Taste Oklahoma News

Champagne Brunch Bargain in Tulsa

2010-01-18T19:14:00.003-06:00

This weekend Dianne and I enjoyed a fantastic buffet at the Creek Nation Casino in Tulsa. Every Sunday they offer a Champagne Brunch for $16 per person. That is a pretty big bargain for such a diverse buffet including soft drinks and champagne. The buffet included: seafood, asian food, premium beef, every breakfast item I have ever heard of and a vast array of delicate little pastries, tarts, tiny cheescake bites and itty bitty eclairs.

I tried cheese blintzes for the first time as Dianne quietly hoarded a king's ransom worth of creme cheese and lox. Dianne reports that the champagne was wonderful, but suggest everyone skip the champagne cocktails they offer and drink it straight! Bubbly is sweet enough without adding orange juice or cranberry juice.

Visions Buffet - River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
1616 E. 81st, Tulsa OK
299-8518

Canoe Race - Paddle Across Missouri This July

2010-01-12T09:26:00.005-06:00

Ozark area paddlers looking for adventure might want to consider signing up for the 2010 Missouri River 340.

The Missouri 340 is an endurance race across the state of Missouri. Competitors will start in Kansas City and finish in St. Charles. There are no dams, locks or portages on this stretch of the Missouri. The Missouri 340 course is all on Class I water. The current is about 3 mph and there are no rapids. Participants are allowed exactly 88 hours to complete the course for both glory and cash prizes.

Sign-up for the canoe race is available now at http://www.rivermiles.com/ with race dates being July 27-30, 2010. Canoes & kayaks are both welcome in this race. However, each race craft must be propelled exclusively by paddle power (double or single blade) while on the water. No rowing configuration is permitted. No sail or kite is permitted.

It won't be easy, but it is the world's longest non-stop kayak and canoe river race.

"In a defining moment, you either define the moment or the moment defines you" - from the great golf movie Tin Cup

The Complete Paddler: A Guidebook for Paddling the Missouri River from the Headwaters to St. Louis, Missouri

Tulsa Zoo and Sushi Train

2009-10-17T18:00:00.003-05:00

Dianne has been looking for a new place to get some spicy exotic food lately. This Friday, we both had the day off and our son Dylan was out of school for Fall Break. Since Oklahoma was blessed with a beautiful sunny day, we took a trip to the Tulsa Zoo. We all took our cameras for a fun little family safari.

If you have never visited the Tulsa Zoo, you should take one of these cool Fall days to explore it. Our family loves this inexpensive yet eclectic little zoo. It is loaded with interesting animals and laid out in a way that makes it very walkable. Since the Tulsa Zoo is surrounded by Mohawk Park, we often include a BBQ or picnic to keep the costs low. However, we arrived a bit late in the afternoon this Friday and they close the zoo at 6pm during the week.

Since I had failed to plan ahead, we found ourselves driving down Harvard Avenue hoping for a fun new restaurant to just pop up in front of us. Surprisingly, this actually worked! At 51st and Harvard, I saw a very interesting two-word sign offering: 'Sushi Train' and I new we had arrived. When it comes to food with heat, you simply cannot beat Asian food. For this reason, I had been considering the Osaka Japanese Steakhouse, it is on the same block as Sushi Train. However, we have seen the show at Osaka before and their food isn't that spicy anyway.

Sushi Train turned out to be just what I had hoped. A tiny electric train track surrounds a cooking area with about half a dozen Sushi Chefs in traditional garb (I guess). Each one is creating different kinds of sushi rolls and adding the tiny covered plates onto an electric train that pulls them by your table. Many of the dishes have tiny signs on top of them that describe what lies within, many leave you to guess. We enjoyed: California Rolls, King Rolls, Lesa Rolls, Cheesecake Rolls, TNT Rolls, Teriyaki skewers and many others loaded with wonderful stuff like: crab meat, habenero, green onions, avocado, tuna, salmon, calamari, jalapenos, etc. Each set of 4-6 sushi rolls is on a colored plate, the color of the plate indicates the price. At the end of your meal they count up the cost of the plates and add in your drinks to tally the final bill.

