Events Guide
Ada
:
Pontotoc
County
Free Fair Sept
2-6, 1700 N Broadway. Live music,
carnival rides,
and
food for the festive. (580) 399-8661
Altus
:
Cotton Pickin Chili
Cook-off
Oct 4, Downtown Square. A staple food of Oklahomans, chili, will be perfected in
this contest. (580) 482-2277
Anadarko:
Car Show Sept 1, Gold River Casino. Sweet rides will be
on display for viewers to envy. (405) 247-6979
Anadarko Autumn Festival Oct
11,
R
and
lett
Park
. This event features arts and crafts, face painting, Indian tacos,
and
live entertainment. (405) 247-6651
Kiowa
Black Leggings Society Oct 11-12,
Indian
City
Anadarko. Ceremonies honoring military service will include presentation of
colors, the war mother’s song,
and
dancing. (580) 654-2300
Ardmore
:
Charles
B.
Goddard
Center
401
First Ave SW. Sept 15-Oct 31 Jesús Moroles: Sculptures. A master’s indoor
and
outdoor art. Oct 4, Ahmad Alaadeen: American Jazz. The award-winning musician
and
composer performs. (580) 226-0909
Trick-or-Treat Downtown Oct 31, Downtown
Ardmore
. A spooktacular trick-or-treating event with free candy. (580) 226-6246
Bartlesville
:
The Senator Wore Pantyhose Sept 12-21, Theater
Bartlesville
. A comedy about an honest political candidate whose campaign manager
disseminates negative propaganda to boost public appeal. (918) 336-1900
Bartlesville
Community Center
300 SE Adams. Sept 12-14,
Oklahoma
Indian Summer Festival. Highlights include authentic Indian artwork, an
intertribal powwow, and Indian storytelling. Oct 1-2, A Taste of Town: A Taste
of Christmas. Local merchants h
and
out samples of holiday food favorites. Oct 4,
Bartlesville
Symphony Orchestra. Melodious strings
and
heartening brass serenade listeners with their soothing sounds. Oct 12, Dancing
Queen. Feet will be tapping along to this glittering rendition of ’70s
classics. Oct 16, Fascinating Gershwin by the Janice Martin Quartet. This
performance features the heart-rending songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Oct 30,
Chicago
. Nightclub singers do hard time after their lovers meet their bloody ends.
(918) 337-2787
Buffalo
Stampede Party
Sept 12,
ConocoPhillips
Plaza
. A community art exhibit in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indian Summer
Festival. (918) 440-1768
Arts in the Park Sept 12-13,
Frank
Phillips
Park
. Visual arts from local artists, including young locals, will be on display
with musical accompaniment. (918) 336-8708
Tulsa
Regional Fly-In
Sept 12-13, Frank Phillips Field. One of the largest aviation sporting events in
the
United States
, with planes flying in from all over the country. (918) 622-8400
Bluestem Foundation Glitz Open Golf Tournament Sept
25,
Adams
Golf Course. The Bluestem Foundation is hosting this fundraiser to benefit the
Jane
Phillips
Medical
Center
. (918) 331-1364
Bixby:
Father-Daughter Dance Oct 11,
Bixby
Community Center
. Dads
and
daughters dress up
and
get down. Oct 24, Mummy and Me Dance. A mother-son Halloween-themed dance. (918)
366-4841
Broken Arrow
:
Broken Arrow
Community Playhouse 1800
South Main
. Sept 5-6, 11-14, Same Time Next Year.
This Bernard Slade play tells of a lifelong love rendezvous. Oct 24-25, 30, Dracula: The Musical. A humorous
rendition of the classic vampire tale. (918) 258-0077
Night Out Against Crime With
Fun
and
Games on Main Oct 25, Downtown
Broken Arrow
. Free
activities, food, safety,
and
crime prevention information take a bite out of crime. (918) 259-6512
Bushyhead:
Clem McSpadden’s Labor Day 101 Team Roping Sept 1-2. McSpadden Ranch. Cowboys show what they do best. (918)
789-3234
Checotah:
Okrafest Sept 13, Downtown. Checotah elebrates the
summertime vegetable with arts
and
crafts, games,
and
an okra-eating contest. (918) 473-2070
Battle
of Honey Spring Civil War
Reenactment Sept 26-28, Honey Springs Battlefield north of
Checotah. History comes to life as local actors relive the Civil War. (918)
473-2070
Hay Maze Oct 3-4, 10-11,17-18, 24-25 & 31
Lake
Eufaula State Park. Twisting turns are chilling in this haunted maze. (918)
689-4607
Chamber Halloween Celebration Oct 31, Downtown Checotah.
