Weekly Events Calendar: April 27-May 3

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

More than 100 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed across Oklahoma. On April 30, they will return to terrorize and delight patrons of the Bartlesville Community Center at Dinosaur World Live. The award-winning show includes many prehistoric beasts, a few of which are the Giraffatitan, Triceratops, and the Regina George of dinosaurs—the Tyrannosaurus Rex. While the show is interactive, there is also a meet and greet offered afterward for the bravest at heart.
April 30. Tickets start at $20.
bartlesvillecenter.com

Dinosaurs walk again thanks to the magic of Dinosaur World Live, headed to Bartlesville Community Center April 30. Photo courtesy Pamela Raith / Dinosaur World Live

One of the largest outdoor rodeos in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit is hosted in the state and has been since 1933. In Guymon each May, everyone can enjoy the multi-day Pioneer Days Celebration & PRCA Rodeo. Celebrate the persevering pioneer spirit by watching some of the top rodeo acts in the “saddle bronc capital of the world.”
May 1-3. Admission, $6.15-$16.95 (free during 2 p.m. performances).
guymonrodeo.com

A Guymon-favorite tradition, the Pioneer Days Celebration & PRCA Rodeo, returns May 1-3 to Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena. Photo courtesy Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo

As the weather warms up, what better way to spend a day outdoors than by the water? On May 1-3, top junior crews from Oklahoma and surrounding states will be competing in the USRowing Central Youth Rowing Championship at Riversport in Oklahoma City. Grab a seat and cheer on various crews as they row, row, row their way to the national championships. May 1-3. Admission, free.
riversportokc.org

Food, festivities, and featured tunes: What more can anyone ask for? This year marks the forty-fourth annual Rose Rock Music Festival in Noble. The festival includes a car show, poker run, art show, petting zoo, corndog eating contest, and, of course, live music. It’s sure to be a smash hit with all this and more.
May 1-3. Admission, free.
nobleok.org

Live music is the name of the game at Rose Rock Music Festival in Noble, but there will also be a car show, poker run, and other family friendly fun to enjoy. Photo courtesy Red Rock Music Festival

While beauty is found in the eye of the beholder, there is an abundance of it at the Artesian Arts Festival in downtown Sulphur. The festival features dance demonstrations, live performances, and a market filled with original artwork from talented First American artists. Local food trucks will also be set up to satisfy the stomachs of those more interested in the culinary arts.
May 2. Admission, free.
artesianartsfestival.com

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Kiersten Stone

Just a small town girl living out her city dreams, Kiersten Stone is the Research Editor for Oklahoma Today. Stone previously worked at a local newspaper and at her university’s student news organization before coming to work at the magazine. She loves the Sooner State and all it offers, from the city to the outdoors and the wildlife.