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Upcoming Events in Watonga Oklahoma


February

Bitter Creek Frontier Days - Address: Roman Nose State Park , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 580-623-7281 (Always call and confirm events)

13 Annual Chamber Banquet - Address: Foley Bldg., Blaine County Fairgrounds , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 800-306-0018 (Always call and confirm events)

March

9 - 11 Watonga Trout Derby - 1st weekend.

Address: Roman Nose State Park , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 800-306-0018 (Always call and confirm events)

April

28 Blaine County Farm and Garden Show and Banquet - There will be exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, door prizes, awards and a free evening meal.

Address: Foley Bldg., Blaine County Fairgrounds , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 800-306-0018 (Always call and confirm events)

6OK0603034e005 - Watonga Pioneer Days - Parade, Wagon Train, Bed Races, Cow Chip and Horseshoe Tournaments, Live Entertainment, Food and Games.

Ph: 580-623-7356 (Always call and confirm events)

June

Watonga Townwide Garage Sale - Ph: 800-306-0018 (Always call and confirm events)

July

3 Watonga Independence Celebration -

August

27 Golf Tournament - Sponsored by the Watonga Fire Department. Proceeds will benefit the Oklahoma Childrens Cancer Association Camp and the local Youth Benefit. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Lunch is included in the entry fee. There will be prizes throughout the tournament.

Address: Watonga Municipal Golf Course , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 580-623-7378 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $150 per team

1 - 3 Blaine County Free Fair - Address: Blaine County Fairgrounds in Watonga , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 800-306-0018 (Always call and confirm events)

October

20 - 21OK0603034e008 - Watonga Watonga Cheese Festival and Arts Show - Held the second weekend in October, the Watonga Cheese Festival and Arts Show is the biggest shin-dig of the year in Watonga. Events include a cheese tasting line and a cheese food contest, a huge quilt show, a quality art show, classic car show, many tents of crafters, lots of fun on the sidewalks of downtown Watonga with artsy demonstrations and amusements for children and live 'on stage' entertainment for all. The big parade will be Saturday at noon with all the things that you love about a parade: bands, floats, clowns, horses, bagpipes, Shriners, Indian dancers and even a few politicians!

Conceived in 1976 as a combination art show and food contest (with cheese as the star), the festival now requires 300 volunteers working year-round to make it happen. Since Watonga has the only cheese factory in Oklahoma, this was an ideal situation for one of the premiere festivals in Oklahoma.

The food contest remains a big draw. Line up in The Cheese Tasting Line. Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, hot pepper cheese, cheese dips and cheese balls will be offered. The cheese fudge is always a big hit. Cheese recipes for what is in the tasting line are available. Cookbooks with recipes of the past Cheese Food Contest winners are for sale.

The Festival hours are 9 am to 6 pm the second Friday and Saturday in October.

For a free brochure and visitors packet, call the Watonga Chamber of Commerce

Address: Downtown , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 580-623-5452 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 580-623-5444
Email: cwatonga@pldi.net
Web: www.watongacheesefestival.com
Fee: $5.00

28 Halloween Carnival - Address: Blaine County Fairgrounds in Watonga , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 580-623-5452 (Always call and confirm events)

5 Black Dog Night -

December

16 Holiday Festival & Bazaar -

Address: Foley Bldg, Blaine County Fairgrounds in Watonga , Watonga, Oklahoma
Ph: 580-623-5195 (Always call and confirm events)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Rose Building - 1911

Mr. Rose built a two-story brick building in 1911. He owned and operated a hardware store on the ground level. The upstairs had several interesting businesses including a pool hall, photograph studio and dental offices. Watonga'

Watonga, OK Historic Buildings

Temptations

While you are strolling the streets and enjoying history you may like to stop by Temptations and see what is in store for you. In 1986 new owners purchased the building and wanted to stay within the era of our prairie architect. They did just that. They uncovered a ghost sign on the wall. It reads:

Watonga, OK Historic Buildings

T. B. Ferguson Mansion Museum

The Ferguson Mansion was built in 1907 and is open for tours of its period furnishings and historic memorabilia. T.B. Ferguson, appointed Oklahoma's sixth territorial governor by President Theodore Roosevelt, is best remembered for his efforts to turn Oklahoma Territory into Oklahoma the State. <

Watonga, OK Museums

Ferguson Chapel

Reverend G.V. Albertson joined the great race into what is now Blaine County and staked a lot for the Presbyterian Church in Watonga. In December of 1901 eleven members met to organize a Presbyterian Church. The cost to build the church was $1,387.99. Wages were paid to workers on the church were $2

Watonga, OK Historic Churches

Watonga Cheese Factory - Retail Outlet

Watonga Cheese has a new facility in a new town but prides itself in its 70-year tradition to produce rich, handmade cheddar cheese full of flavor. Now located in Perryton, TX we continue to use the original equipment and recipe that makes our factory stand out from the rest!

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