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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: May 29th- May 31st

Summer has unofficially started and there is so much to do this weekend. Tulsa is really the place to be with the Capital Cruise, over 2000 cars in a parade on Route 66. There are also other celebrations along the Route in Catoosa, Sapulpa, Arcadia, Edmond, and Oklahoma City. NCAA Softball Championships are in Oklahoma City as well, even if OU isn’t playing. Be careful and have fun.

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- May 29^th

Barn Dance- Edmond Parkhurst Ranch- May 29^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- May 30^th

Tulsa Route 66 Capital Cruise- Tulsa- May 30^th

Potted Iris Sale- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Garden- May 30^th

Grand Opening Celebration- Catoosa Blue Whale- May 30^th

Route 66 “Kickin’ It” Centennial Birthday Bash- Oklahoma City- May 30^th

Breakfast with Animals- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 30^th

Charity Car Show- Norman- May 30^th

36^th Annual Garden Festival- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Park- May 30^th

Proceed to the Route- Sapulpa- May 30^th

Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- May 30^th

OAK Farmers Market- Oklahoma City The OAK- May 30^th

2026 Dust Bowl Blues Bash- Norman Hollywood Corners- May 30^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- May 30^th

Saturday Morning Music Sessions- Arcadia Round Barn- May 30^th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- May 30^th

100 Greatest Miles Midpoint Corridor Road Rally Mini Tour- Edmond History Museum- May 30^th

Red Bird Farm Harvest Market- Enid- May 30^th

The Market Shops- Enid Stride Bank Center- May 30^th

OK State Herford Red Dirt Rendezvous Regional Show- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- May 29^th– 30^th

Route 66 Centennial Celebration- Tulsa Will Rogers High School- May 30^th

ThriftCon- Oklahoma City Convention Center- May 30^th

NJCAA Division 2 World Series- Enid David Allen Memorial Ballpark- May 22^nd– 30^th

101 Classic Bowl XXXVIII- Woodward High School- May 24^th– 30^th

Jenks America Food Truck Festival- Jenks Main Street- May 30^th

Sunny Daze Mural Festival- Claremore Lilac District- May 30^th

Tulsa Brunch Fest- Tulsa- May 30^th

Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma- Durant- May 28^th– 30^th

Love County Frontier Days- Marietta- May 28^th– 30^th

Durant Pro Rodeo- Durant- May 29^th– 30^th

Fort Reno Historic Spirit Tours- El Reno Historic Fort Reno- May 30^th

Dutch Oven Gathering- Fort Towson Historic Site- May 30^th

Future of Sound Sessions- Oklahoma City Factory Obscura- May 30^th

America 250 Scouting America- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 30^th

Taste of OKC- Oklahoma City Convention Center- May 30^th

Crawfish Boil- Oklahoma City Lakeview Market- May 30^th– 31^st

Summer Breeze- Norman Lions Park- May 31^st

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee The Castle- May 30^th– 31^st

Oklahoma Summer Classic Dog Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 27^th– 31^st

High School State Rodeo Finals- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- May 26^th– 31^st

Sunfest- Bartlesville Sooner Park- May 29^th– 31^st

Stirling Classic Scottish Festival- Yukon Mollie Spencer Farm- May 29^th– 31^st

Oklahoma Card Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 30^th– 31^st

Bigfoot on 77 Festival- Tulsa- May 31^st

2026 NCAA Women’s College World Series- Oklahoma City USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium- May 28^th– June 4^th

OQHA Redbud Spectacular Horse Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 28^th– June 7^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: May 1st- May 3rd

Packed weekend with lots of fun things to do. Cinco de Mayo events, kolache festival in Prague, arts festival in Edmond, steam festival in Pawnee, VW’s in downtown Oklahoma City, and of course, El Reno Onion Burger Day. Have fun, should be a nice weekend to attend an event.

