The city appreciates the community’s continued support of the outdoor recreation spaces throughout the summer and look forward to welcoming everyone back when the splash pads reopen for the 2027 season.

The splash pad hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

The Hoover Splash Pad is located at 3000 West Oklahoma, and the Champion Splash Pad is located at 700 North 10th Street.

For more information on upcoming seasonal events and park activities, please visit Enid.org/ParkEvents.

During the break, organizers are researching new characters and they need your help!

Do you know someone buried in Enid Cemetery with a fascinating story? Maybe a pioneer, veteran, community leader, colorful character—or simply someone whose life is an interesting piece of Enid history. Organizers would love to hear about them!

Tombstone Tales brings Enid’s history to life through nighttime wagon rides and first-person reenactments sharing the true stories of those who came before us. Now is your chance to help uncover some of the stories that could be featured when Tombstone Tales returns in 2027.

Contact Visit Enid with your information. You just might help introduce the next character featured in Tombstone Tales!

Enid’s history. Enid’s tradition. Enid’s celebration.

The annual Cherokee Strip Celebration recognizes Enid’s history and the events surrounding its founding during the 1893 Land Run, while celebrating the vibrant community we have become today. The celebration brings together families, businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and visitors from many different cultures and backgrounds. It is an opportunity to honor our history, celebrate the progress made throughout the years, and recognize the people from all walks of life who have come together to make Enid the community it is today. Most importantly, the Cherokee Strip Celebration is about coming together as a community, celebrating what connects us, and looking toward a shared future.

FRIDAY KICKS OFF THE CELEBRATION

The celebration begins Friday, September 18, with the traditional Lunch on the Lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the courthouse lawn.

Authentic Indian tacos and a drink will be available for $12, while supplies last. The traditional Indian Taco Lunch was originally started by the Enid Intertribal Club and continues today through the families who carry on its tradition.

SATURDAY FESTIVITIES

Saturday’s festivities will take place throughout downtown Enid, with vendors on the courthouse lawn from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is still room for additional vendors. Vendor applications are available at www.enidchamber.com and are subject to approval. Deadline to apply to be a vendor is September 10.

The highlight of Saturday’s celebration will be the Cherokee Strip Parade, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

For the first time, the parade will award $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place for the best overall entries, bringing businesses, organizations, and community groups together for a truly community-wide celebration.

The parade will feature local businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups, floats, marching units, first responders, and other special entries. Leading this year’s parade will be the legendary Slash-O-Ranch Longhorns, continuing a Western tradition that has become a signature part of the Cherokee Strip Celebration.

To help maintain a smooth and continuous parade flow, all performances must take place while the entry remains in motion. Entries may not stop to perform.

PARADE ROUTE AND ROAD CLOSURES

The parade will begin at the corner of Grand and Maine, travel north on Grand, west on Randolph, then south on Independence, and end at the corner of Independence and Maine.

The parade staging area will be south of Grand Avenue to Park Street.

For public safety and parade operations, the perimeter surrounding the parade route will be blocked to vehicle traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, September 19.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and use alternate routes when possible.

IMPORTANT LONGHORN SAFETY NOTICE

Before the parade, the public is asked to use extreme caution as the Slash-O-Ranch Longhorns will be driven from the Garfield County Fairgrounds down Grand Avenue to the parade staging area.

The Longhorns will be escorted by the Enid Police Department and the cowboys from Slash-O-Ranch.

For the safety of the Longhorns, their handlers, law enforcement, and the public, motorists and spectators are asked to give the Longhorns plenty of room and follow all instructions from law enforcement and parade officials.

DO NOT DRIVE AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO GO AROUND POLICE ESCORTS, BARRICADES, OR TRAFFIC CONTROL POINTS.

The Chamber strongly encourages motorists who do not need to travel along Grand Avenue during the Longhorn movement to take another route if possible.

The cooperation of the public is essential to keeping this unique tradition safe for everyone.

PARADE REGISTRATION AND PRIZES

All parade entries must pre-register. The entry fee is $10. Deadline is September 10.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three parade entries:
1st Place — $500
2nd Place — $300
3rd Place — $200

Businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and other organizations are encouraged to participate and help make this year’s parade a memorable celebration for the entire community.

Parade registration information and vendor applications are available at www.enidchamber.com.

A COMMUNITY TRADITION

The Cherokee Strip Celebration is about more than remembering Enid’s history. It is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the people, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and families who continue to make Enid a great place to live, work, and visit.

