Sooner Lake , OK Events

February

15	Groundhog Run - Ponca City - USATF certified courses/sanctioned event. 15 km Race @ 9:00 a.m. - 5 km Fun Run @ 9:15 a.m. Come dressed to run. Scenic, hilly, loop on paved ... Groundhog Run

April

6	Lion's Easter Egg Hunt - Pawnee - Began in 1929 with 10,000 eggs hidden. Happens every year the Saturday before Easter. ... Lion's Easter Egg Hunt

7	Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast - Pawnee

19	Pawnee Band Day Parade - Pawnee - One of Oklahoma's oldest and largest one day music festivals. Annually attracts thousands of school age musicians from across the state for the Parade ... Pawnee Band Day Parade

May

13	Iris Festival - Ponca City - Entries accepted Friday, May 1 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Vases and entry tags will be furnished. Irises will be judged. All entries will receive participa ... Iris Festival

13	Lincoln Lion Craft Bonanza - Ponca City - We will be displaying local artisans and their crafts. All proceeds from booth sales go to PTO to support our elementary students. ... Lincoln Lion Craft Bonanza

20	Spring Heritage Festival - Perry - FIRST SATURDAY - The annual Spring Heritage Festival includes a classic car and motorcycle show, a home and garden show, merchant sidewalk sales, as w ... Spring Heritage Festival

3 - 5

OSTA Steam and Gas Engine Show - Pawnee - All roads lead to Pawnee the first full weekend in May for three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) for one of the largest displays of the giant mach ... OSTA Steam and Gas Engine Show

27	Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial - Pawnee

June

18	Annual Herb Festival - Ponca City - Grab your basket, don a straw hat and take a stroll through the many stalls of herbs, crafts and unique gifts at Ponca City's June Herb Festival celeb ... Annual Herb Festival

18	Show 'n Shine Classic Car Show - Ponca City - Registration open 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Awards at 3:00 pm. Registered car and car owner must be present to win any prizes and awards. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ... Show 'n Shine Classic Car Show

24 - 26

Red Line Cup Qualifier & Race For Life Weekend - Ponca City - Friday, June 12: Sign Up: 6:00 -7:30 PM - Race: 7:45 PM Saturday, June 13: Sign Up: 1:00-2:30 PM - Race: 2:45 PM Sunday, June 14: Sign Up: 1:00-2: ... Red Line Cup Qualifier & Race For Life Weekend

1	Annual Multi-Cultural Rodeo - Ponca City - The annual multi-cultural rodeo will be held in Ponca City to commemorate Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United ... Annual Multi-Cultural Rodeo

14 - 15

Juneteenth Celebration - Ponca City - The Celebration will have games and events for children, 3 on 3 Basketball (entry and fee required), Bingo, music and free lunch. The Rodeo will be ... Juneteenth Celebration

15 - 29

The Original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show and Festival - Pawnee - Last 3 Saturdays. The 2 "Bills" were pioneers of the old west. Major Gordon W. Lillie was given the name Pawnee Bill by the Pawnees when he came to In ... The Original Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show and Festival

July

4	Freedom Festival - Ponca City - Independence Day festivities, include entertainment, military flyover, children's inflatables, flag raising ceremony, food and fireworks. 7am-10:30pm. ... Freedom Festival

4 - 7

Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming & Powwow - Pawnee - The Pawnees moved to Oklahoma Territory in 1874 and to this day retain many of their ancestors beliefs and customs. A ceremony and homecoming dance fo ... Pawnee Indian Veterans Homecoming & Powwow

4	Fourth of July Celebration - Perry

4	Independence Day Celebration - Pawnee - Traditional ride-in breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Pawnee Bill Ranch on Saturday. Family fun, games and activities on the courthouse lawn. Turtle races, money ... Independence Day Celebration

6 - 7

Old-Time Cowboy Trader Days & Campout - Ponca City - This event will feature cowboy trade goods, chuckwagon food, live cowboy bands and entertainers, professional cowboy gunfighters, cowboy cow camps, gu ... Old-Time Cowboy Trader Days & Campout

8 - 13

Grand National Moto-Cross Races - Ponca City - This event is the grand finale resulting from over 100 events in 33 states and presents the top performers from their respective regions. ... Grand National Moto-Cross Races

25 - 27

Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo - Pawnee - Become a part of the cattle drive and wagon trains, judge the chili and barbecue cook-offs, buy some cowboy crafts, and enjoy rides and games... AN ... Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo

August

20	KCBS Barbeque Cook-off - Pawnee - KCBS Barbeque cook-off, CASI Cowboy Chili Challenge, Rodeo Parade. ... KCBS Barbeque Cook-off

25 - 27

101 Wild West Rodeo - Ponca City - This annual PRCA rodeo honors the 101 Ranch, and was named Prairie Circuit Rodeo of the Year for 2003. Other entertainment includes a queen contest, w ... 101 Wild West Rodeo

13 - 18

Cattle Drive and Trail Ride - Pawnee - In preparation for the Pawnee Bill Memorial Rodeo, 100 head of longhorn cattle are driven 50 miles over 5 days. Wagons, chuck wagons, cowboys, and sp ... Cattle Drive and Trail Ride

22 - 25

Annual Ponca City Pow-Wow - Ponca City - The age-old Native American tradition of special gatherings for ceremonies and socializing is still held today in the form of Pow Wows. During spring, ... Annual Ponca City Pow-Wow