First Fridays on the Paseo- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- May 1^st

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- May 1^st

Rumble in the Jungle Car Show- Tipton- May 1^st

Cinco de Mayo Festival- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- May 1^st

94^th Annual Tri-State Music Festival- Enid High School- Apr 29^th– May 1^st

First Friday Fiesta & Firefighter Games- Enid Downtown- May 1^st

Woodward’s Downtown Food Truck Throw Down- Woodward Centennial Park- May 1^st

OKoustic Music Fest- Woodward- May 1^st

First Friday Art Crawl- Tulsa Arts District- May 1^st

Redbud Festival- Owasso Redbud Festival Park- May 1^st

Fiesta on the Fairway- Ardmore Lakeview Golf Course- May 1^st

Bell Cow Crawfish Boil- Chandler Route 66 Pavilion- May 1^st

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- May 2^nd

VDubs on Automobile Alley- Oklahoma City Automobile Alley- May 2^nd

Enchanted Wizard Festival- Choctaw Cobblestone Event Center- May 2^nd

Carney Fest- Tulsa Cain’s Ballroom and The Church Studio- May 1^st– 2^nd

Breakfast with Animals- Oklahoma City Zoo- May 2^nd

16^th Annual Oklahoma 500 Mile Yard Sale Extravaganza- May 1^st– 2^nd

Festival of the Child-Yukon City Park- May 2^nd

Farmers Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- May 2^nd

Kentucky Derby Day- Oklahoma City Remington Park- May 2^nd

Red Dirt Rodeo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- May 2^nd

Norman Pride Festival- Norman- May 2^nd

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- May 2^nd

Saturday Morning Music Sessions- Arcadia Round Barn- May 2^nd

Regional Plant & Pollinator Festival- Elk City Arrowhead Center- May 2^nd

Artesian Arts Festival- Sulphur Artesian Hotel- May 2^nd

Extreme Spring Nations Monster Trucks- Woodward Crystal Beach Arena- May 2^nd

Open Streets- Chickasha Downtown- May 2^nd

Mother’s Day Vendor Fair- Lawton Comanche Nation Casino- May 2^nd

Rock N Rumble- Altus Main Street- May 1^st– 2^nd

Prague Kolache Festival- Prague- May 2^nd

POW Festival- Cushing- May 2^nd

Clem McSpadden Cowboy Trade Day & Ranch Horse Show- Claremore Will Rogers Stampede Arena- May 2^nd

Fiesta de Mayo- Broken Arrow Rose District- May 2^nd

Oklahoma Alliance for Animals Rock & Rescue- Tulsa Expo Square- May 2^nd

Oologah Pioneer Day- Oologah Downtown- May 2^nd

Papilion Garden & Crafts Market- Muskogee Butterfly Papilion at Honor Heights Park- May 2^nd

Pickin in the Park Bluegrass Acoustic Jam- Tulsa Gathering Place- May 2^nd

Jazz Festival- Tuttle Coal Creek Winery- May 2^nd

Cruisin Main- Ada- May 2^nd

Tumbleweed Calf Fry- Stillwater- Apr 30^th– May 2^nd

Beer Circus- Oklahoma City Anthem Brewing Company- May 2^nd

Minnehoma Trade Days- Lexington Minnehoma Market- May 2^nd

Fried Onion Burger Day Festival- El Reno- May 2^nd

Cinco de Mayo- Blackwell Fairgrounds- May 2^nd

Free Comic Book Day- Various Locations- May 2^nd

59^th Annual Oklahoma Steam & Gas Engine Show- Pawnee- May 1^st– 3^rd

Space City Paddle Battle- Weatherford Rader Park- May 1^st– 3^rd

Route 66 Market- Elk City- May 1^st– 3^rd

Germanfest- Tulsa- May 1^st– 3^rd

Brews & Braids- Edmond American Solera- May 3^rd

Pop-Up Market & Drag Show- Oklahoma City Frankie’s- May 3^rd

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee The Castle- May 2^nd– 3^rd

Cruisin for Orchids on Route 66- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Park- May 2^nd– 3^rd

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma- Norman OU University Theater- May 1^st– 3^rd

Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival- Edmond Downtown- May 1^st– 3^rd

Ruby Buckle Barrel Race- Edmond/Guthrie Lazy E Area- Apr 26^th– May 3^rd

Great American Conference Postseason Baseball Tournament- Enid David Allen Memorial Ballpark- Apr 30^th– May 3^rd

The Redneck Festival- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- May 3^rd