“We are excited to bring the community together for another great Cherokee Strip Celebration,” said Lori Coonrod, Director of Operations for the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce. “This year is especially exciting as we bring our commercial and nonprofit parade entries together and welcome the legendary Slash-O- Ranch Longhorns back to lead the parade. We have had a longstanding partnership with Cowboy First Bank to make their appearance possible. We encourage everyone to come downtown, enjoy the festivities, support our local businesses and vendors, and be part of this special Enid tradition.”

CHEROKEE STRIP CELEBRATION 2026

Friday, September 18
Traditional Indian Taco Lunch on the Lawn
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
$12 — Authentic Indian Taco and drink while supplies last.

Saturday, September 19
Cherokee Strip Festival, Courthouse Lawn: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cherokee Strip Parade: 10:30 a.m.
Downtown Enid
Admission to the celebration is free.

Sunday, September 20
Enid Walk of Fame Ceremony, Stride Bank Center 4 p.m. Grand Ballroom C.

For more information, parade registration, or vendor applications, visit www.enidchamber.com.

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The shows will demonstrate the Great Planet Adventures as well as what to view in the night sky in the Enid area.

When the school year begins, planetarium shows will occur on the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m.

The planetarium may be reserved for school and community groups. For more information, contact Dr. Frankie Wood-Black at Frankie.woodblack@noc.edu .

Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.

NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater, and the University Center in Ponca City. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.

The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.

For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.

Kiwanis Club Rides: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Train Stop Express Concessions: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Miniature Golf & Sno Cones: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enid Symphony Orchestra: 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks: Dusk to 9:30 p.m.

At 8:30 p.m., the Enid Symphony Orchestra will be performing under the direction of Douglas Newell, Music Director. The theme this year is, “The Night Sousa Came to Town.” The performance is sponsored by Security National Bank of Enid. Additional assist has been provided by Park Avenue Thrift, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Parking is available on the north side of the park for only those vehicles with disabled license plates or placards, a member of the Enid Symphony Orchestra, or workers for the Kiwanis rides and concession stand.

To ensure safety of spectators, motorists and event staff, the following roads will be temporarily closed prior to the celebratory event: W. Rupe Avenue at Van Buren (U.S. 81), S. Van Buren Access Road at W. Rupe Avenue, and W. Rupe Avenue at S. Johnson Street.

Following the fireworks, traffic from the Golf Course will be directed west on Rupe Avenue towards Cleveland Street and traffic from Meadowlake Park will be directed west on Rupe Avenue towards S. Johnson Street. Traffic on Van Buren south of W. Moore Avenue will be directed either east onto W. Moore Avenue or south on Van Buren toward Southgate Road. This will result in a temporary closure of Van Buren (U.S. 81) north of W. Moore Avenue.

FIREWORKS WARNING!

Enid has a city wide ban on the possession, sale and use of fireworks within city limits. State Law says fireworks can only be sold in Oklahoma between June 15 and July 6. Class C fireworks, such as firecrackers, bottle rockets and exploding devices are prohibited in city limits, but novelty fireworks, such as party poppers and smoke bombs, are permitted. If you get caught you could be fined up to $500 plus court costs. You can transport them if they stay unopened. You can set off fireworks outside the city limits but it is illegal to set off fireworks on county or public roads or near a standing crop.

Watch Planes Fly In for Breakfast at Enid Woodring Regional Airport This Saturday

There’s something a little different happening at Enid Woodring Regional Airport this Saturday morning, and it’s one of those events that’s fun whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just looking for something unique to do around town.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, pilots from surrounding airports will be flying into Enid for the airport’s monthly Fly-In Breakfast. The public is invited to come out, enjoy breakfast, watch the planes arrive and depart, and spend a little time exploring one of Enid’s most interesting local spots.

The event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Enid Woodring Regional Airport. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $10.99, while kids 12 and under eat for $5.99.

One of the best parts of the morning is simply watching the action on the airfield. Visitors can see aircraft flying in from surrounding communities, landing on the runway, taxiing in, and later taking off again. From time to time, there are also spot landing contests, which add a little extra excitement for those who enjoy seeing pilots show off their precision flying skills.

Even if you’re not a pilot or an airplane buff, the Fly-In Breakfast offers a fun family-friendly outing. It’s a chance to get up close to aircraft, see static displays on the ramp, and experience the atmosphere of a working regional airport. Kids especially tend to love watching the planes come and go, and it makes for a different kind of Saturday morning activity.

While you’re there, you can also stop in and check out the airport terminal and the Barnstormers restaurant, which have become part of the experience for many who attend. The event combines small-town hospitality, good food, and aviation in a way that’s hard to find just anywhere.

The Fly-In Breakfast is typically held on the third Saturday of most months from March through October, although dates are subject to change. Throughout the season, Enid Woodring Regional Airport welcomes pilots flying in for breakfast and fellowship, while giving the public a chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of general aviation up close.

