The Only in OK Show

It's time to dust off your long-sword and helmet, because today we are talking with Rene at the King's Medieval Faire in the fair city of Glenpool, OK. If you have been looking to test your steel against an ogre, buy a new shield just eat a corn dog from the faerie realm, this place has you covered. King's Medieval Faire What's going on in Glenpool? Ron's Hamburgers Special thanks to our sponsor: Master Threads

You have plans for February? We are discussing some of the fun events happening throughout Oklahoma during the month of February. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. Chili Bike is an annual ride in February. The ride raises money for maintenance of mountain bike trails at Lake McMurtry in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Nestled 10 miles outside of Stillwater OK, Lake McMurtry is the perfect family friendly getaway. Try out a kayak rental, soak up some Oklahoma sun or check out one of Oklahoma's most Spectacular sunsets. Stillwater is a small college town located between Oklahoma's two largest cities, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Home of Oklahoma State University, legendary Eskimo Joe's Restaurant, Hideaway Pizza and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. The annual SWOSU Jazz Festival welcomes astounding musicians to showcase their work. You can enjoy the sounds of renowned jazz musicians during this event at Weatherford's Southwest Oklahoma State University. SWOSU - Southwestern Oklahoma State University was established in 1901 and is a Top Oklahoma University. Located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, SWOSU offers affordable and reputable graduate and undergraduate degree programs online and on-campus. Weatherford, Oklahoma is a Route 66 town and much more. This small city is full of charm, museums and great dining spots. Grand Lake Renaissance Festival is Grand Lake's Premiere Renaissance Festival and is produced by Williams Entertainment Company. Grove, Oklahoma is a laid back, lakeside community set in the rolling foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Oklahoma's Green Country. An Affair of the Heart, one of the largest arts and craft shows in the United States, is known for its quality and variety of merchandise. OKC Fairgrounds is one of the largest and busiest event facilities in the country and is to events, concerts, rodeos, auto racing and much more. Oklahoma City offers plenty of interesting things to do and boasts big-league attractions, including the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball team. You can explore the revitalized downtown area, the Bricktown Entertainment District, top-notch museums, kid-friendly activities or the abundant night-life. Gaslight Theatre is Northwest Oklahoma's oldest and most active community theatre. Performances include comedies, dramas, and musicals. They also do children's theatre, kids' drama camp, and free Shakespeare in the Park. Enid, Oklahoma was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet in the Land Run of 1893, and is named after Enid, a character in Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/chili-bike.html https://www.facebook.com/VisitStillwater/ https://www.swosu.edu/academics/academic-departments/music/jazz-festival/index.php https://www.swosu.edu/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weatherford,_Oklahoma https://www.williamsentertainment.org/grand-lake-renaissance-festival https://www.cityofgroveok.gov/ https://www.hollidaytaxgroup.com/ https://www.aaoth.com/heartofoklahomacity/ https://okcfairgrounds.com/ https://www.visitokc.com/ gaslighttheatre.org https://www.enid.org/ http://myburritorocks.com/ https://www.cityofblanchard.us/ https://medicinepark.com/festivals/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #events #February #jazz #cycle #festival #concert #stillwater #music #roleplaying #weatherford #grove #affairoftheheart #okc #theatre #enid #burrito #blanchard #medicinepark

If there's something strange in you neighborhood... it's probably not as cool as Goblins On Grand in Ponca City. Chelsea McConnell joins us today and she ain't afraid of no ghosts, but she has all the details of this cool event and the revitalization of downtown Ponca City, Oklahoma. Downtown Ponca City Ponca City Main Street Special thanks to our advertiser: Holliday Tax Group

WAKE UP! Put your Lederhosen, grab your beer steins, and hold onto your schnitzel, we are headed to the world renowned 41st Annual Linde Oktoberfest in Tulsa Oklahoma! The Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa celebrates 41 years of authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, in an incredible setting patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Bavaria, Germany. Tulsa Oktoberfest

On this episode we head up to Edmond, Ok for a little haunted Oklahoma history with a flair for the dramatic and that's just Brett's way of dealing with his emotions, but he'll do anything for a carriage ride and a well lit bonfire. You will love the twist that the Edmond Historic Ghost Tours group puts on their Ghost Walk. Edmond Historical Society FB Downtown Edmond FB Edmond Historical Trust Next up, it's all about Monsters and Margaritas. Back for their second year, The Girls Art School opens for the Ghouls and Goblins with dizzying drinks, delectable bites ,a graveyard full of treasure and all for a good cause. All proceeds going directly back into OKC Girls Art School. OKC Girls Art School Monsters and Margaritas