We showed up hungry and went nuts at this place. We grabbed every plate we wanted, added in a side order of Kimchi (blazing hot and slightly fermented Korean Cole Slaw). Since most of the dishes only offered a mild amount of heat or none at all, even our son Dylan ate a lot. It cost the three of us about $45 for the meal and we felt like it was a great deal. Sushi rolls are wonderfully filling and the ones at Sushi Train in Tulsa are beautiful as well. We saw many tempting dessert-type rolls made with gummi bears and other candies. They looked fun, but we went with the Cheesecake Rolls with Kiwi. Delicious! The meal offered the speed and variety of a buffet, without all of the walking back an forth and with each dish bearing its own sneeze-guard! You can't be too safe these days.

Like many buffets, it pays to arrive at a normal meal time, because that is when the most variety is offered. If you don't like snagging your meal from a train like a hobo, you can also order off the extensive menu at Sushi Train. We decided to do both. My wife has a chronic Kimchi Addiction that demands constant feeding and I have always loved electric trains. We will definitely be taking another trip on the Sushi Train soon.

Sushi Train
3300 E 51st St
Tulsa, OK 74135-3512
Phone: 918- 747-9931

Fall Fun in Oklahoma

2009-10-14T18:38:00.005-05:00

A week of rainy cold skies make it clear that Fall has arrived in Oklahoma. Rich green woodland scenes around Oklahoma are suddenly steaked with dark red shrubs and vivid yellow trees. I love this season's dramatic changes in weather. Many of my favorite Oklahoma rivers are up and flowing again, after months of parched conditions.

Time for float trips, camping and visits to the zoo. Once the sunshine returns, I highly reccomend everyone enjoy the next few weeks of crisp mornings, cool afternoons and dramatic skies in the Sooner State. Take a cup of serenity from nature, you may need it. The holidays are just around the corner!

Oklahoma WineFest Saturday November 07, 2009 at 50 Penn Place in
Oklahoma City, OK

Tulsa Food News: I noticed The Bourbon Street Cafe in Tulsa, Oklahoma has closed after 15 years on Cherry Street. RIP

El Reno Wine Festival Sept 12 2009

2009-09-01T09:18:00.000-05:00

1st Annual Chapel Creek Winery Grape Stomp Festival at Chapel Creek Winery in El Reno, Oklahoma.

Saturday September 12, 2009. Tickets $9.95.

Redlands Community College and Chapel Creek Winery will host their First Annual Grape Stomp Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 - 13, 2009 from Noon until 7pm.
Festivities include: Live music * Cow-bernet Burgers * Sinful Zin Peaches * Wine Tasting * Grape Stomping. Souvenir glass, five tastings and grape stomp for only $9.95.
For more information please call (405) 343-2463

Intro to Kayaking at Lake Ouachita State Park

2009-08-07T11:27:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wanted to experience recreational kayaking, but under the guidance of trained and skilled instructors?

Here’s your chance. This introductory course follows American Canoe Association standards and is designed to emphasize safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition for beginner paddlers. Topics include types of kayaks, personal equipment and gear, strokes, manuevers and basic rescue techniques.

The park provides kayaks, paddles and PFDs. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Reservations and a deposit are required. Contact the park for further details. 9am to 4pm, admission: $25.

CONTACT:
Lake Ouachita State Park
5451 Mountain Pine Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
Ph: (501) 767-9366
lakeouachita@arkansas.com

U-Pick Grape Harvest Festival July 25

2009-07-14T08:19:00.000-05:00

Oklahoma wine makers and others will have the opportunity to hand pick and purchase Zinfandel wine grapes during the 2nd annual U-Pick Grape Harvest Festival to be held, beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Demi Rosa Ranch and Vineyard in Tribbey, OK (near Norman).

