2011 OKLAHOMA 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates
April 15-17, 2011 World Championship Cow Chip Throw - Beaver, Oklahoma
An event of the Cimarron Territory Celebration. Also Chili Cook-off, Horse Shoe Throwing Contest, Parades, Arts & Crafts, etc.
May 19, 2011 Oklahoma's 3 Shows in 1 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Food & Drink Expo; Convenience Store Show; Bar & Night Club Show
June 4, 2011 Ponca City Herb Festival - Ponca City, Oklahoma
Hosted by the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, the festival is set in a 10 acre showcase garden. Visit booths of over 100 vendors and a number of seminars throughout the day.
JULY 4, 2011 - There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.
July 15-16, 2011 45th Annual Porter Peach Festival - Porter, Oklahoma
Contests for the best peach cobbler, dessert and preserves. Parade, music, street games, pet show, antique tractor pull, and 5K run.
July 29-30, 2011 Watermelon Festival & Craft Show - Valliant, Oklahoma
Arts, Crafts, Live Music and Watermelons! Attendance: 5,000.
August 13, 2011 Rush Springs Watermelon Festival - Rush Springs, Oklahoma
The festival has proven popular since its beginning and the crowds have increased in number to over 20,000 visitors each year. Over 50,000 pounds of watermelons are purchased from area melon growers and served to festival visitors during the day.
August 27, 2011 World's Largest Calf Fry & Cook Off - Vinita, Oklahoma
Calf fries, a.k.a. Rocky Mountain oysters, are actually fried calves' testicles. Some 2,000 pounds of them are dished out at this festival each year. Other foods that are served and judged are beans, cobblers, salsa and bread.
August 27, 2011 Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-off - Tulsa, Oklahoma
More than 60 teams of grillers from around the region compete to cook the best steak in Oklahoma. After the competition teams cook steak for the Largest Steak Dinner in the Sooner State. Over 2,500 persons enjoyed the meal in 2010. Also a huge car an motorcycle show live music and family fun. All proceeds benifit are charities that assist the needy. Attendance: 2,500.
September 8-10, 2011 Bluegrass & Chili Festival - Claremore, Oklahoma
This 32nd annual event features the Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-off, a car show, kiddie korral, and three stages of entertainment. National, regional, and local artists will be performing bluegrass, country, and gospel music.
September 16-18, 2011 Wine'N on the Chisholm Trail - Duncan, Oklahoma
Fall Wine Festival with live music, entertainment, food, area vendors and a kids zone.
September 23-24, 2011 Old Time Threshing Bee - Fairview, Oklahoma
An annual celebration of pioneer farm life with demonstrations using authentic farming equipment. Gas and steam engine show, antique car and truck show, antique farm equipment show, arts and crafts, food booths, musical entertainment, children's events, museum tours and more. Attend the Sunday morning service at the old Pioneer Church.
September 24, 2011 National Hook N' Cook-off - Ketchum, Oklahoma
Teams compete to take home the titles for best coleslaw, catfish, and hushpuppies. Other festivities include a car show, live music, and a variety of vendor booths.
October 1-2, 2011 Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Kerry Vincent of Food Network Challenge, Last Cake Standing 1 & 2 and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. founded and hosts the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show and Grand National Wedding Cake Competition.
October 7-8, 2011 Fall Fair - Aline, Oklahoma
Bring your taste buds and enjoy this fall fair that includes a chili and stew cook-off, ice cream crank-off, a parade, entertainment and more.
October 7-8, 2011 Watonga Cheese Festival & Arts Show - Watonga, Oklahoma
Enjoy two days of fun-filled musical entertainment, cheese tasting, an art show, quilt show, classic car show, children's games and a 5K run. Don't miss the parade on Saturday, along with a cheese food contest and rat race.
October 14, 2011 Wine, Eats and Easels - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Wine, Eats and Easels is a wine tasting benefit held for Broken Arrow Neighbors a United Way Agency. Over 30 artists from the Broken Arrow Arts and Humanities Council will display their art. There will be 20+ wine vendors and 20+ restaurants providing samples as well.
October 15, 2011 Cordell Pumpkin Festival - Cordell, Oklahoma
Enjoy this family fun event featuring a pumpkin pancake breakfast, arts & crafts, vendors, food, live entertainment, parade, classic car show, poker walk, pumpkin carving, children's games and more.
October 22, 2011 3rd Annual Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest - Claremore, Oklahoma
Pecan pie-eating contest, car show, games for the kids, artisans and crafters from around the state, and the Route 66 Sock Hop.
October 22-23, 2011 Sorghum Festival - Wewoka, Oklahoma
This annual celebration of Wewoka's history features more than 100 food and craft booths, sorghum mill demonstrations at the Seminole Nation Museum, live entertainment, kid's activities, quilt show, parade, car show, and more. Attendance: 30,000.
October 28-29, 2011 Smokin' The Fort Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival - Fort Gibson, OK
Come and enjoy this professional barbecue competition judged by the Kansas City BBQ Society. Witness amateur cooks compete in the popular people's choice category. Bring your lawn chairs, get ready for some amazing bluegrass music and make sure to bring a big appetite.
Dec 31, 2011 Price Tower Arts Center's New Year's Eve Olive Drop - Bartlesville, OK
Ring in the New Year in style with a festive countdown as an olive drops from the top of the Price Tower to a martini glass waiting below.
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