cigar box guitars, cake pan banjos, and other roots musical instruments! Knowledgeable and creative in equal measure, we love seeing what Larry Allen has in store each year! 🎼

Up The Creek Wildlife Photography is another staple of the Dancing Turtle festival. Gene Blackwell’s booth features original wildlife photography prints and specialty items (mugs, cards, and calendars) featuring his gorgeous work. 🍁

The Heard is an Americana, Red Dirt, and roots-rock hometown band, billing themselves as “a musical shape shifting band of rascals”. We love their unique sound and creative chemistry! 🌼

Tim Cowan is a local singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is also a returning performer to Dancing Turtle. You can also catch him performing at Market 34 and other local venues! 🎵

Pepper’s Line Dance Group features the students of Pepper Vold. Their impressive talents have graced the stage at many Dancing Turtle festivals! 👏

The Stillwater Fire Department is always a big draw with kids and those young at heart! We appreciate their repeat appearance at the Design in Motion exhibits at Dancing Turtle! 🚒

Trippy Turtle Concessions serves classic American and diner-style fare out of their distinctive tie-dye truck! We love this on-brand addition to our food truck lineup! 🌈

08/12/2026

Looking back at Dancing Turtle 2026 and the wonderful people who brought the arts to life! 🎨 🎸 🩰 🐢

Matthew Montgomery, of Awen Inspirations Photography, is an artist who specializes in landscape and botanical images. His photos and prints are available in a variety of sizes and printed on many different materials. The outdoors comes alive in his work! 🦬 🦋 🌼

Magnolia Leigh Tea offers homemade teas from home-grown Oklahoma ingredients. Floral, spicy, fruity, and creative, their mixtures are sure to satisfy any tea drinker! 🫖 🌺

Connor Helm is Perkin’s own up-and-coming singer/songwriter and guitarist, with a blues and Red Dirt sound all his own. Always a big hit with the Dancing Turtle and Block 34 Live crowds, be sure to check out his music! 🎶

Mark Christian wears many hats! After years in radio and preaching, Mark Christian is an entertaining performer with quick wit and humor. A Stillwater-based multi instrumentalist who specializes in Americana and folk music, he is a fixture of the Dancing Turtle Songwriter’s Living Room each year! 🎼

Wildly Brave Dance Company is a regional professional dance company based out of Stillwater. In their own words, “We connect people through dance and make art that matters!” 🧑‍🩰

MC Iron returned to Dancing Turtle this year to offer a firey demonstration in blacksmithing! They offer ornamental iron, welding, metalwork, blacksmithing, wrought iron gates and fencing, and custom railings here in Stillwater. 🔥🔨

Happy Herman’s Lemonade is a staple in the Stillwater community! Their made-to-order lemonade and creative flavor combinations are a welcome thirst quencher in the summer sun! 🍋

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