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Alabaster Caverns State Park, OK Events

January

11 - 13 Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Buffalo - This colossal event has been thriving for over 50 years! The games take place over a three day period, coming to the ultimate match on the last eveni ... more

13Art of Waynoka Gala Waynoka - Featuring Art from Local Artists including an abstract painting by Connie Moore, a piece by Valerie Beck, woven art by Norene Barker, fine art photogr ... more

February

27Sodder Woodward - Come Check Out the NEW Sodder with NEW songs, NEW members, a NEW sound, a NEW light show and MORE!!! ... more

2 - 3 Annual Bluegrass Winter Jam Woodward - Fri. 7:00 p.m. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. ... more

3Waynoka Chili Cook Off Waynoka - Come taste them all and have a bowl of your favorite! $7 per adult, kids under 10 are free. Categories to Include: *Hottest Chili* *Peopl ... more

6 - 7 Annual O K & T Angus Breeders Sale and Banquet Buffalo - Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas Ranchers gather here each year for angus sales, current angus breeder info and technology, and an appreciation banquet tha ... more

10 - 6 Paul Laune Competition Woodward - Annual Paul Laune Memorial High School Competition named for the artist of six of our beloved rotunda murals, the competition and show is open to high ... more

12 - 13 Woodward County Livestock Show Woodward - Come out and support Woodward County's Spring Livestock Show. ... more

March

1 - 3 Northwest Oklahoma Outdoor Expo Woodward - Great place for your family to spend Spring Break! Come enjoy hands-on activities, book a hunt, and get great information from seminars. Become a ... more

April

22 - 24 Waynoka Rattlesnake Roundup Waynoka - Snake Hunters will bring their rattlers in to be measured and you can visit them in the Den of Death. Awards for snakes given on Sunday at 2pm. Great ... more

22 - 24 K-101 Agri-Expo Woodward - Where in Woodward can you witness over 180 commercial vendors while perusing unique arts and crafts and munching on a funnel cake? That’s right…it ... more

6Waynoka Easter Egg Hunt Waynoka - Annual Favorite for all the kids! Held at the Walking Trail on the northwest side of town, age categories will ensure that all the kids get some good ... more

7Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Buffalo

1310th Annual Waynoka Car Show & Lawn Mower Race Waynoka - Open classic car show with games, poker run, awards, rock n' roll music and concessions. Pancake breakfast begins at 7:30a.m. in the Chamber building. ... more

May

26 - 27 Bluegrass Spring Jam Woodward

27Calvary Days - Ft. Supply Woodward - This living history reenactment is complete with Indian dancing, cavalry demonstrations, and informative history lectures.. On the grounds of Historic ... more

17 - 19 Annual Woodward Car & Bike Show and Swap Meet Woodward - $2000.00 best of show, games, waterpark, 50/50 pot, door prizes, cruise in on Friday at the Dairy Queen on Main Street, poker run, burn out contest on ... more

21 - 25 Annual 101 Classic Bowl Woodward - Tri-State all-star football, basketball, band & cheerleading events. Features students from 87+ highschools across OK, TX & KS. Parade on Saturday. ... more

27Tri-State EAA Chapter 1115 Memorial day Fly-In Woodward - The public is invited. Free "Young Eagle" Rides (ages 8-18), (8a.m. till noon). Free Breakfast for pilots (7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.)! Twenty Cent/Gal ... more

June

24 - 7 Summer Concerts on the Square Alva - FREE outdoor Concert on the Square, come and join us for a first-class Gospel concert. Bring your lawn chairs and the kids and hear some good music. ... more

25Nescatunga Arts Festival Alva - First Saturday - Artists and crafts people from all over the region gather on the downtown square. Exciting entertainment all day!! Arts: Oils,acrylic ... more

25Nescatunga Quilt Show Alva - Held in conjunction with Alva's Nescatunga Arts Festival, the quilt show is held in an air conditioned building on the beautiful square in down town A ... more

27 - 2 Oklahoma High School Rodeo Finals Woodward - This will be the fourth year Woodward Elks Rodeo Committee has hosted this opportunity for athletes to compete for a chance to represent Oklahoma in F ... more

