Claremore's "Oklahoma" the original
April 1-30
Claremore, Claremore Cinema 8
Partnering with Claremore Cinema 8, the 1943 original "Oklahoma" will be offered to the public throughout the month of April in 2007, includes a daily matinee. To allow school age children to come to the movies to see "Oklahoma" and to create their own memories of its importance.
Contact Person: Tanya Andrews, 877-341-8688, www.visitclaremore.org
Conversations with Native Oklahoma Poet Joy Harjo
April 11
To provide students, teachers and the public the opportunity to have conversations with distinguished Oklahoma poet Joy Harjo. Harjo writes for many audiences, with emphasis on poetry in everyday life.
Contact Person: Dr. Harbour Winn, 405-208-5472
Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show at the State Fairgrounds
April 11-14
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
Multi-breed horse show that began 18 years ago to celebrate the Oklahoma Land Run. The Horse Show has approximately 300 participants each year with a projected economic impact between $3 and $5 M annually.
Contact Person: Karen Cunningham, 405- 507- 6231, www.okcentennial.com
Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Centennial Celebration
April 12
To publish a pictorial history of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission with narrative and a banquet for the employees of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Contact Person: Brooks Mitchell or Lisa Roberts, 405-521-6709
Oklahoma FCCLA State Convention
April 12
Convention activities highlight Oklahoma's Native American heritage and other cultural diversities. This year's theme is FCCLA….An Oklahoma Legend. The convention script and activities are based on the play "Oklahoma!" Advisors and students meet to learn about new and innovative products, services, and programs that they can implement at their schools.
Contact person: Denise Morris, 405-743-5467
www.okfccla.org or www.okcareertech.org
Blackwell's Tulips-A- Bloom Centennial Festival
April 12-14
Blackwell High School Auditorium and Downtown Blackwell
The festival will include Oklahoma musicians, cowboy poets, and storytellers. Artisans and skilled craftsman will exhibit "Made in Oklahoma" art and products; an "Oklahoma original cuisine" cooking contest, a quilt show exhibiting quilts from the 1907 era, and more are on the schedule. An Oklahoma Birthday Cake stretching 100 feet will be served.
Contact Person: Shane Frye, 580-363-4195, www.blackwellchamber.org
Bethel High School Fine Arts Musical Production of "Oklahoma!"
April 13 - 14
36000 Clearpond Road, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Contact Person: Leslie Landwert, 405-273-3633
Kingston's 5th Annual Marshall County Antique Iron Tractor & Implement Show
April 13-15
The show consists of antique tractors and antique implement demonstrations, including stationer hay thresher, sawmill, blacksmith, and gris mill. Some demonstrations are hands on: corn shellers, bit and display, and hand pumps. Kids activities include kiddie pedal tractor pull, kids lawn mower pull, and arts and crafts. A dance with a live band, a parade of power tractor rodeo are included.
Contact Person: Karla Early or Suzanne Bishop, 580-9057 or 580-564-9752, www.mcantiqueiron.com
24th Annual NSRA Southwest Rod Nationals
April 13-15
Oklahoma State Fair Park
Oklahoma's largest automotive event and gathering of pre 1949 street rods and antique vehicles. More than 2000 street rods come from all over the Southwest, the United States, and Canada. The show features a street rod parade through downtown Oklahoma City, a Ladies Tea, and an evening in Bricktown. The event will also include Women's World with arts and crafts.
Contact Person: Frank Sloup, 405-297-8911,
www.nrsa-usa.com/southwest.htm
El Reno's Heritage and Arts Festival
April 14
Downtown El Reno
Celebration of the arts and multi-cultural diversity. Ethnic and festival foods, "Art through the Century" art show, live entertainment and performance arts display, a variety of Oklahoma talent and flavor. Hands on activities for kids including sugar cookie art, finger painting, "hats and masks" and other creative activities where kids create and take home their own art work.
Contact Person: Karen Nix, 405-462-1188, www.elreno.org
Kingfisher's Living History on the Chisholm Trail /
Governor Seay Centennial Ball
April 14
Encampments of re-enactors provide a display of the variety of skills men and women needed to make homes on the frontier. Entertainment includes period music and refreshments at the Governor Seay Centennial Ball. Both events will be broadcast nationally on "Best of America on Horseback."
Contact Person: Renee Mitchell, 405-375-5176
Statehood Constitutional Convention Dramatizations
April 14
Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Guthrie, OK
The Guthrie Centennial Committee and the Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Center will present historical dramatizations of the First State 1907 Constitutional Convention, originally held in Guthrie in the months prior to statehood. The re-enactments will be performed by Junior/Senior High School students.
Contact Person: Guthrie Centennial Office 405-282-0880
Guthrie Chamber of Commerce 405-282-1947
Scottish Rite Temple 405-282-1281, or visit website at www.guthrieok.com
"Stillwater Reads Steinbeck"
March 5-April 14
A national reading initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museums and Library Services and Arts Midwest. Events include distribution of copies of the book, reading discussions, panel discussions, presentations by noteworthy scholars, dramatic readings, a kick-off event, exhibits, contests and a closing event.
Contact Person: Lynda Reynolds, 405-372-3633
University of Oklahoma's The Big Event
April 14
Norman, Moore, Oklahoma City and surrounding communities
Over 4,000 students, faculty and staff join with non-profit organizations, schools, churches, neighborhood associations, and othersto enhance surrounding communities.
Contact Person: Josh Davis, Chair, 405-325-7912, http://bigevent.ou.edu
Ponca City's Crappie USA Fishing Tournament
April 14
Osage Cove, Kaw Lake
A fishing tournament organized by Crappie USA under the auspices of the Kaw Lake Association. A family oriented,
cost effective, and competitive arena for amateur, semi-pro, and professional crappie anglers. A Crappie Kids Fishing Rodeo will be held.
Contact Person: Kathy Tippin, 580- 762-9494, www.kawlake.com
Stilwell's Before Statehood Bus Tour
April 14
Portions of Adair and Delaware Counties
A bus tour of historic sites in the former Goingsnake District of the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory and surrounding areas, to include: The Adair home (oldest in present Oklahoma), site of the Goingsnake Massacre, grave of Zeke Proctor, Old Baptist Mission Church, Howard Hotel, New Springplace Morvaian Mission, and other sites.
Contact Person: Wanda Elliott or Glenita Guthrie, 918-696-7845, www.goingsnake.org
Elk City's Southwest Farm & Home Expo
April 14-15
Elk City Convention Center
Promote agribusiness for the farmer or rancher that produces wheat, cotton, corn sorghum, alfalfa, peanuts, livestock feed, cattle, and hogs. Features the area youth with a FFA Ag Mechanics Show and Silent Auction, All Breed Bull Sale, Antique Tractor Display, and Antique Tractor Pull. Free Admission.
Contact Person: Pamela Gregory, 580-225-0207, www.elkcitychamber.com
89er Land Run Wagon Train and Ride
April 14-21
Starting point, town TBD, and ending at Norman
Annual 89er Wagon Train and Land Run Ride takes place 2nd or 3rd week in April in conjunction with the dates of the Oklahoma 1889 Land Run Celebration in Norman. The journey consists of covered wagons, buggies and horseback riders. The ride starts throughout the State, ending at Norman one week later for the 89er Day Parade.