For anyone looking for something a little out of the ordinary this weekend, this is a great excuse to head out to the airport, grab some breakfast, and watch the sky come alive.

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Woodring Airport History

Enid Woodring Regional Airport (WDG) is located just 4 miles SE of Enid, OK. It is a full service FBO with all the amenities. The airport now houses Barnstormers restaurant and several rooms of aerospace and military memorabilia.

Enid’s Airport was renamed Enid Woodring Municipal Airport on May 30, 1933 after Lieutenant Irvin A. (Bert) Woodring, born February 1, 1902 in Enid, Oklahoma. Irvin A. Woodring was one of the U.S. Army Air Corps’ “Three Musketeers of Aviation” along with fellow pilots John J. Williams and William Lewers Cornelius. The group performed aerobatics at the National Air Races. J.J. Williams died in practice at Mines Field, Los Angeles on September 11, 1928.

Charles Lindbergh, for whom the three had served as escorts, filled in following Williams death. Two weeks later, W. L. Cornelius died when his plane collided with another plane. On January 20, 1933, Bert Woodring fell 2,000 feet to his death over Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, when his Consolidated P-30 fighter exploded in mid-air.

Within the airport grounds is the former traveling VietNam Memorial Wall, Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park, which honors Oklahoma veterans. Ceremonies are held annually on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers. A two-story veterans museum at the site is in the works.

Come enjoy the movie “Zootopia 2”, this event is free and open to the public.

Don't forget your camping chair or blanket for the best outdoor movie experience. This is a free event.

For more information or to check out other upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.

In addition to all the fantastic food, there will be other vendors for arts, crafts, and other wares, as well as live music.

Attendees are urged to have cash for the entry fee, though most of the vendors are set up to take cards and other forms of electronic payments.

There will be some seating and picnic tables available, but lawn chairs are also welcomed.

Lineup for the 2026 Red Brick Road Food Truck and Art Festival!

Food Trucks:

David's Smok'n BBQ
The Tasty Tipi
Travelin' Tom's Coffee
Kona Ice
Cutie Pies
Yum Pig
Kolander’s Concessions
Big Lemon lemonade
Lucky Lucky Dumpling
Metro Minis
Common Crave
Tropical Freeze
Nacho Madness
Two Sisters Mobile Bakery
Newman's Firehouse Grill
Vic's Jolloff
Squire & Cindy's Kitchen
Shamrock Swagger
Psycho Taco
The Rolling Spoon
Sweets by Karen
The To Go Box
Smoke Wagon
A Fuego Pizzeria
Rolling Concessions
Settlers Brewing

Artists, Artisans, Crafters, Treat Makers, and other lovely vendors:

Lynch Family Farm
Vernost Winery
Twisted & Tangled Winery
Sugar Belle Candy
The Painted Lady
Jaren's Jerky
Nothing Bundt Cake
Heavenly Kernels
Renewal by Anderson
Franklin's Man Cave Art
Fins, Fangs & More
Flowfox Designs
TKM
Boho Bright & Sassy
The Shelf
Knotty Kibben
Awe Graffiti Art
40 Martyrs Cigar Lounge
Joshua Hinton Art
HP Tea
Sip & Smile
Twister Strums
Jackie's Craft Room
Ace of Spades Hat Co.
4 Counting Out Loud
Kris Fairchild Art
Funky Faces
Enid Axe
Alisha Norwood
C&C Crafts
Satin & Sweets Boutique
Dustbowl Tough

Plus! THe Great Divide will be in concert following the Bull Ride.

For tickets visit: https://www.stubwire.com/e/37439/ultimatechallengextremebullridingwthegreatdivideinconcert/chisholmtrailexpocenter/

For questions about the event contact the Expo office at 580-237-0238.

Residents, visitors, and families will be welcomed to enjoy an evening filled with holiday-themed crafts, hands-on activities, and festive photo opportunities with characters throughout the park.

Featured crafts and activities include cookie decorating, ornament making, reindeer food, snowball shooters, picture frames, color-your-own puzzles, and letters to Santa. Complimentary hot chocolate and apple cider will also be available.

This family-friendly event is free for all ages. The Enid Kiwanis Club will operate the carousel, toddler cars/airplanes, Ferris Wheel, and Santa Train for a small fee of $1–$2 per ride, per person.

Meadowlake Park is located at 1200 West Rupe Avenue, Enid, OK 73701. For more info on the events, go to: Enid.org/ChristmasInThePark.

The rink will be open to the public from Wednesday through Sunday November 23 through December 21, with private events on Monday and Tuesday. During the Holiday break December 22 through January 4, the rink will operate daily.

Season passes, groups and party packages are being booked NOW! Individual tickets will be available for walk up purchase.

