25th annual Plaza Festival set for Saturday, Sept.28 | Arts & Entertainment

OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the 25th annual Plaza Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., according to the press release. The event takes place in the historic Plaza District, 1745 NW 16th Street in Oklahoma City. Attendees can experience a world-renowned band, buy a handmade craft item from the artists and see a new mural being painted live.  Plaza Festival is a free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Marcus “Quese IMC“ Frejo, an Indigenous artist, who has performed at festivals around the world, says it’s special to return to his hometown to and participate in two different parts of the festival.

“My show is really high energy – a lot of interactive culture segues from Native American influence to my Mexican heritage – it’s good medicine,” said Frejo. “My performance is definitely rooted in Indigenous culture aligned with modern day hip hop culture which is a great combination and vibe.

“I am also excited to showcase Indigenous art and clothing and show that there are contemporary modern Indigenous artists here in Oklahoma City.”

The main stage will feature performers throughout the day, closing with Oklahoma’s own Skating Polly.

Other opportunities for people to see and do will include the following:

On the ACM@UCO Stage, current students get real-life experience in performing and producing a festival event.

The Groovemeant Dance Stage will feature dance performances and three dance battles, which will culminate with a $500 cash prize. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s O’City Crew and Thunder drummers will make an appearance. The dance stage is presented by the Groovemeant Community and Arts Council Oklahoma City’s Art Moves.

During the event artists from across the country will paint new murals in the Plaza Walls Mural Expo.

Let’s Fix This will host a civic engagement panel featuring voters of diverse background discussing why voting is important to them. The panel will take place at OKC Improv from 4-6 PM.

The festival will include more than 35 artists from Oklahoma selling handmade goods including leather work, ceramics. paintings, jewelry. Participants can pick up items for as little as $5.

In the Kid’s area, children can participate in interactive art activities like bracelet making, face painting, and coloring, jump in the bounce house, meet OKC’s Ghostbusters, and more.

Catch a Broadway-caliber show at Lyric Theatre as they perform the Tony-award winner “Once on this Island” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Plaza District businesses including Grand Royale & RadBar will have special concerts and entertainment.

Festival goers can enjoy their day on 10 patios that can be found throughout the Plaza District.

All proceeds from the Annual Plaza District Festival go to support The Plaza District Association, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the district and Oklahoma City community through free, monthly arts and culture programming, including Live! On the Plaza and Plaza Walls’ Mural Expo.

This year’s Festival is presented by Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy, Fowler Automotive, Oklahoma’s Credit Union, and Walmart.

Additional support provided by 180 Residential, Arts Council Oklahoma City’s Art Moves, Anthem Brewing, Aurora, Center for Employment Law, CPH Media, Dig It, Empire Slice House, Jordan & Natalie Evans, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Lyt Consulting, OKC Improv, OKC Thunder, Oshiki Japan, Out on a Limb, Ma Der Lao Kitchen, Mee Hawkins Greenhaw Cotner PLLP, Metisse Group,, Mosteller Music Productions, New State Burgers & Spirits, Paint N’ Cheers, Pie Junkie, Rad Bar, Randy & Sandra Cassimus, Renewal By Andersen, Susan Moring & Zach Mays, TwinHaus, Velvet Monkey Salons, and Zeeck PR.

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