Contact Person: Bodie Quary 405-567-3093
Muskogee's "Oklahoma" The Musical
April 14-22
Muskogee Little Theatre
"Oklahoma!" - Rodger and Hammerstein's musical is set in Indian Territory just after the turn of the century; the story climaxes in triumphant success of new life in a brand new state - Oklahoma!
Contact Person: Coni Wetz, 918-816-0688
Stillwater's Centennial Tea "Women of Oklahoma"
April 15
Stillwater Senior Citizens Center
101 years of the Stillwater Women's Club will be celebrated with a costume tea and Susan King as speaker portraying Angie Debo, noted Oklahoma Historian. The theme will be "Women of Oklahoma" through the years.
Contact Person: Susie Kessler, 405- 533- 7733
First Public Schoolhouse in Oklahoma Territory
April 15
Edmond, OK
Contact: Lucille Warrick
405.341.1317
Nellie Johnston #1 Oil Well Restoration
April 15
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Contact: Julie Daniels
918-333-8062
Cheyenne Centennial Community Museum Dedication
April 16
National Historic Center Site Interpretation
Cheyenne, OK
Contact: Judy Tracy
580.497.2106
Tdale55@aol.com
Oklahoma Land Run Reenactment
April 16-20
To teach elementary school children about the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889. Students learn first hand about the that lead to the development of Oklahoma and the choices that settlers had to make. Includes a reenactment of that day. Contact Person: Cher Golding, 405-235-4058
Cheyenne's Old Settlers Reunion
April 16-22
Events include an old fashioned style show, fiddlers, square dance contest, gospel sing night, variety talent night, PRCA Rodeo and dance, parade, spelling bee, marathon, and more.
Contact Person: Linda Maddux, 580- 497- 2169 or 580- 497- 3318 www.rogermills.org
Centennial Commemoration Commission Meeting
April 17
State Capitol
Guthrie's Oklahoma 89'er Celebration
April 17-21
Downtown Guthrie, Fairgrounds & Cotton Wood Flats
The 78th annual celebration includes chuckwagon feed and auction, carnival, food vendors, craft vendors, Old Timers 1889 Baseball Game, and parade.
Contact Person: Jack Smith, 405-282-6438, www.guthrieok.com
Oklahoma Centennial Quilt Exhibit
April 17-21
John F. Henderson Public Library, Westville, OK
The exhibit of Centennial quilts will have displays by local artisans at the John F. Henderson Public Library in Westville as well as Historic Kansas City Southern Depot in Stilwell and the Historic Howard Hotel in Watts. Programs held at respective sites to support each display.
Contact Person: Sue Ann Ghormley, 918-723-5002, www.eodls.lib.ok.us/westville.html
35th Annual Symposium on the American Indian
April 18-21
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah
Four -day cultural and scholarly symposium with presentations, exhibitions and discussion. Featured in 2007, an American Indian film series and a live theater
production. The event closes with the Annual NSU Alumni Powwow beginning Friday evening and ending midnight Saturday. Free to the public.
Contact Person: Dr. Phyllis Fife 918-456-5511, www.nsuok.edu
Reflections of Hope Award - 2007
April 19
Skirvin Hotel Grand Ballroom, Oklahoma City
The award was created by the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation to recognize those who exemplify hope in the midst of tragedy and respond selflessly and give of themselves to improve the lives of others. Honors a living person or group whose extraordinary work significantly impacted a community, state or nation.
Contact Person: Nancy Coggins, 405-235-3313, www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Choctaw's 3rd Annual Land Run Festival
April 19-21
Choctaw Creek Park
Living history performers and encampments depicting the OK Land Run of April 22, 1889 in which Choctaw played a part. The Indian Meridian runs through Choctaw. Special programs are tailored for school classes.
Contact Person: Bernie Nanheimer, 405-390-8276
Chickasha Centennial Park Opening
April 20
Chickasha, OK
Contact: Mike Brice
405.222.6028
McAlester's KEDDO Senior Day
April 20
A day for senior citizens from seven counties to come together for a picnic style lunch, bingo, health fair, "Senior Idol" competition, and contests.
Contact Person: Kim Rose, 918-465-2367
Mustang's Oklahoma Centennial Mustang Car Show
April 20
Mustang, Mustang Town Center
Approximately 500 Ford Mustang cars from throughout the world will be on display. Auto related booths available. Also includes food vendors, arts and crafts, and entertainment for children.
Contact Person: Becky Julian, 405-376-2758, www.okmustangs.com
Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma (IIAO) Centennial Celebration Convention
April 20
Skirvin Hotel, Oklahoma City
IIAO is a nonprofit voluntary, statewide trade association of independent insurance agents that will be celebrating 100 years in 2007.
Contact Person: Susan Titus, 405-840-4426, www.iiaok.com (go to Events/Annual Convention)
Durant's Mega Bull ® 2007
April 21
Durant, OK
Third annual event presenting some of the best bulls from PBR and PRCA stock against top cowboys from around the world.
Contact Person: Donna Dow, 580-924-1550, www.durantmainstreet.org
El Reno's Fort Reno Ghost Tours
April 21
Fort Reno Visitor Center & Historic buildings, El Reno OK
Historic interpreter relates Fort Reno ghost stories. Program includes presentation by "Ghost hunter" club from the Oklahoma City area.
Contact Person: Bob Warren, 405- 262- 3987, www.fortreno.org
Norman's 89'er Day Parade and Festival
April 21
The parade will start at Norman High School and end at Main and Crawford. The festival following the parade will feature the '89er Days Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show; entertainment in the amphitheater; arts, crafts, antique and collectibles booths; food booths; rides; games and horse drawn carriage rides.
Contact Person: Mary Jo Tinsley, 405- 217-9611, www.Norman89.com
Tulsa's Gilcrease WestFest
April 21-22
Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK
Festival style weekend with performers, demonstrators, music, children's activities, and ethnic/American food. Presenters will be stationed inside and outside the museum.
Contact Person: Jeff Yowell, 918- 596- 2700, www.gilcrease.org
Little River Zoo's Kids for Kindness
April 22
Reeves Park, Norman, OK
More than 30 community booths provide activities designed to teach the principles of Humane Education, which includes teaching respect for all life, conservation recycling, and promoting non-violence.
Contact Person: Randy Scott, 405- 366-7229, www.littleriverzoo.com
Muskogee's Bare Bones International Film Festival
April 24
The Roxy Theatre
Live screenplay reading on stage of the state play "Say, Have You Heard the Story", a tribute to Oklahoma's Black towns. The production is part play, part song, part poetry, part storytelling and part slide show. With a cast of 8-12, young and old, Black, White and Indian. The story recaps the remarkable people in the historically All-Black towns, many founded with Indian land allotments. The live performances will be filmed by Bare Bones Moviemakers.
Contact Person: Shironbutterfly Ray, 918-391-1313, www.barebonesfilmfestivals.org
81st Annual State FFA Convention
April 24-25
Approximately 10,000 FFA members, advisors, parents, sponsors and special guests representing 356 Oklahoma high schools and communities.
Contact Person: Kent Boggs, 405.743.5461
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City – Festival of the Arts 2007
April 24-29
Downtown Oklahoma City, State Center
Areas of this nationally recognized annual arts festival will include activities reflecting Oklahoma’s rich history, and street performances will include actors portraying historical figures from Oklahoma’s past.
