NWOK Buzz

National Vietnam War Veterans Day
2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Did you know that Enid is home to Oklahoma’s official Vietnam War Monument? Located on the grounds of Woodring Wall of Honor at Enid Woodring Regional Airport just off U.S. 412 on 66th Street is an 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. This replica traveled the country with the American Veterans Traveling Tribute before being permanently retired to Enid. Over 990 Oklahoma names are on this wall.
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and its veterans whom did not receive the homecoming they deserved back then. To honor them, Woodring Wall of Honor will host a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

The Killer Dueling Pianos
2025-03-29 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
Okeene Historic Preservation Group presents The Killer Dueling Pianos at the Corner Event Center on the corner of Hwys 51 and 8 in Okeene. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are $50 and include an Italian dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. This fundraising night of dueling pianos entertainment with live music and a beer and wine cash bar is open to adults 21 and older only. RSVP now to guarantee your seat.

Bull Battle IX
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-05
Right around the corner is Bull Battle IX at Woods County Fairgrounds in Alva. There will be bull riding, team events, and the famous cowboy pinball at 7 PM both nights. Event includes a trade show with vendors from 5-10 PM Friday and 9 AM to 10 PM Saturday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for kiddos 10 and under. On Saturday those with NWOSU ID can get in for $5 too.

Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-12
Since 1939, there has been the annual local tradition of rounding up Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in the area and then hosting a ceremony where captured snakes are measured and prizes awarded for the biggest snake captured alive by professionals and by local amateurs, all of whom are registered to participate.
Not into snake hunting? See the Den of Death where skilled snake handlers put on a show with live snakes and the Butcher Shop where skilled snake handlers demonstrate how to prepare a snake for consumption as well as present an educational session on rattlesnakes. The weekend also includes vendor booths, food booths, carnival rides and games, and live music.

NWOK Easter Egg Hunts
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-19
Celebrate the Easter holiday with egg hunts and more this season throughout Northwest Oklahoma:

Saturday, April 12
CHESTER—The rural community of Chester will host its Spring Festival on Saturday, April 12, downtown. Day includes a vendor show, bake sale, concession stand, putt putt golf, train rides, bounce house, and peddle tractors from 9 AM to 4 PM with the egg hunt at noon.
GOODWELL—Goodwell Community Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 12, at 11 AM. Location around Goodwell depends on age group: 3 and under at Town Hall, 4-7 at Hill Toppers Center, and 8-12 at OPSU Library.

Sunday, April 13
HUNTER—Hunter United Methodist Church is hosting Hunter’s Easter Egg Hunt following its Sunday service on Sunday, April 13, at 10:30 AM. Open to all.
ARNETT—Arnett Kiwanis present Easter Egg Hunt at 2:30 PM on Sunday, April 13, at Arnett Park.

Wednesday, April 16
BEAVER—Easter Celebration Community Meal and Egg Hunt hosted by First Baptist Church, Beaver, at the Beaver County Fairgrounds is Wednesday, April 16. Doors open at 5 PM with dinner at 5:30 PM and egg hunt at 6:30 PM. Open to the whole family, admission is free.
SHATTUCK—Shattuck’s Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Shattuck Chamber of Commerce, begins at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 16 at Shattuck City Park. Open to children ages 11 and younger, the Easter bunny will be on site for the evening.

Thursday, April 17
ALVA—Easter bunny will meet with kiddos on Thursday, April 17, from 2:30-4 PM at Alva State Bank. Northwestern Oklahoma State University will host an Easter-themed carnival starting at 5:30 PM on campus.
CANTON—Canton Child Study Club is hosting Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 17, at 6 PM next to the Ag Barn at Canton Soccer Fields.

Friday, April 18
MEDFORD—Moonlight Eggstravaganza will be held Friday night, April 18, for kiddos ages 6-12 at Medford’s Lions Club Park starting at DARK.

Saturday, April 19
WAYNOKA—Waynoka 4-H Club is hosting the Community Egg Hunt at Waynoka’s Walking Trail at Broadway and Cedar intersection on Saturday, April 19. Have breakfast with the Easter bunny at 9 AM followed by the egg hunt for kiddos through fourth grade at 10 AM.
MEDFORD—Medford Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 19, at 10 AM for kiddos up to 10 years old at Medford’s Lions Club Park.
FAIRVIEW—Major County Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at 10 AM at the Major County Historical Society in Fairview. Hosted by Major County Sheriff’s Office, open to all and the Easter bunny will be there for photos.
CARMEN—Carmen Easter Egg Hunt is slated for Saturday, April 19, at 10 AM for kiddos up to 12 years old at Carmen Park. The Easter bunny is expected to appear.
ALVA—Alva Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 19, at 10 AM on the Woods County Courthouse Lawn on the downtown square. Each age group reports to a different section: Newborn to age 4, northeast corner; ages 5-6, southeast corner; 1st-3rd graders, southwest corner; 4th-6th graders, northwest corner; any age special needs, post office lawn. Easter bunny will be on hand and the egg drop happens at 10:30 AM on the south side. Bradt’s Menagerie, three miles west of town, will host another Easter Egg Hunt at 2 PM for those who pay admission to the petting zoo.
LAHOMA—Town of Lahoma Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, April 19, at 11 AM at Lahoma Community Park. First Baptist Church, Lahoma, will host a hot dog lunch for everyone after the egg hunt.
COVINGTON—Covington Community Egg Hunt is set for Saturday, April 19, at 1 PM in Lions Club Park, Covington. Sponsored by local churches and businesses, the event is open to kiddos through age 12.
BUFFALO—Buffalo Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Easter Egg Hunt at Buffalo Public Schools’ football field on Saturday, April 19, at 2 PM. The egg hunt is for kiddos up to 10 years old.
LONGDALE—Prior to the race, Longdale Speedway will host an Easter Eggstravaganza with an egg hunt and candy drop on Saturday, April 19. Pits open at 5 PM, with grandstands opening at 6 PM. Hot laps begin at 7 PM with winged sprint cars racing at 7:30 PM.