Cars & Coffee- Ponca City- May 3^rd

2^nd Annual Autism Parade- Ponca City- May 3^rd

HOYRA Yourth Rodeo Finals- Chickasha Grady County Fairgrounds- Apr 30^th– May 3^rd

Stray Kat 500 Auto Show- Dewey Downtown- May 1^st– 3^rd

Rose Rock Music Festival- Noble- May 1^st– 3^rd

Pioneer Days Celebration & PRCA Rodeo- Guymon Henry C Hitch Pioneer Arena- May 1^st– 3^rd

Oklahoma Dressage Society Show- Tulsa Expo Square- May 2^nd– 3^rd

Kites Over Enid- Enid Autry Technology Center- May 2^nd– 3^rd

BikeStock- Depew- Apr 30^th– May 5^th

Main Street Shop & Stroll- Shawnee Downtown- May 5^th

53^rd Symphony Show House: Wilshire Gardens- Oklahoma City 2203 E Wilshire Blvd- May 2^nd– 17^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Apr 11^th– May 16^th

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Symphony Show House- Oklahoma City Wilshire Gardens- May 2^nd– 17^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 24th- April 26th

Another jam packed weekend with lots to do all around the state. Car show in Perry, rattlesnake hunt in Mangum, festivals in Tahlequah and Okemah, along with the big arts festival in Oklahoma City. There is also the big iris show at Will Rogers Park in Oklahoma City as well as a dog show in Tulsa. Have fun and be careful.

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- Apr 24^th

Arbor Day- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center- Apr 24^th

Prehistoric Party- Oklahoma City Science Museum Oklahoma- Apr 24^th

Meet the Makers Made In Oklahoma- Oklahoma City Pruett’s Food- Apr 24^th

Zoo Nights- Tulsa Zoo- Apr 24^th

Chickasaw Press Book Fair- Ada- Apr 24^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 25^th

Guthrie’s Downtown Block Party- Guthrie- Apr 25^th

Wichita Wildlife Reserve Geology Hike- Lawton Wichita Wildlife Reserve- Apr 25^th

Great American Clean-Up- Norman- Apr 25^th

Route 66 Big Band Hanger Dance- Weatherford Stafford Air & Space Museum- Apr 25^th

Arbor Day- Yukon Mollie Spencer Farm- Apr 25^th

Arbor Day- Oklahoma City Red Ridge Nature Preserve- Apr 25^th

Norman Music Festival- Norman Downtown- Apr 23^rd– 25^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- Apr 25^th

Saturday Morning Music- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 25^th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- Apr 25^th

Edmond Junior Rodeo- Edmond Round Up-Club- Apr 24^th– 25^th

The Market Neighborhood Shops Spring Craft Show- Enid Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom- Apr 25^th

3^rd Annual Crawfest- Ponca City- Apr 25^th

Skedee Celebration- Skedee- Apr 25^th

Del City Neighbors Night Out- Del City Community Center- Apr 25^th

Pet Adoption Event- Yukon McGraw Realtors Office- Apr 25^th

National Reining Breeders Classic- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 15^th– 25^th

Lion’s Club Carnival- Norman- Apr 23^rd– 25^th

Greater Tulsa Area Train Show- Broken Arrow Rhema Ninowski Recreation Center- Apr 24^th– 25^th

Red Fern Festival- Tahlequah Downtown- Apr 24^th– 25^th

Jenks Herb & Plant Festival- Jenks Downtown- Apr 25^th

Ottawa County Arts Festival- Miami Downtown- Apr 25^th

Spring on the Farm- Park Hill Hunter’s Home- Apr 25^th

Tulsa Flea Market- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 25^th

Earth Day Celebration Week- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center Apr 21^st– 25^th

National Library Week- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Apr 21^st– 25^th

Shakespearean Festival- Duncan Little Theater- Apr 24^th– 25^th

Okemah Pioneer Day Celebration- Okemah Broadway- Apr 22^nd– 25^th

Tonkawa Film Festival- Tonkawa Wilkin Hall at Northern Oklahoma College- Apr 24^th– 25^th

Quilt Documentation Days- Edmond History Museum- Apr 24^th– 25^th

Norman Area Quilt Guild Quilt Show- Norman Calvary Free Will Baptist Church- Apr 24^th– 25^th

