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Who doesn't love breakfast all day? Today we are discussing the Willow Inn Cafe in Enid, Oklahoma. Willow Inn Cafe is famous for their fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dessert, and coffee. Breakfast is also served all day. "Enid is a city pulsing with great expectations." Those words were penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Enid native Marquis James in the early 1900s. Yet those century-old words ring truer today than ever before. Enid is home to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Nearly half of Enid's restaurants are truly locally-owned and operated, creating a unique dining experience you won't find anywhere else. News Story about Canoo from the Tulsa World. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show.

Want to know one of the best kept Christmas secrets? Today we are discussing the Artesian Hotel Classic Christmas in Sulphur, Oklahoma. At the Artesian Hotel Classic Christmas, you can enjoy first-class Christmas cheer including activities and events such as cozy carriage rides, classic decorations, even special Santa and Mrs. Claus singalongs, and a horse-drawn carriage ride are the perfect way to soak in all the lights and holiday fun. The original Artesian Hotel was an oasis of luxury, tucked away near the restorative springs of Sulphur. Today, the reimagined and rebuilt Artesian Hotel, Casino and Spa took that original vision and grew it into southern Oklahoma's foremost destination for pampering, dining, gaming and indulgent relaxation. Sulphur is tucked in the rolling prairie of cross-timber country and is known as the gateway to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. News story from KOCO. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Christmas #Hotel #luxury #Sulphur #casino

Have you ever wanted a slide in your living room? Today we are discussing the Slideaway Hideaway Cabin in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Slideaway Hideaway Cabin is one of the most luxurious cabins in the Broken Bow area. It is the perfect balance of intrigue and extravagance for our younger campers, young-at-heart campers, or literally anyone. Broken Bow, Oklahoma is in McCurtain County an is a nature lover’s dream. It is home to Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow Lake and The Forest Heritage Center, also know as the "wood art capital of Oklahoma." Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. https://www.okiedokeycabins.com/ https://cityofbrokenbow.com/ https://onlyinokshow.com/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #BrokenBow #Cabin #luxury #McCurtainCounty

You don't have to risk it for this bisquit, just walk up to the counter and order one. Today we are discussing the HunnyBunny Biscuit Co. in Oklahoma City and Edmond. HunnyBunny Biscuit Co. is always a solid weekend brunch option. Service and atmosphere are always on point. This spot is a great option for a solo breakfast up to a big group gathering. The lines can get long during peak service times, but usually things move quickly. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Visit Edmond for the unexpected experience. You'll find championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor food halls, downtown street festivals and local shopping galore. Cruise Route 66 to camp at Arcadia Lake, and tour historic sites. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #travelok #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #OKC #Edmond #foodies #bisquit

What are you doing in November? The Month of November is full of family friendly fun in Oklahoma. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. St. Elijah Mediterranean Food Festival - Soak in some history and culture while celebrating Mediterranean food with the congregation of St. Elijah Antioch Orthodox Christian Church at their annual food festival in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Head to the Edmond Festival Market Place for an enriching cultural experience at the Edmond International Festival. Established in 1975 at the University of Central Oklahoma, this festival has grown over the years to its current venue in historic downtown Edmond. Visit Edmond for the unexpected experience. You'll find championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor food halls, downtown street festivals and local shopping galore. Cruise Route 66 to camp at Arcadia Lake, and tour historic sites. The Lyric Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: Join in this holiday season for the timeless tale and Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol! This full length contemporary ballet production tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, his greed, "Bah…Humbug" attitude toward people, and his realization that giving is better than receiving. Founded in 1963, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is the state’s leading professional theatre company. Lyric produces classic and contemporary musicals and plays created by artists from Oklahoma and around the nation. Shows are presented at two Oklahoma City venues — the intimate, 281-seat Plaza Theatre and the grand, 2,477-seat Civic Center Music Hall. Lyric is a nonprofit member theatre of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and Allied Arts. The Harn Homestead is an Oklahoma treasure that celebrates the territorial history of Oklahoma offering a "hands-on" and "minds-on" experience. Visitors share in the abundance of a territorial farm, the brilliance of a one-room school house, the grace of a Victorian home, and the waste-not want-not ethic of a territorial farm family. Retromania is a family-friendly event that everyone will enjoy, packed full of interesting treasures sought after by collectors of all ages. Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. Downs Family Lights Christmas Display From Thanksgiving Night through the New Year, the Downs Family sets up a driveable holiday lights display, simulcasting on 99.9 FM with music. The nearly 300,000-bulb display offers free admission and accepts donations to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Norman is just 20 minutes from Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport and a few miles south of the intersection of Interstates 35, 40 and 44. Norman Must-Dos include world-class museums, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art andthe Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History along with the National Weather Center and the National Weather Museum. #travelok #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #traveloklahoma #events #November #festival #fair #food #visitchoctawcountry #Theatre #OKC #Edmond #Nowata #harvest #ChristmasCarol #theatre #vintage #comicon #tulsa #christmaslights #norman

