Bricktown Reggae Festival

A popular annual event in Oklahoma City that began in the mid-1990's, the Bricktown Reggae Festival is held in late July/early August and features many of the area's best reggae musicians performing live throughout the two-day festival as well as food, drinks and giveaways.

Admission to the Bricktown Reggae Festival is free, and all ages are allowed.

The 14th Annual Bricktown Reggae Festival will be held on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, and the music and festivities last until midnight.

The Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival is held, rain or shine, beneath tents erected at the corner of Sheridan & Oklahoma Avenue in Bricktown.

Get a full map with driving directions.

Here are scheduled performers for 2009:

Friday

• 5 – 6:20 p.m. The Suspects
• 6:45 – 8:15 p.m. Sam & the Stylees
• 8:45 – 10:05 p.m. Watusi
• 10:30 – Midnight Josh Heinrich Formerly of Jah Roots

Saturday

• 4 – 5:00 p.m. The Suspects
• 5:20 – 6:40 p.m. Sam & the Stylees
• 7:00 – 8:20 p.m. One Love Uprising
• 8:40 – 10:05 p.m. D.R.U.M
• 10:30 – Midnight Natty Nation

In addition to the live music, there will be Budweiser in souvenir pitchers and soft drinks for sale. Get a free easy pick Powerball lottery ticket for the June 15th drawing with purchase of a commemorative 16 oz. Bud Light Blue Aluminum bottle of beer. Also, vendors will have t-shirts, hats and more.

Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. Outside food and drinks, pets, professional video or camera equipment and weapons are prohibited.

Staying in town for the Bricktown Reggae Festival? Here are some hotel options nearby:

• Hampton Inn & Suites
  300 East Sheridan
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Courtyard Downtown
  2 West Reno
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Residence Inn
  400 East Reno Avenue
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Renaissance Hotel
  Ten North Broadway
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Sheraton Hotel
  One North Broadway
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• The Skirvin Hotel
  One Park Avenue
  Less than 1 mile from Bricktown
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