Waynoka Rattlesnake Hunt
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-27
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.

Little Sahara Sand Rats Schedule
2025-04-26
Let the Sand Rats in Waynoka show you a good time at the Little Sahara State Park sand dunes this spring! On the schedule:
March 7-9, 2025: Two Wheel Takeover
March 19-23, 2025: 23rd annual Duneman’s Spring Break Dune Bash
April 12, 2025: Light up the night blue for Autism Awareness Ride
April 26, 2025: Old Skool Weekend (during Waynoka Rattlesnake Hunt)
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Deer Creek Day
2025-04-26
The town of Deer Creek celebrates 127 years of existence on April 26 in downtown Deer Creek, located on State Hwy 11 (four miles west of I-35). The day hosted by Deer Creek Mercantile will includes a parade, food vendors, specials at the downtown shops, and a antique show of vehicles, wagons, tractors, and farm equipment. Festivities begin at 10 AM.

Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-04
Established in 1933, Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo is one of the largest outdoor rodeos in the PRCA circuit, consistently ranking in the top 30 PRCA rodeos for payout and drawing top athletes from across the country. Thrilling rodeo action includes bull riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, and more.

Walleye Rodeo
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-18
Come to Canton Lake this May to participate in Oklahoma’s oldest and largest fishing tournament. Prizes will be awarded for the five largest walleye, total poundage of walleye for all four days and the largest fish caught in each of 10 different species. Other fish species in the competition include striped bass, drum, buffalo, carp, sunfish, flathead, white bass, channel cat, crappie, black bass and hybrid. There are also specially tagged fish that are worth $20 to $500 if caught. Fish must be registered at the official weigh station to be eligible for prizes, and all state game and fishing laws must be observed during the rodeo. A kids’ fishing derby will follow.
Not a fisherman? The weekend includes bingo, food vendors, a 5K and fun run, parade, business vendors, and a street dance Saturday night. You also can try your luck at the Lucky Star Casino, Canton, or watch a race at the nearby Longdale Speedway Racetrack.