On this episode, we start with a recap of our adventures at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge including the Medicine Park 11th annual Art Walk and Flute Festival, the Medicine Park Aquarium, and a visit to the Old Plantation Restaurant. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and Visitor's Center Medicine Park Medicine Park Aquarium Old Plantation Restaurant Next we speak to Scott McBee about his new show, A Dark and Stormy Night at the Buttermilk Hotel, performed by the @ElRenoCommunityTheatre. Scott is giving us a backstage look at the show, and he is offering you a non-paying gig in the entertainment biz. Finally we share some dos and don'ts for your Halloween Costumes. KOCO

We start off this show in the Capitol City of the Chickasaw Nation, Tishomingo,Ok where we discuss a Halloween adventure called the Devil's Chair at Kill camp. This is a little urban legend, some creepy hiking trails and a whole lotta creativity and Jaycee Johnson is on to tell us all about it! The 2nd half gives the 411 on what you can do to help the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare department with their annual Howl-o-ween Adoption Spooktacular.

Do you know the history of the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City? We had a chance to talk to Lisa Escalan with the Oklahoma Historical Society and she has some scary stories and history to share that will make you want to retake your Oklahoma history classes.

Main Street Barbecue is Durant’s only local, family-owned and operated restaurant with deep roots in Bryan County. They are committed to sourcing the highest quality grass-fed beef, southern fried fish, and the freshest produce. Their Farm-to-Table barbecue is cooked low and slow over locally harvested pecan wood fires and combines tried and true smoking techniques as well as new ideas born from their trendy team. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Is it Chili Season already? It's Oklahoma, I think Chili season is all year long. ...but we are not the judge of such things. If you want to be a Chili judge, maybe you should head over to Okmulgee, Oklahoma for the Harvest Spoon Chili Festival. You can taste delicious chili, burn your tongue off with the hottest pepper contest, try your luck at the cornhole tournament or witness some pumpkin chunkin.

We are kicking off the show in Norman, Oklahoma with author Jeff Provine and his official Norman Ghost Walk. If you want to know some Norman history and you like spooky tales, then run don't walk to the Norman Ghost Walk. Guthrie is back on the show with the MULTIPLE award winning Guthrie Haunted Scaregrounds. Organizer John Pagonis walks us through this 30,000 square foot scream fest.

We are spilling the beans on our visit to the Food Truck Championship in Chickasha, OK, but we are spending all of our cheddar in Watonga. We are kicking off the show in Watonga, with Teresa France, Director of the Watonga Chamber of Commerce. She gives us a sneak peak of the upcoming Watonga Cheese Festival. We promise we weren't too cheesy. You may have made theKessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, but you can't use the Millennium Falcon in theJediokc Masquerade 5k and 1 mile Fun Run. We talk to Rick and LaTonya at JediOKC about this awesome event in OKC.

We have barely even started with this show and already there is trouble brewing with the crew. Harley has called a bro-code violation and Brett is saying "it wasn't me", in his best Jamaican accent. Our first stop on the show is south of Oklahoma City, and you are going to love the The Orr Family Farm. This 108 acre will educate and entertain all of the kids from the age of 1 to 92. Spend the day ziplining, riding the rails, picking pumpkins or spend the night in a teepee, a covered wagon or shooting zombies. We have found ourselves back in Guthrie and Guthrie puts the G in ghost. Stacey Frazier joins us to discuss the Guthrie Ghost Walk. This walking tour through historic Guthrie will have you running in fear. Just don't run into the ladies room...bad things happen.

Are you ready to ride the rails? Join us as we discuss the only rail trolley in the state, the Heritage Express Trolley in El Reno, Oklahoma. We also discuss a story out of the Tulsa World about the Oklahoma State Park system. Take a tour of El Reno aboard the only rail-based trolley in Oklahoma, the Heritage Express Trolley. This 48 seat, fully restored 1924 Brill Motor Car with climate control takes visitors through downtown El Reno. Visitors can exit and board again later after enjoying a great meal at one of the unique restaurants or browsing any of El Reno's specialty shops. 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. The Canadian County Historical Museum in El Reno is recognized as one of Oklahoma's outstanding museums. Located in historic Heritage Park the museum sits on the 98th Meridian, which is an important marker from the state's territorial days. The Tulsa World is the daily newspaper for the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and primary newspaper for the northeastern and eastern portions of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation is a department of the government of Oklahoma within the Tourism and Branding Cabinet. The Department is responsible for regulating Oklahoma's tourism industry and for promoting Oklahoma as a tourist destination. https://tulsaworld.com/ https://tulsaworld.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-legislature-needs-real-fix-for-state-parks-system-not-just-a-roadblock-to-closures/article_714938a6-6342-11ec-b864-dfbe66e84d97.html https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.3438 https://www.elrenook.gov/ http://canadiancountymuseum.com/ https://www.travelok.com/ onlyinokshow.com onlyinok.com #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #rails #trolley #attraction #tourism #parks #ok #rt66