The festival is free to enter and has activities for the entire family. The activities include wine tasting, available for adults 21 and older and made possible by Grape Ranch Winery. Pick-your-own grapes are $2 per pound at the festival and shade tents are available in two locations this year to provide shelter from the heat. Check out the 2,000-square-foot straw bale construction home Pat & Lorie Malone have built and the large variety of homemade products they are offering for sale. While you browse their unique assortment of goat milk cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta, chevre and fromagina) you can enjoy live music and a great taste of central Oklahoma rural life.

Vendors interested in setting up at the festival may call 899-4627.

The End of the Okmulgee Pecan Festival

2009-05-26T13:51:00.001-05:00

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a new summer festival, celebrating Freedom, Family, Food, and Fun. The new Okmulgee summer festival event will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 and will be held at the Okmulgee Municipal Park, between 13th and 20th Streets. As with most July 4 celebrations, there will be fireworks and families can enjoy a blanket on the ground.

The Okmulgee Summer Festival is replacing the beloved 25-Year-Old Downtown Okmulgee Pecan Festival. Every June, the people of Okmulgee would get together and bake a pecan pie of Guinness Book of World Records size. Games, rides, concerts and more brought the young and old to downtown Okmulgee's historic town square. This old event is sure to be missed.

What do you think of the new festival at Okmulgee Municipal Park?
Drop us a comment!

Riverside Dining at Tulsa's Red Rock Canyon Grill

2009-05-03T10:40:00.000-05:00

This weekend Dianne and I decided to conclude the day's bowling fun with a nice meal. My good friend Todd Groff had advised me to check out the Red Rock Canyon Grill for simple well-prepared food and great atmosphere. Since Tulsa's Red Rock Canyon Grill is right on the way home from Riverlanes Bowling Center, we gave them a try last night. Both of us left convinced that this is one of Tulsa's best new restaurants (opened in 1999).

Simply Good American Food

The first thing you notice when walking into the Red Rock Canyon Grill is a large number of whole chickens slowly roasting in a open hearth rotisserie. This chicken is the restaurant's specialty and it is not to be underestimated! This is chicken that will make you want to slap 'The Colonel'. Most of the entrees on the menu are hardwood grilled and you could really taste just the right amount of smoky flavor in every item we tried. None of the entrees required translation, just good simple food items like steak, ribs, salads, seafood and enchiladas.

Dianne ordered the chicken with BBQ ribs and I got the nightly fish special: Trout and Sea Scallops with blanched asparagus. Both entrees were SO fantastic that I decided to break with tradition and order dessert. Normally, I would count the two glasses of scotch & water as dessert but I passionately wanted to try their Key Lime Pie. In fact, I passionately want to try everyone's Key Lime Pie, if only to compare it to the amazing pie Red Rock Canyon Grill served me.

The Pie

The Red Rock Canyon Key Lime Pie is a HUGE slice of delicious lime custard pie with graham cracker, walnut and pecan crust and a creamy dollop of homemade whipped topping. All of this for the very economical price of $5.99! Dianne and I both enjoyed the pie and brought half of it home to fight over later. Never eat here without ordering the pie. You have been warned!

The Service

The service was extremely professional. Since the servers work as a team, you never find yourself waving madly for attention. Our waiter knew the menu backwards and forwards including loads of enticing details about the preparation. Although we had to wait about 20 minutes for our table, we enjoyed the time at the bar and Dianne got to try a new cocktail - The Cosmo. It is a bit like pink lemonade, if lemonade were made with vodka.

The Atmosphere

Apparently, the highlight of the evening at the Red Rock Canyon Grill is their sunset toast. However, we arrived too late and there wasn't any sunlight to enjoy anyway. I can tell you that the place offers great views of the Arkansas River and dining indoors or out. Of course, I was most impressed by the toilet. I can't speak for the ladies room features, but the men's room offers a flat screen TV, right in front of the urinal, showing basketball. For me, it was like someone read my mind.

