We took a trip to Enid a few weekends ago, found several places that looked interesting for dinner but since I promised Big K a beer we stopped here to try them out. I was interested because it was located in an old building in downtown Enid, of course he was interested because it had locally brewed beer.
When you go in, you order at the bar, then choose a seat. We decided to start with a pioneer pretzel, a huge warm pretzel served with a side of beer cheese. This was good, it was just a standard big pretzel and the beer cheese was good but didn’t have a tanginess I’ve come to enjoy with other beer cheeses. I only had a water to drink (since I was driving) but Big K had a pilsner. He really liked it, said it had a rich flavor with notes of chocolate. On their website they claim that they track the beer from grain to glass. I believe the grain is grown locally around Enid. They do have a limited menu with only a few burgers, a few salads, and a couple of sandwiches. I tried the queso patty melt. The bread was buttery and toasted, lots of beer cheese smothered over the top but the meat was too salty. I felt that the flavor of the meat was being covered by the salt. It was really disappointing since the meat was locally sourced, should let the flavor of the meat shine through not cover it with salt and spices. No choice on sides, you only get chips (like Ruffles or Lays), which was also disappointing. Big K got the bacon jam burger, he liked it, it does have a bit of a kick to it with the jalapenos. I had a bite, it was ok but still the problem with the salty meat.
Service was spotty at best. No one came to refill my water, which was an issue since the hamburger meat was so salty. We also had to ask for menus when we walked in, we had never been there so didn’t know their menu. The building looked interesting, possibly had been a Masonic Lodge built around 1900. From their website I believe you can rent rooms on the second floor, like a bed and breakfast. Overall, I’m giving them 2 strips of bacon. I understand they’re a bar but the food could have been better.
Looking for something to do this weekend, here’s a list of activities going on around Oklahoma. As always, check on the status of the event first. They can get cancelled at the last minute for any reason.
Rendezvous at Fort Washita- Durant- Apr 1st– 3rd
First Friday- Enid- Apr 1st
Farm Expo- Woodward County Event Center- Apr 1st– 3rd
Beats, Brews and BBQ- Wagoner- Apr 1st– 2nd
First Friday Gallery Walk- Oklahoma City Paseo Arts District- Apr 1st
With Halloween coming and many fall festivals around, I thought I would make a list of some activities going on the next 2 weeks. Now it is best to check on the status of each activity around the state by going to their website, I found all of these with a simple Google search. There you can find hours and locations for all along with any admission or ticket information. Have fun and Happy Hauntings!!!
Events for October 2021:
Pumpkinville at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City- Daily until October 24th.
Frontier City Fright Fest, Oklahoma City – Daily until October 31st.
Tulsa Oktoberfest, Tulsa – October 22- 24th.
Norman Swap Meet, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman – October 22- 23rd.
McFarlin Pumpkin Patch, McFarlin United Methodist, Norman – Daily until October 31st.
Fall Festival at Orr Family Farm, Oklahoma City – Daily except for Tuesdays until October 31st.
Pumpkin Festival at Shepard’s Cross, Claremore – Daily except for Sunday until October 31st.
Corn Maze, P Bar Farms, Hydro- Daily except for Monday until Oct 31st.
NW Oklahoma City Pumpkin Patch, Gate Church, Oklahoma City- Daily until Oct 31st.
Wicked Forest of Terror, Oklahoma City – Oct 22- 24th and 28- 31st.
Tulsa Hex House, Tulsa – Oct 22- 24th and 28- 31st.
Trail of Fear Haunted Scream Park, Lawton- Oct 22- 23rd and 28- 31st.
Nightmare Warehouse, Enid – Oct 22- 23rd and 28- 31st.
Mummy and Son Dance, Moore – October 22nd.
The Asylum, Nowata- October 22- 24th and October 29- 31st.
Guthrie Haunts ScareGrounds, Guthrie – Oct 22- 23 and Oct 29- 31st.
Noble Scaregrounds, Noble – Oct 22- 23rd and 29- 31st.
Halloween Festival, The Castle of Muskogee, Muskogee- Oct 22- 23rd and 29- 30th.