Fort Reno Historic Spirit Tours- El Reno Historic Fort Reno- Apr 25^th

SpringFest Car Show- Perry Historic Downtown Square- Apr 25^th

94^th Annual Iris Festival Welcome to Oz- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Park- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Potted Iris Sale- Oklahoma City Will Rogers Garden- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Earth Day Festival- Norman Reaves Park- Apr 26^th

60^th Annual Festival of the Arts- Oklahoma City- Apr 23^rd– 26^th

Crawfish Boil- Oklahoma City Lakeview Market- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Venardos Circus- Oklahoma City- Apr 22^nd– 26^th

Better Barrel Races World Finals- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 22^nd– 26^th

Enid Home Expo- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Apr 24^th– 26^th

Cornerstone Spring Fling Gypsy Horse Show- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Rattlesnake Derby- Mangum- Apr 24^th– 26^th

Outdoor Market- Oklahoma City 3 Strands Market- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Mid-Continent Kennel Club of Tulsa Dog Show- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 23^rd– 26^th

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival- Muskogee The Castle- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Watonga Bikes & BBQ Rally- Watonga- Apr 24^th– 26^th

Pool & Spa Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 24^th– 26^th

Secret Garden Medieval & Fantasy Faire- Shawnee Mall- Apr 25^th– 26^th

Wanderlust Pop-Up Shops- Oklahoma City Wheeler Ferris Wheel- Apr 26^th

Tulsa Botanic Blooms- Tulsa Botanic Garden- Mar 15^th– Apr 30^th

Muskogee Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 1^st– 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Apr 11^th– May 16^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 17th- April 19th

Might be a cool weekend but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the events around Oklahoma. Lots of car shows, a rattlesnake festival, Earth Day festivals, and of course, football time in Norman.

Adult Skate Party- Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market- Apr 16^th

Scissortail Night Market- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 17^th

Pork-A-Palooza: A Route 66 Meat Up- Weatherford- Apr 17^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 18^th

The American Rodeo Regionals- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Route 66 Convergence- Commerce- Apr 18^th

Guthrie ‘89er Days- Guthrie- Apr 15^th– 18^th

Wichita Wildlife Reserve Geology Hike- Lawton Wichita Wildlife Reserve- Apr 18^th

2^nd Annual Jenks Riverwalk Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show- Jenks- Apr 18^th

OU Spring Game- Norman University of Oklahoma- Apr 18^th

Great American Clean-Up- Norman- Apr 18^th

Downtown Norman Ghost Tour- Norman- Apr 18^th

OKC Bird & Exotic Pet Expo- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 18^th

Disney in Concert: Once Upon a Time- Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Castle Falls & Council Grove Historically Local Tour- Oklahoma City- Apr 18^th

Earth Fest- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 18^th

Spring Fest- Oklahoma City Farmers Market District- Apr 18^th

American Rodeo Contender Tournament Central Region Semifinals& Finals- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 16^th– 18^th

2^nd Annual Tartan Day Celebration- Norman Moore-Lindsay Historical House Museum- Apr 18^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- Apr 18^th

Saturday Morning Music- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 18^th

Cruise in for Coffee- Midwest City Town Center Plaza- Apr 18th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- Apr 18^th

Heard on Hurd- Edmond- Apr 18^th

Corvette Expo XXXV- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Apr 18^th

Spring PonCon- Ponca City- Apr 18^th

Town Wide Garage Sale- Woodward- Apr 18^th

Canadian County Master Gardeners Plant Sale- El Reno Canadian County Expo Center- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Parks Playoff Pop-Up- Oklahoma City Dewey Park- Apr 18^th

Crawfish Fest- Tuttle Coal Creek- Apr 18^th

The Truck Gathering- Guthrie- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Greenleaf Old Time Music Festival- Braggs Greenleaf State Park- Apr 12^th– 18^th

A Revolutionary Tea- Edmond History Museum- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Big Bite- Tulsa Gateway Tulsa Event Center- Apr 18^th

Democratic Pancake Breakfast- Oklahoma City Crown Heights United Methodist Fellowship Hall- Apr 18^th

42^nd Annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival- Apache- Apr 16^th– 18^th

Indian Taco Sale- Oklahoma City- Apr 18^th

Earth Day- Lawton Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge- Apr 18^th

