Okeene, Oklahoma
Upcoming Events in Okeene Oklahoma
May
| 19 - 21 | 
Okeene Rattlesnake Round-Up
- First Week of May - Snake hunting is a long standing tradition in Okeene. The residents here have hunted for generations. The hunt was originally started in 1939 to remove the venomous reptiles to protect cattle and overall safety. Orville Von Gulker was the man who decided to turn the spring ritual into an annual competition, thereby giving birth to our hunt. The largest of these captured snakes are entered into our yearly competition, the Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt. Okeene is home to the first and original rattlesnake hunt. In 2013, Okeene will be celebrating its 74th hunt. The Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt has been widely recognized by several magazines, news outlets, and documentaries from around the world. Every year finds a variety of new film crews, reporters, and photographers that travel from near and far to witness and participate in the event. In addition to braggin' rights and a cash prize for winning the hunt, our event features live snake exhibitions and demonstrations. There's a variety of rattlesnake souveneirs and fried rattlesnake is even on the menu. An entire festival surrounds the event with a carnival, food and shopping vendors, live music, and a variety of entertainment options suited for the entire family to enjoy. Be a part of Oklahoma tradition and join us at the Annual Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt!Address: Highway 51 and South Philips Street, Okeene Oklahoma 73763 , Okeene, Oklahoma |
July
| 4 |
Fourth of July
- Ph: 580-822-3005 (Always call and confirm events) |
August
| 26 - 27 |
Whea-Esta Celebration
- .....bidding summer goodbye and welcoming fall, Whea Esta has long brought the community together for a celebration of Okeene's harvest. Enjoy the quaint community of Okeene by participating in the Wheat Walk, entering an exhibit, play fun water games or spit some watermelon seeds. This is the first year to include a BBQ Cook-off with fantastic prizes. The children can enjoy the petting zoo, jump on the inflatable Moonwalk and slide or learn something new from our variety of demonstrations: Smoothies in a bag, Bread making, Tortillas making or pickling. The Ag Boosters put on an excellent Indian Taco dinner just before our Whea Esta pageant on Saturday night where we will crown our new Whea Esta Queen for the coming year. Address: Okeene High School E. Broadway , Okeene, Oklahoma |
November
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Christmas Open House
- Ph: 580-822-3005 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.okeene.com |