NWOK Water Parks
2025-05-23 - 2025-09-02
Get wet this summer in Northwest Oklahoma!
ALVA—Cory Washburn Family Memorial Swimming Pool, 1402 Flynn, Alva. Hours are 1 PM to 6 PM every day. Cost is $3 for kids ages 3-17, $5 for adults, $2 for seniors 65 and older. Season passes are $75 per individual, $225 per family up to four and add $25 for each additional family member. Swim party packages available. Call (580) 327-1333 to book. FUN FACT: Alva’s pool and bathhouse were built by the WPA in 1939 but had issues the past several years until it was refurbished and reopened this summer.
CARMEN—Carmen Pool, 503 3rd, Carmen. Hours are NOON to 6 PM every day for day swim and 7:30-10 PM Tuesday and Thursday for night swim. Cost is $1.50 for kids 4-12, $3 for 13 and older. Season passes are $75 per kid 12 and under, $100 per individual age 13 and older, $150 per family. Swim party packages available. Midnight swims from 8 PM to MIDNIGHT set for June 13, June 28, July 12, and July 25. Call (580) 987-2329. Learn more online at Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573991024643. FUN FACT: Locally trained Timberlake students serve as the lifeguards.
ENID—Champlin Pool, 400 W. Cherokee, Enid. Hours are NOON to 6 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Cost is $3 per person. Season passes are $30 per individual/first family member and $20 for each additional family member. Learn more online at enid.org/Services/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Directory/Champlin-Pool. FUN FACT: Built in 1956, Enid’s Champlin Pool is an Olympic-size pool at 500,000 gallons.
FAIRVIEW—Fairview Aquatic Center, 523 Park Lane, Fairview. Hours are NOON to 7 PM Tuesday through Thursday and NOON to 5 PM Friday through Sunday. Cost is $2 per person. Season passes are $75 per individual, $150 per family up to three and add $10 for fourth+ person(s). Swim party packages available. Call (580) 227-6100. Learn more online at Facebook.com/SwimFairview. FUN FACT: Fairview’s pool offers water aerobics and hosts triathlons.
GAGE—Gage Artesian Beach Pool, State Hwy 15 east of Gage. Hours are 1-6 PM every day. Cost is $3 per person. Season passes are $75 per individual, $175 per family. Learn more online at townofgageok.org/artesian-beach. FUN FACT: Since the early 1920s, bathers have been seeking relief from the hot summers and health benefits from the mineral-laden waters of Gage’s pool.
GARBER—Garber Pool, 282 Arapaho, Garber. Hours are 1-6 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Cost is $4 per person. FUN FACT: Opening in 1923, Garber’s pool is one of the oldest municipal pools in Oklahoma.
HENNESSEY—Hennessey Aquatic Park, 459 N. Mitchell Road, Hennessey. Hours are NOON to 6 PM every day (1 PM on Sunday) for day swim and 7-9 PM Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday for night swim. Cost is $2 for toddlers and seniors 65+, $3 for kids ages 3-17, $4 for adults. Season passes are $75 per individual, $200 per family up to five in the house and add $25 for sixth+ person(s). Swim party packages available. Call (405) 853-2416 to book. Learn more online at hennesseyok.org/aquatic-park. FUN FACT: In 2019, the town of Hennessey voted to build a $2.1M water park adjacent to its existing splash pad and opened for business the summer of 2020.
KREMLIN—Kremlin-Hillsdale Pool, south side of Kremlin. Hours are 1 to 5:30 PM Monday through Saturday, 2 to 5:30 PM Sunday. Cost is $4 for ages 15 and older, $3 for ages 5-14. Season passes are $55 per individual, $150 per family. Swim party packages available. Call (580) 874-2284. FUN FACT: Originally known as the Stewart Pool, it was built in the 1960s on the Kremlin-Hillsdale Public Schools campus.
MEDFORD—Medford Swimming Pool, 106 N. 5th, Medford. Hours are 1 to 7 PM every day. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for teens, $1.50 for kids ages 6-12. Season passes are $35 per individual, $70 for two individuals, $100 for three individuals, $125 for four individuals and add $5 for fifth+ person(s). Swim party packages available. Call (580) 741-0508 to book. Learn more online at Facebook.com/medfordokswimmingpoolminigolf. FUN FACT: For more water fun, there is a splash pad just east of the pool at Nedra Nichols-Pitts Park.
WAYNOKA—Waynoka Pool, 1324 Flynn St, Waynoka. Hours are 1-5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 2-7 PM Sunday for day swim; 6-10 PM Tuesday and 5 PM to MIDNIGHT Saturday for night swim. Cost is $2 for kids ages 3-12, $3 for 13 and older. Season passes are $35 per kid age 12 and under, $50 per individual age 13 and older, $100 per family up to four and add $20 for fifth+ person(s). Call (580) 824-2261. FUN FACT: Waynoka’s original municipal pool was built by the WPA and opened in 1939; the new pool opened for business last summer.
WOODWARD—Crystal Beach Waterpark, 305 Temple Houston Dr., Woodward. Hours are 1-7 PM every day. Cost is $5 per person. Season passes are $80 per individual, $200 per family up to four and add $50 for fifth+ person(s). Swim party packages available, book online at crystalbeachwoodward.com. Call (580) 256-2874. FUN FACT: The waterpark is situated within Crystal Beach Park which also has golf courses, Kiwanis train rides, pavilions for picnics, sporting events such as baseball, tennis, horseshoes, and more, plus fishing at the neighboring lake.

Nardin Heritage Day
2025-05-24
Nardin Heritage Day is May 24 in downtown Nardin, located just south of State Hwy 11 (two miles west of I-35). This 48th annual celebration hosted by Friends of Nardin includes a parade, tractor pull, general store, turtle races, food, and more. Festivities begin at 9:30 AM and admission is free.

Vici Stampede Rodeo
2025-05-29 - 2025-05-31
Vici Stampede Rodeo, hosted by Vici Rodeo Club, is slated for May 29-31. Rodeo events include bareback riding, ranch bronc riding, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie down roping, and barrel racing.
“Yellowstone” actor Forrie J. Smith known as “Lloyd” in the TV show will appear Friday night at the rodeo then serve as the rodeo parade grand marshal on Saturday at 4:30 PM, followed by a meet and greet in the rodeo arena until rodeo begins. The bareback winner gets a buckle donated by Smith.
Weekend also includes donkey riding for kiddos 12 and younger and cow patty bingo for chance to win black powder gun. Saturday night dance starting at 10 PM with Big D and the Boys performing; $10 per person or $15 per couple.
Thursday, May 29: Slack at 7 PM, admission is free
Friday, May 30: Rodeo starts at 7 PM, admission is $10
Saturday, May 31: Rodeo starts at 7 PM, admission is $10

Nescatunga Arts Festival
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-07
The 54th annual Nescatunga Arts Festival with Quilt Show is slated for June 6-7 at the Alva Recreation Complex, 1887 Goldbug Blvd, Alva. Festival hours are Friday from 4 to 9 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council runs the two-day Nescatunga Arts Festival that showcases the artistry of fine artists and crafters with a Quilt Show by the Peace by Piece Quilt Guild.

Santa Fe Trail Days Rodeo
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-08
Cimarron County Chamber of Commerce hosts Santa Fe Trail Days Rodeo on June 6-7 at Boise City Rodeo Arena at the Cimarron County Fairgrounds, 1017 N. Cimarron Ave. (U.S. 385), Boise City. The 777 Rodeo Company Stock (2024 New Mexico Rodeo Stock Contractor of the Year) is providing for bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, ranch bronc, tie down, breakaway, barrels, steer wrestling, and team roping at this Kansas Pro Rodeo Association event. Gates open at 6 PM both days. Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Then the Little Hombre Rodeo will be held on June 8 starting at 2 PM.

