Weekly Events Calendar, June 28-July 4, 2021

Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please call or contact the event organizers before going.

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.

The LibertyFest Parade is July 3 in Edmond. Photo by Eriech Tapia

Lady Liberty

Why celebrate freedom for just one day when you can head over to Edmond and celebrate all week long at their fortieth annual LibertyFest. Named as one of the top Fourth of July festivals in the country by CNN and USA Today, the festivities will not disappoint. The festival includes family friendly events such as a live concert, kite fest, rodeo, and even a road rally located at Earl’s Rib Palace. Be proud to be an American as the celebration ends with a not to miss fireworks show. June 28-July 4. Admission, Free. (405) 340-2527 or libertyfest.org

Who’s a Good Boy?

Bring your doggos to see some good ol’ canine competition at the Summer Canine Olympics in Oklahoma City. Watch as a variety of dog breeds go tail to tail in trials of obedience, tricks, scent work, and barn hunting. Guests are allowed to bring their own dogs to the show and have them compete as long as they have a leash. Whether you’re rooting for your own or just there for the show, you’ll be sure to see the best good girls and boys in action. June 30-July 4. Entry fees, $5-$30. oksummercanineolympics.com

Watch some capable canines compete at the Summer Canine Olympics in Oklahoma City. Photo by SnottyBoggins/Pixabay

I’ll Be Your Huckleberry

There won’t be any Tombstone-style western standoffs or sightings of Val Kilmer in all his mustache glory, but Jay’s Huckleberry Festival is sure to celebrate more than just the berry. This old fashioned festival comes complete with carnival rides, a festival parade, and games such as horseshoe pitching, turtle derbies, and bicycle races. Sample the multitude of huckleberry flavored foods or take home your own huckleberry pie at the pie competition and auction. No matter where you’re from, your friends and family are bound to have a “berry” good time. July 1-July 4. Admission, Free. (918) 253-8698

Rock'n Rabbits

Rock out to local and nationally acclaimed musicians at McAlester’s Dancing Rabbit Music Festival. Visitors can stroll through the many food trucks and beer gardens while listening to hoppin’ good music. The event will start with opener musicians who then will be followed by headliners, such as The Band of Heathens. Performing songs from their new album “Stranger,” the tunes will be sure to get all the rabbits dancing in no time. July 3. Admission, Free. (918) 421-8843 or dancingrabbit.live

Ready! Aim! Fire away at the Watermelon Seed Spittin' World Championship in Pauls Valley. Photo by Pexels/Pixabay

Going the Distance

Why celebrate the Fourth with fireworks when you can be the watermelon seed-spitting champion? We all know that this is what the founding fathers intended all along, so stop by Pauls Valley and try your hand in the competition at the Watermelon Seed Spittin’ World Championship. Visitors can register in six age-based categories and compete amongst their peers to see who’s best. July 4. Admission, Free. (405) 238-6491 or (405) 805-6159

Written By

Olivia McCourry