The Bill

The Red Rock Canyon Grill can be expensive if you order the higher end entrees, enjoy cocktails and splurge on dessert like we did. However, we still got out of there for about $85. That is comparable with the restaurants just across the river in Jenks. In fact, it was more affordable than The Melting Pot and those pikers made us cook our food!

The next time you want some really great American food in a classy but casual environment, I heartily recommend Tulsa's Red Rock Canyon Grill, just make sure to do your bowling BEFORE the meal.

Red Rock Canyon Grill
9916 Riverside Pkwy
Tulsa, OK 74137
(918) 394-7625

http://www.redrockcanyongrill.com/

Meet PBA Bowler Jeff Carter in Tulsa May 9

2009-04-30T15:05:00.001-05:00

You can meet right-handed Pro Bowler and bowling coach, Jeff Carter at the Andy B's RiverLanes Bowling Center at the Storm Open House May 9, 2009. As 1999's midwest PBA Rookie of the year, Jeff Carter's high back swing style and powerful strike ball turned a lot of heads. Last year, he beat Pete Weber!

In addition to meeting Jeff Carter, you can check out the new line of Storm bowling balls, bags and more! I think that the introduction to the "See Your Game" Coaching Software and Distance Learning Program look very exciting.

Bowling Chicks Adult T-Shirt - A cute bowling t-shirt for cute bowling chicks.
More Bowling Gifts from Lane 20 Bowling Store.

3rd Annual Tulsa Dining Out for Life Benefit April 30

2009-04-23T09:14:00.002-05:00

Earth Day Eve Kayaking
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

Eat out on April 30, 2009 and participating Tulsa area restaurants will donate a portion of your bill to pay for local HIV services provided by H.O.P.E. Their generosity coupled with your genorous donation will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children throughout the Tulsa community.

Just look at the list of restaurants participating in Tulsa's 2009 Dining Out for Life Benefit:

Shades of Brown Coffee & Art - 918-747-3000

Baxter's Interurban Grill - 918-585-3134

Caz's Chowhouse - 918-588-CHOW

Dalesandro's - 918-582-1551

McNellie's Public House - 918-382-7468

White Lion Pub - 918-491-6533

El Guapo's Cantina - 918-382-7482

Elote Cafe & Catering

India Palace - 918-492-8040

KEO - 918-797-8200

Lambrusco'z To Go - 918-496-1246

Lava - 918-749-3310

Thyme Bistro & Catering - 918-742-7013

If you would like more information about H.O.P.E. or Dining Out for Life in Tulsa, please visit the Tulsa Dining Out For Life website.

Fresh Bread and Schnitzel in South Tulsa

2009-04-13T08:41:00.002-05:00

The Farm shopping center in South Tulsa offers some fun food choices for Oklahoma folks. Dianne and I visited The Farm this weekend to have a meal at Margaret's German Restaurant & Deli.

Margaret's German Restaurant offers a large selection of traditional German sausages, pork loin dishes and sweet strudel. Although I usually won't touch sour kraut, I found the sour kraut at Margaret's to be excellent. Dianne enjoyed Jager Schnitzel and a spicy German dark beer. I played chicken with the sin of gluttony by downing Knackwurst, Bratwurst and Weisswurst in shocking quantities. The food was all fantastic and the service was excellent.

I'm surprised we had not already given Margaret's a try, considering they have been slinging schnitzel in Tulsa for over twenty years. However, when we found out that the owner, Margaret Rzepczynski, was on a mission to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we moved her place up to the top of the list.

Visit the restaurant website for more details on Margaret's fund raising effort and what you can do to participate!

While we were visiting The Farm shopping center, we stumbled onto the Great Harvest Bread Company. An excellent local bread maker that uses only wheat that is fresh ground daily using their impressive stone grinding machine. They make whole wheat bread from five simple ingredients for bread that is healthier and fresher. In fact, no loaf of bread that they sell is more than 30 hours old!

