Fall Fun in Oklahoma

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

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

The End of the Okmulgee Pecan Festival

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!

Steak and Bowling in Henryetta Oklahoma

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

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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

Tragic Fire at Enid Oklahoma Winery

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

Spicy Fun Near Lake Eufaula October 24-25

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

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

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!

2008 Taste of Oklahoma Event Postponed

The 2008 Taste of Oklahoma Event has been postponed until further notice in anticipation of holding the event in downtown OKC on the canal. The event is held to benefit the Greater Oklahoma Hunter Jumper Horse Show, Inc Riders for Handicapped Children. http://www.goshow.org/

Taste of Oklahoma is a gathering of more than 25 local restaurants, Made in Oklahoma food producers, several Oklahoma City chefs, music, entertainment and arts.

2008 Oklahoma RiverFest June 6-8

The 2008 Oklahoma RiverFest

The Third Annual Oklahoma RiverFest, presented by Devon Energy & Chesapeake Energy, will take place June 6-8, at Regatta Park on the Oklahoma River. The event will feature FREE activities for all members of the family both on and off the water, showcasing the many amenities of the Oklahoma River and trails.

The three-day festival will feature Dragon Boat Team Racing, exciting river shows featuring water skiing and jet skis, the Oklahoma RiverRide bicycling event, Devon Energy River Cruises, Red Earth RiverFest RiverRun, MusicFest, KidsPlay inflatable park, Chesapeake Boathouse tours, rowing demonstrations, paddle boats, kayaks and many other attractions.

Head out to OKC and enjoy one of Oklahoma City's most popular events and what has to be the North Canadian River's most upscale affair of the year!