TULSA, Okla. - eTradeWire -- Tulsa Ballet, TulsaGo, and Hardesty Family Foundation today announced an exciting addition to Tulsa's holiday attractions lineup: The Nutcracker Festival. This brand-new annual event promises to captivate audiences with a blend of festive activities, culinary delights, live performances by local artists, and a premier holiday marketplace.

The Nutcracker Festival is set to transform the SageNet Center into a winter wonderland, offering a unique and enchanting experience for the Tulsa community and beyond in which attendees can immerse themselves in the magic of the season. The festival marketplace will offer an array of unique gifts, seasonal decor, and artisanal goods perfect for holiday shopping.

"For over fifty years, Tulsa Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for generations of local families, who either attend a performance or have been involved in the children's cast joining the professional dancers on stage," says Scott Black, Managing Director at Tulsa Ballet. "We have been dreaming of a way to extend the magic of this production beyond the stage and The Nutcracker Festival will do just that, by creating a family-friendly indoor holiday event that all ages can enjoy."

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"The creation of new experiences in Tulsa is essential for building a strong, resilient, and prosperous community that thrives both culturally and economically," says Erik-Michael Collins, Senior Managing Partner at TulsaGo. "The Nutcracker Festival exemplifies TulsaGo's commitment to nurturing local creativity, drawing city visitors and tourists, and enriching our city's cultural landscape. We are proud to partner with Tulsa Ballet on this groundbreaking Oklahoma holiday attraction – the first of its kind in the country."

"The Hardesty Family Foundation is thrilled to be the sponsor of what is sure to become a new holiday tradition for families around Tulsa," says Michelle Hardesty, Executive Director at the Hardesty Family Foundation. "One of our foundation's main purposes is to support a diverse range of projects in the Tulsa area, and we are so excited to add The Nutcracker Festival to our list of events that adds a unique addition for the Tulsa community."

The 2024 Nutcracker Festival is set for December 6-7 at the Expo Square SageNet Center in Tulsa, OK. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.nutcrackerfest.com.