Contact Person: Dr. Randall L. Bernhard, 405- 270- 4848
24th Annual Oklahoma World Trade Conference 2007
April 25
Oklahoma City, OK
Provides the Oklahoma business community with the annual review/update of major international trade issues and to present the Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting.
Contact Person: Marcus Verner, 405-608-5302, www.export.gov/oklahomacity
Tulsa Business Forums
April 25
The 21st annual Tulsa Business Forums features nationally known business leaders who share their views and philosophies with Tulsa's business community. Invited speakers include Tim Russert and John Hofmeister.
Contact Person: Karen Ward, 866-678-3933
Hobart's 12th Annual Great Plains Antique Tractor Show
April 27-28
A day of learning and allowing visitors to try their hand at shucking and grinding corn, pitching hay, threshing wheat, and other early farm tasks. Plowing, baling, blacksmithing, and other turn of the century demonstrators will be on hand. On display will be a selection of antique tractors and farm machinery dating back to Oklahoma statehood.
Contact Person: Jarod Cassada, 580-726-2698
Tahlequah's Red Fern Festival
April 27-28
The foundation of the festival comes from the book "Where the Red Fern Grows". The festival reaches audiences with interests in reading, nature, theatre, dogs (hounds), horticulturists, hunting, fiddling, storytelling, rustic food, and tours. The festival will also attract those interested in visiting a place that is evocative of simpler times.
Contact Person: Kate Young, 918-456-3742, www.tourtahlequah.com
Goodwell's Festival of the Horse
April 27-29
Two days filled with traditional artists, demonstrations, trade show, western art show, chuck wagon cook-off, live western music, cowboy poets, concerts, country and western dances, horse sale and much more.
Contact Person: Terryll Gloden, 580- 349- 2566 or 580- 349- 2611
Oklahoma Dental Association Centennial Meeting
April 27-29
Oklahoma City Cox Convention Center
Dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants convene for three days of education and celebration. April 27, a statue honoring ODA's 100 years will be dedicated at the ODA office, 13th & Stiles, with a reception following at the history museum. April 28, a big birthday party at the Cox Convention Center.
Contact Person: Lynn Means 405- 848- 8873
Lynda Tarpley Tap Salutes Oklahoma's Centennial
April 28
The group is composed of 150 women ranging from 20 to 80. The two main performances are the Oklahoma Arts Festival and the Paseo Arts Festival. The program will highlight Oklahoma with 5 dances including Oklahoma, The Will Rogers Follies, Tulsa Time, Oklahoma Swing, and Route 66.
Contact Person: Lynda Tarpley, 405-842-2996
Pawnee Folk & Spring Fest Rendezvous
April 28
Pawnee County Courthouse Square
Activities include gospel singing, square dancing, Indian Fry Bread Making contest, Chili Cook-off, parade, Old Time Fiddlers Contest, Contest under the stars, and an Ice Cream Social.
Contact Person: Theodore W. Morgan, 918- 762- 2493
Shawnee's Sante Fe Days 2007
April 28
Sante Fe Depot Museum
Demonstrations by various craftsmen with special emphasis on wood carving and turning. Children's activities and fun for the whole family.
Contact Person: Beverly Mosman, 405- 275- 8412, www.santefedepotmuseum.org
Alfalfa County's Salt Plains Birding & Crystal Festival
April 28-29
The festival celebrates wildlife with events that include birding tours, wildlife photography workshops, plant tours, the "State Crystal of Oklahoma" digging contest, youth contest and more.
Contact Person: Emily Neidigh, 580-626-4794, http://saltplains.fws.gov/festival.html
Westville Loyalty Festival: Frontier Spirit
April 28 – May 5
Dowtown, Williams Street, Westville, OK
A week long event including the Annual Miss Loyalty Pageant, arts and crafts show, 5k Run, parade, games, contests, booths, car show, junior rodeo, old-fashioned street dance, and Cruise Night.
Contact Person: Patsy Winn, 918-723-3243
Chisholm Trail Stampede
April 28 – May 5
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, Stephens County Fair and Expo Center
Duncan, OK
2007 Oklahoma Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Horse Shows
April 28-29
With a strong Oklahoma tradition of ranching, these shows will showcase the working ranch horse in classes such as Ranch Cutting, Team Doctoring, and Working Ranch Horse.
Contact Person: Marilyn Duncan, 405-392-2081, www.okfghr.com
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, Oklahoma City
April 29
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is billed as "The Run to Remember." Weekend events include a Health and Fitness Expo, pre-race pasta party, guided tours of the Memorial and more. The race day events include the full marathon, half marathon, 5-person relay memorial 5k walk and kid's marathon. The proceeds from the marathon go to the National Memorial. Participation of over 10,000 people.
Contact Person: Chet Collier or Thomas Hill, 405- 525- 4242, www.okcmarathon.com
Taste of Midwest City
April 30
Reed Center 5800 Will Rogers Road, Midwest City
To promote leadership skills as well as assist organizations that encourages leadership qualities in individuals. The theme for the 2007 year is "Celebrating Our Statehood." Proceeds donated to local educational projects.
Contact Person: Wendy Russell, 405-278-2831
Jasmine Moran Children's Museum:
Bringing the World to Families "Amazing Play"
May Seminole, OK
Contact: Marci Donaho
405.382.0950
Warr Acres' "Oklahoma" - Broadway Production
May
Warr Acres, Victory Church
Victory School of Arts dance students, ages three through adult, will present the timeless classic production of "Oklahoma" by Rodgers and Hammerstein. This full-scale dance production will feature a cast of nearly 200 with dances featured in many disciplines, including ballet, jazz, tap, theatre dance, and more.
Contact Person: Daniel Tardibono, 405-440-2186, director@vsaokc.org
Centennial Night at Yard Dawgz Football Game
Summer 2007
(Saturday game)
Ford Center, OKC
To have a night to recognize the Centennial during game of the Yard Dawgs.
Contact Person: Christie Cook, 405-228-DAWG
Woodward Community Centennial Mural and Art Display
May- Mid-Summer
The creation of a mural depicting Woodward's role in Oklahoma history. The mural will be professionally painted and displayed in a high traffic location.
Contact Person: 580-256-7411 or 800-364-5352
American Iris Society's 2007 National Convention
May 1-5
Oklahoma City Marriott at 3233 NW Expwy
Over 800 delegates from across the nation are expected. The most eagerly anticipated event is the three days of garden tours where guests visit about 9 gardens, both public and private, to view the latest in iris introduction and seedlings. Over 3000 iris are sent out to our local tour garden owners by international hybridizers up to three years in advance to grow up to impressive clumps by 2007.
Contact Person: Hugh Stout, Jr. 405-843-7130, stoutgarden@cox.net
USS Oklahoma, model
May 2
Bartlesville, OK
Contact: Brenda Majors
918.335.2535 x 15
Enid's Tri-State Music Festival
May 2-5
76th annual festival for school age students in categories such as: Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, Pep Bands, Parade Bands, Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, and many more. A parade lines the streets with bands and twirling corps from all over the state.