How can you tell if a monster likes you? He takes another bite. Today we are discussing the Haunted Constantine Theater in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Constantine Theater in Pawhuska, Oklahoma is the second oldest performing arts center in Oklahoma. The Constantine Theater was built in 1914 and touted as the "Finest Opera House in the Southwest." Pawhuska, Oklahoma is a great mix of American Indian and western culture and is steeped in history. 86 of the 98 downtown buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #PawhuskaOK #SmallTownFun #ghost #mysteriousOK

What’s big, scary, and has three wheels? A monster riding a tricycle. Today we are discussing the Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee in Muskogee, OK. The Castle of Muskogee covers 36,000 square feet with an accompanying Renaissance Village. The owner built the entire attraction from a warehouse and a field into a 60-acre playground. The Castle has a dungeon, a torture chamber, and catacombs, while the Village has three pirate ships, a mermaid cove, a faery boardwalk, a jousting arena, a working clock tower, and an Italian piazza. Muskogee is a city on the Arkansas River and is home to the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, which traces local Native American history.

Where does a ghost love to go swimming? The Dead Sea Today we are discussing Fort Reno in El Reno, Oklahoma. The U.S. Government commissioned Fort Reno in 1874, the same year that George Custer's expedition confirmed reports of gold in the Black Hills, and used the fort as a military post until just after World War II. Fort Reno policed and enforced the government's aims for the surrounding area. The historic city of El Reno, Oklahoma lies at the crossroads of Route 66 and the Chisholm Trail, now known as U.S. Highway 81. It has plenty of Historic Landmarks and RT66 attractions and sights plus we hear you may find some famous onion burgers.

What happened to the cannibal who was late to dinner? They gave her the cold shoulder. Today we are discussing the Haunted Overholser Mansion and the OK Historical Society in Oklahoma City, OK. The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is an agency of the government of Oklahoma dedicated to promotion and preservation of Oklahoma's history and its people by collecting, interpreting, and disseminating knowledge and artifacts of Oklahoma. The Overholser Mansion is located at 405 NW 15th Street, on the northwest corner of 15th and Hudson. The mansion is open Tuesday-Friday for guided tours only. On Saturdays, the home is open from 10am-3pm for drop-in tours. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. Admission Rates: Adults $10.00 Seniors (55 and older) $7.00 Students/Children (6-18) $5.00 Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.

On today's episode we discuss the haunted Stone Lion Inn in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Guthrie's historic Stone Lion Inn Bed and Breakfast is a stately 1907 Victorian mansion that has been restored to its grandeur and converted into a luxurious place to stay. Stone Lion Inn offers six guest rooms, each beautifully decorated in a different theme. Private baths are offered for each room, some featuring antique claw-footed bathtubs. Sitting rooms adjoin some of the rooms, allowing guests to relax and visit with each other as they would at home. Guests can also escape to a quiet library and find a good book. Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast in the dining room each morning. Guthrie started as Oklahoma's territorial capital, Guthrie's ongoing restoration efforts make the town's downtown area the largest Historic Preservation District in the nation.

