Calendar of Events
Check out what's going on around town!
Contact the Ponca City Tourism office toll-free at (866) 763-8092 with any questions or e-mail info@poncacitytourism.com.

If you know of an event not listed here or if you are planning a new event in Ponca City, please submit it.

Pow Wow's
August 28-31 - 132nd Annual Ponca Pow Wow, White Eagle Park, home of the Fancy War Dance - "Where Champions Meet Champions".
Head Staff:      Oliver Littlecook, Master of Ceremonies
                       Douglas Eagle, Head Singer
                       Pete Buffalohead, Head Man Dancer
                       Dana Wilson, Arena Director
                       Arthur Blue Back, Water Carrier
                       Jewell Horinek, 2007-2008 Ponca Princess
Schedule of events:
Afternoon Program (South Arena)
Thursday...Native American Church
Friday....Pa Tha Ta (scalp dance society)
Saturday...Verterans Day
Sunday....Ponca Day

Evening Program (Main Arena)
Thursday...Princess Contest - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday....He-Thushka - 7:30 p.m.
Contact: (580) 762-8104 or (580) 765-5334

September 26-27 - 15th Annual Standing Bear Powwow, Standing Bear Native American Park
Cash Prizes with  special "Winner Take All" contests. Friday starts with Gourd dancing beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Grand Entry at 7:00, Princess selection, Intertribal dancing, Tiny Tots contests, Jr./Teen Division contests, Golden Age contests and Exhibition dancing. Saturday starts with Gourd Dancing at 1:00, Special (afternoon only) The Traditional Meal served at 5:30, Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. then Intertribal Dancing, Adult contests, Fancy Shawl, Straight Dance, Men's Fancy Dance
For more information contact: Standing Bear Park (580) 762.1514

Announcements:
FARMER'S MARKET: Fresh local produce brought to you by area farmers. The number of vendors will vary as crops are harvested by season. Located in front of the Pioneer Woman Statue on the Circle Parking Lot. Market times are every Tuesday afternoon from 4 - 6:00 p.m. and every Saturday morning 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. through September.

Current Exhibits:
Ponca City Art Center: Ceramics and impressionistic paintings by local artist Kris Carnes will be on display in the Musik Room, while Kim Norton's paintings will be shown in the main galleries during August - opening August 8th and running through the 31st. Kim Norton is a self-taught oil and pastel artist. She creates her work with oil's using Canvas or masonite surface and velour paper for pastel paintings. Norton's paintings are realistic in style. Her passion lies in taking her favorite subjects; horses, wildlife, and vineyard scenes then creating a work of art with light bouncing off or or shining through the subject.

CLASSES: Watercolor, Oil painting, charcoal, silver smithing/ceramics and poetry classes are being planned to begin in September. Children's Art After School classes will also be offered. The Art center is always looking for qualified art teachers. Oil Painting instructor, photography, graphics, such as pen and ink, pastel and more. call the Art Center for more information at (580) 765.9746

August
1-3 - Kaw Nation Pow Wow - Friday dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. with the evening program starting at 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday dancing begins at 2:00 p.m. with Supper being served at 5:00. Food concessions and arts and crafts.
Contact: Sue Bellmard at (866) 404-5297

1 - 13th Annual "Hazard Hounds" Golf Tournament - Florida Scramble format, 4-person teams & handicaps required for each golfer. Entry Deadline is July 28th, 2008
Contact: (580) 767-8877

2 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

2 - Kaw Fest at Kaw Lake's Sandy Beach. A day full of events, including the Kawfest Talent Review - can you sing, dance, play an instrument or do you have a talent that you would like to share with the community? Each person will be allowed 10 minutes to perform, but may sign up for multiple time slots. Performance Times are 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for more information call Kathy or Jennifer Tippin.
Contact: (580) 762.9494

7 - 9 - 101 Ranch Wild West PRCA Rodeo, at the 101 Rodeo Grounds
Contact: (580) 765.5549

9 - Rodeo Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. downtown Ponca City

