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Rocklahoma festival approaches 20th anniversary in Pryor, Oklahoma
The music festival Rocklahoma, located in Pryor, Oklahoma, is approaching its 20th anniversary in 2026. Founded by Mark Nuessle and Dave Giencke, the festival grew from a vision to build its own infrastructure, including an amphitheater and land, to become an internationally recognized event.
The festival's history is linked to the Canadian rock band Triumph, who performed a notable reunion show at Rocklahoma on July 11, 2008. This followed their first reunion concert with Rik Emmett at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2008. Currently, Triumph is celebrating a 50th anniversary tour, having sold over 135,000 tickets this year.
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Dave Giencke · Mark Nuessle · Pryor, Oklahoma · Rocklahoma · Triumph
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Pryor, Oklahoma, had a population of 9,444 residents in the 2020 census. 99wfmk.com · 961theeagle.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The band Triumph played a reunion show at Rocklahoma on July 11, 2008. 99wfmk.com · 961theeagle.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rocklahoma is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. 99wfmk.com · 961theeagle.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Triumph has sold more than 135,000 tickets for their 50th anniversary tour this year. 99wfmk.com · 961theeagle.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Founders Mark Nuessle and Dave Giencke built the amphitheater and purchased the land for Rocklahoma independently. 99wfmk.com · 961theeagle.com · wpdh.com