Canton Market Extravaganza
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Canton Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Vendor Market Extravaganza on Main Street in downtown Canton. There will be more than 70 vendors, food trucks, and local businesses participating this year. Support small business by shopping antiques, flea market, handmade goods, food, boutique booths, and local shops.

Hennessey Rev Up and Roll Out
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29
Hennessey Rev Up and Roll Out is slated for June 28-29. This car, truck, and bike expo features go-kart races, a car show, and fireworks.
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Outlaw Motorsports, 112 S. Arapaho, Hennessey, presents Go-Kart Races in which racing fans can watch the dirt fly on Saturday, June 28. At noon is a meet and greet with go-kart drivers at the Hennessey Town Pool, 401 N. Mitchell. Races by high performance midget go-kart racers begin at 7 PM at the Hennessey Rodeo Arena, 200 S. Arapaho. For details on how to enter one of the six classes (JR1, JR3, non-wing, stock appearing flat, 250, and open), call (405) 250-5218.
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The Car Show will be Sunday, June 29, along Hennessey’s Main Street from NOON to 5 PM. Check out classic, antique muscle, hotrods, custom sports, exotics, lowriders, and tuners. There will be trucks and motorcycles as well. Event includes burnout contest, food vendors, shopping, games for kids, and more. See AllAboutHennessey.com for more details.
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Hennessey’s Fourth of July celebration will conclude the weekend with a fireworks show on Sunday, June 29, at 9:30 PM.