July

3PRCA Slack Roping Buffalo

24 - 5 Summer Concerts on the Square Alva - "Country Music" on the downtown square, bring the kids and your lawn chairs and join us for some boot scooting music on the square. Food and drink wi ... more

27 - 29 Annual Everybody Softball Tournament, July 4 Celebration in the Park Buffalo - Starting early and continuing until after dark, the Celebration in the Park provides entertainment throughout the day for everyone’s enjoyment. A ca ... more

28 - 12 Summer Concerts on the Square Alva - Join us on the square downtown for an enjoyable "Blues" concert, bring the lawn chairs and the kids. Food and drinks will be available. ... more

30Bustin' Open Ropin' (ISRA) Buffalo

4Fireworks Celebration Woodward - Bring your whole family out to enjoy turtle races, watermelon eating contest, live bands, local talent and much much more! ... more

4Waynoka Fourth of July Jubilee Waynoka - A fun filled day with old-fashioned fun for everyone! Help us celebrate Our Nation's Birthday. Visit the city pool for a free swim in the afternoon, ... more

4Freedom's 4th of July Freedom - Come and enjoy - you're definitely invited. Games for kids and adults,free dinner, fun and fireworks. Make an afternoon of it and make sure to bring ... more

5 - 6 Nescatunga Golf Tournament Alva

10 - 13 Woodward Elks PRCA Rodeo Woodward - Rodeo week in Woodward is more than just ridin', ropin', and rasslin' the animals. While the famous "white shirts" of the Woodward Elks rodeo committe ... more

August

22 - 27 Cimarron River Stampede Rodeo Waynoka - Three nights of open rodeo. Queen crowning on Friday, with dance following rodeo on Fri and Sat evenings. Concessions available. 7pm. Handicap Accessi ... more

26 - 9 Summer Concerts on the Square Alva - Another Summer Concert on the Square; come and rock around the square with us in August to a great Rock concert. ... more

3Annual Garage Sale Day Buffalo - Always the 2nd Saturday in August ... more

8 - 10 Freedom Rodeo and Old Cowhand Reunion Freedom - Presented by the Freedom Chamber of Commerce FREE Chuck Wagon Feed & "The Great Freedom Bank Robbery & Shootout" on Saturday. Freedom's pride ... more

10The Great Freedom Bank Robbery and Shootout Freedom - "Held on Saturday during the Freedom Rodeo and Old Cowhand Reunion" Freedom, Oklahoma, with its rustic western Main Street, the Annual rodeo and O ... more

11Old Settler's Picnic Buffalo - Always the 3rd Sunday in August. ... more

18Annual FireFighter's Golf Scramble Buffalo - This is a fun Scramble. Open to all FireFighters, paid and Volunteer, retired and active, newbie and oldie. Guests welcome. ... more

September

31Lions Club Junior Rodeo Buffalo - """""""MAY SWITCH THIS TO SPRING"""""" CALL TO CONFIRM The Lions Club Junior Rodeo is held in conjunction with the Harper County Free Fair. This pr ... more

1 - 3 Harper County Fair Buffalo - Bring the family out to the annual Harper County Fair in Buffalo for a fun-filled day. Come out to enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits hig ... more

6 - 8 Big Cruise and Car Show Alva - Y'all come for a fun filled week-end and enjoy the "Car Show and Bluegrass Festival" and more activities on the square. Bring Grandma and Grandpa the ... more

19 - 21 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming Celebration Alva - This three day Homecoming event begins Thursday with the Miss Cinderella Talent Show in Herod Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. where 17 high school senior ... more

20 - 21 Annual B.H.S. Alumni and Buffalo Homecoming Buffalo - Come one, come all! This has been an annual event since wagon days and the town absolutely s w e l l s with excitement and activity. The Homec ... more

October

Annual Buffalo Stampede Against Cancer (5K run/walk) Buffalo - 5 km run and 1 mile fun run; kids races and games! DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED. ... more

4 - 6 Fall-A-Days Woodward - Annual trade show featuring Made in Oklahoma exhibitors, commercial vendors, arts & crafts and food concessions. Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun noon- ... more

7Fall Carnival Buffalo - Fall Carnival (Methodist Church parking lot/ (4p-6p) ... more