Contact Person: C. W. Simmons, Jr. 580-237-4964 or http://www.tristatemusicfestival.com
Sallisaw's Diamond Daze Centennial Fly-In Festival
May 2-5
Sallisaw Airport and Rodeo Grounds
The Festival will kick off with a Frontier Centennial Parade with entries from the 1907 period with all participants wearing clothes of that period. The parade will also display old tractors, horses and buggies, etc. During the festival week, there will be an authentic Indian pow-wow or stomp dance, demonstrations and tasting of Native American cuisine, public participation in Native American games such as stick ball, blow guns and corn stalk shooting. A Stearman By-plane from the Wylie Post & Will Rogers era will be on display. An educational "mock" land run planned for the local elementary students.
Contact Person: Judy Martens, 918- 775- 2558, www.sallisawchamber.com
Glenpool's Black Gold Days
May 3-5
Black Gold Park, Glenpool, OK
An annual city celebration in honor of the Ida Glenn No. 1 oil well that made an impact on the petroleum industry around the world. The celebration includes a parade, carnival, children's games and contests, arts and crafts, food vendors, a talent showcase and a free Bluegrass music concert as well as free country music and gospel nights.
Contact Person: Carol Campbell, 918- 322- 3505, www.glenpoolchamber.org
Hinton's Kiwanis Rodeo
May 3-5
Hinton Kiwanis Rodeo Arena, Hinton, OK,
Annual Hinton Kiwanis Rodeo. Oklahoma's oldest IPRA Professional Rodeo.
Western trade show on grounds. Standard rodeo events plus calf scramble, mutton bustin and monkey tire race. Free parking. Concessions are available.
Contact Person: Terrell Coffey, 405-542-6443, uccra@hintonet.net
May 3-5 8pm Performances
May 5 5pm Parade
Muldrow's Bluegrass Skyline Bluegrass Festival
May 3-5
Scheduled concerts include an open stage night on Friday afternoon. Jam sessions where both professional and non professional musicians come together to play their music will be held.
Contact Person: Pat Pogue, 405- 677- 1509, www.okcbgc.com
Noble's Rose Rock Music Festival
May 3-6
Noble City Hall
A four day festival with a Native American color guard kicking off the festivities. Activities include a karaoke contest, parade, musical entertainment, car show, poker run, craft show, and a carnival. Musical entertainment ranges from country, to blues, to rock, and gospel.
Contact Person: Kyla McMoran, 405-872-5535, www.nobleok.org
Hillsdale's "Oklahoma" Musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein
May 4
Presentation of an adaptation of the Rogers and Hammerstein musical.
Contact Person: Linda Zander, 580-635-2211
13th Annual Oklahoma Blues Festival
May 4-5
400 North Main Street, Tulsa, OK
A two day music festival with four stages, sixty-five bands, and over 25, 000 in attendance. Includes food and merchandise venders.
Contact Person: Matt Alcott, 918- 246- 9944, www.okblues.com
39th Annual Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc. (OWFI) Writers Conference
May 4-5
Oklahoma City, OK
The conference brings writers, editors, agents, and informative programs to help authors improve writing skills and to get published. Features a Famous Authors banquet and Writing Awards ceremony.
Contact Person: Carolyn Branch Leonard, 405-720-2324 www.owfi.org/conference
CATS
May 4-6
Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City
Contact Person: Libby First, 800- 869-1451 (tickets)
www.celebrityattractions.com
Guymon's Pioneer Days Celebration
May 4-6
Pioneer Days celebrates the Organic Act of 1890 opening of No Man's Land to settlers. Events include parade, carnival, arts and crafts mercantile, talent show, and rodeo. 2007 is Pioneer Days 75th anniversary.
Contact Person: Consuelo Luera, 580- 338- 3376, www.guymoncofc.org
Guymon’s Pioneer Days Rodeo
May 4-6
Hitch Arena
The PRCA tour rodeo in Guymon is in its 75th year. The rodeo draws over 800 of the top cowboys and cowgirls to compete. Features rodeo queens, top specialty acts, rodeo events, competitions, and food. Celebrate the Centennial spirit as well as western heritage.
Contact Person: Dr. James Stone, 580- 338- 3376, www.guymonrodeo.com
33rd Annual May Fair Arts Festival
May 4-6
Andrews Park, Norman
May Fair Arts Festival visitors will enjoy continuous stage entertainment, visiting artists-in-action demonstrations, an art show, children’s activities, and other special events. The Celebrated Artist will be Dr. Bob Palmer who will be painting a mural over the three days of the Fair.
Contact Person: Tracy Bates, 405-801-2076, tracybates@cox.net
Pawnee's Oklahoma Steam Threshers & Gas Engine Association
May 4-6
Farming from the late 1800's and early 1900's is celebrated with demonstrations of steam traction engines, including plowing, sawmill, shingle mill, threshing, and corn grinding. Also included will be demonstrations of tractors and gas engines and quilting show demonstrations.
Contact Person: Beverly Atteberry, 918- 762- 2108, www.oklahomathreshers.org
El Reno's 19th Annual Fried Onion Burger Day Festival
May 5
Downtown El Reno
The Burger Day Festival is a tribute to the fried onion hamburger, cooked daily in El Reno since the early 1900's. Witness the cooking of the world's largest fried onion hamburger, weighing over 750 pounds. Will include live entertainment, a classic car show, craft show, cycle show, burger eating contest, The Bun Run, and more. Contact Person: Codie Finnigan, 405-262-8888, www.elreno.org
Love County Historical Centennial Monument
May 5
A granite monument erected on the lawn of the courthouse to signify the first courthouse built in Oklahoma after statehood. Includes the Oklahoma shield and Centennial logo with significant historical verbage about Love County. Will complement an existing Veterans Monument at the same location. Contact Person: Greg Hambrick, 580-276-7202
Ponca City's Doin' Fine
May 5
Poncan Theater
A celebration of Oklahoma in a performance setting. Vocal numbers and dance pieces (ballet-tap-jazz) will use songs about Oklahoma or will perform selections written by Oklahoma artists and Oklahoma vocal artists. A two hour show. Contact Person: Suzanne Kem, 580-765-7726
Prague Kolache Festival
May 5
This celebration of Czech heritage includes singing of the Czech National Anthem (in Czech), the Kolache Royalty Crowning (Queen, Jr. Queen, Princess & Prince), performances by the Beseda Dancers (adults) and the Prague Czech Folk Dancers (children), and the Czech Costume Contest (all ages). A variety of activities include an annual 5K run, arts and crafts show, parade, bread and wine contest, tractor show, beer garden, and carnival. The evening ends with a street dance and fireworks.
Contact Person: Pam Pratka, 405-567-4866, www.praguekolachefestival.com
Norman's Indian Art Market at the Jacobson House
May 5-6
Jacobson House, Norman, OK
American Indian artists from throughout the Great Plains sell their one-of-a-kind works in this annual tradition. Patrons may stroll through rows of vendor booths while enjoying traditional Native foods and music. Live performances of both Native and Scandinavian dances and singers are held throughout the weekend. Free admission.
Contact Person: Russ Tallchief, 405-366-1667, www.jacobsonhouse.com
Woodward's Centennial Series of Events
May 5-7
Gifted artists from near and far transform the streets of Edmond into a living art gallery. Photography, jewelry, pottery, furniture, stained glass, water colors, oil paintings, silent auction as well as onion blossoms, German food, pizza, burgers, funnel cakes, street corner entertainment, children’s activities, rock wall and more.