A classic haunted house makes for spine-tingling fun, along with candy from
local merchants. (918) 473-2070
Chickasha
:
The Maize Sept 12-Oct 31, Reding Farm. M. Night
Shyamalan created Signs;
Chickasha
created the Maize. (405) 779-6643
Elvis Tribute Concert Sept 13, Chickasha High School
Fine Arts Theater. Kraig Parker, a
Las Vegas
entertainer, croons the King’s favorites. (405) 243-7252
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
Tour
Sept 18-20,
Rose
Hill
Cemetery
. Recounting the town’s history from the ground up. (405) 222-2963
Grady
County
Fairgrounds
500 E Choctaw. Oct 4-5,
Oklahoma
Amateur Quarter Horse Show. Youths show off their skills while competing
against their peers. Oct 11-12,
Oklahoma
High School
Rodeo. These teenagers know how to put on a show. Oct 16-18,
Antique Auto Club Swap Meet. They might not get the best gas mileage, but
these old cars are cool. Oct 25, Firefighters Open Classic Car Show
and
Chili Cook-off. Hot cars
and
spicy chili will get things burning. Oct 25, Sooner Pony Show. The Ponies of America Club
showcases a variety of breeds. (405) 224-2031
Neewollah Festival Oct 31, Downtown. Downtown
trick-or-treating complete with a costume contest and spookhouse. (405) 224-0787
Claremore:
Bluegrass
and
Chili Festival
Sept 4-6,
Claremore
Expo
Center
. Live bluegrass music
and
a car show are the perfect side dishes for chili. (918) 341-2818
Dickens of a Ride Bike Rally Oct 4,
Claremore Main Street
. Wheels will be turning as cyclists attempt to conquer the rolling plains.
(918) 341-5881
Will
Rogers
Days Oct 31, Will Rogers Memorial. A parade
and
banquet honor the Oklahoman who never met a man he didn’t like. (918)
341-0719
Cleveland
:
Pioneer Day Sept 20. Parades, contests, shopping,
and
dancing in the street make this a great day to be a pioneer. (918) 358-2131
Coweta:
The Coweta Fall Festival Sept 11-13, Broadway. Coweta
crowns Miss Fall Festival as the entertainment plays, kids run around,
and
pies are auctioned off. (918) 486-2513
Davis
:
Turner
Falls
Arts & Crafts Show Oct 4-5,
Turner
Falls
Park
. Indoor
and
outdoor crafts booths let shoppers enjoy the leaves
and
the crafts. (580) 369-2402
Dewey:
Dewey Western Heritage Weekend Sept 20-21, Downtown Dewey.
Celebrating a century of the Dewey Round Up with a Wild West Show, parade,
and
more. (918) 336-8708
Edmond
:
The Great Outdoors Sept 2-Oct 18,
Edmond
Historical Society & Museum. An
exhibition of
Oklahoma
’s history of hunting, fishing,
and
gaming throughout the decades. (405)
340-0078
Farmers Market Sept 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27,
Festival Market Place
. The last flavors of summer. (405)
359-4630
Family Fun Night Sept 13, KickingBird Golf Club. Families can perfect their golf swings
together. Reservations required. (405) 341-5350
Amanda Westermier Memorial Youth Rodeo Sept
20, Lazy E Arena. This
rodeo commemorates the life of All-Around Rodeo Champion Am
and
a Jo Westermier. (405) 282-7433
Boys
Ranch
Town
Rodeo Sept
20,
Boys
Ranch
Town
. The boys tear up the dirt. (405) 341-3606
Classics in the
Park Route
66 Car Show & Craft Fair Sept 20,
Hafer
Park
. About 200 vehicles will rev their
motors as 30-50 craft vendors hawk their wares. (405) 341-3554
Edmond
Living History Social Sept
21,
Stephenson
Park
. Senior citizens’ contributions are recognized with an ice cream
social
and
an old-fashioned cake walk. (405)
340-0078
Ribbon Cutting & 25th Anniversary Celebration Sept
25,
Edmond
Historical Society & Museum. The
gr
and
opening of the children’s learning center coincides with the celebration of
the museum’s 25th anniversary. (405) 340-0078
Wildlife Expo Sept 26-28, Lazy E Arena. The
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife hosts exhibits that show the state’s wild
side. (405) 522-6279
Storybook
Forest
Oct 23-31,
Arcadia
Lake
. Kids
and
their parents can walk through
Storybook
Forest
to collect c
and
y from storybook characters. (405) 216-7470
Trick-or-Treat on the Street Oct 31, Downtown
Edmond
. C
and
y abounds as ghouls
and
ghosts hit downtown streets in search of sweets
and
fun from local merchants. (405) 249-9391
El Reno
:
Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races
Sept 6-7,
Fort
Cobb
Lake
, Eagle Nest Cove area 5. Water races thrill speed enthusiasts. (405) 262-7758
Tombstone
Tales
Sept 25-27,
Fort
Reno
. Historic reenactors portray individuals interred at the Fort Reno Post
cemetery. (405) 262-3987
Roger
Mills
County
Photography Exhibit
Oct 6-31,
Redl
and
s
Community College
. Josh Buss displays his photographs of
Roger
Mills
County
. (405) 422-1485
Enid
:
Cherokee Strip
Days
Sept 12-13, Downtown.
