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Upcoming Events in Waurika Oklahoma


April

30 - 31OK0209024e001 - Waurika Annual Fang-tastic Rattlesnake Hunt - Festivities begin at noon on Friday and last all day Saturday and Sunday in April at the annual "Fang - tastic" Rattlesnake Hunt in Waurika, Oklahoma!

The Event sponsored by the Waurika Volunteer Firefighters features:

James White & the Outlaw Handlers - Grandbury, Texas. Performing feats daring and courageous in a pit filled with LIVE RATTLESNAKES. Continuous performances.

Karaoke - Friday and Saturday Evenings at Chandelier Club - 119 N Main.

Butcher Shoppe - Snake Meat, Rattlers and Hides can be purchased.

Carnival - Sam's Amusement's from Okemah, Oklahoma

Photo Booth - Get your picture taken with a LIVE DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE!

Concession - Specializing in "Deep Fried Rattlesnake Meat."

Gift and Souvenir Stands

PRIZES!PRIZES!PRIZES!

Plaques or Cash Awarded For:

LONGEST SNAKE: - 1st Place, $150, plus Bonus of $50 if over 6 feet; 2nd Place, $100; 3rd Place, $75

MOST RATTLES: - 1st Place, $75; 2nd Place, $50; 3rd Place, $25

MARKED RATTLESNAKES (THERE ARE 4): - $25 Each

All snakes entered for prizes must be LIVE AT TIME of contest. Dead snakes will be disqualified. In case of a tie in any division, the HEAVIEST SNAKE will be declared the winner. All snakes entered for prizes become the property of Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt.

* * MORE EVENTS * *

  • Karaoke -- Friday and Saturday Evenings at Chandelier Club - 119 N Main.
  • Longest Snake Auction Sunday Evening/
  • Sell Your Catch!! All Live RattlesnakesWill Be Purchased For Top Market Price.
  • No Gassed Snakes Purchased.
  • No gas In Hunt Areas Allowed or Firearms.
  • Snake Catchers for Rent of Sale While They Last.
  • Registration, $3.00 Per Person (For Hunters Only)
  • 5 K Run/Mile Walk - 580-228-3581

Waurika Rattlesnake
P.O. Box 224
Waurika, OK 73573

Ph: 580-228-2553 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: sherri@rattlesnakehunt.com
Web: www.rattlesnakehunt.com

June

Chisholm Trail Museum Days - Exhibits and demonstrations of life on the Chisholm Trail, Melodrama, western authors, artists and musicians, story-tellers, flint and obsidian knappers, Brisket dinner (fee charged).

Ph: 580-228-2166 (Always call and confirm events)

18 Backyard Pond Tour - Ph: 580-228-2081 (Always call and confirm events)

July

4 Fourth of July Celebration - Ph: 580-228-2081 (Always call and confirm events)

August

14 - 17 Jefferson County Free Fair - Indoor exhibits will be accepted until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Pies and Baked items may be entered between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Thursday. Judging of Indoor Exhibits will begin at 8:30 a.m. Room will open to the public at 2 p.m. Pet Show begins at 6 p.m.; Tortoise Race at 6:15 p.m. and Ice Cream Freeze-off at 6:30 p.m. Friday: Tractor Driving contest 9 a.m.; Farm Hand Olympics 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Livestock in place by 7 a.m. Saturday, - shows begins at 8 a.m. -- Indoor exhibits released at noon on Saturday.

Address: 802 East D. Street , Waurika, Oklahoma
Ph: 580-228-2332 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tara.brown@okstate.edu
Web: extension.okstate.edu/

September

12 Annual Big Red Chili Cookoff -

Ph: 580-228-2081 (Always call and confirm events)

December

16 Tour of Homes/Christmas Parade -

Ph: 580-228-2081 (Always call and confirm events)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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