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Be careful of robots! They byte! Today we are discussing the at the in . Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12). Their programs are suitable for schools or structured afterschool activities and receive support from a vast network of volunteers, educators, and sponsor/donors, including over 200 Fortune 500 companies. FIRST participants are guided by a...
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Ribs are the reason I could never be a vegetarian! Today we are discussing in . Help raise money for a great cause while enjoying some of the state's best barbecue at Nicoma Park's annual Highway 62 BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival. Throughout this two-day event, teams of experienced grill masters will compete for the title of barbecue champion with their best brisket, ribs, chicken and small-bite appetizers. In between bites of savory barbecue, enjoy additional attractions like arts and crafts, vendors, inflatables for children and live music. All proceeds from this event will go directly to...
info_outline Taste of Summer Ice Cream Festival - Broken Arrow, OklahomaOnly in OKlahoma Show
Chasing the summer vibes, one scoop at a time. Today we are discussing in . The Taste of Summer event in Central Park is considered a summer staple in Broken Arrow. This ice cream festival invites guests to enjoy a family fun zone with inflatables and face painting, a car show, art vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a steak cook-off and all-you-can-eat Blue Bell ice cream. Broken Arrow is home to legendary Blue Bell Creamery, and this event packs a lot of fun into one day. Enjoy a festival atmosphere surrounded by scoops of your favorite Blue Bell flavors. This hometown event boasts...
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info_outline Red Fern Festival - Tahlequah, OklahomaOnly in OKlahoma Show
Quit hounding us about spring festivals! Today we are discussing in . Bring the family to Tahlequah and enjoy the Red Fern Festival, a fun, old-fashioned fun event featuring hound dog field trials, 1930s era children's games, a car show and more. Held annually the last weekend of April, the Red Fern Festival was inspired by the renowned novel, "Where the Red Fern Grows" by native author Wilson Rawls. The festival evokes the novel's story of simple childhood joys with a wide array of old-fashioned events perfect for the whole family. One of Tahlequah's premier events, the Red Fern Festival...
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Sergeant Space Snax is an Oklahoma owned freeze dried candy company. https://www.facebook.com/sergeantspacesnaxllc
info_outline Skull Hollow Nature Trail - Oolagah, OklahomaOnly in OKlahoma Show
Wood you like to go for a hike with us? Today we are discussing in . The Skull Hollow Nature Trail in Oolagah is considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through April. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Oologah Lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping or just drifting over the sky blue waters. Plenty of wide stretches of water, perfect for catching the wind,...
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I'm souper hungry right now. Today we are discussing in . The Doo-Whop is a small restaurant that knows a thing or two about feeding big appetites. The restaurant lives by its slogan, “It ain’t food if it ain’t fried!” Serving everything from fried pickles and mozzarella sticks, to chicken fried steaks and curly fries, this restaurant has a passion for fried foods. Velma-Alma is a humble, community-loving town with a beautiful countryside of meadows and flowing creeks. Proud home to country music legend Joe Diffie, the 125-year-old annual Old Settler's Picnic, and the tasty Chuckwagon...
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Life is what you bake it. Today we are discussing in . Using regionally sourced grain and flour, Country Bird Bakery supports local farmers, while also supporting physical health, economy and ecology. This bakery aims to tell the story of the farmers and the land in a creative, fun, and unexpected way. They source the majority of their ingredients from from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. By utilizing a variety of grains, this bakery yields baked goods that are more nutritious and with a more complex and diverse flavor profile. Visit Tulsa, Oklahoma's second-largest city,...
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Why did the waffle breakup with its girlfriend? She kept buttering him up. Today we are discussing in . Topped with crispy fried chicken or served sweet with fresh berries, Waffle That! in Tulsa specializes in a comforting array of waffle creations. This family-owned eatery originally started out of a food truck, and has since expanded to multiple brick-and-mortar locations in Tulsa. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or a weekend treat, dig into everything from savory waffles stuffed with bacon, egg and cheese to seasonal specials like pumpkin spice waffles. Load up on waffle fries smothered...
info_outlineToday on the Only in OK Show, we are discussing the impact of the COVID-19 virus on our community and some thoughts to ease the panic.