9 - Kids Rodeo, downtown Ponca City
Contact: (580) 767.0345

9 - The Poncan Theatre Presents: "An Evening With Mark Twain" starring Kurt H. Sutton as America's Favorite Humorist. Come experience the wit, wisdom and humor of one of the icons in American Literary History as though you were in his parlor. Show times are 2:00 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. all tickets are $15.00 and children are free with one paid Adult Admission.
Contact: (580) 765.0943

15 - American Legion Children's Home 80th Birthday Bash at the Marland Mansion with Special Guests: Uwe Von Schamman, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, Commander Marty Conatser, Senator David Myers and Representative ken Luttrell. Limited Tickets Available and may be purchased at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce for $25.00 per person.
contact: (580) 765-4400

15 - 17 - NBRA National Boat Racing Championships at Lake Ponca. Sponsored by "The Boat House" and Oklahoma Boat Racing Association. Races run each day from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. FREE Admission!
Contact: (580) 762.2414

21 - The University Center at Ponc City Foundation, Inc. Cordially invites you to attend our ART AUCTION, fundraiser for UC Scholarships with featured speaker: OSU President, V. Burns Hargis. Art Preview 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. with Live Auction starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Marland Mansion. $25.00 per ticket with Coat and Tie/Cocktail Attire. Wine & Heavy hors-d'oevres with Cash Bar available. Tickets will be held at the door.
Artists Include: Internationally, Nationally & Locally known artists. Please RSVP by Friday, August 15th, 2008 by calling the University Center at (580) 762-2856

16 - 1st Annual Alpha II, Inc. Golf Tournament - 4 man Scramble at the Blackwell Golf Course in Blackwell, Oklahoma. To be a Hole sponsor, make a donation, donate prizes or reserve your spot Contact: Ashley Smith at (580) 628-2539

22 - The Poncan Theatre Presents: "Hotel California, The Eagles Tribute Band" performing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $16.95 plus tax
Contact: (580) 765.0943

23 - 3rd Annual Successful Aging Expo 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church. What is successful aging? An attempt to avoid disease and disability by making good lifestyle choices, Staying as active as possible both physically and mentally, Staying involved with other people and with life. The Senior Advisory Board invites you to make these actions a regular part of your life.
Contact: (580) 767.0432 or (580) 763.8051

28-31 - Annual Ponca Pow Wow, White Eagle
Contact: (580) 762-8104

September
6 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

9 - Dog Daze of Summer, Ambuc - Pool 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. $5.00 per dog (people swim free)
All dogs must have proper city permit and proof of current rabies vaccination.
Contact: (580) 767.0430

9 - Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council presents: Doug Talley at the Poncan Theatre
Contact: (580) 765.3966

13 - United Way Parade, downtown Ponca City
Contact: (580) 765.2476

18-21 Poncan Playhouse presents: "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker" By Liam O’Brien Directed by Rachael Hamre - This was the very first production by the Ponca Playhouse in 1959. Mr Pennypacker is a very forward thinking man for the 1890s and has managed to maintain not only two separate company offices, but also two separate families and a total of 17 children! When Fate catches up to him and he is discovered, the families must decide how to make things right.
Contact: (580) 765.5360

20-21 - 34th Annual Fine Arts Festival, Sponsored by The Ponca City Art Association - Ponca City Arts Center, 819 E. Central, The "Quick Draw" event was such a success we will have our second annual!The money raised will go to the restoration of the Fine Arts building.
Contact: Donna Secrest, (580) 765.9746

20 - Cherokee Strip Barbecue and Chili Cookoff, Lake Ponca
All proceeds go to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma
Contact: (580) 762.6225

23 - The Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way with Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Author - Educator - Grief Counselor. Come by the Renfro Center, NOC Campus, 1401 East Grand in Tonkawa from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This seminar is helpful to anyone and everyone who has experienced loss. Free and Open to the public.
Contact: 1-800-814-9102 or 1-580-763-0100 x287

