Annual Fang-tastic Rattlesnake Hunt

Mar
28–29

Festivities begin at noon on Friday and last all day Saturday and Sunday in April at the annual “Fang – tastic” Rattlesnake Hunt in Waurika, Oklahoma!

The Event sponsored by the Waurika Volunteer Firefighters features:

James White & the Outlaw Handlers – Grandbury, Texas. Performing feats daring and courageous in a pit filled with LIVE RATTLESNAKES. Continuous performances.

Karaoke – Friday and Saturday Evenings at Chandelier Club – 119 N Main.

Butcher Shoppe – Snake Meat, Rattlers and Hides can be purchased.

Carnival – Sam’s Amusement’s from Okemah, Oklahoma

Photo Booth – Get your picture taken with a LIVE DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE!

Concession – Specializing in “Deep Fried Rattlesnake Meat.”

Gift and Souvenir Stands

PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!

Plaques or Cash Awarded For:

LONGEST SNAKE: – 1st Place, $150, plus Bonus of $50 if over 6 feet; 2nd Place, $100; 3rd Place, $75

MOST RATTLES: – 1st Place, $75; 2nd Place, $50; 3rd Place, $25

MARKED RATTLESNAKES (THERE ARE 4): – $25 Each

All snakes entered for prizes must be LIVE AT TIME of contest. Dead snakes will be disqualified. In case of a tie in any division, the HEAVIEST SNAKE will be declared the winner. All snakes entered for prizes become the property of Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt.

* * MORE EVENTS * *

  • Karaoke — Friday and Saturday Evenings at Chandelier Club – 119 N Main.
  • Longest Snake Auction Sunday Evening/
  • Sell Your Catch!! All Live RattlesnakesWill Be Purchased For Top Market Price.
  • No Gassed Snakes Purchased.
  • No gas In Hunt Areas Allowed or Firearms.
  • Snake Catchers for Rent of Sale While They Last.
  • Registration, $3.00 Per Person (For Hunters Only)
  • 5 K Run/Mile Walk – 580-228-3581

Waurika Rattlesnake
P.O. Box 224
Waurika, OK 73573

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Mar 28 – Mar 29
Phone
580-228-2553
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rattlesnakehunt.com

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