Memorial Day Weekend, lots going on!! Get out and explore!! Enjoy the festivals and events in Oklahoma!! As always, please check the internet for the status of each event.
Boley Rodeo and Festival- Boley- May 26th– 29th
Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo- Claremore- May 26th– 29th
Food Truck Thursday- Claremore- May 26th
Boots on the Boulevard- Claremore- May 26th
Roots Ball- Medicine Park- May 27th– 29th
Bethany Route 66 Festival- Bethany- May 28th
Chuck Wagon Festival- Oklahoma City National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum- May 28th– 29th
Norman Veterans Car Show- Norman- May 28th
Toxic A Memorial Day Fireworks Celebration- Luther- May 28th
Cement’s 120th Birthday Celebration- Cement- May 28th
Nardin Heritage Day- Nardin- May 28th
Beats & Bites Festival- Norman Riverwind Casino- May 28th
Paseo Arts Festival- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- May 28th– 30th
Stigler Cruise Night- Stigler- May 28th
Jim Long Memorial Car Show- Clayton- May 28th
Tour de Meers- Meers- May 28th
Memorial Weekend Celebration- Oklahoma City Orr Family Farm- May 28th
United the People Powwow- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- May 28th– 30th
Memorial Day Ceremony- Oklahoma City 45th Infantry Division Museum- May 30th
Memorial Day Ceremony- Moore Veterans Memorial Park- May 30th
There are lots of barbeque places in Oklahoma, some are good and to be honest, some aren’t. One of my favorites is right down the road from me- Smoked Out BBQ. If you are a regular driver on NW Expressway, you might know about Smoked Out but if you have only been by a few times, it’s easy to miss. Tucked up off the road in a small strip mall, it almost looks like another marijuana store but in reality they have some really good barbeque.
They have a large menu of dinners, sandwiches, sides, and desserts. My go to is a 2-meat dinner with brisket and smoked sausage. The brisket is always tender and juicy, with just enough char on the edges. The smoked sausage is also really flavorful with just a hint of spicy. I also get 2 sides- fried okra and Jacq and cheese, their version of mac and cheese. The fried okra is always good, fried crispy and served in a huge mound. The Jacq and cheese is just about as popular as their barbeque, penne swimming in a thick cheese sauce.
Service is always great. The green glow in the restaurant gives a calming effect when dining with them. I give them 5 strips of bacon.
Address: 6220 NW Expressway, Suite B, Oklahoma City.
Detroit style pizza is somewhat new to Oklahoma but is taking off quickly. One of the newest places to offer this style of pizza is Woodward Pizza at the Icehouse Project in Edmond.
We visited on a quiet Saturday morning right before the lunch crowd showed up. We started with spicy cheese curds. These deep-fried cheese curds have plenty of heat with them, they do come with ranch to put the fire out. If you have someone with you who might not like spicy, this definitely isn’t for them. As for the pizza, we ordered the trippple XXXtra pepperoni. This pizza is really good. Nice flavor to the deep-dish crust. The cheese and pepperoni were piled high with crispy cheese burnt around the edge. The red sauce goes on last and it was good (to tell the truth I’m not a red sauce fan). Now for a brief history of Detroit style pizza, it was of course developed in Detroit. The square shape comes from using automotive drip pans to bake the pizza. It’s been a thing in Detroit for many years but only recently has spread through the country.
I really enjoyed our first visit to Woodward Pizza and ready to go back. The service was great as well, the employees very friendly. They told me that the menu will most likely grow in the future. This is part of the new Icehouse Project, there will be more restaurants in this space. I’m giving them 5 strips of bacon.
It’s going to be a nice weekend again plus it’s Mother’s Day, so get out and enjoy. As always please check before heading out, never know what the status of an event due to weather.
Bricktown Taco Festival- Oklahoma City Bricktown- May 5th
Cinco de Mayo Party- Oklahoma City Yale Theater- May 5th
Vibes- Edmond Downtown- May 5th
Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee The Castle- May 6th– June 5th
Germanfest- Tulsa- May 6th– 8th
Pioneer Days Celebration- Guymon- May 6th– 8th
Oklahoma Steam and Gas Engine Show- Pawnee Steam Engine Park- May 6th– 8th
Dancing in the Gardens- Oklahoma City Seasonal Plaza- May 6th
Bixby BBQ n’ Blues Festival- Bixby Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum- May 6th– 7th
Diamond Daze Festival- Sallisaw- May 6th– June 7th
Clean Shorts Film Festival- Choctaw Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center- May 6th– 7th
Armed Forces Day Banquet and Parade- McAlester- May 6th– 7th
Arts for All Festival- Lawton Shepler Park- May 6th– 8th
Tulsa International Mayfest- Tulsa- May 6th– 8th
First Friday Gallery Walk- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- May 6th
National Barrel Horse Association Oklahoma State Finals- Shawnee Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center- May 6th– 8th
Art Crawl on 66- Tulsa- May 6th
Norman Pride Weekend- Norman- May 6th– 8th
Asian Festival- Oklahoma City Isingtec Event Center- May 7th
Tulsa Festival of Kites- Tulsa- May 7th– 8th
Oklahoma City Flower and Garden Festival- Oklahoma City Myriad Botanical Gardens- May 7th
Cowboys of Color Rodeo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Arena- May 7th
Tipton Car Show- Tipton- May 7th
Festival of the Child- Yukon City Park- May 7th
Indie Trunk Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 7th
Tinker Federal Credit Union’s Annual Miracle Car Show- Oklahoma City- May 7th
Watermelon Campbell Memorial Open House and Model Train Show- Enid Railroad Museum of Oklahoma- May 7th
Coffee and Cars- Oklahoma City Chisholm Creek- May 7th
Reptile and Exotics Show- Tulsa- May 7th
Next on Tap 2022- Norman- May 7th
Ostrich Egg Breakfast- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 7th
OCTSF Charity Car Show- Warr Acres American Legion Post 12- May 7th
Oklahoma Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center- May 7th
Jim Thorpe Celebration and Memorial 5K- Yale Jim Thorpe Park- May 7th
Shop 66 Saturdays- Tulsa- May 7th
Railroad Day Celebration- Muskogee Three Rivers Museum- May 7th
Rose District Cinco de Mayo Fiesta- Broken Arrow Rose District- May 7th
OK Classic Cars and Memorabilia Auction- Durant Choctaw Event Center- May 7th
El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival- El Reno- May 7th
Red Brick Nights- Guthrie- May 7th
Drumright Monthly Market- Drumright- May 7th
Dancing Rabbit Music Festival- McAlester- May 7th
Heart of Spring Craft, Vintage and Junk Show- Purcell McClain County Expo- May 7th
Prague Kolache Festival- Prague- May 7th
Round Barn Rendezvous- Arcadia Round Barn- May 8th
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