24 - Living in the "Shadows of the Ghosts" of Grief with Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Author - Educator - Grief Counselor. Come by the Renfrom Center, NOC Campus, 1401 East Grand in Tonkawa from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A continuation of Tuesdays program, everyone welcome to attend. Registration fee is $35.00 if postmarked on or before September 2nd. Registration after the 2nd of September and at the door will be $45.00
Contact: 1-800-814-9102 or 1-580-763-0100 x287

26 - 28 - Ponca City Military Academy Reunion

27 - St. Mary's School Fall Festival 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic School parking lot beginning at 6:15 - 9:00 p.m. Homemade goodies, Indian taco's, Inflatable's, games, auction and more - a great family fun event.
Contact: (580) 765.6029

26-27 - 15th Annual Standing Bear Powwow, Standing Bear Native American Park
Over $12,000.00 in Cash Prizes with  special "Winner Take All" contests. Friday starts with Gourd dancing beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Grand Entry at 7:00, Princess selection, Intertribal dancing, Tiny Tots contests, Jr./Teen Division contests, Golden Age contests and Exhibition dancing. Saturday starts with Gourd Dancing at 1:00, Special (afternoon only) The Traditional Meal served at 5:30, Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. then Intertribal Dancing, Adult contests, $1000. Fancy Shawl, $1000. Straight Dance, $1000. Men's Fancy Dance
For more information contact: Standing Bear Park (580) 762.1514

30 - Ponca City Garden Council 100th Birthday Celebration at L.A. Cann Garden
Contact Carol Bouldin @ (580) 762.1208

October
4 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

4 - 5 - Oktoberfest, Marland Mansion grounds. Admission $3.00 Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-5. Crafts, Food, Kid's Games, Entertainment, Wine Tasting & Beer Garden
Contact: (580) 767.0420

4 - The Poncan Theatre Presents: "Paragon Ragtime"
Contact: (580) 765.0943

11 - 7th Annual Blues for Food Festival, 101 Rodeo Arena
Gates open at 1:30 p.m.. Live Entertainment
Pinkie & The Snake Shakers
Contact: 580.762.5509 - Festival or 580.716.8500 for BACA Poker Run

12 - Historic Home & Building Tour sponsored by Ponca City Main Street
Contact: (580) 763.8082

18 - Kaw Lake Fall Festival at Camp McFadden
Contact: (580) 762.9494

23 - Ponca City Art Center's Annual Bridge Party fundraising event. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: (580) 765.9746

24-25 & 30-31 - 2008 Motocross Haunted Park. The track of terror park & ride experience, It's sure to be a scream! 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, Tickets are $5.00 at the gate of the Ponca City Moto-x Track, brought to you by the Ponca City Ambucs. Park located West on Prospect, past the Rodeo grounds.
Contact: (580) 765.4400

30 - Halloween Carnival, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Ages 0 - 12. Costume prizes, games and lots of fun for the whole family - Downtown Ponca City, in front of City Hall
Contact: (580) 763.8082

TBA - Craft Fair - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - McCord Elementary School, 3 miles east of Ponca City on Hwy 60, and 1 mile south on McCord Road
Contact: (580) 765.2358

TBA - YMCA Family Halloween Carnival. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A spooktackular, fun, safe, family event that includes, Goblin Cake walk, game booths, concession stand, costume contest, Kids fun jump and much more.
Admission is free and individual game tickets are .25
Contact: Stephanie (580) 765.5417

November
1 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

1-2 - Tablescapes, Friends of the Marland Grand Home Fundraiser
A variety of beautiful table settings in the Grand Home.
Saturday 10 - 4 and Sunday 12 - 4
Admission - $5.00 (Lunch available for additional $5.00 & $3.00 for dessert)
Contact: (580) 762.5635 for entry details

7 - The Poncan Theatre Presents: "Riders in the Sky"
Contact: (580) 765.0943

8 - Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Ponca City on Grand Avenue 10:30 a.m.
Fly Over's and the 95th Army Band from Oklahoma City
Contact: (580) 765.9073