Contact Person: Leah Kessler, 405-249-9391
Tulsa's Oak Leaf Service Unit Campout
Oklahoma Centennial: Stepping Back in Time
May 5-7
Participation from more than 300 Girl Scouts age 6-17. Programs reflecting Oklahoma's past include folk arts, dancing, songs, stories and an evening bonfire around a covered wagon. Volunteers dress in period clothing and teach the girls about life in Oklahoma during statehood.
Contact Person: Leslie Cairns, 918-835-0646
National Indian Taco Championship
May 5
Central Park on Lynn Avenue, Pawhuska, OK
The contest is open to any person or team willing to serve up their version of fry bread, chili and toppings for judges to rate. First prize will exceed $1,000 with the same amount divided between 2nd to 4th place finishers. Over 50 arts and crafts vendor booths, exhibits, demonstrations and children’s activities available. Free of charge.
Contact Person: Dia Doughty 918-287-1208, pawhuskachamber@sbcglobal.net
Newcastle's South Canadian Annual Tour (Bike Tour)
May 5 or 12
16th annual event of a bike tour that travels through surrounding communities. Each of the ten rest stops decorated in a representation of a part of Oklahoma's history or facts. Four bike routes include the 62 mile, 46 mile, 26 mile, and 12 mile rides.
Contact Person: Kim Brown, 405-387-3232
Okmulgee's 50's Bash
May 6
Town Square, Okmulgee Main Street
Features an old fashioned box lunch auction, 50's music with a live band; including a 50's dress contest and a twist contest. Activities for the kids include a bubble blowing contest and a hula-hoop contest.
Contact Person: Nolan Crowley, 918-758-1015, www.okmulgeemainstreet@sbcglobal.net
Bethany Public School Foundation Banquet
May 8
To honor school district teachers, students, administrators, and support personnel. Theme is the Oklahoma Centennial: Celebrating 100 Great Years! and the Foundation's anniversary. Featured speaker is Governor George Nigh.
Contact Person: Larry DeKinder or Darla Albertson, 405-789-3801,
Oklahoma Association of Health Care Providers (OAHCP) Annual Convention and Trade Show
May 8-9
The annual convention brings together more than 800 long term care professionals to provide quality, affordable education programs with the latest regulations, newest products and ideas. Programs will showcase the history and culture of Oklahoma.
Contact Person: Crystal Mapps, 405-524-8338, www.oahcp.org
32nd Annual State Conference on Aging
May 8-10
To honor and celebrate the contributions made by older adults and to recognize centenarians for their historical significance. The theme is the Oklahoma Centennial and commemorating 100 years of statehood.
Contact Person: Lance Robertson, 405-488-7314
MAMMA MIA!
May 8-13
Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa
Ticket information 918-596-7111, outside Tulsa 800-364-7111, www.celebrityattractions.com
Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games
May 9-11
Oklahoma State University and Stillwater community
Oklahoma offers the largest Summer Games annually in North America with over 4,000 individual participants, 2,500 family members, and 1,500 volunteers.
Contact Person: Adrian DeWendt, 918-481-1234, www.sook.org
Big 12 Softball Championships
May 9-12
Oklahoma City, Don Porter ASA Hall of Fame Stadium
Contact Person: Jordon Satarawala, 405-236-5000, www.okcallsports.com
Maryetta School (Wauhillau, Rabbit Trap) 100th Anniversary
May 10
Maryetta School, Stilwell, OK
History of the school displayed with pictures during the 100th Anniversary. Celebrations include a pow-wow, car show, games, and music.
Contact Person: Carthel Means or Central Office, 918-696-2285, www.maryetta.k12.ok.us
Broken Arrow's Rooster Days Festival
May 10-13
Central Park, 1500 S. Main, Broken Arrow, OK
Entertainment includes a carnival, food vendors, bands and school entertainment. Also includes an arts and crafts show, parade, local entertainment, Miss Chick contest, a kit car show, rock climbing wall, and pony rides.
Contact Person: Kathy Reynolds, 918- 251- 1518, www.brokenarrow.org
Choctaw Centennial Clock Project Dedication
May 11
Choctaw, OK
Contact Person: Bernie Nauheimer, 405-390-8276
Sayre's Oklahoma Centennial Land Run, Flying W Ranch
May 11-13
The Flying W. Guest Ranch will have a Land Run re-enactment complete with Calvary re-enactors to over see run. Contestants must have their own horses or teams and must be in period dress (1890's). Land Run contestants will make their run to stake a claim and must return to the Land Office to file homestead with prizes awarded at Saturday night dinner. Groups or businesses can rent hilltops to watch the Run while a cook will prepare lunch. Available will be vendors, bands, rodeos, and many more events. Guests wearing 1890 style clothing will receive discounts on admission fees.
Contact Person: Don Whinery, 580-5515
Shawnee's Oklahoma Centennial High School Rodeo Celebration
May 11-13
Five state rodeo with live entertainment.
Contact Person: Keith Washburn, 405-214-8666
Twin Bill Art Exhibitions Centennial Celebration
May 11- August 19
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Breaking the Mold: Selections from the Washington Gallery of Modern Art, a nationally recognized Oklahoma City Collection on the 40th Anniversary of its acquisition. Shining Spirit: The Westheimer Family Collection, the recently bequeathed, finest private collection of twentieth century art in the state. This 12,000 square foot twin-bill will be accompanied by two complementary exhibitions featuring Oklahoma collections: Leaving a Mark: Oklahoma Print Collections from Oklahoma families, and Oklahoma Artists: A one year series of works by Oklahoma artists from the permanent collection.
Contact Person: Carolyn Hill or Leslie Spears, 405- 236- 3100 x237, www.okcmoa.com
University of Oklahoma Commencement Weekend
May 11-12
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Commencement and Convocation activities celebrating the academic achievements of the Class of 2007.
Contact Person: Becky Heeney, 405- 375- 2756
Stilwell's 60th Annual Strawberry Festival Rodeo
May 11-12
Stilwell Roundup Club, Stilwell, OK
The 60th Annual IPRA Rodeo held during the Annual Strawberry Festival. Includes various rodeo events.
Contact Person” David Isaacs, 918-696-4208
Bristow Annual Taboulah Fest
May 12
Main Street Bristow, OK 9am-5pm
One day festival recognizing the cultural impact of Lebanese families on the Bristow area and the state of Oklahoma. The festival offers taboulah recipe contests, Lebanese foods, Miss Taboulah Fest pageant, talent contests, Taboulah factory tours, craft and food booths, children’s games, music and other entertainment.
Contact Person: Rick Root, 9180367-5151, info@visitbristowok.com
Stilwell Centennial Strawberry Festival
May 12
Division Street in Stilwell, OK
The theme for the 60th annual festival is "Celebrating 100 Years of Statehood and Stilwell History." The event attracts over 40,000 visitors each year. Includes a large parade, carnival, arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, champion Strawberry Grower Contest, and free strawberries and ice cream.