Why do ghosts make good cheerleaders? Because they have a lot of spirit. Today we are discussing the Norman Ghost Walks in Norman, Oklahoma with Jeff Provine. During the Norman Ghost Walks, you can take a stroll down Main Street and hear the history and spooky tales from Norman history, including a Griffin Memorial Hospital. Norman is just 20 minutes from Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport and a few miles south of the intersection of Interstates 35, 40 and 44. Norman Must-Dos include world-class museums, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art andthe Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History along with the National Weather Center and the National Weather Museum.

What is a vampire's favorite dog? A bloodhound. Today we are discussing Nightfall Haunted Territory in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Nightfall Haunted Territory is back for year number 4! Go for a night of absolute terror at the brand new Lost Lakes trail! They will take you out of your comfort zone and take you through elements like no other haunt has done before! Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.

What are you doing in October? The Month of October is full of spooky festivals and fun in Oklahoma. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. Lyric Theatre presents: "The Rocky Horror Show" - What better way to celebrate Halloween than at the Majestic Theatre with the cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.This rock concert-style show is a ridiculous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 30's through the 60's, and tells the story of the newly engaged Brad & Janet, who get caught in a storm and find themselves seeking shelter at the eerie mansion of mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where they meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker, a creepy butler, and a Frankenstein-style muscle man named Rocky. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Step into a horse-drawn wagon and travel back in time with Enid Cemetery Tombstone Tales. As you ride through the cemetery after dark, the wagon stops at certain tombstones, where costumed re-enactors portraying historic Enid figures step out of the shadows to tell their stories. Get into the spirit of Halloween and find out what secrets have been taken to the grave. "Enid is a city pulsing with great expectations." Those words were penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Enid native Marquis James in the early 1900s. Yet those century-old words ring truer today than ever before. Enid is home to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Nearly half of Enid's restaurants are truly locally-owned and operated, creating a unique dining experience you won't find anywhere else. Haunt the River with Oklahoma River Cruises, Put a watery spell on your Halloween. Join Oklahoma River Cruises and let’s Haunt the River. Enjoy the decorated boat, haunted tunes, light snacks, and cash bar on board. This cruise boards at 7:45pm and departs at 8:00 pm tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. Must be 21 and over to attend. Cruise departs from the Exchange Landing located at 1503 Exchange Avenue. The annual Boo on Bell Fall Festival in Shawnee celebrates the autumn season with family-friendly activities galore. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating on Bell Street among many other activities. Boo on Bell offers something for everyone in the family from ghost stories and games to a car show and carnival rides. Shawnee is located at the geographical center of Interstate 40, just 30 minutes east of OKC. A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west rural and modern urban mingle happily. Home to four Native American tribes with a rich pre-statehood history, our city of just over 30,000 boasts of world-class museums, a bustling historic downtown district, recreational lakes, and more. Movie in the Park Series picks back up for the Fall! Be sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket for this FREE movie under the stars. There will be concession items available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk! Oklahoma City's largest Halloween party for adults 21+ is back and better than ever! Don't miss Haunt the Zoo: All Grown Up, presented by COOP ALE WORKS on Friday, October 28, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.! For this year's theme, OKC Zoo will be transformed into a haunted summer camp full of thrills, chills and LOTS of treats #travelok #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #October #festival #fair #Shawnee #music #food #visitchoctawcountry #Theatre #enid #cemetery #OKC #scary #spooky #enid #boat #shawnee #movie #ardmore #zoo

Turn it up! Today we are discussing Fur Fest in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Fur Fest is a locally-grown event curated for the Oklahoma music scene. It is located at The Fur Shop in downtown Tulsa, which has 3 stages prepared for use. The Fur Shop seeks to be a vessel through which Oklahoma musical artists can find exposure. The purpose of The Fur Fest is to bring a platform for Oklahoma artists and vendors to congregate and have fun in the Tulsan spirit. Attendees will learn more about local businesses and they will meet up-and-coming musical artists from our state. Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. 22 of the USA's most underrated destinations by Joe Yogerst at CNN Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. #travelok #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Tulsa #music #festival #okc