September

9 - 10

Country Harvest & Craft Festival - Ponca City - Billed as one of the largest antique and craft festivals in North Central Oklahoma, it is a shopper's delight. Bent willow furniture, heirloom antique ... Country Harvest & Craft Festival

24 - 30

Noble County Free Fair - Perry - Rodeo on Saturday at the CSRC Arena. ... Noble County Free Fair

24 - 25

Fine Arts Festival - Ponca City - The stately Soldani Mansion, a work of art in itself, is home to the Ponca City Art Center and its many activities. These include artists' exhibits, ... Fine Arts Festival

30 - 31

Cherokee Strip Riding Club Rodeo - Perry

31	Cherokee Strip Celebration - Perry - Rodeo starts on the 12th ------------------------ Perry residents have celebrated the founding of the community every year since 1893. Cherokee ... Cherokee Strip Celebration

31	Cherokee Strip Chili & Bar-B-Q Cook-Off - Ponca City - Chili and barbecue are the only menu choices on the grounds of the Lake Ponca Concession Area at the annual Cherokee Strip Chili Cook-Off and the Okla ... Cherokee Strip Chili & Bar-B-Q Cook-Off

13 - 14

Standing Bear Pow-Wow - Ponca City - Over $12,000.00 in Cash Prizes with special "Winner Take All" contests. * Friday starts with Gourd dancing beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Grand En ... Standing Bear Pow-Wow

October

7	Open Fly-in & Activities - Perry

4	Toga Party hosted by Ace's High - Perry - Hey guys! It's your favorite mixoligist(bartender)! It's a great time of year to host a Toga party.(TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!) Who wouldn't want to see me ... Toga Party hosted by Ace's High

5 - 6

Oktoberfest - Ponca City - Oktoberfest - Something For Everyone - This year's festival will take place Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ... Oktoberfest

5	Annual Whine and Cheese Festival - Ponca City - Ticket Price includes: International & Domestic Fine Wines - Local Area Wineries - Imported Beers - Gourmet Cheeses - Hors d'oeuvres & Desserts - Grea ... Annual Whine and Cheese Festival

11	Halloween Around the Square - Perry - From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the Witch at the Gazebo. ... Halloween Around the Square

24	Community-Wide Drive-Through Trunk & Treat - Ponca City - Come to the most anticipated event of the season! Heather Cannon Honda, in collaboration with various local businesses, is thrilled to invite families ... Community-Wide Drive-Through Trunk & Treat

28	Dick Tracy Day - Pawnee - Commences with a Noon parade, Costume contest, kids events, kid I.D., educational events and Oklahoma cartoonists. 12:00 pm. ... Dick Tracy Day

November

11	First Christian Church - Fall Bazaar - Perry - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lunch served 11-1:30 p.m. Dinner served 4:30-7 p.m. Chicken & Noodles, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Dessert & Drink OR Sloppy Joes, Chips ... First Christian Church - Fall Bazaar

19	Celebrate Fall! Craft & Vendor Show - Ponca City - Craft & Vendor Show featuring the best & most unique area crafters & vendors ... Celebrate Fall! Craft & Vendor Show

2	YMCA Annual Turkey Trot 5K Race & 2K Family Fun Walk/Run - Ponca City - 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. and registration is $25.00 with T-shirts for the first 50 registrants 2K Family begins at 9:00 a.m. and registration is $2.0 ... YMCA Annual Turkey Trot 5K Race & 2K Family Fun Walk/Run

2	Perry 2010 Fall Craft Show - Perry

9	Veteran's Day Ceremony - Pawnee - Walk of Honor. Downtown Pawnee. 10 am. ... Veteran's Day Ceremony

9	Festival of Lights Parade - Pawnee - Lights on, Parade of Lights, Kids activities, Santa, Stores open late. ... Festival of Lights Parade

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Festival of Angels - Ponca City - Ponca City's Holiday Lighting Celebration (over 260 displays at 4 citywide locations). Come see the largest animated Christmas light display in North ... Festival of Angels

20	Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling - Ponca City - Join us for the kickoff of the holiday season. Santa will be here with his helpers to turn on the holiday lights. Night before Thanksgiving Remembe ... Christmas Tree Lighting & Caroling

December

15	Santa's Parade of Lights & Carriage Rides - Perry - Christmas for Kids from 3-7 p.m. Parade and carriage rides at 7:00 p.m. ... Santa's Parade of Lights & Carriage Rides

16	Tree Lighting / Music - Perry - 6:00 pm, Downtown. ... Tree Lighting / Music

16	Christmas Pet Parade - Perry - 10:00 a.m., Santa Handing out Candy Canes & Collecting Letters to Santa. ... Christmas Pet Parade

18	Christmas Tour of Homes - Perry - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. ... Christmas Tour of Homes

22	Christmas in the Park & Carriage Rides - Perry - 6:00 p.m. ... Christmas in the Park & Carriage Rides

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Festival of Angels - Ponca City - Ponca City's Holiday Lighting Celebration (over 260 displays at 4 citywide locations). Come see the largest animated Christmas light display in North ... Festival of Angels

31	Times Square in Pawnee - Pawnee - Courthouse Square Ball Drop Celebration with Bon Fire, Music, Carriage rides, Black eyed peas, Hot Chocolate, Lighted Ball Drop, and Fireworks. 11:00 ... Times Square in Pawnee