Main Spotlight: How Rural Oklahoma Main Streets Have Weathered Change
Learns how rural places across Oklahoma have survived through booms and busts, and how they are leveraging the Main Street Approach to build sustainable and vibrant futures.
Did you know the 2026 Main Street Now Conference offers 17 mobile workshops? From informative tours to immersive learning experiences, mobile workshops offer an unparalleled glimpse into Main Street efforts happening in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma. Check out our round-up of recommendations designed to help you complete your itinerary with the perfect mobile workshop.
Remembering Black Wall Street Mural. Courtesy of Tyler Layne Photography
History Comes Alive
Hear from local historians and leaders working to honor, safeguard, and tell their community’s story for future generations.
- Historic Greenwood and Black Wall Street
- Oklahoma’s All-Black Towns
- Historic Preservation on Route 66
Meadow Gold Sign. Credit Cloudless Lens Photography
Heritage as Catalysts
Learn how Main Street communities are using heritage to fuel revitalization and navigate crossroads.
- Crossroads of Culture: Cherokee, Cowboys & Route 66 in Vinita
- Heritage and Growth: Using Diverse History for Economic Development
- Place-Based Revitalization in Tulsa Route 66
Hopes & Dreams Statue. Credit Spencer Tetik
The Power of Partnerships
From historic preservation initiatives to streetscape projects, see how partnerships are driving transformation.
- What’s Driving Revitalization in Downtown Perry?
- Pryor’s Path Towards Downtown Transformation
- Historic Preservation Tax Credits – Okmulgee & Sapulpa
Global District. Photo by Pha Mua
Lean Into Culture
Get a peek into grassroots initiatives that leverage public art and cultural expression to strengthen community identity and economic vitality.
- Pathway to Hope Public Art Trail
- Honoring Culture and Strengthening Main Street
- A Multicultural-Driven Economic Revival in Tulsa’s Global District
There’s more! Explore all mobile workshops here, but don’t linger too long…space is limited, and a few mobile workshops have already sold out, so act fast to save your seat on one of these excursions.
Keep In Mind
📝Important Details — When? April 13 – 15, 2026. Where? Tulsa, Oklahoma. Who? You and 2000+ place professionals from across the country (and world)!
🎟️Registration Rates & Deadlines — Main Street America members receive a discount! Enter your member number to secure the best rate. Not a member? Join today to unlock lots of great benefits year-round and save big on registration right now!
- Early Bird (ends February 3*): $499 Member, $720 Non-Member
- Regular (ends April 6*): $599 Member, $830 Non-Member
- On-site (April 12 – 15): $699 Member, $899 Non-Member
- One Day: $425 Online, $525 On-site
- Civic Leader: $250 Online, $299 On-site
- Student: $250 Online, $299 On-site
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🏨Conference Hotels — Specially priced rooms for conference attendees are available at select hotels. Conference room blocks are limited and available on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Find the right hotel for your stay >
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