Stilwell, OK Events
Upcoming Events in Stilwell Oklahoma
- Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off - Stilwell, OK
October 9, 2010
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May
| 8 |  Annual Strawberry Festival - 2nd SATURDAY - A major event of the spring season is Stilwell's Annual Strawberry Festival held the second Saturday in May. From a modest beginning in 1948, the Festival has grown to become a nationally known event with over 20,000 in attendance.The first Strawberry Festival was held on Saturday, May 10, 1948. It was the result of some innovative Stilwell Kiwanis members seeking a way to promote the city of Stilwell, as well as the more than 1000 acres of beautiful, delicious, strawberries grown on the rocky hillsides of Adair County. The businesses, schools, other organizations, and the Strawberry growers were all in agreement with the potential and were involved in the planning and implementation. The first queen was required to actually be a strawberry picker and had to be nominated by a strawberry grower. The contestants wore jeans, straw hats, and white shirts. The fancy formals would come later. The contest was held on the courthouse steps, and the girls were seated in chairs from the courthouse. The berry growers also furnished the 8000 free servings of strawberries and ice cream. From the modest beginnings of the first Strawberry Festival in 1948, today's activities have expanded to cover more than one day. Included are:
Ph: 918-696-7845 (Always call and confirm events) |
October
| 9 | Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off - Annual Adair County Benefit Chili Cook-Off is held the second Saturday in October on the Adair County Courthouse lawn. A section of Division Street is closed between 2nd and 3rd Streets to accomodate the chili cooks. The event usually kicks off around 8:00 am for the cooks to begin preparing their chili and then at 11:oo am all chilis are open for public tasting. The Adair County Benefit Committee was created in October 2001 as a way for the people of Stilwell to make donations to help with the 9/11 crisis. After that first year, the committee localized the benefit and have made donations to the local Food Pantry, bought Christmas presents for foster children, and are now working towards building a park. Address: Division Street between 2nd and 3rd Street , Stilwell, Oklahoma |