Stop by Tulsa's Great Harvest Bread Co. someday and visit with the owner/operator Greg Diamond. In addition to a world-class sandwich, you will get a lesson on the bread making art that you will never forget!

Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide by Stan Tekiela

Made-in-Oklahoma Shopping this Weekend

2009-04-10T13:25:00.001-05:00

Adopt an Oklahoma Dog
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

The Cherry Street Farmers' Market is scheduled to open April 11, 2009 from 7am until 11 am. This is the market's eleventh season, and it just keeps getting better every year. If you visit the Farmer's Market this weekend, look for new vendors, produce, plants and more. Occasionally, some of the Oklahoma winemakers even show up at the market and offer tastes of their Sooner State vino.

The original Cherry Street Farmers' Market opens this weekend from 7am until 11am. You can find the market at 15th & Peoria every Saturday from April 11, 2009 until October 3, 2009.

Wednesdays, we have the CSFM Brookside at 41st & Memorial from 8am until 12 Noon. The market will be open every wednesday from May 6, 2009 until October 21, 2009.

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Special events have been planned along with educational demonstrations at the Cherry Street Farmers' Market this year. There will be music on the Gray Snail patio Saturday mornings. Opening day St. Elmer's Fire, a great bluegrass and old time country group with a little hillbilly jazz thrown in for good measure.

Then on the April 18, Scott Aycock - singer, songwriter and co-host of Folk Salad will perform. Up With Trees will be on hand to give tree seedlings away. On April 25, Acoustic Mojo - Dianna Burrup and Bryan Huling who are great singer songwriters with loads of groove and harmony. Look for more information on the Cherry Street Farmers' Market website!

In other Made-in-Oklahoma News, our family has been 'blessed' with eight new puppies (Red Heeler & Lab mix). They are totally adorable and totally free to good homes. Email me at webmaster@oklahomaroadtrips.com and we will set you up with a new best friend that can't be beat!

Steak and Bowling in Henryetta Oklahoma

2009-03-15T00:22:00.003-05:00

Dianne and I have been bowling up a storm in Henryetta this weekend. We played six games Friday night, six games Saturday night and we plan to hit it again on Sunday. Yesterday, we decided to take it to the next level and visit one of our other favorite spots in Henryetta...Nelson's Steakhouse. It may not be easy to find, but once you know the way, you are bound to be back for some top notch Oklahoma cooking.

Nelson's is a steakhouse and honky tonk just a mile or two West of Henryetta. We could not resist the Prime Rib special for $13.95, were only human! I've always gotten a great meal at Nelson's and Saturday was no exception. Check them out for dinner next time you are in the area. Stop by Main Street Bowl, you might just see Dianne and I there working off a little Prime Rib ourselves. I'll be the one dripping with sweat.

Nelson's Steakhouse and Club

1 Mile W. on Hwy 62 - Exit 237 - I-40
918-650-0678

Main Street Bowl

707 West Main
Henryetta, OK
918-652-2695

In other Oklahoma bowling news, Oklahoma's Regional Family Bowling Tournament will take place May 9 - May 10, 2009 at The Lanes at Coffee Creek in Owasso, OK at 2pm. Be there with your sliding shoes on! Bargain bowling gifts and gear.

BBQ, Blues and Girls Night Out in March

2009-03-11T17:56:00.002-05:00

Kayak Oklahoma Lakes
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

March 14th, 2009 Earl Clark LIVE at Tidal School Winery. The menu will consist of smoked sausage, brisket & ribs, barbeque bologna, baked beans, tabouli, potato salad, and cobbler!! Work off the calories on the dance floor. Tickets on sale by phone or website - $29.95. http://www.tidalschool.com/ or 1-866-258-1903

Girls Night Out - March 28, 2009

Grab your girls and come hang out at one of the coolest places in Oklahoma! It's a relaxed atmosphere with giveaways, party games, massages by prior appt and most importantly - food and great Oklahoma wine! Taste them all and pick your favorite to enjoy for the evening. Tickets on sale now - $19.95
http://www.tidalschool.com/ or 1-866-258-1903

Tidal School Vineyards
54560 West Highway 16
Drumright, OK 74030

Valentine's Day Fun in Tulsa

2009-02-12T18:45:00.001-06:00

Valentine's Day is my anniversary, I am always on the lookout for new ways to enjoy this important holiday. I can tell you from experience that getting reservations on V-Day can be tough, so it pays to think out-of-the-box. One idea: Oklahoma wineries have a number of sales, events and activities scheduled for the Lover's Holiday.