Admission: All-day passes (including skates)
$15 for anyone 6 years old or older
$12 for military or if you bring your own skates
$10 for children age 5 and under.
No charge if you are just watching

Season Passes: $100/person

Special group rates are available for parties of 11 or more, and we offer unique fundraiser opportunities for groups and organizations, who can earn $5 per ticket sold with a personalized event URL.

Hours:

November 23-December 21
Wednesday-Thursday: 4-9 pm
Friday: 4-10 pm
Saturday: 12-10 pm
Sunday: 12-6 pm

December 22-January 4
Monday: 2-9 pm
Tuesday: 12-5 pm
Wednesday-Thursday: 2-9 pm
Friday: 2-10 pm
Saturday: 12-10 pm
Sunday: 12-6 pm

"We have full bands all day and we're doing something we've never done before. We have the same headliner this year that we had last year - Kin Faux. They're such a fun, high energy band and everyone loved them so we asked them back," said Tammy Wilson, one of the festival coordinators.

The lineup for this year's festival is: Dually Noted, Van Damage, The Peachtrees, Gus Burns & The Saddle Tramps, Jake Taylor, and Kin Faux.

"This is the 22nd year for the festival and it's done completely from donations and sponsorships so we are truly grateful to the community members that contribute so we can keep doing this every year. Our board is made up of volunteers and we do this because it's important to us to bring attention to live music and hopefully introduce new music to the community," said Michael Dotson, another festival coordinator.

Each year the Fling board awards The David McCoy Memorial Scholarship to a local student for music lessons or to go toward their college tuition if they are a performing arts student. Students interested in applying for scholarship funds can contact Wilson at info@enidevents.com for more information.

A Fling at the Springs was created by Enid musician Sylvan Reynolds in 2003 to raise money to fix the fountains at the Government Springs lake and it evolved into an annual festival. In 2010 Wilson joined Reynolds to help with the planning and he later retired from the project, leaving it to Wilson and Dotson. A Fling at the Springs was then turned into a non-profit organization and the board now consists of Dotson, Wilson, Shawn Mahaffey, Travis Layton, and Larry Lewis. Their mission is to support and encourage live music and the arts in Enid.

Teachers will be treated to their choice of a root beer float, or a personalized ice cream sundae as they explore the Heritage Center and all of the available programming/field trip options available for the upcoming school year!

The historic Humphrey Heritage Village will open with living history interpreters offering hands-on activities and there will be raffle drawings for prizes throughout the event.

The prizes will be provided by local businesses, and each teacher who attends will receive a FREE pass for them and one guest to attend one of our annual special events of their choice in 2025 - either Family Farm Day or Christmas in The Village!

The theme for Summer Chautauqua 2025 is, “Anything Goes: America in the Roaring 20s.”

Characters to be portrayed include:

Tuesday, June 10: Al Capone, by Doug Mishler
Wednesday, June 11: Zitkala-Sa, by Selene Phillips
Thursday, June 12: Zane Grey, by David Fenimore
Friday, June 13: Bessie Smith, by Rebecca Jimerson
Saturday, June 14: Mae West, by Karen Vuranch

Workshops will be held at 10:30 am and Noon each day. Feature performances begin with live entertainment at 6:30 pm followed by the scholar at 7:30 pm. Admission to all Chautauqua events is always free.

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in 2025, all Chautauqua events will be held at Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid!

Join Main Street Enid for Downtown Dog Rave, a tail-waggin', light-flashin', beat-droppin' celebration for pups and people alike! Whether you're a dog lover, a shopper, or just love a good Friday night vibe, there's something for everyone:

Dog Show – Cheer on local pups as they strut their stuff on stage!
Dog-Themed Vendors – Treat your furry friends with handmade accessories, treats, and more!
Live DJ – Bringing the bark beats and rave vibes to the heart of downtown Enid!
Glow Gear & Light-Up Toys – For dogs and humans—because every rave needs some sparkle!
Downtown Shopping & Local Vendors – Explore unique finds from our amazing downtown businesses.
Entertainment & More Surprises – It’s First Friday… anything can happen!

Food Trucks – Come hungry and grab delicious bites from your favorite local vendors.

- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Starfire Celebrations
- Okie Dokie Dogs
- Rickie's Sweets and Eats
- Tropical Freeze
- Kona Ice
- Travelin' Toms Coffee
- Magical Tastee Treats and More
- A Fuego Pizzeria
Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome—bonus points for rave-themed outfits!

For more information and updates on the activities happening indoors, please visit our Facebook page at DowntownMainStreetEnid or our website at www.mainstreetenid.org.

Leonardo's Children's Museum Adventure Quest also has free admission during First Friday, and Leo’s After Hours from 7-10pm!