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- Apr 18^th

A Walk Through Time: Colonial Civil War Era Historical Days- Grove Har-Ber Village Museum- Apr 16^th– 18^th

Crawfish Festival- Tahlequah Kroner & Baer Pub- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Herbal Affair & Festival- Sand Springs Downtown- Apr 18^th

Master Gardners Spring Plant Sale- Claremore Rogers County Building- Apr 18^th

Orbit Arts Festival- Tulsa Performing Arts Center- Apr 18^th

Earth Day- Pawnee Bill Ranch & Museum- Apr 18^th

Taste of Claremore- Claremore Downtown- Apr 18^th

Watercress Fest- Rose Saline Courthouse Museum- Apr 18^th

Chickasaw Nation Children’s Fair- Ada Lazer Zone Family Fun Center- Apr 18^th

Mama’s Quilt Show & Trade Day- Alex- Apr 18^th

DarkSky Park Celebration- Kenton Black Mesa State Park- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Stillwater Arts Festival- Stillwater Prairie Arts Center- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Annual Rib Cookoff Association World Championship- Shawnee- Apr 17^th– 18^th

89ers Day Celebration- Lexington Downtown- Apr 17^th– 18^th

101 Ranch Collector’s Association Western Memorabilia Show- Blackwell- Apr 17^th– 18^th

Earth Day Celebration- Wilburton Robbers Cave State Park- Apr 18^th

Street Kings Car Show- Guthrie- Apr 18^th

Red River Craft Beer Festival- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum Expo Building- Apr 18^th

Cruisin Main- Ada- Apr 18^th

VDubs in the Park- Medicine Park- Apr 17^th– 19^th

Mvskoke Art Market- Tulsa River Spirit Casino- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Route 66 Convergence- Tulsa, Sapulpa- Apr 19^th

Festival of Trains- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Venardos Circus- Oklahoma City- Apr 16^th– 19^th

Heart of Oklahoma Youth Rodeo Association- Woodward Crystal Beach Arena- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Lone Star Classic Volleyball Girls National Qualifier- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 10^th– 19^th

Queensferry Renaissance Festival- Vinita Park Hills Motel & RV Park- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Friends of the Norman Library Book Sale- Norman North Park Plaza- Apr 17^th– 19^th

Lawton Home & Garden Show- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum- Apr 17th- 19^th

Red Dirt Film Festival- Stillwater History Museum- Apr 17^th– 19^th

Spring Steam Train Rides- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 18^th– 19^th

Route 66 Convergence- El Reno- Apr 20^th

Rhea Lana’s Consignment Sale- Claremore Will Rogers Downs Event Center- Apr 15^th– 21^st

National Reining Breeders Classic- Tulsa Expo Square- Apr 15^th– 25^th

Tulsa Botanic Blooms- Tulsa Botanic Garden- Mar 15^th– Apr 30^th

Muskogee Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 1^st– 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Apr 11^th– May 16^th

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What’s Going on in Oklahoma: April 10th- April 12th

Another great weekend to get out and enjoy events around the state. Lots of car shows, rattlesnake hunts, and the lights are being turned on the Chrysler Tower in Bristow. So pick something fun to do and get out of the house.

2^nd Friday Norman Art Walk- Norman- Apr 10^th

Guthrie Downtown Market- Guthrie- Apr 10^th

Rock Creek Bridge Park Opening- Sapulpa- Apr 10^th

Putt-Putt! On the Plaza- Oklahoma City Plaza District- Apr 10^th

Art Crawl on 66- Tulsa- Apr 10^th

OKC Farmers Public Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 11^th

Lights On Festival- Bristow Chrysler Tower Plaza- Apr 11^th

Guthrie’s Downtown Market Spring Bazaar- Guthrie- Apr 11^th

3^rd Annual Classic Cars A-Round the Barn- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 11^th

OKC Whiskey Fest- Oklahoma City Harn Homestead- Apr 11^th

Poochella- Oklahoma City Wheeler Park- Apr 11^th

3^rd Annual Shepherd’s Show N Shine Custom and Classic Car Show- Enid St Paul’s Lutheran School- Apr 11^th

