TULSA, Okla. — Organizers of the popular event Scotfest announced it is not taking place this year.
Christmas Day was a devastating blow for the non-profit—when thieves made off with their trailer valued at $15,000, as well as $70,000 worth of items for the festival.
When 2News talked to then-Executive Director Steve Campbell, he knew then that the theft put the event’s future in jeopardy.
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“Right now, we are trying to figure out what kind of impact this is and our ability to even put this thing on next year,” Campbell said in December.
Organizers tried a GoFundMe. It is still running, but only at 4% of the goal.
Posting to Facebook, current Executive Director Kris Morrison said moving Scotfest last year to Central Park Community Center due to construction at Broken Arrow Event Center created parking challenges.
With construction still ongoing, that challenge would remain.
He also said there were other events happening in Broken Arrow on that same weekend.
“When we spent time to investigate the impact, what we discovered was that would be a very subpar experience for our patrons,” Morrison said. “We organize Scotfest for you. We want you to have the event you deserve.”
Organizers say Scotfest will hold several smaller events in place of the usual festival over the next year. They promise a new and improved event returning to Broken Arrow Event Center in 2026.
Organizers say the decision happened quickly. In the coming days, there will be options for people who already bought tickets for this year, but did not specify whether a refund will be one of the options.
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