The 100 degree days are over for the year, who's ready for the outdoors? Today we are discussing the Cherokee Landing State Park in Park Hill, Oklahoma. On a peninsula in the Cookson Hills, just south of Tahlequah, Cherokee Landing State Park sits comfortably at the north end of Lake Tenkiller. While small, this gorgeous park’s unique peninsular location promises some of the best camping on the lake. Park Hill became the home for many of the Cherokee after coming from the East on the "Trail of Tears". In 1829 the Park Hill Mission was established. The Cherokee Female Seminary was built here in 1849. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A young Oklahoma City teenager has already found herself at the top of the ranks of the mixed martial arts and wrestling world. Get this, she is only 15 years old. Don’t let her age fool you because when it comes to stepping onto the mat or in the octagon, it’s all business. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show . #travelok #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #parkhill #statepark #camping #fishing #mma #okc

Today we have a great interview with Evan Stern, the host of the Vanishing Postcards Podcast. Evan Stern is an Austinite living in New York and has a unique perspective on the history, music and more. His passion for history, travel and music are showcased in his show, Vanishing Postcards and his storytelling will rope you in as soon as you listen. Vanishing Postcards is a podcast that invites listeners to ride shotgun on a road trip exploring the traditions, hidden dives, and offbeat attractions that can be found by exiting the interstate. Few of these places and activities are listed in guidebooks, glossy magazines or travel brochures. #travelok #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #route66 #vanishingpostcards #music #roadtrip

What are you doing in September? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of September. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. Rock the Route, Yukon's popular FREE concert event, returns September 1, 2022! Celebrate the Mother Road with great quality music, food trucks, and plenty of fun activities for all ages in downtown Yukon from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Yukon known as the hometown of country superstar Garth Brooks, Yukon sprang into being in 1891 as a farming community. Visitors flock to Yukon to experience one of Oklahoma's largest ethnic festivals each year — the Oklahoma Czech Festival goes all-out with music, a parade, costumed dances, crafts and plenty of Czech delicacies. Make your way to the Pottawatomie County Free Fair in Shawnee for an array of activities perfect for children and the whole family. Come to this annual fair for arts and crafts, commercial vendor and educational booths, delicious fair food, midway games and evening carnival rides. Shawnee is located at the geographical center of Interstate 40, just 30 minutes east of OKC. A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west rural and modern urban mingle happily. Home to four Native American tribes with a rich pre-statehood history, our city of just over 30,000 boasts of world-class museums, a bustling historic downtown district, recreational lakes, and more. Prepare for three days of Okie fun during PiG Fest at Rainbow Valley Ranch in Wellston this September. This multi-day festival will feature performances by prominent Oklahoma artists like singer-songwriter Samantha Crain, Turnpike Troubadour's own Kyle Nix, heavy metal band Locust Grove and rockers Rainbows Are Free. Wellston, Oklahoma, is a small town located just north of Route 66 in western Lincoln County. The town started in about 1880 when a man named Christian T. Wells established a trading post in the northern part of the Kickapoo Reservation. Several years later, Wells established a post office on September 19, 1884, and served as the first postmaster. ScotFest is Oklahoma's flagship celebration of Celtic history and heritage. Held in Broken Arrow's Chisholm Trail Park, this weekend-long festival has something for the entire family including food, crafts and excellent live music. Broken Arrow offers both small-town charm and big-city amenities. Some of Oklahoma's most scenic natural areas surround the community, making it a top spot for outdoor activities, while its cultural attractions draw people seeking arts and entertainment, especially in downtown's Rose District. The Standing Bear Powwow is hosted by the six north-central tribes of Oklahoma, the powwow features inter-tribal dancing, tiny tot contests, and the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess. There will also be a variety of arts and craft vendors, along with food vendors to satisfy your hunger during all of the festivities. Ponca City settlers claimed townsite certificates during the Cherokee Outlet Opening, and oil made it into the thriving cultural center it is today. Honor the brave women who settled Oklahoma at the Pioneer Woman Museum & Statue. Tour the Italian "Palace on the Prairie," the Marland Mansion & Estate, built by oil baron and Governor E.W. Marland. The Canadian River Wine Festival invites all ages out to Lexington for a fun day at the winery. All ages are invited to participate in the annual Grape Stomp Festival festivities. Lexington Oklahoma flourished between 1907 and 1911 and became the trade center of south Cleveland County. Especially, when in 1911, a new steel bridge was built across the river connecting Lexington and Purcell. In 1890, the population was recorded at 223 people. Now, over 2,200 people call Lexington, OK their home.