3^rd Annual Native Plant Festival- Norman- Apr 11^th

Cookout with Cops- Oklahoma City- Apr 11^th

Flying Days- El Reno Mustang Field- Apr 11^th

Cruisin’ 23^rd: Route 66 Centennial Celebration- Oklahoma City Uptown 23^rd District- Apr 11^th

OKC Family Fun Day & Market- Oklahoma City- Apr 11^th

Coffee & Guitars- Edmond Music- Apr 11^th

Saturday Morning Music- Arcadia Round Barn- Apr 11^th

Outdoor Edmond Farmer’s Market- Edmond- Apr 11^th

Hospice Circle of Love Book Sale- Enid- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Superhero Saturday- Enid Meadowlake Park- Apr 11^th

Mad Dog Demo Derby- Enid Chisholm Trail Expo Center- Apr 11^th

52^nd Annual Ponca City Arts Festival- Ponca City- Apr 10^th– 11^th

German Feast & Auction- Clinton- Apr 11^th

Paws on Parade- Chickasha Public Library- Apr 11^th

Spring Stroll- Duncan Main Street- Apr 11^th

Farmers Market Preview- Oklahoma City Scissortail Park- Apr 11^th

All You Can Eat Potato Bar- Yukon Masonic Lodge- Apr 11^th

Grand Re-Opening- Oklahoma City Mollycoddled Hash Slinger- Apr 11^th

Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment- Bartlesville Woolaroc Museum- Apr 9^th– 11^th

Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off- Muskogee Hatbox Field- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Green Country Hamfest (Ham Radio)- Claremore Expo Center- Apr 10^th– 11^th

MAQG Sew Into Spring Quilt Show- Muskogee First United Methodist Church- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Springfest- Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward Park- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Henryetta Cruise Knight- Henryetta Downtown- Apr 11^th

Owasso Spring Fling- Owasso Redbud Festival Park- Apr 11^th

Wonder City Wordfest- Locust Grove Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry- Apr 11^th

Ayowa’ Garden to Gourmet Agritours- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Apr 11^th

Ilimpa’chi’ Indigenous Food Sovereignty Day- Sulphur Chickasaw Cultural Center- Apr 11^th

Okeene Rattlesnake Round-Up- Okeene Football Field- Apr 9^th-11^th

Pontotoc County Quilt Show- Ada Pontotoc County Agri-Plex- Apr 10^th– 11^th

Family Fun Festival- El Reno- Apr 11^th

Bethany Spring Fling- Bethany- Apr 11^th

Agra Trade Days- Agra- Apr 11^th

Scottish Festival & Highland Games- Braman Rock & Brews Casino- Apr 11^th

Second Saturdays- Stillwater OSU Museum of Art- Apr 11^th

Medieval Fair of Norman- Norman Reaves Park- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Wine Tasting Weekend- Broken Bow- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Extreme Racing- Oklahoma City Remington Park- Apr 12^th

Cinch Breakaway National Championships- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Spring N Spots Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 11^th– 12^th

OKC Sports Card & Memorabilia Show- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 11^th– 12^th

Southwest Farm & Home Expo- Elk City- Apr 11^th– 12^th

K101 Farm Expo- Woodward County Event Center- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt- Waurika- Apr 9^th– 12^th

Waynoka Rattlesnake Hunt- Waynoka Downtown- Apr 10^th– 12^th

Trykes ‘N Tread Car Show- Lawton Great Plains Coliseum- Apr 11^th– 12^th

Spring Steam Train Rides- Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway Museum- Apr 11^th– 12^th

Dia del Nino- Oklahoma City SW 29^th & Western- Apr 12^th

Traber’s Ultimate Food Fair- Oklahoma City- Apr 14^th

Greenleaf Old Time Music Festival- Braggs Greenleaf State Park- Apr 12^th– 18^th

Lone Star Classic Volleyball Girls National Qualifier- Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Fair Park- Apr 10^th– 19^th

Tulsa Botanic Blooms- Tulsa Botanic Garden- Mar 15^th– Apr 30^th

Muskogee Azalea Festival- Muskogee Honor Heights Park- Apr 1^st– 30^th

Trail of Tears Art Show- Tahlequah Cherokee Springs Plaza- Apr 11^th– May 16^th

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Food Friday: Jobe’s Country Boy Drive-In

El Reno is known for onion burgers, there are several restaurants in town that specialize in them as well as an Onion Burger Festival every May. Jobe’s had been a mainstay on Route 66 for years but had closed for a while. Now it’s reopened, serving up those famous burgers.