You wanna make a run at a $1,000,000 prize pool? If so, then you should be all in as we take you to the World Series of Poker Circuit Events at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. The World Series of Poker Circuit is a series of poker tournaments held annually at a variety of casinos since 2005 as a build-up to the World Series of Poker (WSOP). All Championship events are competed in no limit Texas hold'em; preliminary events may be different poker variants. Choctaw Casino and Resort Durant offers over 7,400 slot machines, over 100 table games, and a state-of-the-art poker room. There are 16 restaurants, multiple performance venues, a bowling alley, an arcade, and six movie theatres. Their hotel and spa are top notch and they are a world class convention and entertainment center. Durant Known as the "Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma," Durant offers everything from downtown shopping to outdoor adventures. Originally settled by a family of French-Choctaw origin, Durant boasts a unique combination of small-town charm and a highly celebrated Native American heritage in southern Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Sentinel is a monthly printed and online news source serving Downtown, Central and Northwest 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. Only in OK Show. Check out our sponsor for this episode - MasterThreads onlyinok.com https://www.wsop.com/ https://www.choctawcasinos.com/Durant/ https://durant.org/ https://www.city-sentinel.com/ https://www.city-sentinel.com/community/two-hundred-new-route-66-signs-installed-throughout-oklahoma-city/article_1a39c91e-5cf2-11ec-a865-ebe7d918bee2.html route66roadtrip.com okc.gov/route66 #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #wsop #rt66 #attraction #tourism #poker #casino

Do you have a New Year's resolution? If you do and it is to do more fun stuff in Oklahoma...you are in luck! On today's episode of the Only in OK Show, we discuss some of the fun events happening throughout the Oklahoma during January. If you want to find something new to do this month, check out the show. Lace up your ice skates and head to Snowflake Winter Festival Ice Skating in downtown Tahlequah. The Snowflake Ice Rink is a professional-sized ice rink offering everything you need to experience all the joys of gliding and sliding on the ice. Bring your bundled up family and leave with lasting memories and hearts filled with holiday cheer. Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, has been named one of the Top 100 Best Small Towns in America. Tour the recreated ancient Cherokee village of Diligwa, located at the Cherokee Heritage Center for a dose of culture. Float down what many consider the state's best canoe waterway, the Illinois River, or make a big splash at Lake Tenkiller. Wander through the Tahlequah Original Historic Townsite District, an area where the street signs are written in English and Cherokee, and test your luck at Cherokee Casino Tahlequah next. The Civic Center Music Hall is a performing arts center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was constructed in 1937 as Municipal Auditorium and renamed in 1966. The facility includes the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, the Freede Little Theatre, CitySpace, the Meinders Hall of Mirrors and the Joel Levine Rehearsal Hall. Visit to Foss State Park on January 1 for a free guided hike. Meet at the Cedar Point shelter above the marina at 2pm and get ready for an approximately two-mile hike on the Great Western Trail. Be sure to bring your binoculars, a camera, water and appropriate dress for a cool-weather hike. Foss State Park is located in western Oklahoma on Foss Lake. Recreational activities include hiking, biking, disc golf, horseback riding, fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking and camping. Facilities include RV campsites, 10 of which have full-hookups. Foss is a small town on Route 66 in western Oklahoma that has the remains of the vintage Kobel's Place Service Station, and an original old West steel jail cell. Oklahoma Boat Expo will be held at The Cox Business Convention Center in downtown Tulsa January 7th-9th 2022. Find the biggest dealers with the latest in boats, watercraft, watersports, Rv's and just about everything you can think of to do outdoors. Cox Business Convention Center offers over 275,000 square foot of flexible event space, Oklahoma's largest banquet space, and in-house catering, AV, IT, and more. Scotfest Burns Night is an evening celebrating the life and work of the beloved Scottish poet Robert "Rabbie" Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire, Scotland. Includes performances by the Tulsa Metro Pipe Band, Tullamore, Highland Dance by the Ladymon School of Scottish Dance. 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow is a traveling event show bringing you the latest in fashion, crafts, salvaged, upcycled, repurposed furniture, good ole junk and more. The Oklahoma State Fair Park is one of the largest state fair park facilities in the nation and is a top attraction venue in Oklahoma City. In addition to the annual Oklahoma State Fair in early fall, the fairgrounds is host to hundreds of metro events including auto racing, horse shows, rodeos, concerts, conventions, exhibitions, classes and many more. My So Called Band is a musical tribute to one of the greatest eras of music, the 90s. They play all of your '90s and early 2000s favorites including rock, grunge, country, RnB, hip hop, and pop. The Vanguard is a music venue located in historic Brady district in downtown Tulsa. The 2022 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire takes place January 10-15, 2022, atop the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway. The event is contested under the massive roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. https://www.facebook.com/SnowflakeWinterFestival https://www.cityoftahlequah.com/ https://www.okcbroadway.com/oklahoma https://www.visitokc.com/ https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.19302/event.30074 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foss,_Oklahoma https://okboatexpo.com/ https://coxcentertulsa.com/ https://www.cityoftulsa.org/ https://www.scottishcluboftulsa.com/ https://www.stoneycreekhotels.com/hotel/travel/brokenarrow/ https://www.brokenarrowok.gov/ http://www.tulsametropipeband.com/ https://oklahomascottishdance.com/ https://2hipchicksroadshows.com/ https://okcfairgrounds.com/ https://www.mysocalledbandok.com/ https://www.thevanguardtulsa.com/ https://www.chilibowl.com/ https://www.exposquare.com/ https://visittulsa.com/ https://tulsasymphony.org/starwars/ https://www.tulsapac.com/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Attraction #events #January #NewYear #plays #festival #concert #racing #music #boats #hike