Some video from our recent stop at the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #rushsrpings #watermelon #festival #chickasawcountry

We ain't horsin' around! Today we are discussing the Mowdy Ranch in Coalgate, Oklahoma. Mowdy Ranch is Oklahoma's only Bureau of Land Management Public Off-Range Pasture for wild mustangs and one of only four such ranches in the United States. Located in the beautiful hills of southeastern Oklahoma, 10 miles northeast of Coalgate on Highway 31, this 4,000 acre ranch is home to nearly 400 wild horses or "mustangs." Originally known as Liddle and located in the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation, Coalgate, the county seat of Coal County. The town began as a coal-mining camp in 1889 and at its height was shipping almost 30 carloads of coal per day. The town's name was changed from Liddle to Coalgate on January 23, 1890. A popular legend holds that the town was named after Colgate Hoyt, a MK&T director. Apparently, however, the name was taken from the steel gate or "coal gate" that separated the trains from the coal mines north of town. Street art in Oklahoma City is the best in nation, USA Today says. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #coalgate #mustangs #horses #streetart #okc

Who's ready to get FUNKY? Today we are discussing the Funky Monkey Inn in Afton, Oklahoma. The Funky Monkey Inn is located on Monkey Island, OK, right in the heart of Grand Lake. Relax and unwind in one of our six unique and extraordinary movie themed rooms. The Shangri-La Golf Course, Marina, and multiple restaurants and entertainment are right down the street. You won't find a vacation rental like this one! Founded in 1886, Afton, Oklahoma is a small town boasting several examples of classic Route 66 roadside architecture, water recreation and more. Take a trek on one of two stretches of the nine-foot-wide original Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road, or sample Scuppernog Jelly and blackstrap molasses at Miller Pecan Company. The Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2022 - MOVIE Maker News.com Oklahoma City Community College - OCCC is a public community college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The college was founded in 1972 as South Oklahoma City Junior College. Current enrollment of 18,549 students and is the second largest community college and the fifth largest public higher education institution in Oklahoma. A large percentage of OCCC students join or rejoin the local workforce each year. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #afton #monkeyisland #bandb #filmschool #okc