We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch. At first it was quiet and we were the only diners in the building but as time went on, the place filled up. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger on sourdough with a side of chili cheese tots while Big K got a Western Char Burger and chili cheese fries. The orders came out pretty quickly and the food was amazing. My bacon cheeseburger had a beef patty, fried to perfection with onions. Several strips of thick bacon, jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato along with a thousand island dressing all piled high on the toasted sourdough. It was just how a onion burger with bacon should be done. The tots were great as well, the chili had a great flavor with lots of meat. Big K loved his Western Char Burger, also a onion fried beef patty with bacon, American cheese, onion rings, and homemade hickory char sauce. Said it was one of the best burgers he had eaten in a while and to be honest, he eats a lot of burgers. He also loved his chili cheese fries as well.

Jobe’s Country Boy Drive-In originally opened in 1958 by JR Jobe. It served travelers on Route 66 until 2015, when it closed. The building was several different businesses before reopening as a restaurant again in 2024. Now ready to serve adventurers rediscovering Route 66 for its 100th birthday, Jobe’s is a great small-town diner with good onion burgers. I give the 5 strips of thick bacon.

Address: 1220 Sunset Dr., El Reno.

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Food Friday: Robert’s Grill

Go to El Reno on a Saturday night and the whole town smells like grilled beef, onions, and cheese. That’s because within a 4 block area of downtown there are 3 really good onion burger joints, you just have to choose which one you want to try.

We’ve been to Sid’s in the past (even though I need to go again), so we decided to try Robert’s Grill. This small white building sits right on Route 66 and serves up a good burger. Warning needs to be given, it’s super small, only 13 seats all at the counter. We got lucky when we stopped on a slow Saturday night. The menu is pretty simple, mostly just burgers with a few other items. We both ordered an onion cheeseburger with bacon. While I had plain tator tots Big K got chili cheese tots. With the grill right there, you can see every part of the cooking process. It’s really fun to watch your burger get cooked on the big grill. After watching all the steps of the process, the food was delivered over the counter. I have eaten a lot of good burgers in my lifetime and this rates up there as one of the best. It was big and messy, melted cheese with grilled onions hanging off the edges. The meat was grilled to a perfect char as were the onions that were pressed into it. The buns were toasted and couldn’t come close to covering the meat. The bacon was the perfect crisp, not overcooked but not limp either. Every bite was amazing. The tator tots were also cooked perfectly, crisp. I had a bite of Big K’s chili cheese tots, they were great as well, loved the flavor of the chili.

El Reno is well known as the home of the onion burger with the best in the country. So far with the 2 restaurants I have tried they definitely deserve that reputation. Head out to El Reno and check out Robert’s Grill, I give them 5 strips of bacon.

Address: 300 S. Bickford Ave., El Reno.

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Food Friday: Sid’s Diner

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I’ve gone through El Reno many times and have always seen Sid’s Diner sitting on a corner of Route 66 but never stopped. Finally, this past summer, the crowds looked manageable so on a hot afternoon we stopped for lunch. This is place is a straight up diner, so it is very small but we got a good seat at a small table in the back. They do have other items to order but since they are known for their onion burgers, that’s what at least 2 of us got (my daughter doesn’t like fried onions, no she’s not human). The burgers were good, lots of fried onion mixed with the meat. A downside was that I couldn’t find the condiments so it was a bit dry but not a deal breaker. The sides are just standard fare- fries and onion rings, nothing really special. The service was good but like I stated, it is small, so if you are claustrophobic like me, this isn’t the best place to be on a busy Saturday afternoon. One of the main reasons it gets so busy is because it does sit on a corner of Route 66 though El Reno. This diner has been on many different national tv shows which has boosted it’s popularity. It opened in the late 1980’s and was previously the location of the historic El Reno Hotel, which now sits on the grounds of the Canadian County Historical Museum. I will give it 3 strips of bacon, because I thought with all of the hype, it could have been much better.

Address: 300 S. Choctaw Ave., El Reno, OK

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