Happy Christmas! You probably know it as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... Please enjoy a reading of the Poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement Clarke Moore and read by our very own Brett Manzer. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #Christmas

Have you been naughty or nice? Doesn't matter, because all are welcome to listen as we take you on a North Pole Adventure in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The North Pole Adventure is a 25,000sqft replica of Santa's North Pole, complete with lots of activities for kids of all ages, and parents as well. Meet Santa, Mrs Claus, lots of Elves and even two of Santa's LIVE Reindeer. Lots of family fun for the holidays. 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. Reservation Dogs is an American teen comedy-drama streaming television series created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi for FX Productions. It is a notable first in that it features all Indigenous writers and directors, along with an almost entirely Indigenous North American cast and production team. It is also the first series to be filmed entirely in Oklahoma. Killers of the Flower Moon is an upcoming American Western crime drama film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese, and written by Eric Roth based on the 2017 nonfiction book of the same name by David Grann. The Oklahoma Film + Music Office works to promote the state as a viable hub for film, television and music production as well as further develop opportunities for workforce, business and community growth within these sectors. Only in OK Show. https://northpoleadventure.org/index.html https://www.foxbusiness.com/entertainment/oklahoma-hollywood-film-tv-productions https://www.foxbusiness.com/ https://www.fxnetworks.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13623580/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537002/ https://amblin.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10696896/ https://okfilmmusic.org/ www.masterthreads.us onlyinokshow.com Check out our sponsor for this episode - MasterThreads #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #christmas #movies #attraction #tourism #arts #film