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Main Street Enid, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to revitalize our downtown through promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring. Main Street Enid seeks to promote the quality of life in Enid by strengthening the Downtown as the center of the community.

Images from prior First Friday's below.

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April is National Kite Month, and the goal of Kites Over Enid is to introduce – or reintroduce – the joy of flying a kite to children and adults alike.

Saturday
10 am: National Anthem and Opening Welcome
1 pm: All White Kite Memorial Fly
4 pm: Closing

Sunday
10 am: National Anthem and Welcome
1 pm: Red, White & Blue Display
4 pm: Closing & Gratitude

Wings of the Wind Kite Store will be on site as the kite vendor. Food trucks will be on site both days.

See demonstrations by experienced kiters before flying your own kite. You can also bring, create or buy your own colorful kite. Make sure to catch a glimpse of special kites from all over the country. Food trucks will be on site for lunch and snacks. Discover or rekindle the joy of flying a kite at Kites Over Enid.

Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field behind Autry Technology Center, located at 1201 W Willow. Flying field accessible only from N. Van Buren. Turn west on Mulberry and proceed to field. Parking is on the grass east of the flying field.

History

Kites Over Enid was held in 2009 and 2010 in a large field behind Autry Technology Center. Both events were held as attempts to break the Guinness Book of World Records for number of kites in the air at one time. In 2009, Enid broke the North American record with 2,598 kites in the air at once, but fell short of setting the world record. The 2010 Kites Over Enid event again came up short with “only” 2,439 kites in the air. The 2,598 kites flown in 2009 remains the North American record.

The idea to bring back Kites Over Enid came from the 2015 AKA National Convention with city and AKA leaders saying a kite festival in Enid each year would help advance the joy and values of kiting. Phillip Whitaker, Enid native and AKA President, was the Field Coordinator for the 2015 convention and leads the efforts for Kites Over Enid.

RAIN UPDATES:

DAMB
1:00pm Stillwater - Edmond Memorial
3:30pm Yukon - Union
6:00pm Enid - Moore

NOC
1:00pm Sand Springs - Deer Creek
3:30pm Edmond Santa Fe - Mustang

No changes for Saturday at this time.

Games played at David Allen will begin at 11 a.m. on all three days and end with the final game at 6:30 p.m.

Some games will be played at Northern Oklahoma College.

Stride Bank Center

WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - HOLIDAY PARTIES - MEETINGS
301 South Independence Avenue, Enid, Oklahoma 73701 • (580) 616-7362
Website    http://www.stridebankcenter.com

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EVENT VENUE & PARTY PLACE LISTINGS BELOW

This page has a list of all of the facilities that we know of available for parties, showers, group functions, meetings and more. If your venue is not on this page please send your info to be text listed for free. If you find outdated or incorrect information please email us at buzz@enidbuzz.com.

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Stride Bank Center

301 S. Independence • (580) 616-7362
Website: http://www.stridebankcenter.com
Building Information:
Stride Bank Center is located in the heart of exciting Downtown Enid, Oklahoma. Featuring over 50,000 square feet of exhibit, meeting, and entertainment space, the Stride Bank Center is the ideal destination for your next meeting, conference, convention, trade show, or banquet. Our many versatile spaces, which includes the largest and most spectacular ballroom in the Midwest, can accommodate everything from a small meeting or intimate gathering to a major trade show.
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Stride Bank Center is a full service, multi-purpose venue serving the region with a diverse set of events that will include concerts, sporting events, family shows, consumer shows, and everything in between! A completely flexible space allows Stride Center to have seating capacities up to 4,000 or a 31,500 square foot floor.

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The Chisholm Trail Expo Center

111 W. Purdue Ave. • (580) 237-0238
Email: sheri@chisholmtrailexpo.com • Website: www.chisholmtrailexpo.com
Building Information:
Built in 1998, includes an enclosed 100,000 sq. ft. pavilion with meeting and banquet facilities and a concession area that can service business, trade, livestock, farm and machinery shows.
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The Coliseum provides seating for up to 9,000 and is designed to accommodate major entertainment events ranging from rodeos to concerts. The Chisholm Trail Expo Center is part of the 160-acre Garfield County Fairgrounds complex, which also includes a 5,000-seat speedway, livestock buildings, outdoor arena, the Hoover Multipurpose Building and Youth Building.