Enid
pulls out all the stops with stagecoach rides, live entertainment,
and
the Cherokee Strip Parade. (580) 237-2494
Garfield
County Fair
Sept 3-6,
Garfield
County
Fairgrounds/
Chisholm Trail
Expo
Center
. Food
and
competitions make this event fair game. (580)
237-0238
Twelve
Angry Jurors Oct 24, 25 & 31, Gaslight Theatre. The 1957
classic shows the jury’s side of a murder case. (580) 234-2307
Grove:
Harvest Moon Cruise Night Oct 11,
Grove
Community Center
. Awesome cars, trucks, and cycles plus live 1950s
and
‘60s entertainment. (918) 786-9079
Guthrie:
Lazy E Arena 9600 Lazy E Drive Oct 2-4,
Longhorn World Championship.
These dangerous animals go horn to head with expert cowboys. . Oct 17-19,
U.S.
Dressage Federation Region 9 Finals. Horse
and
rider are connected in this beautiful competition. Oct 24-31,
USTRC Shoot-out Team Roping
Championships. Ropes
and lassos fly during this roping competition. (405) 282-7433
Pollard Theatre 120
W Harrison
. Sept
1-20, A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. This comedy combines
2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with classic vaudeville. Oct
16-19, The
Laramie
Project. A drama depicts the brutal murder of an openly gay university student
in
Laramie
,
Wyoming
. (405) 282-2800
Apples & Quilts Festival Sept 19-20, Downtown. About
twenty-five stores team up to display their quilts
and
host a street fair. (405) 282-1272
Oklahoma
International Bluegrass
Festival Oct 2-4,
Cottonwood
Flats. With b
and
s coming from as far away as
Irel
and
, you know this is going to be a foot-stomping good time. (405) 282-4446
Art & Wine Festival Oct 4-5, Downtown. Local artists
and wine-tasting fill this cultured event. (405) 260-2345
Henryetta:
Henryetta’s Labor Day Celebration Sept 1, Downtown Henryetta.
A parade, games,
and
fireworks light up this Labor Day. (918) 652-3331
Living Legends Rodeo Sept 1, Jim Shoulders Living
Legends Rodeo Arena at
Nichols
Park
. The 15th annual event features performances from world-class
cowboys and cowgirls. (918) 652-3331
Dee Boone Days Oct 11,
Territorial
Park
. Western clothes, gear,
and
saddle makers recall the early days of the state. (918) 652-3331
Hobart
:
Pumpkin Palooza Oct 4,
Courthouse Square
. A smashing good time with games like pumpkin stacking, pumpkin decorating,
and
pumpkin chunkin’ using air cannons. (580) 726-2553
Honobia:
Honobia Big Foot Fall Festival and Sasquatch Conference Oct 3-4,
Kiamichi
Mountains
. The search for Bigfoot continues as four-wheelers race across the mountains in
search of the elusive animal. (918) 567-3434
Jenks:
River Walk Amphitheater 300 Riverwalk. Sept 5, Wade Quinton. A
local country and western songwriter. Sept 6, Snapdragon. A Tulsa-based pop rock quartet. Sept 12, Jump
Suit Love. A comedic hip-hop/dance cover band. Sept 13, Dan
Crossland. A soul-singing solo artist. Sept 19, The
Red Alert. Formerly a White Stripes tribute band. Sept 20, Witchhood
Revival. Sept 26, David Dover. A
blues/rock guitar slinger. Oct 4, Wine
Tasting. Oct 10, Surprise Season
Finale
and
Cancun
Trip Giveaway. Oct 24-25, BBQ &
Blues Festival. (918) 296-7121
Oklahoma
Aquarium
300 Aquarium Drive
.