I think Dianne and I are going to visit one of our favorite Tulsa spots for gourmet food fanatics: Ladonna's Fancy Foods on Cherry Street. We buy gourmet cheeses online occassionally, but the shipping costs are painful to say the least. Ladonna's elegant and expertly attended store holds a wealth of fine cheeses and custom chocolates. If you enjoy tasting rare and exotic delicacies LaDonna's is well worth driving far out of your way to visit!

LaDonna's Fancy Foods
1615 East 15th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120

Of course, we will be trying to squeeze in some bowling at Andy B's and dinner at Carraba's. I hope you and your special person find a great way to celebrate the day.

Tatanka Ranch Wine Weekends January-March

2009-01-26T15:15:00.001-06:00

Red Oak Area
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

Make your reservations to kick back and relax at Tatanka for a weekend while Stableridge Winery enhances your knowledge of wine. Activites include Wine Sensory & Analysis,Wine Pairings with food and creating your own signature wine. Tatanka Ranch Wine Weekends: January 31, 2009...February 28 and March 21, 2009.

Enjoy delicious meals, horseback riding or ATVing, as well as Tatanka’s other activities. The grounds include a 15 acre lake and 8 ponds are stocked with Florida bass and Channel cat. Recreational Kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and electric trolling boats are all available. Contact Tatanka Ranch for more information and reservations. http://www.thetatankaranch.com

Tatanka Guest Ranch is nestled on 1000 acres of Oklahoma countryside just 15 minutes drive from historic Route 66 near Stroud, Oklahoma.

Kayaking at the 2009 Tulsa Boat Show

2009-01-22T08:58:00.002-06:00

The 2009 Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show will be held February 2-8 at the QuikTrip Event Center at Expo Square. This year there will be a Kayaking Pool attraction, so bring the whole family and learn more about kayaking in Oklahoma. Also, see Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel...performing live! A portion of the proceeds from each show benefits the Lion's Club.

The opening Monday evening VIP Night also is planned for this year, with 30 local restaurants offering food and Oklahoma wineries pouring local wines. The preview night is 6-10 p.m. on February 2, 2009 and more than 7,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only event. The VIP Night tickets are $20.

http://www.tulsaboatshow.com/

Kayaking 2009 Wall Calendar (Calendar) by Sellers Publishing Inc

Tragic Fire at Enid Oklahoma Winery

2008-12-24T09:15:00.002-06:00

Indian Creek Village Winery, founded by the late Dr. Terry Lewis, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The blaze was confined to just the winery. The bed and breakfast and the rest of the grounds are undamaged. No injuries were reported.

Indian Creek Village Winery

Happy Thanksgiving Oklahoma!

2008-11-23T17:17:00.003-06:00

The economy may be struggling these days, but our Oklahoma food diet is improving. Since joining the Oklahoma Food Coop, we have discovered some great new home state delicacies. I hope your family is as blessed as mine has been this holiday season.

The family farm raised pork we bought this year is the best I have had in a decade and it was raised about 20 minutes from my home. This month's Oklahoma Food Coop order included: fresh duck eggs, apple mini muffins, COW cookies and a window planter full of a wonderful variety of lettuces that are so fresh they are still growing! This year's crop of Oklahoma native pecans are becoming available, if the squirrels in your area haven't carried them all away.

