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Release Date: 11/26/2024
Are you ready for a rock music festival that rose up in Oklahoma?
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Today we are discussing the in . Come to the Rose Rock Music Festival in downtown Noble for a fun-filled weekend featuring plenty of family activities. Visitors to this event will enjoy a carnival with popular carnival rides, a car show, poker run and more. Enjoy browsing through booths filled with arts and crafts, and peruse plenty of food booths for tasty treats. Watch the Rose Rock Idol contest to see who walks away with the title. Don't miss the parade on Saturday, and enjoy a wide variety of live musical entertainment featuring local bands throughout the three-day Rose Rock Music...
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Are you ready for one of the largest arts festivals in Oklahoma?
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Today we are discussing the in . The annual Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City showcases the original works of over 90 visual artists in the historic Paseo Arts District. One of the largest arts festivals in the state, festival guests can view many different types of art, including photography, paintings, wood pieces, jewelry, ceramics and sculpture. See innovative works by regional and national artists at this exciting festival. Hear a variety of music while you browse art, as two stages will showcase local talent of all genres. The North Stage features singer/songwriters, bluegrass...
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Thousands gather every year for this Oklahoma Festival!
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Today we are discussing the in . The Stilwell Strawberry Festival is the longest continuous running event in Oklahoma. It’s an event held the second Saturday in May, which celebrates the fruit that put us on the map - strawberries. Stilwell Foods once was the place that froze the delicious berries, grown over many acres across the county, and for sale at grocery stores. Stilwell Kiwanis Club started the event, which began in 1947 and was a competition with each of the farms entering one of their berry pickers for the title of Strawberry Festival queen. Today the queen must be from the...
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Is this the best Bar-B-Que sauce in the world?
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Is this the best Bar-B-Que sauce in the world? Today we are discussing in . Donovan Fred Head, known as "Uncle Bud, was a Navy cook in World War II. He tinkered with the recipe and soon Uncle Bud had perfected the recipe and eventually started selling his sauce in local feed stores. Danny Head bought the family recipe from Uncle Bud and founded Head Country Food Products Inc in 1977. Today they still have their orignal recipe and still made with the same ingredients. Danny's BBQ Head Quarters—Ponca City - In 1945, Donovan 'Uncle Bud' Head had just returned to his Oklahoma home from serving...
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Is this the MOST family friendly park in Oklahoma?
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Today we are discussing in . Meadowlake Park is one of Enid's largest parks covering 110 acres of land. The park offers many family attractions including a miniature train ride around the lake, a miniature golf course and an authentic carousel. There are also other kiddie rides including miniature cars and airplanes, a Ferris wheel, a walking path, picnic areas with shelters, a playground, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, horseshoes, biking trails and restrooms. Fishing is also a popular activity available in Meadowlake Park, and every member of the family can find an activity they enjoy....
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How are you celebrating the land run?
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How are you celebrating the land run? Today we are discussing in . The annual 89er Days Celebration commemorates the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of thousands of excited Victorian-era land seekers lined the borders of the Unassigned Lands of central Oklahoma in preparation for the first of five land runs in the state. As Oklahoma's territorial capital, Guthrie's ongoing restoration efforts make the town's downtown area the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation. Take a trolley tour through downtown to find fascinating history, one-of-a-kind...
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You want to get into the great outdoors without leaving the city?
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Today we are discussing in . Created to provide nature education opportunities for Oklahoma residents, Martin Park Nature Center is a 140-acre nature park that combines recreation, education and wildlife. The Oklahoma City park features a hands-on nature center highlighting the animal life, flora and fauna of Oklahoma, as well as a picnic area, playground and a browsing library. Three hiking trails, a bird observation wall and a watch tower are on site. One trail, the INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Courage Trail, features broadened walkways and boardwalks suitable for visitors in...
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Have you met the Crawfish King?
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Have you met the Crafish King? Today we are discussing in Get ready for a spring celebration centered on New Orleans eats at the annual Crawfish Festival in Tahlequah. Reserve your crawfish meal in advance, and partake in 6,000 pounds of crawfish prepared by the Linney Breaux's Cajun Eatery and Kroner & Baer Pub team. While you eat, be sure to indulge in New Orleans-inspired cocktails, or sip on Louisiana-style beer. After polishing off your final crawfish, play a round of yard games and tune into live music performances at this fun family event. Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the...
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Where does Harry Potter vacation?
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Today we are discussing in . Conveniently located just a few minutes’ drive from Beavers Bend State Park, restaurants and entertainment venues, yet nestled amongst the towering pines, King’s Cross will transport you to a bewitching world where your family and friends can unwind and spend time recapturing their magic. Broken Bow is a nature lover’s dream. As the home of Beavers Bend State Park, this city in southeast Oklahoma is a popular destination year-round. Take part in the many activities that one of Oklahoma’s top state parks offers, like fishing in the Lower Mountain Fork...
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Where can you find an AirBnb in the TOP 1% of stays?
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Where can you find an AirBnb in the TOP 1% of stays? Today we are discussing , a mountaintop cabin in . Suite Serenity is a luxury cabin tucked away in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The cabin has large picture windows to enjoy the stunning views of Sardis lake and surrounding mountains. Every room in the cabin has a great view. Sitting by the fire while watching the sun set is so relaxing. There are camp grounds and a boat dock across the street providing a great place for recreation. Sand volleyball, swim beach, pavilion & hiking trails are a few of the amenities. Discover a...
info_outlineToday we are discussing the Leg Lamp monument in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
The Chickasha Leg Lamp is a sculpture, which is 40 feet tall and stands on a 10-foot box, is modeled after the infamous prop that appeared in A Christmas Story. The Leg Lamp is a must-see stop for fans of the classic movie or of wacky roadside attractions in general. It is open to the public and is lit up at night, so it can be seen any time. And make sure to stop by the Downtown Mercantile & Visitor Center, which sells both locally made products and officially licensed A Christmas Story merchandise.
Plan a trip to Chickasha, located in central Oklahoma, for year-round excitement. The city is perhaps best known for its annual Festival of Light, a stunning holiday light display featuring 3.5 million twinkling lights held at Shannon Springs Park. Recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation, this annual event takes place daily from the day after Thanksgiving through the end of the year. Other must-see seasonal attractions include the Brown's Farm and Garden and its u-pick pumpkin patch, open each fall, and the Grady County Farmers Market, open from May through October.
Art abounds in Chickasha, which is home to six large murals spread throughout town, including one at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. While in Chickasha, learn about the city’s past with a trip to the Verden Separate School and the Grady County Museum. Catch a show at the Chickasha Community Theatre or visit the quirky Muscle Car Ranch for over 30 acres of neon and porcelain signs, open-air displays of rare muscle cars and bikes, and folk art.
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