Waynoka Rattlesnake Hunt

Following the annual local tradition of rounding up Diamondback rattlesnake, Gypsum Rock rattler, Prairie rattler, and other snakes in the area, there will be a ceremony where captured snakes are measured and weighed. Prizes will be awarded for the longest snake captured alive, the most pounds caught and for the most rattles on the end of a rattler. Then there will be an auction where the longer snakes are auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Not into snake hunting? Head to Waynoka’s downtown square for vendor booths, food booths, carnival rides, or the flea market. Plus watch the Den of Death where skilled snake handlers put on a show with live snakes.