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Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

507 S. 4th St. • (580) 237-1907
E-mail: csrhcinfo@okhistory.org
Building Information:
From Elegant to Down Home The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is the perfect site for a wedding or any special occasion. You and your guests can enjoy a day or evening at Oklahoma's only regional heritage center. Whether in the Village Church, the Temporary Exhibit Gallery or in the Plaza, a beautiful outdoor setting, the Heritage Center provides a unique atmosphere.
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• Temporary Exhibit Gallery - Whether you want to impress clients, host a civic group or celebrate the holidays with staff, the Temporary Exhibit Gallery is the perfect conference, reception or small dining area. The room offers a variety of seating and table arrangements. Limited availability. (100 guest limit, includes use of projector and screen. Limited availability).
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Now Booking Holiday Parties. The Temporary Gallery will be available over the holidays! Please call 580.237.1907 x223 for reservation information.
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• Plaza - The Heritage Center's premier event venue nestled among the beautiful landscaped back lawn of the Heritage Center overlooking historic Government Springs Park.

• Humphrey Heritage Village Green and Gazebo - Step back to the early pioneer days as you enter Humphrey Heritage Village and enjoy the atmosphere of a simpler time on the Green.
(300 guest limit, use of church reception area)

• Village Church - The 1902 Village Church is the ideal venue for an intimate wedding and reception. (60 guest limit, small reception area, changing room for Bride).
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Independence Tower Grand Ballroom

Independence Tower, 302 N. Independence • (580) 233-2267
Building Information:
On site catering, Rooms and areas available to rent are the ballroom, Mezzanine, lobby & Oakroom.  Oakroom perfect for showers and small luncheons.

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Enid Symphony Center

301 W Broadway Ave. • 580-237-9646
Email: enidsymphony@att.net • Website: www.enidsymphony.org/
Building Information:
The facilities of the Enid Symphony Center include Enid Symphony Hall, the Ballroom Theatre, the Jane Champlin Art Gallery and the Eleanor Hornbaker Banquet Hall. The fourth floor halls are connected by a spacious Egyptian Lobby.
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Each of the four halls was decorated in a unique period style by San Francisco artist Joanne Day, the professional artists of the Day Studio and more than 100 community volunteers. The décor includes the Eighteenth Century French Symphony Hall, the Elizabethan Ballroom Theatre, the Italian Renaissance Banquet Hall and the Contemporary Jane Champlin Art Gallery.
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The elegant beauty of the three main halls of the Enid Symphony Center makes the ESC an ideal location for celebrations such as anniversaries, luncheons, private parties, proms, receptions, recitals and weddings. The Jane Champlin Art Gallery and the Ballroom Theatre feature state of the art audio visual equipment for board and conference meetings and corporate training seminars.

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Hoover Building

111 W Purdue Ave. • (580) 237-0238
Building Information:
The Hoover Multipurpose Building and Youth Building. Great for family gatherings and small events. Kitchen.

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Oakwood Country Club

1601 N. Oakwood Road • 580-234-5811
Website: occofenid.org
Building Information:
Oakwood is a private facility that can be rented through a members sponsorship. Banquet rooms, full catering, full bar staff, valet parking.
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81 Ranch

5220 N 81 Highway Suite 1 • (580) 768-6040
Facebook Page
Building Information:
Their two function rooms are our Grand Banquet Hall, which call hold up to 300 people seated. With full wireless microphone system and overhead screens and the smaller Heartland Room, which can hold up to 100 people seated.
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The Chapel
Their chapel is the heart of Heartland Place. No matter what time of day, the chapel will be an exquisite backdrop to your wedding ceremony. The natural wood beams and wide open ceiling will make every detail of your wedding more elegant than you could imagine. The chapel can seat 300 guests. Floor to ceiling windows behind the platform give you the view of the stunning rose garden.
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The Banquet Hall
The Heartland Banquet Hall is a wide open canvas for wedding receptions, corporate events, banquets, balls, reunions, large parties and anything else you can imagine. With entrances from the circle drive and the stunning covered bridge, this venue is perfectly suited for easy access for all guests. The banquet Hall features a 3600sq ft loft area overlooking the 5400sq ft main hall. Their stunning feature staircase makes for great wedding pictures. They can accommodate 350 seated guests in the banquet hall.
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Their outdoor area includes 18 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. With an outside rose garden situated in from of our chapel for a more intimate wedding (up to 150 guests). Beautiful twinkle light rope bridge, gorgeous lake area, red gable barn, fire pit making for numerous bridal portrait photo opportunities.

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The Breeze

222 E. Maple • (580) 234-8284
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The perfect location for casual, outdoor concerts, movies, parties, birthdays, reunions, weddings, receptions and lectures.

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Circle of Life Center

3022 N Van Buren • 580-233-2700
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Circle of Life Event Center will accommodate up to 125 people. Amenities include: Warming kitchen, State-of-the-art sound system, Serving buffet table and Ample parking. For parties, meetings, seminars and more.

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Autry Technology Center

1201 W. Willow • 580-242-2750
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Rooms available for meetings and speakers.