Independence Day celebrations
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-05
Northwest Oklahoma is home to some pretty spectacular fireworks and festivities to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Here are some of the towns you can have fun at this summer:
ALVA—On Friday, July 4, Little Red Hens of Alva will host games and train rides in Hatfield Park from 9 AM to 1 PM with a free hot dog lunch starting at 11:30 AM. Alva’s Rotary Club will light the sky with a fireworks show at dark at Alva Recreational Complex.
BILLINGS—Billings Volunteer Fire Department will host the Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4. Parade is at 1 PM with cornhole at 2 PM, bingo at 3 PM, and turtle races at 4 PM. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at 6 PM, followed by the watermelon feed. Fireworks are at dark-thirty. A free swim will be offered all afternoon.
CANTON—Canton’s Freedom Fest is slated for Friday, July 4, from 6 to 10 PM at Tiger Stadium. There will be activities, inflatables, walking tacos, prize drawings, and of course, fireworks. Lucky Star Casino, located north of Canton Lake, will host a second fireworks show at dusk on Saturday, July 5.
CARMEN—Carmen’s traditional 5th of July celebration will be held Saturday, July 5. Day starts with coffee plus classic and collector cars from 9 AM to 11 AM on Main Street in front of After 55 building. The Carmen-Dacoma time capsule from 1995 will be revealed at the park at 11 AM. Everyone is invited to dip into the Carmen Pool by donation all afternoon and experience the bounce houses on the north side of the park. Turtle races start at 7:30 PM. There will be raffles, merchandise, and food truck delights available for purchase at the pavilion. Following the fireworks at dark is a concert by Lane Haas and the Heelers.
COVINGTON—American Legion Post 190 will celebrate the Fourth of July with pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs by donation starting at 5:30 PM Friday, July 4, at Covington City Park. Meal will be followed by a flag folding and retirement ceremony. Fireworks will be available for purchase for families to enjoy on their own as there will not be a fireworks display this year.
DACOMA—Dacoma Volunteer Fire Department will host its 3rd of July Blowout on Thursday, July 3, in downtown Dacoma. Festivities include dunk tank, bounce house, water slide, money dig, wagon rides, turtle races, food trucks, and a silent auction. Fireworks show begins at dark.
DEER CREEK— Local shops in downtown Deer Creek will host a Star-Spangled Saturday on Saturday, June 28, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The day includes specials at each store, homemade ice cream, a picnic-style lunch, and giveaways.
FAIRVIEW—Fairview will celebrate with Red, White, and Boom on Thursday, July 3, at Specht Park starting at 4 PM. The evening includes food, turtle races, sidewalk chalk contest, cardboard boat contest, music by David Eagle Band, and will conclude with fireworks and a pyro musical by Broken Arrow Pyro.
FREEDOM—Freedom will host its Centennial Celebration and Business Bash on Saturday, July 5. Afternoon activities downtown include a cornhole tournament, ax throwing, and water inflatables for the kiddos. Several businesses will be open or set up on historic Main Street. Freedom Chamber of Commerce will host a hot dog feed, more activities, and a fireworks show starting at 7 PM at the rodeo grounds. Triple D Band will perform that night at the street dance downtown.
GARBER—Garber Community Improvement Association will host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4, at Garber City Park. The Freedom 5K kicks off at 8 AM, followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run at 9 AM. Participants are invited to a free swim at Garber Pool that afternoon with games beginning at 6 PM at the park, including wheat dig, tractor pull, turtle races, water balloon toss, watermelon feed, and adult softball.
GOLTRY—Goltry will celebrate Fourth of July on Saturday, June 28. Lunch will be served at NOON at Goltry Gym. Cornhole tournament begins at 1 PM at Goltry Park and a tractor pull at 4 PM at Goltry’s softball field. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM at Goltry Community Center followed by free watermelon in the park. Ongoing activities through the day include flea market, bounces houses and water slides, a blood drive, and live music. Street dance will follow the fireworks show.
GUYMON—Guymon Chamber of Commerce will host a Fourth of July Event on Friday, July 4, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Thompson Park. Festivities include owner and animal patriotic contest, hot dog eating contest, kids’ bike parade, craft time, live music, jalapeno eating contest, and a watermelon feed. Susie Q’s will host their second annual Red, White, and Bake Off homemade dessert contest at 1 PM Friday, July 4, at Sunset Lake; to enter, stop by Susie Q’s, 124 Hwy 54, Guymon, for an entry form. City of Guymon is offering a free swim at the pool as well as train rides from NOON to 7 PM. Guymon Fire Department will launch fireworks starting at 10 PM.
HENNESSEY—Superior Tubular Services, 7843 U.S. 81, Hennessey, will host a Patriotic Night on Friday, June 27, at 7 PM south of Hennessey. There will be a food truck and fireworks.
HILLSDALE—Hillsdale will host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4, downtown. The day begins with breakfast at 7:30 AM followed by the national anthem at 8 AM and Firecracker 5K. Parade is at 10 AM with turtle races and games in the park afterwards. Lunch is at 11:30 AM. Cornhole and basketball tournaments will be held starting around NOON with championship games slated around 8 PM. Compete in the quiz bowl in the Hillsdale Christian School gym from 3 to 5 PM. Dinner is at 5:30 PM with cake walk at 6:30 PM and dessert auction at 7:30 PM. Fireworks will conclude the celebration at dark.
HUNTER—The town of Hunter will host a Fourth of July Parade at 9 AM on Friday, July 4. Participants are encouraged to meet up at the post office downtown.
MEDFORD—Medford will host its Fourth Fest Celebration on Friday, June 27, at Medford Airport. The national anthem will kick things off at 6:30 PM, followed by a flag raising ceremony and recognition of military veterans and active duty personnel. Free hotdog meal will be served. Activities include ax throwing, a hot dog eating contest, cupcake eating contest, musclemania, most patriotic dressed contest, turtle races, and tons of games for kids. Fireworks start at 10 PM.
POND CREEK—Pond Creek Community Partners and Pond Creek Fire Department will host Fourth of July festivities on Friday, July 4, at Grant County Fairgrounds. Fishing derby starts at 9 AM. Enjoy food and snocones at 7 PM with turtle races at 8:30 PM. Night concludes with fireworks.
WAKITA—Wakita’s Fourth of July celebration will be on Saturday, July 5, at 6 PM at Community Health Center. Kicks off with a hot dog and hamburger cookout, followed by a multitude of activities, and concludes with fireworks at dusk that can be seen with special 3-D glasses.
WAYNOKA—Waynoka Main Street will host the Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, beginning at 1 PM with a free swim at Waynoka Municipal Pool. At 5:30 PM downtown, the fun begins with opening ceremonies and free hamburgers and hot dogs. There will be family friendly games and competitions too. Waynoka Fire Department will launch fireworks at dusk.
WOODWARD—Woodward Convention and Visitors Bureau will host Home of the Brave Festival on Friday, July 4, at Crystal Beach Park. The festival begins with a fishing derby and sidewalk chalk art contest in the morning, waterpark and mini golf in the afternoon, games, contests, and music in the evening, and concluding with fireworks at 10 PM.

Beaver County Raceway Events
2025-07-25
Beaver County Raceway at the Beaver County Fairgrounds, 1107 Douglas, Beaver, will host the season finals of 305 sprints, IMCA hobby stock, and ASCS elite non-wing sprint cars on Friday, July 25, at 7 PM. Grandstands open at 5 PM with hot laps at 6:45 PM. Admission is $15 for adults, free for kids 12 and under.

Cimarron River Stampede Rodeo
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-09
The 89th annual Cimarron River Stampede Rodeo is slated for August 7-9 in Waynoka.

County Fairs and Fall Festivals in Northwest Oklahoma
2025-08-21 - 2025-10-04
This time of year in Northwest Oklahoma is when several rural communities gear up for their annual county fairs and traditional town-wide festivals.

BEAVER: The Beaver County Fair and Cow Chip Celebration is a week-long tradition that kicked off last week in Beaver. The county fair started today (Aug. 21) and runs through Saturday (Aug. 23) at the Beaver County Fairgrounds along U.S. 270 on the south side of Beaver. Check out exhibits and vendors, sample food trucks, and witness the cornhole tourney, horseshoe throwing, and pedal tractor pulls.
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The Kansas Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned rodeo will be held tonight and Friday at 7:30 p.m. with mutton bustin’ the hour before. Tickets at the gate are $10 per adult, free for kids 12 and under.

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The annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championships happen Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., preceded by a car show all morning and the parade at 11 a.m. Pasture Party Concert on the grounds that night with Matt Streck Band, Kaitlyn Kilian, and headliner William Clark Green starts at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $45 at the gate; bring your own lawn chair and purchase food and drink on site as no coolers allowed.