Oct 17-18, Pirates & Pajamas.
It’s a sleepover at the Oklahoma Aquarium as sharks swim overhead. Oct 24, 25,
29-31, HallowMarine. The Oklahoma
Aquarium gets spooky with carnival games, a trick-or-treat trail, and a haunted
sunken ship. (918)
528-1508
Art on Main Oct 11,
Main Street
. More than 9,000 people gather along
Main Street
to experience more than one hundred
Oklahoma
’s most talented artists
and
winemakers. (918) 299-5005
Lawton
:
Wichita
Mountain
Wildlife Refuge Intersection of
U.S.
115 and
U.S.
49. Oct 4-5, Spirit of Survival
Marathon
. This marathon runs through the scenic
Wichita
Mountains
. Oct 24-25, Stars Over the
Wichitas
. An amateur astronomer will help locate major constellations
and
other heavenly bodies. (580) 429-3222
Lawton
Philharmonic Orchestra Audience’s Favorites Sept
20, McMahon Auditorium. The orchestra gets the crowd going with favorites by Rodgers
and
Hammerstein. (580) 531-5043
Gun Show Sept 27-28,
Great Plains
Coliseum. Tons of guns
and
ammo. (918) 371-8816
McAlester
:
Old
Town
Festival
and
Car Show Sept 27,
North McAlester
. Mock fights
and
bank robberies amid carnivals, food,
and
live entertainment. (918) 424-2246
Miami
:
Brooks
and
Dunn
October 18, Buffalo Run Casino. The country
and
western superstars perform live. (918) 542-7140
Muskogee
:
Muskogee
County
Fall Free Fair Sept 5-6,
Muskogee
Fairgrounds. Free games team up with food
and
entertainment for a good time. (918) 686-7200
Fin & Feather Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Sept 26-28, Fin & Feather Resort. One of the largest arts
and
crafts shows in the region. (918) 487-5148
Haunted Castle Halloween Festival Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17-18,
23-25, 30-31, The
Castle
of
Muskogee
. A
Haunted
Theme Park
has nine different regions ranging from the totally frightening to the
non-scary. (918) 687-3625
Muskogee
Farmers’ Market Fall Harvest
Festival Oct 4,
Market Square
. Visitors will find fresh produce, plants,
and
even baked goods. (918) 686-6939
Outlaw Motor
Speedway
’s 5th Outlaw Thriller Oct 10-11, 8 Miles south of
Muskogee
on U.S. 69. Some of the top racers in the nation will be speeding around this
track. (918) 687-9200
Ghost Tour Oct 24-25,
Three
Rivers
Museum
. A guide will recount the stories behind the various ghosts
and
hauntings in
Muskogee
. (918) 686-6624
Newkirk:
Charlie Adams Day Sept 13, Courthouse Lawn. A state
heritage festival with gunfighters
and
live music. (580) 362-2377
Noble:
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Oct
31, Downtown. Kids visit downtown
and
fill their bags with c
and
y. (405)
872-5535
Norman
:
Gallery Show Sept 1-12, FAC Faculty Show. Items
on display by employees of the
Firehouse
Arts
Center
. Sept 19-Oct 31,
Norman
Firehouse
Art
Center
. Birthe Flexner’s dynamic pottery
and
Richard McKown’s original paintings. (405) 329-4523
Ceramics Auction Sept 20,
Sarkey’s Foundation, 530 East
Main
. Live and silent auctions of local artwork with live entertainment. (405)
329-4523
Hatching
the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt Oct 11-31,
Sam
Noble
Oklahoma
Museum
of Natural History. It’s not
Jurassic
Park
, but this hands-on display of dinosaur eggs, nests, and embryos comes close. (405) 325-4712
Oklahoma City
:
National
Cowboy & Western
Heritage
Museum
1700 NE 63rd. Sept 1-7, Prix
de West Invitational Art Exhibition
and
Sale
. More than 300 paintings
and
sculptures by the finest contemporary western artists in the nation. Oct.
11-31, Craft in
America
. The history of arts
and
crafts in
America
. Oct 25-26, Rodeo Weekend. Cowboys
are inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame. (405) 478-2250
Annie Get Your Gun Sept 1-14, Jewel Box Theatre.