Contact Person: Larry E. Adair, 918-696-9500 or 918-696-7845, www.strawberrycaptial.com
El Reno's Fort Reno Candlelight Tour
May 13
Fort Reno, El Reno, OK
A walking tour (shuttle available) around Fort Reno parade ground and historic buildings to see and hear scenes from Fort Reno's colorful and multi-cultural history 1874-1948.
Contact Person: Bob Warren, 405- 262- 3987, www.fortreno.org
Guymon's 5 State Run
May 12
Activity Center, Guymon, OK
A bike run of 300 miles, 5 states (OK, TX, NM, KS, CO), in one day. The 2005 run had 380 bikes. The proceeds are used to help people in the community with various needs including medical needs. The 300 mile run has a variety of scenery and stops at historic sites.
Contact Person: Nancy Davis, 580-338-7788, www.5staterun.com
Hobart's Great Plains Antique Car Show
May 12
Hunter Park
Annual Classic car show attracts over 300 entries. Games, food and giveaways with over $2,000 worth of prizes.
Contact Person: Bill Williams, 580-726-2389
Piedmont Pie Festival
May 12
Old Town
The day surrounds a judged pie entry contest, local celebrity chefs and food professionals to judge entries. There will be crafters, live entertainment, children's activities and food vendors. Also included will be pie-throwing contest.
Contact Person: Lyn Land, 405-202-3984, www.piedmontpiefest.com
Spiro's Archaeology Day
May 12
Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
A day to celebrate the history and prehistory of Oklahoma. Activities include archaeologists, re-enactors, and storytellers to help visitors identify artifacts and learn about our regional heritage and our Native American past. Also available will be tours of the only prehistoric Native American archaeological site open to the public in Oklahoma, the Spiro Mounds. Contact Person: Dennis Peterson, 918-962-2062, www.myspiro.com
Vici's Western Oklahoma River Road Run
May 12
225 mile motorcycle poker run through three counties. Beautiful country scenery. Some state highways, but mostly farm-market paved roads. Three meals included.
Contact Person: Travis Dennett, 580-995-4231, www.worrr..net
Barnsdall's Friendship Memory Wall of Honor
May 14, 12:30pm
Barnsdall Centennial Memorial Wall dedication
Barnsdall, OK
Contact: Bob Evans
918.847.3332
Byevans31@aol.com
57th Annual Quester International Convention
May 14-22
Crown Plaza Hotel, downtown Tulsa
Quester is an international non-profit organization which focuses on education, restoration and preservation of our national and state sites and artifacts. The convention will host 500-800 Questers focusing on Oklahoma’s history, historical sites (25 tours), museums in many Oklahoma cities as well as famous Oklahomans.
Contact Person: Ginger Robbins, 918-749-9824, www.Questers1944.org
Syttende Mai (17th of May)
May 17
Norwegian festivities includes rosemalling (rose painting), cookie demonstrations (krum kake), folk dancing, and Norwegian music.
Contact Person: 405-720-9409
Tulsa's International Mayfest
May 17-20
Downtown Tulsa
Mayfest is an outdoor tribute to the arts and music and is a family oriented event. Created to promote a broader knowledge of and appreciation for arts and humanities among serious, as well as casual, art lovers.
Contact Person: Heather Pingry, 918- 582- 6435, www.tulsamayfest.org
Armed Forces Day Parade
May 18
Downtown Lawton
An Armed Forces Day Parade with more than 125 entries including Fort Sill's 77th Army Band (celebrating 100 years) and area high school bands. Additional entries include Fort Sill's Half Section, military equipment and marching units, veterans groups, and floats.
Contact Person: Debra Burch, 800-872-4540, www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com
Relay for Life of Oklahoma City 2007
May 18-19
Participants will gather to join in the fight against cancer and to honor cancer survivors in the local community. To celebrate Oklahoma's statehood and American Cancer Society's 95th year. Contact Person: Kristen Taylor, 405-841-5810
Silver City's Antique Tractor, Equipment & Engine Show
May 18-20
Schrock Park, Tuttle, OK
Festivities to include an antique tractor, equipment and engine displays. Demonstrations of hay bailing, wheat threshing, corn shelling, corn grinding, gris mill, working saw mill, Salt Fork Blacksmithing, and butter churning. Activities include tractor games, skillet toss, wrench toss, hay toss, kiddy tractor pulls, and a kids toy tractor judging contest.
Contact Person: Neal Baker, 405-392-4947
El Reno's Fort Reno Ghost Tours
May 19
Fort Reno Visitor Center & Historic buildings, El Reno
Historic interpreter relates Fort Reno ghost stories. Program includes presentation by “Ghost hunter" club from the Oklahoma City area.
Contact Person: Bob Warren, 405- 262- 3987, www.fortreno.org
Grove's Cruise to Grove
May 19
Grove Civic Center
Cruise to Grove to celebrate a century of transportation in Oklahoma. Includes fellowship of motorized vehicle enthusiasts. Also includes entertainment provided by Everett "Wild Man" Wilson.
Contact Person: Dave Helms, 918-786-2828
Hobart's 39th Annual Arts on the Square
May 19
Kiowa County Courthouse Square
An annual event where original art is displayed and can be purchased. A day of live entertainment, original artwork, food vendors, craft booths and children's events.
Contact Person: Stephen Boyd, 580-726-2553
Newkirk's Historic Korns Building
May 19
2:00-4:00pm
Newkirk, OK
Contact: Karen Dye
580.362.2377
McAlester's Italian Festival, McAlester Expo and Fairgrounds
May 19-20
The 37th annual festival includes Italian dinners, arts and crafts, inflatables for the kids, entertainment and fun for the entire family. Contact Person: Bobby Lenardo, 918-426-2055, www.italianfestival.org
Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championships
May 23-27
Oklahoma City, AT&T Bricktown Ballpark
Contact Person: Jordan Satarawala, 405-236-5000, www.okcallsports.com
61st Annual Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo
May 24-26
Stampede Arena, Claremore
The annual Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo will have events that include bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, bronc busting, calf roping and lots of rodeo clown exposition. A parade, Miss Rodeo contest and nightly rodeo dance will also be included. Children can also join in the fun by entering the "Muttin-Bustin" contest and calf roping.
Contact Person: Tanya Andrews 918-341-8688, cvb@claremore.org
City of Spencer- Kringlen Centennial Park
May 25
Kringlen Park Centennial Concessions Project
Spencer, OK
Contact: Nicole Mukes
405.771.3226
Bartlesville's "Out of Oklahoma: Contemporary Artists from Ruscha to Andoe"
May 25 - Sept. 16
Frank Lloyd Wright's Price Tower Arts Center
An exhibition of contemporary artwork. Artworks from the Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art and private collections. All artists and their works are from Oklahoma or have connections to the state of Oklahoma.
Contact Person: Jennifer Cordero, 918- 336- 4949, www.pricetower.org
Cement Oklahoma Centennial Plus Five
May 26
Cement, OK
Contact: Bill Graves or Monte Snider
405.489.3244 or 405. 489.3521
Cyril's Small Town Saturday Night
May 26
Main Street Cyril
Bring your prized vehicles to the car show during the day and enjoy a nostalgic car cruise in the evening to bring back the days of sock hops and poodle skirts. A block party on Main Street will offer music, entertainment and great food.