RINGWOOD: Ringwood’s 111th annual Community Fair is a weeklong event ending Aug. 30. Water wars will be at the Ringwood Fire Department at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Ringwood Public Schools carnival starts at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the baseball field. Check out Ms. Ringwood and Mr. Ringwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. The Watermelon Festival is Saturday, Aug. 30, and will feature several activities including the Melon Dash at 7:30 a.m., a parade at 10:30 a.m. downtown, and tractor pulls at 3 p.m. behind the co-op. Stop by Richard’s Food Store, Ringwood, to pick up a complete listing of fair events.

CLEO SPRINGS: Cleo Springs’ annual Watermelon Festival is Labor Day weekend. The festivities kick off Sunday, Aug. 31, with the pageant at 4 p.m. and the firefighters’ feed and fundraiser at 6 p.m. Backstage Pass Band will stir up the crowd for the dance beginning at 8 p.m. A full day of activities are planned for that Monday, Sept. 1, along the square downtown including the parade at 10 a.m. with a watermelon auction immediately following, food trucks, vendors, and games such as the bouncy house all morning and bingo from 2-4 p.m.

ALVA: The Woods County Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Woods County Fairgrounds, south of Alva off U.S. 281.

BOISE CITY: Cimarron County Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Cimarron County Fairgrounds, located at the junction of U.S. 385 and U.S. 287 on the north side of Boise City, across from Cimarron Heritage Center. In addition to food vendors and exhibits, activities that weekend include a free hamburger feed on Thursday, turtle races on Friday, and the ranch rodeo Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds arena starting at 2 p.m. both days and featuring trailer loading, team penning, team doctoring, and stray gathering.

BUFFALO: Harper County Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Harper County Fairgrounds, located on the west edge of Buffalo.

CHEROKEE: Alfalfa County Fair will be held Sept. 3-6 at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds, located on the west side of Cherokee. Lineup for the week includes a dog show at 2:30 p.m. that Wednesday, livestock showings Wednesday and Thursday, crockpot meals and desserts contests on Thursday, 4-H and FFA livestock judging on Friday, and a horse show at 9 a.m. Saturday.

FAIRVIEW: Major County Free Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Major County Fairgrounds, on the southeast side of Fairview.
At the end of the month on Sept. 26-27 is the Threshing Bee and Two-Cylinder Show at Major County Historical Society on the east side of town along Oklahoma 58. This annual celebration of pioneer farm life includes demonstrations using authentic antique farming equipment such as grain milling, threshing of wheat bundles, rope-making, corn shelling, plowing, broom-making, and sawmilling. The weekend also includes a gas and steam engine show, antique car and truck show, arts and crafts activities, food booths, musical entertainment, land run re-enactment, blacksmithing, and a tractor pull. Take a walk into the past with relics in the museums then experience the train depot, pioneer school, and church.

GUYMON: The 107th annual Texas County Free Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Texas County Activity Center, on the southwest edge of Guymon not far from U.S. 54, with the theme “Pick of the Patch.” The weekend kicks off that Thursday with a 4-H barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Perky veggie, painted furniture, and cosplay contests will be Friday alongside livestock shows. Wheat bread, grand champion pie, and cupcake contests will be Saturday alongside more livestock shows and the turtle race.

SHATTUCK: Ellis County Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Ellis County Fairgrounds along Oklahoma 15 between Fourth and Fifth streets.
At the end of the month, Windmiller Days will be held Sept. 22-26 at Shattuck’s Windmill Museum and Park along the junction curve of Oklahoma 15 and U.S. 283. Every year, people from all over the U.S. come to Shattuck for a week of working on and maintaining windmills at the museum, which boasts over 50 windmills with some dating back to the 1800s.

WOODWARD: Woodward County Fair will be held Sept. 4-6 at the Woodward County Fairgrounds, in Woodward. In addition to livestock shows all weekend, the horse show begins at 6 p.m. that Thursday in the Woodward Round-Up Club Arena. On Friday is a cornhole tournament, free food, dueling pianos, and more starting at 6 p.m. Cody Canada and the Departed perform as the headliner at the fair concert Saturday evening; general admission tickets are $30 per person. For advance tickets, go online at woodwardeventcenter.com/free-fair.

ENID: Garfield County Fair will be held Sept. 11-14 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center, 111 W. Purdue, Enid, and adjoining Garfield County Fairgrounds. See agricultural exhibits and livestock shows for free, sample fair food, and take a whirl on the carnival rides. Doors open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Stake your claim on the Cherokee Strip Days in downtown Enid during that same time Sept. 12-13. Celebrate Enid’s 132nd birthday (remember Enid was established during the Land Run of 1893) with an Indian taco lunch that Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or food and vendor booths during the festival that Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., both on the courthouse lawn. The Cherokee Strip parade is 10:30 a.m. Saturday around the Square.

WAKITA: Wakita’s annual Old Settlers Celebration is Sept. 13 in downtown Wakita; this year, Twister the Movie Museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the same time.