Also our local football heroes routed a Texas team on Saturday, so Oklahoma is tasting pretty sweet to me this Sunday! I'm looking forward to a slow roasted butterflied turkey surrounded by sausage dressing and a moat of giblet gravy this Thursday, economic crisis be damned... so pass the cranberry salsa! We have much to be thankful for this year.

OKC Wine Tasting Event Feb 12th 2009

2008-11-09T19:41:00.001-06:00

Grape Ranch Tank
Originally uploaded by FreeWine

Vintage Oklahoma '09
Thursday Feb 12, 2009 from 5:30pm until 8pm
Price: $60.00

Taste and purchase wines from wineries across the state of Oklahoma. The event will be held two days before Valentine's Day in the downtown Oklahoma City Petroleum Club dining room, overlooking the city from the 34th floor of the Chase building.

Music will be performed by the Chris Hicks band and a local artist painting will be available for a silent auction. Proceeds from the event and the auction will go to benefit the Oklahoma City Arts Council.

Oklahoma City Petroleum Club
100 N. Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone: 580-660-1488

Spicy Fun Near Lake Eufaula October 24-25

2008-10-07T14:36:00.003-05:00

Oklahoma Wine & Chili

Beginning at 1pm on Friday October 24, 2008 the Eufaula Arts Council hosts a 2-day ArtWalk located along the pre-statehood Main Street while the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce hosts the 3rd Annual State Chili Cook-off at the new Jellystone Park Resort at Eufaula Cove. Taste the wines of Eufaula's own Sailing Horse Winery while you are there!

Visit http://www.sailinghorse.com/ to learn more about their events and wines.

Oklahoma WineFest 2008 in OKC November 14-15

2008-09-25T10:37:00.003-05:00

50 Penn Place, Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma Grape Growers and Winemakers Association is sponsoring the largest wine festival in Oklahoma featuring 25 Oklahoma wineries November 14 & 15, 2008 in Oklahoma City!

7-10 pm Friday Night

Denim and Diamonds WineFest Reception
- benefitting OGGWMA's "Partner in the Harvest" and The Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Tickets: $75.00, or $90 for both the reception and the Oklahoma WineFest on Saturday! Enjoy a silent auction, music, food, and of course great wine tasting.

11-8pm Saturday

Oklahoma WineFest 2008
- Have fun wine tasting, enjoy all the other vendors, and love the live music!

Advance Tickets: $18 and $13 for seniors
General Admission: $20 or $15 for seniors
Designated Drivers & Children $5.00

North Canadian River Kayaking Info - from OKC to Eufaula the North Canadian River offers loads of outdoor fun.

Antlers Deer Festival October 3 - 4, 2008

2008-09-07T12:50:00.002-05:00

This Southeastern Oklahoma outdoors event draws crowds in excess of 35,000 annually to the small rural town of Antlers, Oklahoma.

The Antlers Deer Festival & Outdoor Show is a family friendly festival that has something for everyone, whether you are an outdoorsman, craft/art enthusiast, wine lover, chili or venison cooking genius or just a child looking for some awesome fun!

While you are in Antlers, Oklahoma stop by K-River campground and paddle the wild and scenic Kiamichi River. Recent rains have many Oklahoma rivers flowing rather early in the season.

Insect Repellent Socks - The technology I have been waiting for is here!

National Bowling Week 2008 August 23-30

2008-08-18T15:00:00.001-05:00

White River 083
Originally uploaded by stone's throw

On August 30, 2008 several Oklahoma bowling alleys will give Oklahoma bowlers a chance to receive a World Record Certificate of Authenticity. Visit one of the participating Oklahoma bowling alley's in August and you may have a chance to join millions of others to help set a new world record for games bowled in a single day. Bowling is a great non-seasonal sport you can enjoy in any kind of weather. Have you introduced your kids to bowling, yet?

Other bowling alley's are offering sales and other promotions. Get out and celebrate National Bowling Week between August 23 and August 30, 2008.

Visit the Oklahoma Bowling Gear & Bowlers Gifts Store.