The Chickasha Festival of Light has over 3.5 MILLION LIGHTS, and we are shining one more light on all there is to do at this event. The Chickasha Festival of Light has been recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation and features over 3.5 million twinkling lights. The Festival of Light is an admission free event so that everyone may experience the magic and spirit of Christmas. Chickasha is the perfect place. Located less than 40 minutes from Oklahoma City and Norman, this beautiful historic town offers an exclusive array of unique attractions, shopping and dining experiences. The locals of Chickasha take great pride in preserving their heritage and enriching the community through art and events highlighting the unique town. Opening the bakery doors in 2016, Shollie's Sweets has created an abundance of sweets ranging from delicious chocolate chip cookies to hand-painted dragons and castles. http://onlyinokshow.com/shollies-sweets Chickasha Wings, Inc. was founded in 2003 by Mitch Williams to provide safe, efficient and affordable aircraft rental and instruction from Chickasha Airport in Chickasha, Oklahoma. You can train for any certificate, starting at the Sport Pilot License and going all the way through to Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating. The Rock Island Train Depot is located at the East end of Historic Downtown Chickasha. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985, the Rock Island Train Depot is the oldest remaining piece of monumental architecture in the community. When the rail line crossed the Washita River in 1892, the city of Chickasha was founded to serve as a passenger and rail freight station. The railroad was vital to Chickasha becoming an important trade and transportation center in south central Oklahoma. The Chickasha Community Theatre works to enhance the Fine Arts education of the local youth, advance the cultural life of the area and they maintain a professionally equipped theatre for performing artists and shows. Reba Nell McEntire, also known as Reba, is an country music singer, actress and businesswoman. She is often referred to as "the Queen of Country," having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, Reba has placed over 100 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, 25 of which reached the number one spot. Matt Pinnell is an American politician serving as the 17th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma, since 2019. Pinnell is also serving as the first Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism & Branding. http://onlyinokshow.com/lt-governor-matt-pinnell Opening late 2022: Reba’s Place in Atoka, OK is a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store brought to life by country music superstar Reba McEntire. https://www.koco.com/article/reba-mcentire-bringing-dining-and-entertainment-venue-to-oklahoma/38367087 Atoka, Oklahoma was settled by the Choctaw and named in 1867 by a Baptist missionary for Chief Atoka, whose name means "ball ground" in English. The Choctaw Nation is a Native American territory covering about 6,952,960 acres, occupying portions of southeastern Oklahoma in the United States. The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States and the second-largest Indian reservation in area after the Navajo. https://chickashafestivaloflight.org/ https://www.chickasha.org/ https://sholliessweets.com/ http://onlyinokshow.com/shollies-sweets https://www.chickashawings.com/ http://www.chickashatheatre.org/ https://www.koco.com/article/reba-mcentire-bringing-dining-and-entertainment-venue-to-oklahoma/38367087 https://www.koco.com/ https://www.reba.com/ https://mattpinnell.com/ http://onlyinokshow.com/lt-governor-matt-pinnell https://www.rebasplace.com/ https://atokaok.org/ https://www.choctawnation.com/ https://www.hollidaytaxgroup.com/ Check out our sponsor: Holliday Tax Group #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #Attraction #events #December #Christmas #reba #historic #carriage #plays #festival #choctaw #chickasha #atoka

Yukon's Christmas in the Park offers a beautiful lighted drive through three interconnecting parks. Yukon's Chisholm Trail, Freedom Trail and city parks make up over 100 acres of Christmas cheer that include over 500 displays and five million lights. Highlights of this beloved holiday event include the 50-ft, multi-colored, lighted Christmas tree, the Santa Express Train ride and an ice skating rink. Start your journey through a magnificent arch that reads “Christmas in the Park” and follow the winding path through three interconnected parks transformed into a winter wonderland. There are three ways to enjoy Christmas in the Park. Motorists from the contiguous 48 states have driven through this wonderland. Twinkling animated displays amuse as you leisurely make your way through, while LED displays synchronized with music wow young and old alike. Guest can get up-close and personal to the lights with a walking tour. The romantic pond area in Chisholm Trail Park is ideal for a winter date. There is even a “Will You Marry Me?” sign for guests who are ready to pop the question. The Christmas in the Park Train Station is the junction of tasty treats, selfie spots and an ice skating rink. For a small fee, the Santa Express takes guests on a tour of the lights that adorn Chisholm Trail Park. Seeing the magnificence of millions of lights over three inter-connected parks, no one would guess that it started out as a handful of displays around the Yukon Community Center. One of the reasons that Christmas in the Park is so special is that every large sponsored display is specifically designed by the sponsor. So, you won’t be able to find it anywhere else. If you look closely, each display tells a Christmas-themed story about the person, business or organization that designed it. Christmas in the Park is one of the oldest and most popular traditions in Yukon. Yukon's three lighted parks are great for tour buses or anyone searching for the ultimate holiday experience. Admission to Christmas in the Park is free; however, donations are merrily accepted. https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.18012/28630 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. http://www.yukonok.gov/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #lights #christmas #festival #event

