The Scotfest organization issued the following press release on Aug. 1, 2025.
BROKEN ARROW, Okla., Aug. 1, 2025 – After thorough discussions with board members, volunteers, and partners at the City of Broken Arrow, Scotfest leadership has decided to postpone this year’s Scotfest event to 2026, when the festival is set to return to the Broken Arrow Events Park. Event leaders said the difficult decision stems from their commitment to ensuring a successful and rewarding event for all participants.
“We recognize the disappointment this announcement will cause,” Kris Morrison, Scotfest Executive Director, said. “We feel strongly as a leadership team that our primary responsibility is to deliver the festival that our partners, athletes, vendors, and most of all, our fans, deserve. Doing so upholds the legacy of Scotfest.”
Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon said, “The City of Broken Arrow understands and supports the difficult decision Scotfest board members made to postpone this year’s event. We applaud the commitment of their time, effort, and resources to reimagine this tradition-rich festival when it returns to Broken Arrow’s Events Park in 2026. We look forward to working with our partners during this process and are excited to celebrate the new and improved Scotfest with Broken Arrow residents and visitors next year.”
Morrison said the fact that two additional overlapping local events created significant logistical challenges, including further limiting parking, and the Christmas Day 2024 theft of a trailer filled with key equipment, both heavily influenced the board’s decision. “We are dedicated to prioritizing the long-term success of this 45-year-old event. We value our partnerships and understand the importance of community events; however, the challenges this year presented made it necessary to postpone,” Morrison said.
In place of the usual festival, Scotfest will hold several smaller events between now and September 2026 to engage the community and enhance planning for the main event’s grand return. “We are excited about the future of Scotfest and are committed to bringing a revitalized experience in 2026, featuring new attractions and top-tier performances,” Steve Campbell, Chairman of the Scotfest board, said.
Campbell said Scotfest appreciates the ongoing community support for both the event and this decision, and that the entire, all-volunteer event team looks forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026 for an unforgettable celebration.