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NOC Campus

Conference Rooms

There are two conference rooms in the Gantz Center that are available for use. One will seat fifteen people and the other will seat eighteen. Both rooms have a LCD projector and screen that can be used with any computer while the smaller room also has a 42" video conferencing unit.

Multi-Media Classrooms

As befits a college campus, Northern Oklahoma College has a wide assortment of classrooms that can be rented. All classrooms are equipped with full multi-media capabilities and numerous rooms have SmartBoards installed as well. Seating capacities range from twenty-five (25) to forty-five (45) people. Some classrooms have the traditional desk/chair combinations while others have tables and chairs.
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In addition to the standard lecture type classrooms, the campus possesses four Interactive TV studios that can be used to bring webinars, video conferences, etc. into the room. Seating capacity in these studios ranges from fifteen (15) to forty (40) people.
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With respect to time availability, most of our classrooms and ITV studios are heavily used during the weekdays from 8 a.m. until around 1 p.m so afternoons, evenings, and weekends are the optimal times for outside groups to use these facilities.

Bivans Chapel

The Bivans Chapel provides a wonderful space for a wedding or a choir/ensemble concert. With traditional pews, beautiful stained glass windows, and a seating capacity of around 200, the Bivans Chapel is an excellent choice for many types of events. Other amenities in the Chapel include a baby grand piano, microphones, CD player, and speakers.

Montgomery Ballroom

The Montgomery Ballroom is our largest space that is available for meetings, dances, banquets, movie showings, etc. As can be seen from the pictures below, the ballroom is a large open space that can be setup to meet a wide variety of needs. The seating capacity will depend on what type of function is being held in the room. For banquets, the capacity is around 200 people and for presentations the room can seat around 350 people.
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The ballroom has full multi-media capability that can be used with any computer, a large fixed white screen on the east wall, ceiling mounted LCD projector, microphones, and sound system.

General Purpose Rooms

There are two general purpose rooms in the Gantz Center that can be setup for presentations, small groups, training sessions, etc. GU100 is a large room that can seat around 75 people for dining and it can also be split into three rooms (via sliding accordion doors) if needed. GU110 is a smaller room that can seat around 30 people for dining or around 45 people for presentations. Both rooms are fully multi-media equipped with a computer, LCD projector, and electronic white screen.
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For information about rental prices and availability, contact Mary Skidmore either by email (mary.skidmore@noc.edu) or by phone at 580.548.2321. Copperpot Catering is the contracted provider of food service for all events on the campus. 580.628.2244.

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Simpson's Old Time Museum

228 E Randolph • (580) 234-4998
Website: www.skeletoncreekproductions.com
8 am - 5 pm Mon thru Sat.
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A good fun place for weddings or other family functions.They have an actual chapel and a lots of other rooms that function for different uses. Simpson Mercantile ceased in early 2006 and became Skeleton Creek Productions and Simpson's Old Time Museum. The brothers also needed a location to film their adventures, so they constructed a saloon, boardwalk, hotel lobby and room, jail and marshal office and other business fronts in the 90,000 sq foot building. They are planning to add a 100 seat church/school house, general store and bank. If you have several hours to spare, they offer tours at no charge.

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Denny Price YMCA

415 W Cherokee Ave. • (580) 237-4645
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Different areas of the building can be rented for parties, meetings and group activities.

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Elks Lodge

520 W Oxford Ave. • (580) 233-2104
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Rent a room for meetings or parties.

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Santa Fe Depot

202 W Walnut • Contact Northwest Oklahoma DAV, 580-242-3808
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Main room will hold 50+ for a seated meal. Kitchen has a seating area for about 20+. Facility has full kitchen.

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Skatetown

905 Overland Trail •  (580) 233-5360
Email: sk8renid@yahoo.com • Website: www.skatetownenid.com
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Skatetown is a 28,000 sq ft building that is available for Private Parties such as Corporate Events, Family Reunions, School Functions, Private Birthday Parties, Quinceañeras, and more. Not only do we have seating for over 200 people, concessions available, but we have an amazing sound system and light show and a beautiful skate or dance floor. We provide the DJ with all our parties. Private Parties and Private Birthday Parties are available! Whether it is a birthday party, family reunion, church fellowship or a corporate event --Skatetown has the FUN for your event. Call for details on party rates for your special event.

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Leonardo's Children's Museum

200 E. Maple • 580-233-ARTS (2787)
(Birthday Parties) giftshop@leonardos.org
Website: www.leonardos.org/events-and-parties.html
Building Information:
Events and Parties - Leonardo's and Adventure Quest is also available for corporate functions, private parties and special events. Our facility rentals are custom-priced, ranging from $300 and up. Call for prices on other events. We pride ourselves on working with all budgets to ensure the best event experience possible.