Annie Oakley hits the stage in a musical for all ages. (405)
521-1786
Roman Art from the Louvre. Sept 1-Oct 12,
Oklahoma City
Museum
of Art. This art is ancient, dating from the early first century B.C. to the
sixth century A.D. (405) 236-3100
JRB Art at the Elms 2810
North Walker
. Sept 5-27, PhotoFest. Artists show
their best photographs. Oct 3-31, Matt Seikel, Denise Duong,
and
Patrick Riley. These three artists display their unique creations in a
variety of media. (405) 528-6336
Septemberfest Sept 6,
Oklahoma
History
Center
. First lady Kim Henry hosts this festival which includes everything from
Mexican dancers to live history programs. (405) 522-5248
Ford
Center
100
West Reno
. Sept 7, Disney Live! Winnie the Pooh. Pooh is coming,
and
he’s bringing all of his friends from the 100-acre wood. Sept 16, Santana.
This superstar is known for experimenting with sounds. Oct 5, Music Builds Tour. Third
Day
and
Switchfoot join Jars of Clay to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Oct 19, Neil Diamond. A world-famous crooner sings his classics. (405) 602-8700
State
Fair
Park
I-44
& NW 10th. Sept 11-21,
Oklahoma
State
Fair.
Oklahoma
’s premier family attraction brings in more than a million visitors each year.
Oct 3-4,
Design Avenue
: Home
Design Show. Innovative home design ideas are on display. October 4-5, Buchanan’s
Antiques & Collectibles Market. Offering a large selection of antique
furniture, clothing, and memorabilia. October 4-5, OKC
Gun Show. Guns and ammo are on display for sale or trade. Oct 4-11, Gr
and
National & World Morgan Horse Show. Skilled horse trainers will
showcase one of the earliest breeds of horse. Oct 9-12, Fall
RV Show & Close-out
Sale
. RV enthusiasts can examine hundreds of models at this free show. Oct
10-11, 23-25,
Speedway
Auto Races. Both sprint and stock cars will zip around the track.
Oct 11, Computer Show OK. Computer
parts and accessories are sold at wholesale prices. Oct 11-12, Gun, Knife & Outdoor Equipment Show. Features a wide variety of
outdoor sporting equipment. Oct 16-20, Mistletoe
Market Arts & Crafts.
Holiday
items are on sale in a festive setting. Oct 18-19, Woodcarving & Sculpting Show & Sale. Members of the Oklahoma
City Woodcarvers Club display their handiwork. Oct 24-26, An
Affair of the Heart. Craft show featuring collectibles and gift items from
vendors across the country. Oct 25-31, US
Team Roping Championships. Roping teams compete for a national title. (405)
948-6704
W. Richard West Honoring Gala Sept 20, Skirvin Hilton
Hotel. The Jacobson Foundation honors W. Richard West Jr., founding
director emeritus of the Smithsonian Institution’s
National
Museum
of the American Indian. (405) 366-1667
The 2008 Plaza District
Festival Sept 27, NW 16th
between Indiana
and
Blackwelder. Hip-hop to tap dancing will entertain as art lines the streets for
browsing. (405) 642-0318
Myriad Botanical Gardens 301
W Reno
. Oct 2-4, Orchids in October.
Sweet-smelling fall flowers are in full bloom at this annual event. Oct
25, Creepy Conservatory. H
and
s-on encounters with creepy-crawly things will be balanced by monster-free
activities for those who can’t take the scares. (405) 297-3995
The Three Wives of Harry Simpson Oct 2-26, Jewel Box Theatre.
Harry gets sued by three of his exes. (405) 521-1786
Civic
Center
Music Hall
201
N Walker
. Oct 3, Dancing Queen. A glittering
production of ABBA’s hits. Oct 25-26, Carousel.
Shirley Jones, Patrick Cassidy,
and
Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson star in this production of the Rodgers
and
Hammerstein Broadway classic. (405) 297-2584
The Rocky Horror Show Oct 9-31, Lyric Theatre. Dancing
the Time Warp never goes out of style. (405) 524-9312
Heritage Hills Historic Homes
and
Gardens Tour Oct 25-26, Heritage Hills District.
Beautiful homes on public display along
Hudson Avenue
in
Oklahoma City
’s most historic neighborhood. (405) 205-9863
Haunt the Zoo for Halloween Oct 26-31,
Oklahoma City
Zoo. Costumed critters will be roaming the zoo, along with goblins
and
ghosts with this trick-or-treat trail.
