Cherokee, OK Events
Cherokee, OK Events by Category
Upcoming Events in Cherokee Oklahoma
- Fouth of July Celebration - Cherokee
- Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo - Cherokee
- Selenite Kruise-In Car Show - Cherokee
- Great Salt Plains Stampede - Cherokee
- Run of '93 Celebration - Cherokee
June 30, 2013
July 29, 2013
August 5, 2013
August 17, 2013
August 31, 2013
To Cherokee calendar of events
March
| 30 | Easter Egg Hunt - Ph: 580-596-3575 (Always call and confirm events) |
April
| 26 - 28 | The Crystal Festival and Celebration of Birds - Ph: 580-596-3575 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/saltplains/ |
July
| 30 | Fouth of July Celebration - July 4th is a great day of Celebration in Cherokee, Oklahoma! A Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at dark; the day, however, begins much earlier at the City Park, 802 East 2nd. Horseshoes, Cotton Candy, parade, face painting, train ride, pet contests, games, watermelon, annual Hamburger Fry, live entertainment, turtle races, homemade ice cream, drawings for lots and lots of prizes donated by area merchants. Everyone is encouraged to make it a family day full of Old Fashioned Fun on the Fourth as well as a Celebration of a Bountiful Harvest. Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |
August
| 29 | Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo - Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 5 | Selenite Kruise-In Car Show - Car Show and Junior Rodeo. Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 17 - 18 | Great Salt Plains Stampede - Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |
September
| 31 | Run of '93 Celebration - Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 8 - 14 | Pelican Viewing - Pelican Viewing --- thousands of pelicans typically migrate to the Great Salt Plains area in Mid-Sept. The number of birds are dependent upon when the pelicans choose to migrate into the area. Typically mid September. (always call to verify if birds are there) White pelicans start arriving at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in early September as they migrate south from their nesting grounds in Canada, the Dakotas, Colorado, Wyoming and Minnesota. They stop at Salt Plains to feed and rest before continuing their annual trek south to the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast where they will spend the winter. The white pelican population will peak at Salt Plains NWR at 20,000 to 50,000 birds. White pelicans are four to five feet tall and have a wingspan of eight feet. They will feed primarily on small fish such as carp and shad in the shallow Salt Plains Lake. The white birds have black wing tips and gather fish with their pouched bills. The Refuge has a large variety of shorebirds, waterfowl, and songbirds. Over 300 different species have been identified in the area. There is also a variety of other wildlife which can be seen including deer and turkey. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Refuge office for information or directions. A hiking trail and an auto tour route are also located near the Refuge office. Shorebirds may also be seen at the Shorebird Trail located along Highway 11. There are no fees or permits required. Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is one of over 500 National Wildlife Refuges located throughout the nation, which are operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The area is well known for its tremendous waterfowl and shorebird populations. It has been recognized by the American Bird Conservancy as a globally important bird area and is also designated as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Preserve. It is also a stopover point for whooping cranes migrating south to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas coast. Ph: 580-596-3575 (Always call and confirm events) |
November
| 2 | Turnip Festival - The theme of the Turnip Festival was inspired by the practice of planting turnips along with wheat each fall. A carry over from our pioneer days, when Turnips were an important source of winter food, this practice today results in the town being inundated in turnips each fall. So, join us as we decorate them, turn them into little cars and race them, pitch them, and fire them using a giant turnip gun. Of course, we will have chances to taste them as well, with a recipe contest. Children aged 4 and up can compete in a pedal tractor pull. Music, crafts, and food complete the fun. Find us on facebook: Cherokee Main Street Address: Downtown Cherokee , Cherokee, Oklahoma |
December
| 1 | Holiday Historic Homes Tour - Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 15 | Home for the Holidays - Make plans to fill your day with lots of great shopping, family fun, and surprises galore. 7 A.M. - Doors of merchants shops open Early, Early as our shopkeepers welcome you in their pajamas! You'll have to rub the sleep from your eyes as well when you see the wonderful savings they have in store for you! Psst.....Don't you tell a single soul, but SANTA will be around town all day handing out $5.00 in Cherokee Scrip (spends like cash in Cherokee) to shoppers in the stores! KIDS CHRISTMAS STUFF 10 to Noon and 1 to 3 P.M. - The Cherokee Chamber will sponsor "Ornament Making" at the Baker Building, Second and Grand! Stop in or bring the little ones to make a special ornament for the tree! Thanks to Elves Kelly & Connie!! 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Santa's Gift Shop opens at the Baker Building with gifts galore for children to buy! For only a Quarter (25 cents), little ones can pick out a special gift for someone they love. The Alfalfa County Ambulance Service is donating time and gifts for these "special shoppers"....and they'll even gift wrap them free!! Santa will also have sacks of candy and a listening ear for the Kids and their Christmas Wishes at the Baker Building LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE Join our little City on the Plains as we have a Lighted Nighttime Parade beginning at 6 p.m. The route will be from North Grand to South Grand. A lighted train and festive floats will proceed down Grand escorting our beloved Santa Claus on the Big Red Fire Engine. Ph: 580-596-3053 (Always call and confirm events) |