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Nicole's Gymnastics Academy LLC

415 N. 3rd St. • (580) 237-4748
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A GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Birthday Party is a real swinging’ time with tons of running, jumping, smiling, laughing, and screaming that is 100% grade A, pure, crazy fun!! It will definitely be one of the best birthdays you’ll ever celebrate. Stop monkeying around and have your mom and dad plan your birthday party at the birthday party place.

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Central Christian Church

1111 W. Broadway • (580) 233-1214
Website: www.centralenid.org
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Central Christian Church was founded in 1893, forty-five days after the Cherokee Strip Run. Also available for Weddings, receptions, meetings. Some of the groups that meet here are: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Life Long Learning, Garfield County Genealogists, etc.

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F W Zaloudek (Kremlin) Community Building

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It has a kitchen and is located at the park. Nice meeting or family reunion facility. They have no phone number but you might call Kremlin city office: 874-2601

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Island Guest Ranch in Ames

Island Guest Ranch, Ames, OK 73718 • (580) 753-4574
Website: www.islandguestranch.com
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From April through October each year, the Island Guest Ranch opens its gates and welcomes in families, organizations, individuals, corporations, youth groups, religious organizations, weddings parties, honeymooners, family reunions - anyone who wishes to experience the flavor of the "Old West" and true "Western Hospitality".
During your stay with us, you can participate in any of the following daily activities: • horseback riding • fishing • swimming • hiking • horseback • volleyball • trap shooting • team penning • nature watching • and roping instructions
Evening Entertainment - Evening hours may be spent on the follow activities: trail rides, square dancing, Indian pow wows, trolley rides, rodeos, country and western dancing. All activities are facilitated and completely supervised.

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The Home Place Country Estate

1 Mile South, 1 1/4 Miles East, Meno, OK 73760 • (580) 794-0145
Email: thehomeplaceestate@yahoo.com
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We do it all but our main focus is weddings. Indoors or out. Barn setting with tables and chairs for 350 on the property. Full kitchen with ice machine. Indoor restrooms. AC/heat. Dressing suites for the bridal party and 4 RV hookups. Plenty of parking space. Check us out on Facebook.

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The most popular theory about Valentine's Day origin is that Emperor Claudius II didn't want Roman men to marry during wartime. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret weddings. For this, Valentine was jailed and executed. While in jail he wrote a note to the jailor's daughter signing it "from your Valentine".

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In Victorian times it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card.

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Based on retail statistics, about 3 per cent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.

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About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. This makes it the second largest seasonal card sending time of the year.

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If you’re single don’t despair. You can celebrate Singles Awareness Day (SAD) instead.

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Meant as an alternative to Valentine’s Day, the holiday is for single people to celebrate or to commiserate in their single status.

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Or you could pop over to Finland where Valentine’s Day is called Ystävänpäivä, which translates into “Friend’s day”. It's more about remembering your buddies than your loved ones.

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Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn't write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. The X was then kissed to show their sincerity.

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Girls of medieval times ate bizarre foods on St. Valentine's Day to make them dream of their future spouse.

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In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned onto their sleeves for one week for everyone to see. This was the origin of the expression "to wear your heart on your sleeve."

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In 1537, England's King Henry VII officially declared Feb. 14 the holiday of St. Valentine's Day.

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Physicians of the 1800s commonly advised their patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining for lost love.

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Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in the late 1800s.

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More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine's Day.

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73 percent of people who buy flowers for Valentine's Day are men, while only 27 percent are women.

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15 percent of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.

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Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased for Valentine's Day in the U.S.

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Over 50 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the holiday, making Valentine's Day a procrastinator's delight.

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The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.

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Red roses are considered the flower of love because the color red stands for strong romantic feelings.

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189 million stems of roses are sold in the U.S. on Valentine's Day.

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Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines day gifts

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Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets.

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220,000 is the average number of wedding proposals on Valentine's Day each year.

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Every Valentine's Day, the Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet.

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If the event will be held between October 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025, your grant application is due August 31. Local events staged May 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 will have a March 31, 2025 deadline to submit its application. Submit all grant applications at the Enid Welcome Center, 201 W Garriott.

The Visit Enid Advisory Board awards grants based upon the event’s ability to attract visitors to Enid. Recipients of Visit Enid grants in past years include Kites over Enid, Red Bird Farm Harvest Market, Corvette Expo, Tombstone Tales and the Mid-America Nationals Youth Wrestling Tournament.

Contact director Rob Houston at 580.616.7369 or Rob@VisitEnid.org to obtain a grant application or for more information on grants available through Visit Enid.