(405) 424-3344
Pawhuska:
Osage
County
Free Fair
Sept 4-6, Fairgrounds. This county fair includes 4-H
livestock show, fair exhibits,
and
a flea market. (918) 287-4170
Celebration of Biker Days in the Osage Sept 19-21, Fairgrounds. A motorcycle
show
and
party including games
and
live music will have engines revving. (918) 287-1208
High Frontier 5 Rocket Launch Oct 25-26,
Municipal
Airport
. Rocket blasts followed by stargazing. (918)
287-1208
Ponca City
:
Doug Talley at the Poncan Theatre Sept 9, Poncan Theatre. A jazz quartet sets the audience swaying.
(580) 765-0943
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker Sept 18-21, Ponca Playhouse. Mr. Pennypacker has two jobs
and
two families, with a total of seventeen children. Chaos ensues. (580) 765-5360
Fine Arts Festival Sept 20-21,
Ponca City
Arts
Center
, 819 E Central. Masterpieces from internationally recognized artists please the
heart
and
mind. (580) 765-9746
Cherokee Strip Barbecue
and
Chili Cook-off Sept 20,
Lake
Ponca
Park
. A fun-filled food fest that benefits Hospice of North-Central Oklahoma. (580)
762-9102
St
and
ing Bear Powwow Sept 26-27,
St
and
ing
Bear
Native
American
Memorial Park
. Gourd dancing, a traditional meal, intertribal dancing,
and
more. (580) 762-1514
Ponca City
Garden
Council 100th Birthday Celebration Sept 30,
L.A.
Cann
Garden
. The Garden Council celebrates a century with a giant birthday cake, music,
tours,
and
storytelling. (580) 762-1208
Poteau:
Poteau Balloon Festival Oct 24-25,
Robert
S.
Kerr
Airport
. Hot-air balloons fill the sky at dawn
and
take riders for a bird’s-eye view. (918) 647-9178
Octavia:
J-D Fall Mountain Trail Ride Oct 10-12, J-D Ranch. Horse
lovers have free rein as campers delve into nature. (580) 244-7261
S
and
Springs:
KRMG Great S
and
Springs Downhill Soapbox
Derby
Race Oct 11, Downtown. This soapbox derby raises money
for children with mental and physical disabilities. (918) 693-1484
Sapulpa
:
Concert on the Corner Sept 25, Martha’s Corner.
Listeners will enjoy live music at an outdoor venue. (918) 224-5709
Central Tech Chili Cook-off Oct 3, Courthouse Gazebo.
Chefs go head-to-head to see who has the best chili. (918) 224-5709
First Trout Stocking & Media Day Oct 29,
Pretty
Water
Lake
. Wriggling fish are released into the lake for fishing fun. (918) 224-5770
Trick-or-Treat Downtown Oct 31,
Dewey Street
. Open bags, insert c
and
y. Trick-or-treating with local merchants never loses its fun. (918) 224-5709
Sayre:
Route 66 Hoot & Scoot Sept 27,
Main Street
. A full day of events beginning with a Route 66 Fun Run
and
a motorcycle rodeo. (580) 928-2514
Dyson Family Bluegrass Festival, Oct 9-11, 3 miles West
of Sayre on S.H. 152.
Bluegrass
b
and
s pull out their banjos
and
guitars and jam out all weekend. (580) 928-5909
Western Oklahoma Youth Outdoor Expo Oct 11,
Sayre
City
Park
. Youth, captured in all its glory
through fly fishing, archery,
and
even a fishing contest. (580) 928-3386
Halloween
on
Main Street
. Oct 31, Downtown. Free refreshments and local merchants handing out candy.
(580) 928-2514
Shawnee
:
Pottawatomie
County
Free Fair Sept 3-7,
Shawnee
Expo. Free and fun, this fair has games, entertainment,
and
lots of food. (405) 275-7020
Quilt
Festival Sept 5-6,
America
’s Best Value Inn. More than 200 quilts will be on display. (405) 273-9585
Southern
Winds Film Festival Sept 11-14, Downtown.
This festival celebrates
Oklahoma
’s independent film industry. (405) 213-1959
Bison
Bicycle Classic and Cavalier 5K Road Race Sept 27-28, St.
Gregory’s University. Challenges include a 5K foot race and 10, 25 and 50-mile
bike tours. (405) 878-2305
Santa
Fest Sept 30,
Woodl
and
Park
. Christmas comes early as Santa Fest helps raise money for the less fortunate.