8 - Kaw Lake Fall Festival 2007 at Camp McFadden. Gate opens at 10:00 a.m. and the festival will run until 5:00 p.m. Fun for the whole family! Kids games, Hay Rack rides pumpkin carving contest, Arts & Crafts Displays, Eaglewatch Information, Native American Traditions, Nature Walk and a Catfish Tournament. Admission is $2.00 for adult, $1.00 for Children and Under 6 is Free
Contact: (580) 762.9494

8 - Catfish Fishing Tournament in conjunction with the Kaw Lake Fall Festival. Pick up pre-entry forms at Kaw Lake Office, Ponca City - Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum, Ark City or Army Corp of Engineers Office, Kaw Lake. Registration is $20.00 per fisherman/woman and prizes will be offered.
Contact: (580) 762.9494

8 - Ponca City Arts & Humanities presents: The Blue & Gray Brass Brigade
Contact: (580) 765.3966

13-16 Ponca Playhouse Presents: "Steel Magnolias" By Robert Harlin Directed by Joann Muchmore First presented in 1992. Truvy’s small-town beauty salon is the location for this delightful heart-warming tale of six gossipy Southern ladies over a span of three years. Underneath the wedding, illness and eventual death of a young woman with diabetes, there is a strong bond and group friendship between these Southern belles.
Contact: (580) 765.5360

26 - Festival of Angels "The Night The Lights Go On" Free Family Fun.... join us at Lake Ponca Park offering Hayrack Rides, Marshmallow Roasts, Hot Chocolate and Cookies.
Contact: (580) 762-2273

26 - Community Tree Lighting City Hall's Centennial Plaza - Join us for the kickoff of the holiday season
Contact: (580) 767.0430

26 - Dec. 30 - Festival of Angels Lighting Display's - over 260 displays at 4 citywide locations - Visit our host angel at the Pioneer Woman to get your map of the other locations offering beautiful lighting all around the Grand Home, Lake Ponca Park, L.A. Cann Gardens and the Pioneer Woman. www.festivalofangels.net
Contact: (580) 762.2273

December
5  - Lighted Christmas Parade, downtown Ponca City on Grand Avenue
Join us for an evening of decorated floats in the holiday spirit, everyone welcome to enter
Contact: (580) 767.0430 or visit www.parkandrec@poncacityok.com

6&7 - Hometown Holiday Weekend, Grand Avenue - sponsored by Main Street Authority
Contact: (580) 763.8082

6 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

6 - The Poncan Theatre Presents: Cindy Summers: One Voice - A tribute to Patsy Cline, Karen Carpenter and Judy Garland
Contact: (580) 765.0943

1 - 30 - Festival of Angels, Holiday Lighting Display
Contact: (580) 762.2273

7 - 28 - Annual Gingerbread House, Christmas Tree Collage and Open House at The Ponca City Arts Center
Contact: (580) 765.9746 Donna Secrest

TBA - Friends of Marland's Grand Home invite you for a "Holiday Tour" of the festively decorated historic Marland's Grand Home at 1000 East Grand Avenue. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $5.00 per person. In addition to a guided tour of the gaily appointed home and it's museums, refreshments will be served throughout the day. Tour begins at 1:00 p.m. and will be offered until 4:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Ponca City Chamber or at Marland's Grand Home. Call for more information.
Contact: (580) 767.0427

TBA - The Living Christmas Tree, 7:00 p.m. Nightly at the First Baptist Church - featuring the Oklahoma Balladeer - Les Gilliam.
A tree shaped structure over 30 feet tall that holds up to 75 singers, blending into 10 tiers of greenery, decorations and hundreds of Christmas lights and special computer-controlled lighting effects. Some 150 performers will sing on the tree and in front of the tree, including children, youth and adult musicians. Popular and traditional Christmas songs such as "White Christmas", "Jingle Bell Rock", "I'll Be Home For Christmas", "O Holy Night", to name just a few. Les Gilliam will be a featured artist and will perform Gene Autry's famous Christmas songs, "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and others.  This is Gene Autry's 100th birthday as well as Oklahoma's birthday, so we'll tie the two celebration's together along with (of course) the songs of the Christmas Season. 
Tickets are free but NECESSARY - Group Reservations and tickets are available through the First Baptist Church Church Office, The Ponca City Chamber Office and area merchants.
Contact: (580) 765.4427