What are you doing in August? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of August. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. DOCOKC is hosting it's first non-fiction festival in Oklahoma City. DocOKC offers multiple awards categories, and is a designed to bring powerful documentaries from all over the world to an audience that loves real stories. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier and defines its own future. A young city steeped in Native American and Western culture, openness, and an enterprising nature, OKC embraces its roots and continues to pave the way as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship. Established in 1915, the Mountain View Free Fair is an annual community fair and one of the oldest community fairs in the state. Highlights at the annual event will include carnival rides, live entertainment, games, arts and crafts, exhibits and hometown food stands. The Town of Mountain View was born as a "tent city" in Washita County, and grew up as a permanent community in Kiowa County. In 1897, the railroad built a roundhouse here so the trains could turn around to return to Chickasha. Standing on that site in 1898, railroad officials suggested the name "Mountain View". Oklahoma City's Horror Con is a Horror themed, family-friendly event! The show consists of celebrity guests, the BEST vendors in the region, cosplay, Q&A's panels, cosplay contests, Scaryokie, and many more spooky events. Witness seasoned craftsmen transform wood, ceramics and other materials into works of art at the annual Woodcarving & Folk Arts Festival in Broken Arrow. For over 30 years, this event has celebrated the art of folk crafts and traditional carving practices, featuring woodcarvers, woodturners, woodworkers, wood burners, scroll sawyers and more. Broken Arrow is full of hometown charm and suburban amenities. Visitors enjoy challenging golf courses and pampering day spas as well as unique shopping, interesting attractions and family-friendly festivals and events. The Bristow Western Heritage Days Festival features a huge parade, a variety of vendors, live music, activities, contests and more. Join in for shopping, food and fun. Bristow is a city in Creek County located in Oklahoma's Green Country. Bristow began in 1898, when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway built a track between Sapulpa and Oklahoma City. The town was named for US Senator, Joseph L. Bristow and is now located on historic Route 66. Savor four days of hilarity when the Blue Whale Comedy Festival takes over the Tulsa Arts District. Held at several different venues, this district-wide festival brings together some of the sharpest minds from all spectrums of underground comedy, including stand-up, improv, film, podcasting and music. Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #August #festival #movies #documentaty #okc #Convention #art #heritage #parade #concert #music #food #chickasawcountry #visitchoctawcountry #comedy

Serving hundreds of shoppers each week, the Lawton Farmers Market is a year-round market housed in our brand-new facility located at 77 SW 4th Street, in the heart of the historic Ware district in downtown Lawton, Oklahoma. Our mission is to support our southwest Oklahoma farmers by connecting consumers directly to local food producers, strengthening community bonds by bringing friends, neighbors, and visitors together to create a sense of community and social gathering, and educating the general public on the benefits of eating locally produced food. We act as a gathering place, as well as a resource, for learning about food, agriculture, and nutrition. Lawton, OK is a city that features exciting events, amazing cultural attractions, as well as business opportunities. Arguably one of the most diverse cities in the United States, Lawton is also known for the hospitality of its community.

Is watermelon a fruit or a vegetable? Today we are discussing the Watermelon Festival in Rush Springs, Oklahoma with Miss Taylor Abbott, the 2022 Watermelon Queen and Mary Hill the chairman of the festival. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival is an annual event celebrating the rush of local seasonal watermelons with watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides and family friendly entertainment. The Rush Springs Watermelon Festival has been an annual event since 1948, and has grown to over 20,000 festival-goers each year! The event will feature a seed-spitting contest, an arts and craft fair featuring over 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors and a classic automotive show. Rush Springs, OK Rush Springs has a tight knit and welcoming community. The town is best known for their Watermelon Festival and considers itself the Watermelon Capital of the World. During the Great Depression, a Civilian Conservation Corps project was initiated on the east side of Rush Springs to provide employment and improve the region. Young men were paid to construct terraces and ponds and to restore vegetation by replanting trees. The Rush Springs Lions Club was chartered on July 12, 1932. The Rush Springs Lions Club is a charter chapter of Lions International, the largest service club organization in the world. The Tulsa Zoo is 85 acres and is located in Mohawk Park. The zoo houses a wealth of wildlife animals including African Lions, penguins, alligators, flamingos, elephants, monkies, bobcats, and much more. Exhibits include the conservation center, Life in the Cold, Life in the Desert, Life in the Forest, Life in the Water, and The Lost Kingdom - to name a few. Tulsa boasts an impressive amount of art deco architecture that goes toe to toe with the largest cities, a half billion-dollar park ranked best in the U.S. that beckons to be explored by all, a rich history of music that inspired a genre named after the city and so much more. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL

Are you the world's best shopper? Today we are discussing the The World's Largest Garage Sale in Duncan, Oklahoma. Join in on the annual World’s Largest Garage Sales held city wide. The Duncan Banner and the Chisholm Trail Shopper will have a Garage Sale inserts for residential garage sales and many of Duncan’s retail stores will have sidewalk sales as well as great deals inside. Located in Southwest Oklahoma, Duncan has been a crossroad for cowboys to railroads to oil men. Today Duncan is a thriving community providing history, culture, arts and much more to both residents and visitors alike. The spirit that turned cowboys into legends, cattlemen into men of fortune, and oilmen into giants lives on in Duncan. From the stories of the Chisholm Trail to the new Crapemyrtle Trail, the museums, antique stores, and special retreats which share Duncan’s rich and colorful western heritage is an experience to remember. Year round events, recreational facilities, and outdoor activities renew visitors with the spirit of adventure from the old west. From the Washita Valley Community News, Chickasha downtown park phase one groundbreaking has begun. The Gateway to Southwest Oklahoma, Chickasha is home to nearly 17,000 people. The city is only 30 minutes south of the Oklahoma City metro area, easily accessible by U.S. Highways 81 or 62, or on four-lane Interstate 44. Visitors are drawn to the city for the Festival of Light, Arts Festival, sporting events and other entertainment opportunities. Subscribe to the Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - TAILBOARD APPAREL #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #duncan #garagesale #parks #Festivaloflights #duncan #chickasha

What are you doing in July? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of July. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. Cajun Festival is a celebration of Cajun food, music and arts/crafts which takes place around July 4 each year at the Grove Civic Center in Grove, Okla, sponsored by Jana Jae’s Grand Lake Festivals. Grove is more than just a great place to visit; it is a caring community that offers its residents an unparalleled lifestyle. Residents and visitors alike enjoy fabulous fishing and water sports on one of the largest lakes in the country. The views are spectacular - especially our colorful sunsets - and our golf is top notch. The McLoud Blackberry Festival which began in the 1940s, is one of the oldest continual festivals in the state of Oklahoma. Originally a celebration of the local cash farm crop, blackberries, the festival combined with an annual town picnic to form a larger event. McLoud is a town in northwestern Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States, and is part of the Oklahoma City Consolidated Metropolitan Area. The population was 4,044 at the 2010 census, a 14.0 percent increase from the figure of 3,548 in 2000. The town was founded in 1895 and named for John W. McLoud, attorney for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad. Okie Hillbilly Handfishin' Tournament featuring a full day of events and activities for all ages. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, games and live entertainment throughout the day, and stick around for the main event when teams compete to take home top prizes in the noodling tournament. Shaped by over 100 years of people, natural resources, and an abundant demand for opportunity. This is our story. Original Oil Fame. In the Boom Days of Oklahoma, the City of Nowata would become known worldwide for having the world's shallowest oil deposits. This reputation would start a wild race to pump the formations throughout the community. AquaPalooza Grand Lake 2022, Grand Lake's largest on-the-water concert and raft up is set for Saturday, July 16, 2022. More Information June 24 Grand Meridian RV Resort's 5th Annual Grand Jam Music Fest September 2 Labor Day Weekend Afton Founded in 1886, Afton, Oklahoma is a small town boasting several examples of classic Route 66 roadside architecture, water recreation and more. Take a trek on one of two stretches of the nine-foot-wide original Route 66 known as the Ribbon Road, or sample Scuppernog Jelly and blackstrap molasses at Miler Pecan Company. 72nd annual Indian Hills Powwow Relax and reach a sense of inner peace at the Big Om Yoga Retreat. During this calming yoga retreat held at Quartz Mountain State Park & Lodge in Lone Wolf, immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from your normal routine. Book a stay at the lodge or camp with other retreat goers and bond over a fun weekend of yoga, workshops and hangouts ... Lone Wolf is a town in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 438 at the 2010 census, a decline of 12.4 percent from 500 in 2000. The town was named for Chief Lone Wolf, a warrior chief of the Kiowa who fought to preserve his people's autonomy and way of life. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #June #festival #concert #music #food #chickasawcountry #visitchoctawcountry #noodling