And I’m off to the rodeo
The World Championship Rodeo Bullfight Finals and Concert is set for Sept. 20-21 at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum. Jake Worthington will perform Friday night and Rick Trevino will perform Saturday night. Tickets are $15 and available at Brad’s Western Store and Jimmy’s Western Wear in Ardmore. The coliseum is located at 600 Lake Murray Dr. S in Ardmore.
Bounce into the Fall
Camp Fire will host a free public block party, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Camp Fire Hut located at 1710 West Main in Ardmore. Take the kids out for a day of waterslides, an obstacle course, bounce house and hot dogs while learning more about Camp Fire. Camp Fire offers activities for boys and girls from Pre-K to 12th Grade. For additional information, call 580-223-5889 or email margaret@campfirehok.org.
Explore the paranormal
Get your mind right for Halloween by attending the Ardmore Library Paranormal Presentation. The event, hosted by Investigating Oklahoma’s Paranormal, will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sept. 26 at the library. Attendees will learn the basics of paranormal investigating, see the equipment and take part in a Q&A. The event is recommended for ages 14 and up. The library is located at 320 E. St. NW in Ardmore.
Welcome fall in Wilson
Wilson will hold its Fall Fest Sept. 28. The celebration will include a parade at 10 a.m. and come complete with vendors and activities throughout the day. Those activities include a 5K run at 7:30 a.m., cornhole tournament, pumpkin decorating contest and the crowning of the Fall Fest King and Queen.
Calling all pickleball people
The highly anticipated Ardmore Stampede will be Sept. 27-29 at the pickleball complex located within Regional Park. The competition will feature women’s and men’s doubles, mixed doubles and team pickleball. The entry fee is $65.
Woodford VFD fundraiser
The Woodford Volunteer Fire Department will host its fire department from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 28. There will be a barbecue meal and auction with proceeds going toward supporting the fire department. The department is located at 5483 Woodford Road in Springer.
Fish fry in Ringling
The Ringling VFD will host a fish fry fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 5 at the VFD. The meal is for donation only and will consist of fish, calf fries, fried jalapenos, hushpuppies and tea. The department is located at 204 N. 5th St. in Ringling.
Red Dirt fest
The Second Annual Turner Falls Red Dirt Music Festival will be Oct. 5 with Cody Canada and The Departed headlining. Also performing will be Cam Allen, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, The Smokin’ Oaks and Carly Nash. Visit turnerfallspark.com for ticket information.
Criner Hills VFD fundraiser
The Criner Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host its Bar-B-Q Fundraiser Oct. 12 with live music starting at 5:30 p.m. and meal at 6 p.m. There will also be a live dessert auction. All proceeds will go toward the department. For additional information or to make a donation, email crinerhillsvfd@aol.com or call Chief Michael Campbell at 580-465-4403. The Criner Hills VFD Station 1 is located at 3346 S. Countyline Road in Overbrook.
Fun for all
Save the date as Community Youth Services will host a Masquerade Ball at 6 p.m., Oct. 26 at the Harper & Copper Rooms. The evening will feature door prizes, a wine pull, silent auction, entertainment, a catered meal and more fun than you can imagine. Ticket details will be provided in the coming weeks.
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