Entertainment
grand Casino independence Day Celebration July 4 Shawnee’s Grand Casino sets
dependence Day event that includes fireworks at dusk at Stillwater’s Boomer Lake Park. www.stillwater.org
arts, Crafts, music & Cajun Festival July 4 Star fiddler Jana Jae invites all to Grand
you know have what it takes to be a champion seed spitter? There’s only one way (and place) to find out. Look for it at Pauls Valley’s Wacker Park. www. mainstreetpaulsvalley.com
off a gorgeous display of fireworks for visitors in between gaming fun. www.grandshawnee.com
Lake and the town of Grove for a festival of music, jambalaya, Native American arts and more. www. grandlakefestivals.com
libertyFest
Thru July 4 One of the country’s toprated July 4th festivals (CNN and USA Today), Edmond’s
Watermelon Seed Spittin’ World Championship July 4 Do you or someone
Twister agility & Dog Sport USDaa agility Trial July 12-14 The Oklahoma City dog
club holds its U.S. Dog Agility Association agility event at Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.usdaa.com
Senior living Fair July 13 LIFE Senior Services offers this expo at Tulsa Promenade Mall featuring
R.k. gun Show July 6-7 Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.okstatefair.com
Jimbo mathus at the guthrie green
running television game show about shopping comes to the Lucky Star Casino in Concho. www.ticketstorm.com
celebration of independence includes a cardboard boat regatta, concerts in the park, parade, car show, rodeo and fireworks. www.libertyfest.org
Tulsa FreedomFest
July 4 Be a part of the big celebration at River West Festival Park and the banks of the Arkansas River at Tulsa River Park with free activities for children and the big fireworks display. www. riverparks.org
Boomer Blast
July 4 Wakeboard and wakeskate competitions are just part of the fun at this In-
american Buckskin 26th annual World Championship Show July 2440th Prix de West at the national Cowboy & Western heritage museum area businesses, organizations and agencies offering services to seniors in everything from health and home safety to veteran’s assistance programs and insurance. www.lifeseniorservice.org
Woody guthrie Folk Festival July 1014 The great folk singer and songwriter’s hometown pays homage to Guthrie with a festival of music, poetry, children’s activities, storytelling, songwriting contest and more with Sam Baker, John Fullbright and many more at venues around Okemah. www.woodyguthrie.com
evening Canoe Float July 13 Explore the Big Maumelle River along Little Rock, Ark., with the Big Maumelle Pavilion to experience twilight unlike any other. 501.868.5806
Sac & Fox nation Powwow
Society hosts its annual show of unusual fossils and minerals, artifacts, fine gems and related items at Expo Square. www.ttownrockhound.org
July 1114 The annual outdoor event includes powwow dancing, singing, arts, crafts, rodeo, outdoor camping and more near Stroud. www.sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov
Smokin’ Up a Storm BBQ Challenge July 12-13 This professional barbecue compe-
OkC Summer Jewelry & Bead Show July 19-21 Oklahoma State Fair Park. www. The Price is Right live with Jerry Springer July 25-28 The live version of the long-
Blackberry Festival
huckleberry Festival July 6 Visit the city east of Grand Lake for the bounty of wild berries. Festival includes arts and crafts show, 5k run, car show and quilt show. www.jaychamber.com
Porter Peach Festival July 18-20 The 47th annual festival is almost here with plenty of activities for all ages, including a 5k run, car show, entertainment and more in downtown Porter. www.porterpeachfestivals.com aksshow.com
Jenks Freedom Fest July 4 Nothing goes with a small town Fourth of July celebration like bluegrass music, hot dogs and watermelon. Look for it on Jenks’ Main Street. www.oklahomariverevents.org July 5-6 One of the longest-running Fourth of July festivals in the state celebrates another successful harvest of sweet blackberries with a carnival, fireworks, children’s games, live music and more in McLoud’s Veterans Park. www. mcloudchamber.com
at Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.goshow.org
Rock, mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show July 13-14 The Tulsa Rock and Mineral
OkC gun Show July 13-14 Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.okcgunshow.com
tition at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman features music and fun for visitors as well as delicious samples of competition. www.smokinupastorm.com
Blue knights motorcycle Rally July 1419 The Blue Knights motorcycle club, made up of active and retired law enforcement officers, throw a huge rally in Hot Springs, Ark. www.blueknights.org
affair of the heart July 12-14 The arts and crafts show returns to Expo Square in Tulsa. www. heartoftulsa.com
jumping and showing preview and main event will be
greater Oklahoma hunter Jumper Preview & horse Show July 17-21 Horse
28 The American Buckskin Registry Association holds its classic showing of beautiful buckskin horses from around the world in a display of horsemanship and pageantry at Expo Square. www.americanbuckskin.org
The Price is Right live with Jerry Springer July 25-28 The live version of the long-
running television game show about shopping comes to the First Council Casino & Hotel in Newkirk. www. ticketstorm.com
Oklahoma aquarium 10th anniversary Celebration July 26-27 Celebrate the
big event at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. www. okaquarium.org
american Cowboy Trade Days & Celebration of the american Cowboy July 26-28 Families get to join the fun of this trader event for all-things-western such as period merchandise and antiques, saddles, guns, spurs, Native American arts and more at Whitaker Park in Pryor. www. pryorchamber.com
The home & garden expo of Oklahoma and all the Things Women love July 26-28 Two great shows come to Expo
Square with great ideas and products for making the most of your living space plus all the treatments and products to make you feel your best. www.coxradiotulsa.com
Theatre Tulsa: 90 Years in the Spotlight Thru Aug. 31 The collection of photos and memo-
Discover New Mexico’s Arts Trails
rabilia looks at the history of the “oldest, continuallyoperating theater (group) west of the Mississippi” in an exhibit the Tulsa Historical Society. www.tulsahistory.org
Where all Roads Lead to Art
grieving the loss of a Spouse
Ongoing Support group taking place every Monday at Grace Hospice. www.gracehospice.com
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reativity flourishes on the back roads of New Mexico, with art and artists as extraordinary as the unforgettable landscape. From farm to trading post, rural art center and studio to gallery, the NEW MEXICO Arts TRAILS takes you on a journey of place, tradition and culture. Explore NEW MEXICO Arts TRAILS to map your journey!
Walking Tour: Blanchard Springs Caverns Ongoing Wednesdays through Sun-
days, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. One-hour guided walking tour through the upper level of Blanchard Springs Caverns in Little Rock, Ark. 501.975.7230. www. blanchardcavetours.com
international gymnastics hall of Fame Ongoing Celebrate the athletic and artistic
elements of the sport while honoring its most accomplished athletes at Science Museum Oklahoma. www. sciencemuseumoklahoma.org
Destination Space
Ongoing Revealing the amazing science that allows us to travel beyond the confines of earth. www.sciencemuseumoklahoma.org
Walking Tour
Ongoing Take a walking tour of historic downtown Tulsa. www.tulsahistory.org
gilcrease Films Ongoing See various films throughout the month. www.gilcrease.org OkCmOa Films
www.okcmoa.com
Ongoing OKC Museum of Art.
Philbrook museum Films various films. www.philbrook.org
Ongoing See
Planetarium Shows Ongoing Science Museum Oklahoma. www.sciencemuseumoklahoma.org To see more events happening around Oklahoma, go to
New Mexico Arts Trails www.nmarts.org /programs/arts trails
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