Contact Person: Mandy Camp, 580- 464- 2411
Lynda Tarpley Tap Salutes Oklahoma's Centennial
May 26
The group is composed of 150 women ranging from 20 to 80. The two main performances are the Oklahoma Arts Festival and the Paseo Arts Festival. The program will highlight Oklahoma with 5 dances including Oklahoma, The Will Rogers Follies, Tulsa Time, Oklahoma Swing, and Route 66.
Contact Person: Lynda Tarpley, 405-842-2996
Newalla Memorial Pavilion
May 26
Newalla, OK
Contact: Delbert Henderson
Fax: 405. 391.3313
Edmond's Jazz & Blues Festival
May 26-27
Stephenson Park - The Annual event will showcase jazz and rhythm and blues. Live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, games and activities will be included in the festival.
Contact Person: Shelley A. Dutton, 405-830-8902
Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children's Cowboy Festival
May 26-27
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, OKC
This outdoor festival offers two days of family fun with campfire-cooked foods, Western entertainment, stagecoach and pony rides and children’s educational, hands-on activities. Authentic chuck wagons from OK and TX prepare favorites such as stew, brisket, etc. for sampling. Activities include rope making, wagon rides, and demos.
Contact Person: Leslie Baker, 405-478-2250, www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Woodward's 25th Annual WW Rodders Rod Run
May 26-27
Crystal Beach Park, Woodward, OK
The 25th Annual car show will include kids games, adult games, car games, Burnout Competition, Cruise-Ins, and Poker Run. This year will be the first year to give out a student scholarship.
Contact Person: Jessica Charmasson, 580- 256- 3922
Nardin's Heritage Celebration
May 27
Nardin’s Main Street
An antique vehicle parade, gunfighters, clowns, magicians, country music, a BBQ beef and polish sausage feed, old fashioned cake walk, pony rides for the kids, a petting zoo with farm animals, inflated slides, etc. A Heritage House filled with hundreds of photos of Nardin's history is always open during the weekend, as well as the Ox-Yoks Saloon, dispensing ice cold sarsaparilla and cream soda.
Contact Person: L.V. Crow, 580-363-4760
45th Infantry Division Museum's Memorial Day Ceremony
May 28
45th Infantry Division Museum grounds
The ceremony to honor our state's and nation's honored dead will be conducted on the museum grounds and will include a fly over of military aircraft, the firing of a WWII anti-tank gun and the massing of the colors. Music will be provided by the Governor's own 145th Army Band. Guest speaker will provide appropriate remarks. A memorial wreath will be laid at the base of the flag pole and "taps" will be sounded.
Contact Person: Michael E. Gonzales, 405-424-5313, www.45thdivisionmuseum.com
Hobart's Kiowa County Centennial Celebration
May 28
Celebration activities include a parade, barbeque lunch, children's activities, tractor shows, music, antique car show, and Indian pow wow. Contact Person: Don Ellis 580-726-2553
Hobart's Kiowa County Mosaic Map and Memorial
May 28, 11:00am
Courthouse Lawn Hobart, OK
Contact: Don Ellis
580.726.2487
Shattuck's Northwest Oklahoma Veterans Centennial Memorial
May 28
Shattuck, OK
Contact: T.W. Miller, 580.938.2402
Or Dale Colbert, 580.938.2606
Centennial Chautauqua
May 29-June 2
Altus, OK
Contact: David Pettyjohn
405.235.0280
Boise City's Sante Fe Trail Daze
May 29- June 3
An annual six-day event ending with a two-day sanctioned Working Ranch Rodeo. Events include a quilt show and country store, local music entertainment, a free guided bus tour of historical Autograph Rock (on the Santa Fe Trail) and the Black Mesa area. Also includes a parade, flower show, water Olympics, soccer shootout, western dance, golf scramble, horseshoe pitching, and the World Championship Post Hole Digging contest.
Contact Person: Phyllis Randolph, 580-544-3479, www.ccccok.org
Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma, Durant, OK
May 31 - June 2
Durant has officially been recognized by the Oklahoma State Legislature as the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma. The annual Magnolia Festival is the weekend following Memorial Day and is attended by tens of thousands of people each year and has a wide variety of family-oriented activities.
Contact Person: Donna Dow 580-924-1550, ddow@durantmainstreet.org
The NCAA Women's College World Series
May 31-June 6
Oklahoma City, Don Porter ASA Hall of Fame Stadium
Contact Person: Jordan Satarawala, 405-236-5000, www.okcallsports.com
Air Race Classic 2007
June
Starting point is Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City
The Air Race Classic, a non-profit historical, educational and amateur sporting organization is the only all woman, transcontinental air race flying today. The current race routes are approximately 2, 400 statue miles in length. Oklahoma City will be the start point for this historic race in June of 2007.
Contact Person: Phyllis Hensley 405-833-7979, www.airraceclassic.org
Dwight Mission Heritage Conference Center
June
Vian, OK
Contact Person: Allison Beavers, 918-775-2012
Purcell Veterans Memorial
June
Purcell, OK
Contact: Barbara Shephard
405.412.3960
2007 Summer Reading Program Oklahoma Kids: A Kaleidoscope
June – July
Oklahoma Libraries across the State
The library's Summer Reading Programs for children will focus on the state's Centennial. Materials feature famous Oklahomans as children and include images throughout our state's history.
Contact Person: Bill Young, 405-522-3562
Eufaula's "OK Kids: Past & Present" Summer Reading Program
June – July
Includes a reading program for kids of all ages to include a variety of Oklahoma entertainers and other types of programs.
Contact Person: Margaret Collins, 918-689-2291
Oklahoma Book Run
June 1-30
Oklahoma City, Barnes and Noble
Collection boxes placed at 27 Bank of Oklahoma locations in Oklahoma City, Junior League's Remarkable Shop, and Headquarters. Includes weekly story time activities for children, and adult readings held at Barnes and Noble. Actors in costumes will perform the readings of books relating to the state's history and pride in our state.
Contact Person: Katie Price, 405-272-2386, www.jloc.org
Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition
June
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, OKC
The show attracts nearly all of the 109 exhibiting artists and more than 1,000 patrons from around the world. Twenty-three of the Purchase Award Winners will have works in the show...making it a Who's Who of contemporary Western artists. In addition, the sculpted collector's bolo will this year be a Scissortail Flycatcher in honor of Oklahoma.
Hugo's Annual Early Bird Music Festival
June 1-2
Listen to 2 daily performances with 10-12 professional bluegrass music groups. Contact Person: July Wilson, 580- 326- 7511, hugo-chamber@sbcglobal.net
Hugo's Annual Homecoming Celebration
June 1-2
A carnival, vendors, car and motorcycle shows, games in the park, concert and dance with major bands, a fish fry and parade.
Contact Person: Judy Wilson, 580-326-7511, hugo-chamber@sbcglobal.net
Sapulpa's Route 66 Blowout
June 1-2
Downtown Sapulpa 18th annual event will feature classic and street rod car shows, art show and sale, and craft vendors. There are about 10,000 people who attend this annual event each year. An evening concert with other special events are also offered.
Contact Person: Janet Sherwood, 918- 224- 5709, www.sapulpachamber.com
Elk City's Route 66 Days
June 1-2
Ackley Park and Elk City Retail District, Elk City
Includes the 12th Annual Rodders Route 66 Car Show, Oil & Gas Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament and the kick-off of the season at Ackley Park, located on Historic Route 66 and features Centennial carousel, Choctaw Express miniature train, and others.