Brett gives you the skinny on The Old Spaghetti Factory in Oklahoma City. The Old Spaghetti Factory is a family owned and operated Restaurant, founded in Portland, Oregon in 1969, by Guss and Sally Dussin. We have 42 locations nationwide, serving more than 8 million customers annually. It started as a simple restaurant concept driven by a value philosophy, and today it continues to be a labor of love. Oklahoma City offers a thriving nightlife scene with concentrations of popular spots for music, dancing and drinks in the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Paseo Arts District, and Western Avenue area. The arts abound, and culture flourishes with options such as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic orchestra, the Oklahoma City Ballet, vibrant art districts and plentiful galleries, a diverse music scene that produces national stars in multiple genres, bountiful drama productions and an acclaimed arts festival that draws nearly 1 million visitors each year. Bricktown is a thriving urban district is home to more than 45 restaurants, bars, and retail shops, along with family-friendly attractions, public art, museums, galleries, and even an urban beach for summer fun. Find more at the Only in OK Show. #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #spaghetti #italian #food #bricktown

Do you know the Oklahoma ties to the Hippopotamus song? Gayla Peevey was born on March 8, 1943. This former singer and child star was from Oklahoma City, OK. She is best known for the song, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," which she recorded at the age of 10. The Oklahoma City Zoo gained some notoriety due to the song. After Gayla received a Hippo as a gift, she donated Matilda the Hippo to the Zoo. Matilda lived out her days there until at the age of 47 she was being transferred to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando FL. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a zoo and botanical garden located in Oklahoma City's Adventure District in northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The zoo covers 119 acres and is home to more than 1,900 animals. https://www.okczoo.org/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #christmas #song #attraction #hippo

We are pumped for Christmas and you are going to be pumped to hear about Kingfisher Winter Nights in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Your holidays aren't complete unless you take a journey through Kingfisher Winter Nights, one of Western Oklahoma’s most beloved Yuletide attractions. Located in Kingfisher City Park, Kingfisher Winter Nights features hundreds of lighted trees, more than 60 animated displays, completely light-covered historic swing bridge, Christmas train, Santa Sightings, music, food trucks, ice skating rink and more. With a rich history predating statehood and progressive planning to prepare for tomorrow, Kingfisher is the ideal place to live, work and visit. As the county seat of Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, our city is most notably recognized as the birthplace of Sam Walton. Kingfisher is situated on a part of the Chisholm Trail. Main permanent tourist attractions include the Chisholm Trail Museum, Gov. Seay Mansion, Veterans Memorial, and Jesse Chisholm statue. On this episode of the Only in OK Show, we also discuss the latest unemployment numbers for the state from Governor Stitt's office, Chickasha and the Coleman Company. Check out our sponsor for this episode - MasterThreads #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #MadeinOklahoma #oklaproud #itunes #podcast #okherewego #traveloklahoma #christmas #lights #attraction #tourism

Will's Country Christmas at Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch is a great family tradition for every Oklahoman. Enjoy Pictures with Santa, Storytelling, Wild West Shootouts, Kids Crafts, 19th Century Games, Carriage Rides, Shooting Gallery, Music, food trucks, train rides, their famous Cowboy hay ride or just find the perfect gift. Tad Jones with the Will Rogers Memorial Museums joined us for this show. We discuss Will's Country Christmas, Oologah, Claremore and all things Will Rogers. Oologah, OK - Birthplace of Will Rogers Claremore, OK - located in the heart of Northeast Oklahoma, offers all kinds of attractions, dining, shopping and more. Will Rogers Memorial Museum houses the world's largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia and his entire collection of writings. In 2015, Gordon Kuntz donated the 2nd largest collection of items to the Memorial Museum including one of a kind movie posters, movie stills, books, correspondence and more. Special thanks to our advertisers: Holliday Tax Group https://www.willrogers.com/ https://claremorecity.com/ #TravelOK #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #willrogers #Claremore #oologah #christmas #santa #cowboy #attraction #shopping #museum

Tis' the season! ....or at least until January 1st. If you are in need of some small town charm and Christmas spirit then maybe you should start a family tradition in Bartlesville. Ice skate on real ice rink, enjoy our historic train, photo ops, concessions, horse drawn carriage rides, park of light and Christmas movies on the lawn. Listen to our interview with Kenzie Froebe with the Bartlesville Chamber. We discuss Christmas in the Ville and all things Bartlesville, OK. Visit Bartlesville today! Bartlesville, Oklahoma has been voted as one of the best places to live. It is home to Price Tower, located downtown, was the only realized skyscraper designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Special thanks to our advertisers: Holliday Tax Group https://www.bartlesvillechristmas.com/ https://www.bartlesville.com/ #BartlesvilleOK #TravelOK #ChristmasinTheVille