(405) 878-1803
Christian
Cowboy Gathering Oct 11-12,
Shawnee
Expo
Center
. Two days of cowboy Christian music, cowboy poetry,
and
all things, well, cowboy. (405) 203-5783
Wrangler
Heartland Tour Barrel Racing Oct 24-26,
Shawnee
Expo
Center
. The fastest barrel racers in the Heart of Oklahoma dodge obstacles
and
put on a show. (405) 275-7020
Boo
on Bell Oct 25, Historic Downtown
Shawnee
. Spooks abound with a ghost walk, live entertainment, trick-or-treating, and
carnival games to help take the edge off of the scariness. (405) 275-3641
Smithville:
A to Z Guest Ranch Fall Foliage Trail Ride
Oct 30,
64599 Ashby Road
. Horses
and
a costume contest make this ride a silly one. (580) 244-3729
Spiro:
Car
and
Craft Show
Oct 4,
Main Street
. The “biggest little festival in eastern
Oklahoma
” features classic cars, craft booths, and live entertainment. 918-962-3816
Talihina:
NASMA Trail Ride Oct 3-5, Horse Heaven Ranch. The
North American Saddle Mule Association takes riders through winding trails and
beautiful scenery. (918) 567-4200
Fall Festival Oct 25-26,
Talihina
School
. A car show, live entertainment,
and
great food help usher in fall. (918) 567-3434
Halloween Spooktacular Oct 31, Downtown. Children can
dress up
and
get a bag full of scares
and
c
and
y. (918) 567-2023
Tulsa
:
Roaring ‘20s: Prosperity & Peril in the Oil Capital of the World
Sept 1-Oct 31,
Tulsa
Historical Society. Oil is
Oklahoma
’s lifeblood,
and
Tulsa
shows the ups
and
down of the business with artifacts
and
photographs of the changes in the
Tulsa
industry. (918) 712-9484
American Miniature Horse Registry Nationals Sept
4-13,
Expo Square
-4145 East 21st. Great things, like these horses, come in small
packages. (918) 744-1113
Tulsa
House Beautiful Sept
5-7,
Expo Square
. The latest products for decorating, remodeling,
and
l
and
scaping will be on display. (918)
744-1113
Super Shows Gun
and
Knife Show Sept 6–7,
Expo Square
. A chance to visit the top gun, knife,
and
ammo vendors from
Tulsa
and
Oklahoma City
all under one roof. (918) 744-1113
India
Utsav 2008 Sept
13,
Expo Square
. East India is on display as this festival brings out the dance, music,
and
cuisine of
India
. (918) 615-2383
Tulsa
State
Fair Sept
25-Oct 5,
Expo Square
. (918)744-1113
The Drunkard
and
the Olio
Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Tulsa Spotlight Theater. The longest-running play in
America
lets guests boo the villain
and
applaud the hero. (918) 587-5030
River Parks Run Sept 6, 2100
S. Jackson
. In this race, runners have an opportunity to sweat, burn some calories,
and
help preserve the beauty of
Tulsa
. (918) 596-2001
BOK
Center
, 200 South
Denver
. Sept 6, The Eagles. Legendary
classic rockers inaugurate
Tulsa
’s new arena. Sept 10, Poets &
Pirates 2008 Tour. Kenny Chesney and LeAnn Rimes join forces for this fall
concert. Sept 13, American Idols LIVE!
Tour. One of
Tulsa
’s own, David Cook, comes home
and
brings a few of his friends with him. Sept 25, Rascal Flatts With Taylor Swift. Rascal Flatts, country pop trio,
and
Taylor Swift, who held a spot at number one on the charts with her hit “Our
Song” take the stage. Oct 3, Jeff Dunham Spark of Insanity Tour. Jeff Dunham brings along his
“Suitcase Posse” for a memorable evening of ventriloquism. Oct 13,
Houston
Rockets vs.
Orl
and
o
Magic. Watch these two teams duke it out on the hardwood in this preseason
game starring big names like Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady,
and
Dwight Howard. Oct 17-19, Over the Top
Circus. Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey bring a wacky
and
whimsical circus to town. Oct 21, Neil
Diamond. The 2008 tour will feature his greatest hits and
never-before-performed live songs from his new album. Oct 29, Carrie
Underwood. Checotah’s most famous citizen makes a stop in
Tulsa
to perform some of her hits. (918) 596-7177
Cain’s Ballroom, 423 North
Main
. Sept 10,
The Avett Brothers. This folksy duo has a unique, distinctive sound. Sept
17, Ani DiFranco. Sept
18, Dark Star Orchestra.