Newcastle Nightmare, Newcastle- Oct 22- 23rd and 29-30th.
Nightmare in the Country Scream Park, Woodward- Oct 22- 23rd and 29- 30th.
Haunted Sale Barn, Tonkawa- Oct 22-23rd and 29- 31st.
Price Tower Haunted Hotel, Bartlesville- Oct 22- 23rd and 29- 31st.
Alice in Wonderland, OKC Ballet, Oklahoma- Oct 22- 24th.
Trail of Terror, El Reno- Oct 22- 23rd and 29- 30th.
Haunt the River with Oklahoma River Cruises, Oklahoma City – October 22, 23, 29, and 30th.
Nightfall Haunted Territory, Lost Lakes, Oklahoma City – October 22, 23, 29, 30, and 31st.
October Forensic Nights, Skeletons Museum of Osteology, Oklahoma City – October 22 and 29th.
Ghosts of Grove, Grove – October 22 & 23rd.
HallowZOOeen, Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa – October 22- 24th and 29- 31st.
Affair of the Heart, State Fair Park, Oklahoma City,– October 22- 24th.
US National Arabian Championship Horse Show, Tulsa- Oct 22- 30th.
Henryetta Cruise Knight, Henryetta- Oct 23rd.
Main Street Stroll and Festival, Cherokee- October 23rd.
Restoration Car Show, Oklahoma City- Oct 23rd.
BooFest, Sooner Park, Barltesville- Oct 23rd.
Bark in the Park, Duncan- Oct 23rd.
Main Street Hometown Harvest, Hobart- Oct 23rd.
Bark Walk, Scissortail Park, Oklahoma City- Oct 23rd.
Fall Festival and Car Show, Stigler – Oct 23rd.
Scooby Halloween Event, Edmond – October 23rd.
Heritage Hills Historic Homes Tour, Oklahoma City – October 23 & 24th.
Wewoka Sorghum Festival, Wewoka – October 23rd.
Haunt the Zoo at the Oklahoma City Zoo – October 23- 24th and 30- 31st.
Caddo County Kids, Kites and Frights, Anadarko – October 23rd
Edmond Pride, Hafer park, Edmond – October 23rd.
Storybook Forest, Edmond – Daily October 23rd until October 30th.
Steam at the Throttle, Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City – October 24th.
Fall Festival, Nichols Hills United Methodist, Nichols Hills, October 24th.
Oak Tree Fall Festival, Edmond – October 24th.
Howl-O-Ween on the Corner, Campus Corner, Norman – October 24th.
Coonhound Carnival, Tulsa – October 24th.
Fall Symphonic Band Concert, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond – October 24th.
Mummy and Son Masquerade, Yukon, October 25th.
Hallowmarine, Oklahoma Aquarium, Jenks- October 25- 31st.
Boo on Bell, Shawnee- Oct 28- 30th.
2nd Annual Community Night, Edmond Railyard, Edmond – October 28th.
Fall Chamber Orchestra Concert, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond – October 28th.
Hallow Alley Drive Through Trick or Treat, Downtown, Edmond – October 28th.
Edmond Historical Ghost Tours, Edmond – October 29th and 30th.
Route 66 Pecan and Music Festival, The Nut House, Claremore – October 29- 30th.
Fallfest, Pauls Valley- Oct 29th.
Ghost Stories Candlelight Tour, Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum, Pawnee- Oct 29- 30th.
Friends of the Norman Library Fall Book Sale, Norman- Oct 29- 31st.
Halloween at the Museum, Edmond – October 30th.
Trunk or Treat, Mitch Park, Edmond – October 30th.
Scissortail Park Treat Trail, Oklahoma City- Oct 30th.
Fall Fest Carnival, Duncan- Oct 30th.
Sweets & Treats on Spooky Street, Gathering Place, Tulsa- Oct 30- 31st.
Halloween Train, Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City- Oct 30- 31st.
Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Show, Oklahoma City- Oct 30- 31st.
Adele Wolf’s Burlesque Variety Show, Oklahoma City- Oct 30th.
Trunk or Treat, Hobart- Oct 31st.
Festival de Vida y Muerte, Scissortail Park, Oklahoma City – Oct 31st.
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