AMES: Ames Day is slated for Sept. 13 in the town park. This annual event includes bingo, a 5K run, turtle races, and a horseshoe tournament plus a pie and ice cream-making contest. Hamburgers will be served before the auction starts. The finale for the day is a spectacular fireworks display. Cindy’s Catering downtown will have baked goods and goodies available for sale along with lunch specials of walking tacos and Frito chili pie.

LAVERNE: Laverne Chamber of Commerce hosts its fourth annual Sand Plum Festival on Sept. 20 in downtown Laverne. Activities from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. include shopping, kids’ games, live music, food vendors, and more.

WAUKOMIS: Waukomis will hold its 71st annual Sooner Celebration on Sept. 27 in downtown Waukomis. The day’s festivities include food, games for all ages, vendor booths, horseshoe tournament, turtle races, car show, live music, and a parade.

DRUMMOND: Drummond Days, which raises funds for the town park, is slated for Oct. 4 in downtown Drummond. This all-day event includes food, music, a car show, and more.

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Great Salt Plains Stampede
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-23
Great Salt Plains Stampede Open Rodeo is slated for August 22-23 at Alfalfa County Fairgrounds in Cherokee. Rodeo will begin at 8 PM both Friday and Saturday with stock from Sumner Rodeo Co. of Goltry. Admission is $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. Order “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” rodeo t-shirts by calling (580) 884-0551. Kiddos ages 10 and under can enter the Landon Newlin Memorial Dash for Cash. Rodeo queen, princess, and junior princess will be crowned at 7:30 PM. Rodeo parade is slated for Saturday at 10 AM. Cherokee Roundup Club annually hosts the rodeo and the concessions.

Racks-N-Rods Outdoor Sports Expo
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24
Hunting, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the Racks-N-Rods Outdoor Sports Expo is August 22-24 at the Woodward County Event Center and Fairgrounds, 105A Temple Houston Drive, on the southeast side of Woodward. Check out the 3-D archery and the Army Bass Anglers fish tank plus vendors with all things hunting, fishing and outdoors. Industry experts will lead seminars during the three-day expo too. Admission is free. Call (580) 334-6023 or go online to woodwardeventcenter.com/racks-rods for more information.

Cruise Nights
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-30
Bring your ride and cruise down Main Street (State Hwy 58) in Fairview with the Gloss Mountain Cruisers on their monthly Cruise Nights. Cruises this summer start at 7 PM that Saturday, May 31, June 21, and July 19. There will also be a cruise night at 7 PM on Friday, August 29, with a car show on Saturday, August 30.

Beat the Heat Summer Concert Series
2025-09-06
Woodward County Event Center and Fairgrounds is hosting a Beat the Heat Summer Concert Series this summer, featuring three styles of music. The venue is located at 105A Temple Houston Drive, on the southeast side of Woodward. Call (580) 334-6023 or go online to woodwardeventcenter.com for more information or to buy tickets.
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La Revolucion will open for Conjunto Nube on Saturday, June 28. Doors open at 6:30 PM, concert starts at 7:30 PM with the headliner at 9 PM. General admission tickets are $40. VIP tickets are $85 which include beer tokens with private bartender and front stage seating; VIP tables are $300 and include 4 VIP tickets plus a personal table.
Originating from Zacatecas, Mexico, Conjunto Nube is a Norteño band with a distinctive style of accordion and saxophone, delighting fans for nearly 15 years. Known for their energetic performances, they have produced numerous albums that have resonated both in Mexico and the United States. Some of their most notable hits include “El Mamut”, “Bachata rosa”, and “Hoja en blanco”.
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The Hype will bring some 80s rock to the stage on Saturday, July 26. Doors open at 6:30 PM, concert starts at 8 PM. General admission tickets are $30. VIP tickets are $85 which include beer tokens with private bartender and front stage seating; VIP tables are $300 and include 4 VIP tickets plus a personal table.
This 80s cover band performs and dresses the part of major artists such as Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi, and Aerosmith.
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The Tyler Wilhelm Band will open for Cody Canada and the Departed on Saturday, September 6, at the conclusion of the Woodward County Free Fair. Doors open at 6:30 pm, concert starts at 7:30 PM with the headliner at 9 PM. General admission tickets are $30. VIP tickets are already sold out.
These Red Dirt bands are a little bit of country and a little bit of rock with a whole lot of attitude. Cody Canada, the former lead vocalist and guitarist for Cross Canadian Ragweed, formed the Departed in 2011. Tyler Wilhelm is a gritty singer-songwriter from Elk City.

Sandfest 2.0
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13
Sandfest 2.0 and Two-Wheel Takeover is slated for September 12-13 at Little Sahara State Park, Waynoka. Hosted by America’s Oasis and Little Sahara Sandsports, it will include a first-ever intentional UTV backflip on a 406 FMX. Friday schedule features morning ride out, evening ride out, and sunset grudge racing. Saturday features morning ride out, limbo, short course for bikes and ATVs, short course for UTVs, evening shows, and sunset grunge racing. Book camping reservations americasoasis.com and find more details at Facebook.com/OGsandsports.