Grateful musicians recreate the Grateful Dead shows for Deadheads. Sept 19, Bullet
for My Valentine. These rockers are a European sensation. Sept 25, Conor Oberst. Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst shines alone. Oct 5,
The Kooks. They’ve toured with the
Rolling Stones
and
hit MTV, and now they’re in
Tulsa
. (918) 584-2306
Oklahoma
Scottish Festival Sept
12-14, River West Festival Grounds. Scottish games include stone-throwing,
weight tossing, hammer throwing,
and
caber turning. (918) 560-0229
Shalomfest Sept 14,
Temple
Israel
. A celebration of Jewish heritage featuring food, music,
and
art. (918) 747-1309
Brookside Block Party Sept 16,
Brookside
. Revelers mix
and
mingle on the streets of
Brookside
with music, food,
and
friends. (918) 560-0229
Third Tuesday Jazz Sept 16,
Gilcrease
Museum
. Local legends Mike Lel
and
and
Jason Oxfori present soulful tunes. (918) 596-2758
Greek
Holiday
Festival Sept 18–20, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Tulsa
’s oldest ethnic festival has authentic Greek food
and
pastries, music,
and
dancing. (918) 583-2082
Evening of Wine
and
Roses
Sept 26,
Tulsa
Garden
Center
. A romantic setting with wine
and
flowers. (918) 746-5125
In a Different Light: Genesis in the Art of Samuel Bak
Sept 21-Oct 31,
Sherwin
Miller
Museum
of Jewish Art. Samuel Bak examines religion through art with themes such as
creation, cruelty,
and
morality. (918) 492-1818
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Oct 4, ORU Campus. The
nation’s largest event to raise awareness
and
funds for Alzheimer’s care, support,
and
research. (918) 481-7741
La Bohème Oct 4, 10, 12,
Tulsa
PAC.
Puccini’s most popular opera that inspired the musical Rent.
(918) 596-7122
Paintings from the Reign of
Victoria
: The Royal Holloway Collection,
London
Oct 12-31,
Philbrook
Museum
of Art.
Engl
and
comes to
Tulsa
in the form of art in this collection assembled by Thomas Holloway. (918)
749-7941
Tulsa
Hall of Fame Oct
16, Southern Hills Country Club.
Tulsa
leaders are inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame. (918) 712-9484
Oktoberfest Oct 16-19,
River
West
Festival
Park
. USA Today named
Tulsa
’s Oktoberfest one of the top ten worldwide for its live music, food,
and
yes, beer. (918) 744-9700
U.S.
Arabian
and
Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show Oct 17-25,
Expo Square
. See the beauty
and
grace of some of the world’s finest horses as amateur
and
professional riders compete. (918)
744-1113
Bonsai Master Workshop Oct 18-19,
Tulsa
Garden
Center
. This workshop is a chance to learn how to perfect the art of crafting bonsai
trees. (918) 746-5125
BooHaHa in Brookside Oct 25,
Brookside
. A parade in one of
Tulsa
’s most happening districts features bicycles, floats,
and
antique cars. (918) 747-9555
Legends Oct 31,
Tulsa
PAC.
Performances of Black Tuesday, Gnawa,
and
Petite Mort portray different cultures of the world. (918) 749-6407
Vinita:
World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival Sept 6. Featuring a Route
66 Motorcycle Rally, a tailgate cook-off,
and
the crowning of the Calf Fry King
and
Queen. (918) 256-7133
Weatherford:
Southwest Festival of the Arts Sept 14,
Means
Park
. An outdoor show features some of the finest artists
and
craftsmen in the region. (405) 663-2692
Wilburton:
Hickory Creek Farm Recreation Area 6971
SE Hulsey
Prairie.
Oct
5,
Hickory
Creek Farm Saddle up St. Jude Trail Ride. These horse lovers pay to ride or are
sponsored, with all proceeds benefitting
St.
Jude
Hospital
. Oct 24-26, Hickory Creek Farm Brush Arbor Camp Meeting. Roasted hot dogs, hay
rides,
and
live music make camping fun. (918) 753-2607
Woodward:
Downtown
Woodward Main Street
Festival Sept 20, Downtown. Food,
fun,
and
games take over downtown. (580) 254-8521
Trick or Treating Oct 31, Downtown. Boo! Merchants
hand out candy to costumed children. (580) 254-8521
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