November

26Crafter's Christmas Mall Buffalo - Held annually on the first or second Saturday of November, the Crafter's Christmas Mall provides the perfect start to the festive period. Situated in ... more

2 - 3 Santa Fest Woodward - Pre-Christmas holiday shopping extravaganza, held on the opening weekend of Crystal Christmas, Woodward's annual holiday light display. Sat 10am-8pm, ... more

9 - 24 Crystal Christmas Opening Night Woodward - 6:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. Crystal Christmas Festival through December. Lighted Walking Tours and Gift Shop. Live Nativity, Visit with Santa & Pictures ... more

December

Santa's Visit to Freedom Freedom - Games, Wishes to Santa, treats. ... more

Annual Christmas Craft Show Alva - The Annual Christmas Crafts Show allows people to get a jump start on their Christmas decorating and gift ideas. ... more

22Festival of Lights Buffalo - The highlight of Buffalo’s festive season is the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Claus Day, which is held in the town’s splendid Stone Ci ... more

22Live Nativity Buffalo - ... more

23Christmas Parade Woodward - 6:00 p.m. ... more

23Waynoka Santa Day & Lighted Christmas Parade Waynoka - Come to Waynoka's Santa Day & Lighted Christmas Parade! Community Chicken & Noodle Supper begins at 6pm, cost $5 per person. Lighted Parade begi ... more

23Waynoka Santa Day & Lighted Christmas Parade Waynoka - Come to Waynoka's Santa Day & Lighted Christmas Parade! Community Chicken & Noodle Supper begins at 6pm, cost $5 per person. Lighted Parade begi ... more

24Santa Clause Day Buffalo - The highlight of Buffalo’s festive season is the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Claus Day, which is held in the town’s splendid Stone Ci ... more

24Crystal Christmas Lights Festival Woodward - Lighted Walking Tours and Gift Shop. Live Nativity, Visit with Santa & Pictures with Santa. 6:00 p.m. ... more

1Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet Buffalo

Alabaster Caverns State Park Caving

Alabaster Caverns Caving
Alabaster Caverns CavingIn the caves at Alabaster State Park, massive boulders of alabaster, a fine-grained mass gypsum, can be seen in many colors of pink, white and even a rare black. But gypsum isn't all you'll see! There are five species of bats found in the cavern. Some are solitary while others are colonial. Roosting sites provide daytime shelter and a place for the bats not migrating to hibernate during the winter months. Only the Mexican Free-tailed bat migrates from Mexico in Spring to Alabaster Caverns to bear their young and then return to Mexico in the fall.

Guided tours of the main cave are offered on the hour year round. Visitors taking the tour should wear comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket (average temperature is 50 degrees). The walking tour is not recommended for those with mobility or respiratory problems, heart conditions, or claustrophobia.

Or, for the excitement-seeker, there's Wild Caving! Explore one or more of the five undeveloped caves in the park from March through September. Be sure to have the required safety equipment and obtain a permit at the Visitor Center.

Daily 8:00am-5:00pm, guided tours begin promptly on the hour from 9am-4pm. Office closes at 4:30pm November 1-February 28. Reservations are recommended during major holidays, area-wide events and other scheduled happenings.

Photo credit to Woodward Convention and Visitors Bureau

Alabaster Caverns State Park Camping

Alabaster Caverns Camping
Open year round, Alabaster Caverns State Park offers 22 beautiful campsites for the RVer and Tenter in two campgrounds with a dump station, comfort stations and showers nearby. Mesa Campground offers 10 semi-modern sites with water and electricity. Two pavilions accommodating up to 40 and six smaller ones accommodating up to 15 are located near the Visitor Center.

SWIMMING - The pool is in the Canyon Campground which is, indeed, down in beautiful Cedar Canyon surrounded by lush trees. The pool is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m. through the Summer season.

AMPHITHEATER for reserved programs, VISITOR CENTER, and GIFT SHOP.

Alabaster Caverns State Park Trails

Alabaster Caverns Park Hiking
Enjoy hiking the outdoors on one of the Park's four trails: the Freedom Interpretive Nature Trail is 1/2 mile while the Old Two Toes Interpretive Nature Trail is 3/4 of a mile. Little Black Bear Nature Trail is 1/2 mile and Raptor's Roost Nature Trail is 2/3 of a mile.