Contact Person: Pamela Gregory, 580- 225- 0207, www.elkcitychamber.com
Relay for Life of Tulsa 2007
June 1-2
Over 4,000 participants will gather to join in the fight against cancer. To celebrate Oklahoma's statehood, American Cancer Society's 95th year, and the 15th year of the Relay for Life of Tulsa.
Contact Person: David Funk, 918-477-5400
Bartlesville's SunFest, Inc.
June 1-3
Sooner Park, Bartlesville, OK
A wide range of musical entertainment on three stages in a picnic atmosphere including youth projects and games and food vendors. Free admission.
Contact Person: Laura Higbee, 918-331-0456, www.bartlesvillesunfest.org
El Reno's A Small Town Weekend
June 1-3
A concert Friday night with 'Songs for the Centennial' will start the event. Also included in the event is children's games and activities, festival goods, festivities, good, entertainment, shopping, classic car show, and block party.
Contact Person: Linda Welliver, 405-262-3876, www.ercruisers.com
Oklahoma Pioneer Exposition
June 1-3
Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman
The Oklahoma Pioneer Exposition is a celebration of traditional agricultural events featuring a variety of farming demonstrations, live entertainment, free admission and parking, and many other events. The farming demonstrations include tractor pulls, power parades, quilt making, bread making, canning, blacksmiths, etc.
Contact: Sharon Harrell 405-360-4721, sharrell@wilnet1.com
Oklahoma Centennial RiverFest
June 1-3
Oklahoma River, Oklahoma City, Regatta Park & Chesapeake Boathouse
This family friendly event offers entertainment on and off the water. The Riverfest features the Rose Rock Rowing Regatta, Dragon Boat Racing, the Oklahoma Centennial Barbeque Championship and the Centennial Triathlon, as well as Oklahoma artists, musicians, wines and foods. The United States Navy Leap Frogs, a precision parachute team, have also been invited to 2007‟s event.
Contact: Mike McAuliffe, 405-602-1531, www.OklahomaRiverfest.com
Red Earth Festival
June 1-3
Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City
A festival representing nearly 100 tribes throughout North America who gather to share the richness and diversity of their heritage. Visitors can sample this artistic spirit in the festival‟s juried art exhibition. The dance competition is a rare occasion when dancers from the U.S.‟s northern and southern tribes can be seen together in one venue. Contact Person: Connie Hart Yellowman 405-427-5228, cyellowman@redearth.org
Alva's Nescatunga Arts Festival
June 2
Downtown Alva on the Square
The Nescatunga Arts Festival is an open air festival on Alva's downtown square. It showcases fine arts, crafts, and food. Live music will be highlighted.
Contact Person: Grace Lansdown, 580-327-2835
Colcord's Old Settlers Day Book and Bake Sale, Colcord, Talbot Library Museum
June 2
In observance of Colcord, Oklahoma's Annual Old Settlers' Day celebration, Talbot Library Museum will hold a book and bake sale featuring books (new and used) and homemade breads, pastries, cookies, etc. There will also be live music.
Contact Person: Donna Clark, 918-326-4532, www.talbotlibrary.com
Cushing's 11th Annual Barb-B-Q 'N Blues Festival
June 2
2400 S. Little, Cushing, OK
The Bar-B-Q 'n Blues Festival was created to celebrate Cushing's oil heritage. A unique focal point of the festival is a giant smoker constructed with a firebox in the center that looks like an oil storage tank. Free children's activities, music from three blues bands, airplane fly-in and rides, radio controlled airplane display and demonstration, memorabilia and door prizes are included. Competition for Best All-Around Barbecue.
Contact Person: Priscilla Smith, 918- 225- 2400, www.cushingchamber.org
Braggs Iron Mountain Pioneer Day
June 2
Monroe and Patrick, Braggs, OK
Includes historical reenactments, arts and crafts, food, children's carnival, live musical entertainment, and a parade. Contests include greased pig, washboard relay, frog races, and a mini land run. Contact Person: Jeanie Smith, 918-487-5952, www.braggsserviceclub.com
Tulsa's Asian-American Festival / Kyoto Art Exchange
June 2
To celebrate Asian-American patrons and their culture with a variety of events, lectures, and activities. Includes an art exchange between Tulsa and Kyoto elementary age children.
Contact Person: Jackie Hill, 918-596-7977
Yukon's Chisholm Trail Roundup
June 2-3
Yukon, Kirkpatrick Family Farm
Numerous re-enactors from the Old West, candle making, weaving, spinning, lace making, quilting, Dutch oven cooking, chuck-wagon cooking, beadwork, hatchet throwing, civil war battles, gunfights and native American dancing, are a few of the two-day roundup events. Activities include craft tents for kids, live musical entertainment, craft show, children's petting zoo, and more. Contact Person: James D. Crosby, 405-350-8937, www.ci.yukon.ok.us
Bartlesville's Climbing Jacob's Ladder:
Washington County‟s Oily Past and Bright Future
June 2- Sept. 15
Bartlesville Area History Museum, Bartlesville, OK
The Bartlesville Area History Museum will present a timeline history exhibit of Washington County. Washington County is the home of the first commercial oil well in Oklahoma, the first stratospheric flight, the only Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper, and the OK Mozart Festival. So take a journey along the rungs of history.
Contact Person: Brenda D. Smith- Patten, 918- 338- 4290
Oklahoma Centennial Safety and Health Conference
June 3-5
An annual conference consisting of break out sessions and exhibit hall with vendors providing the latest safety and health information and products. Contact Person: Kellie Warrior, 405-848-8626
Global Fusion Oklahoma, Oklahoma Riverwalk
June 4-9
Cox Center, Oklahoma City
An international business conference featuring culture, food, arts and crafts, and trade exhibits from around the globe to address all phases of international business.
Contact Person: Larry Edwards, 405-425-1060
Madill's National Sand Bass Festival
June 4-9
“On the Square” Downtown Madill
A week of activities, fun and foods. Free Nashville recording artists concerts, talent show contest, gospel night, local talent night, carnival, over 100 arts and crafts, small commercial booth spaces, food vendors, car show, horseshoe pitch contest, 3 on 3 basketball contest, fishing derby, library book sale, KingSandie/Madill Day Care golf scramble, karate demo teams, terrapin races, baby crawl contests and more.
Contact Person: Dick Midkiff, 580- 795-2323, www.sandbassfestival.com
Sanders Family Bluegrass Festival
June 6-9
5 miles west – McAlester 270 Hwy
The 31st annual festival on family farm. Fans travel from all over U.S. and foreign countries for this Bluegrass music festival. Bands come from Nashville, North Carolina, and features Grand Ole Opry musicians.
Contact Person: Freddie Sanders, 918-423-4891, www.sandersfamilybluegrass.com
WICKED
June 6-17
Civic Center Music Hall, Oklahoma City
Contact Person: Libby First, 800- 869-1451 (tickets)
www.celebrityattractions.com
Okmulgee Pecan Festival
June 7-9
Downtown Okmulgee
A three day festival of activities including carnival, live music, arts and crafts, the 'Nuttin' But Fun' kid's tent, food, and the world famous Okmulgee Pecan Pie