Alva's Big Cruise & Car Show
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21
Alva’s car club R.A.C.E. (Racing and Cruising Enthusiasts) will host its 24th annual Big Cruise & Car Show September 19-21 in Alva. This three-day event starts with a free cookout on Friday starting at 5:45 PM, followed by a car cruise through downtown at 8 PM, and another cruise alongside the college on U.S. 64 from 8:30-10 PM.
Many classic and modern cars from throughout region will be on display downtown during the car show from 10 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday. Check out the pinewood derby at 1 PM, the auto cross at 3 PM, and the FMX stunt show at 5 PM. Smoke will roll Saturday night downtown during the burnout contest between amateur and pro classes, 6:40 PM and 8 PM respectively, then another cruise on the highway starting at 8:30 PM.
On Sunday, start with a free breakfast at 8:30 AM, then more car show from 9 AM to NOON. At NOON the Fun Run Grudge Race & Battle on Barnes begins; registration is free and open to anyone with the need for speed. Nearly 20 food trucks will be on site.

Okie-Tex Star Party
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-27
Oklahoma City Astronomy Club will host its annual Okie-Tex Star Party in Kenton. Spend eight evenings stargazing at one of the darkest and most pristine night skies in the United States at Camp Billy Joe in Oklahoma’s panhandle. Registration to participate is $110 until August 31; price goes up to $160 thereafter. For more details and the event schedule, go to the website okie-tex.com or at facebook.com/OkieTexStarParty.

Waynoka Renaissance Festival
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21
Waynoka Main Street will host its first ever Waynoka Renaissance Festival Sept. 20-21 in Elm Park, not far from U.S. 281 at the corner of Broadway and Park in Waynoka. Festivities will be held 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $5 per person per day at the gate or $8 for a two-day wristband purchased in advance. Family packs of 4 two-day wristbands are $25.
Among the entertainment for this inaugural Northwest Oklahoma two-day renaissance festival are Knights of the Vale jousters, the Celtic pub band Black Oak Shillelagh, Noah’s Bladeworks with a running forge and blacksmithing, wildlife biologist Tandy Keenan with live snake demonstrations, Nam & Pops inflatable bounce houses and games, belly dancers, jewelry making, tarot readings, photo booth, period piece vendors, and food trucks.

It's Fall Y'All Agritour 2025
2025-09-20 - 2025-11-09
NWOKBuzz’s It’s Fall Y’all Agritour in Northwest Oklahoma has begun! Stop by these farms this fall: Red Bird Farm north of Enid, DaZe in a MaZe east of Marshall, and Kenny Farms east of Woodward.

RED BIRD FARM
Red Bird Farm, north of Enid 2 miles on U.S. 81, is hosting its annual fall marketplace with Visit Enid Saturday, September 27, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Visitors will be able to shop 70-plus vendors and the barn store, eat from multiple food trucks, check out the petting zoo, or grab pumpkins from the patch.
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Admission is free with a $5 parking pass per vehicle, cash only. There will also be Fall Fun Zone tickets—$10 per child and $5 per adult—available for access to the hayrides, corn maze, hay maze, kiddie playland, and spooky forest. Children ages 2 and younger can get in the Fall Fun Zone for free with paid adult admission.
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Visitors should note there will be no parking on the farm or on the highway during Harvest Market like last year; everyone will be directed to park north of the farm in a designated field with parking attendants. Thanks to P&K Equipment, all visitors will be transported from the off-site parking area to the farm via tractors, wagons, and gators.
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Anyone buying a pumpkin will be able to pick up their purchase at the pumpkin station located in the off-site parking area on their way out, so they don’t have to lug the pumpkin(s) around while at the farm.
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Every weekend in October (October 4 through November 1), Red Bird Farm invites the family to experience Fall on the Farm; admission is free as well as free parking on the farm. Fall Fun Zone tickets will be available again too. Call (580) 448-0210 or go online at Facebook.com/redbirdfarmenidok or redbirdfarmenid.com.
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OCTOBER HOURS
Sunday: 1 PM to 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Weekdays: by appointment only for field trips

DAZE IN A MAZE
DaZe in a MaZe is opening the gate for you and your family to come enjoy a day on the farm. DaZe in a MaZe, 11 miles south of Covington on State Hwy 74 or 2 miles north of Hwys 74 and 51 junction near Marshall, kicks off its 24th year Saturday, September 20, and will run through November 9.
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HOURS
Saturdays: 10 AM to 10 PM
Sundays: 2 PM to DARK
Weekdays: by appointment only for field trips
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Admission is $10 cash per person; kiddos ages 3 and younger get in free with a paid adult admission. Group rates are available. Call (405) 550-9177 or go online at Facebook.com/dazeinamaze.
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There are canopies, pavilions, and fire pits available for groups wanting to celebrate together at the maze; they just need to reserve them ahead of time. Just a reminder: no pets are allowed, so visitors are asked to leave their dogs at home. And for obvious reasons, there is no smoking on the premises.

KENNY FARMS
Come enjoy a day on the farm with Kenny Farms, 1 mile east of Woodward off U.S. 412. Kenny Farms kicks off its 10th year starting Saturday, September 27, and extending the season through November 2.
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HOURS
Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 1 PM to 6 PM
Weekdays: by appointment only for field trips
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Admission is $17 per person; free for seniors ages 65 and older and/or kiddos ages 2 and younger. Call (580) 334-0438 or go online at Facebook.com/kennyfarmsofwoodwardoklahoma or kennyfamilyfarms.com.