January 2009
3 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

17 - 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - "A Musical Celebration" All events are Free and open to the public. Attucks Community Center, 1013 S. 12th Street beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: (580) 765.4400

17- Bald Eagle Viewing, Kaw Lake ULTIMATE Eagle Watch @ Kaw City Community Center and Kaw Nation Tribal Headquarters. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. A free native American luncheon including corn soup, stir fry, fry bread and grape dumplings will be served at the Kaw Nation Community Center just west of Washunga Bay. Transportation will be provided from the Kaw City Community Center and Kaw Nation Tribal Headquarters.
All programs subject to change and weather - please phone (580) 269.2276 or (580) 761.1615 on day of event.
Contact: For additional information, phone (877) 671-6985 or (580) 762-9494

29-Feb. 1 - Ponca Playhouse Presents: "The Odd Couple" By Neil Simon Directed by Tom Cowley - First presented in 1968. This illustration is from that production, which starred Tom Cowley (now the director) as Oscar and the late Ollie Engle as Felix. Oscar Madison, the ultimate slob and Felix Unger, his meticulous opposite, are paired together as two divorced men who decide to share an apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Simon’s pairing of these two men provides a hilarious look at the patterns of their failed marriages. The NY Times said “there is scarcely a moment that is not hilarious.”
Contact: (580) 765.5360

February 2009
7 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

TBA - Black History Month Celebrations

8 - Ponca City Art's Center Annual Fundraiser - a card party! from 1 - 4 p.m. and tickets are on sale now for only $10.00 - call now and save your place! Desserts will be served with coffee or punch and door prizes will be given.
Contact: (580) 765.9746

14 - Chocolate Champagne & Candlelight - Marland's Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue. 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Admission $20.00 before February 5th, $25.00 after that date. Tickets sold at the Grand Home and Ponca City Chamber
Contact: (580) 765.4105 or 767.0427

March
7 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

21 - The 101 Ranch Collectors Association Western Memorabilia Show, Hutchins Memorial 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: (580) 767.0427

28 - Citywide Garage Sales
Contact: (580) 765.4400

April
2-5 - Ponca Playhouse Presents: "Bus Stop" By William Inge Directed by Ginger DuVal - First presented in 1964. - The story takes place in a roadside diner in the middle of Kansas on a snowy winter night and centers on Cherie, the nightclub chanteuse and Bo, the Montana Cowboy. Bo finds it difficult to believe that any girl could turn down his offer of love and romance and moving with him to his Montana ranch. The play also includes other characters that struggle to find romance that has eluded them.
Contact: (580) 765.5360

4 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

4 - WBBZ Spring Expo at the Hutchins Memorial
Contact: (580) 762.4080

11 - Annual YMCA Healthy Kids Day Celebration, includes fun family events, games resources and much more. Call for more information.
Contact: Stephanie (580) 765.5417

24 - Taste & Tasteless
Contact: (580) 765.0943

May
1 - Cowboy Ball @ Play Pen Arena, Hwy 60 and City View - Annual fundraiser for Peachtree Landing - Kay County's Homeless Shelter. For more information - Contact: Carmaleta Wesbrook @ 580.762.3208

2-3- Northern Oklahoma Iris Society will host Iris shows and Garden Tours beginning Saturday, May 3rd from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 E. Central. Garden Tours will begin Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday May 4th from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Lynn (580) 765.2074

2 - Ponca City Community Iris Show including exhibits by Grade School Art Classes, Arizona Jewelry, The Quilt Pantry and Ruth Annis Crafts - from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Attucks Community Center, 1013 S. 12th Street
Contact: Jerry (580) 762.2387

2 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

TBA - Crappie USA Regional Tournament, Pioneer Cove on Kaw Lake - Qualified fishermen from all over the nation.
Contact: (580) 762.9494

TBA - Crappie USA Kids Rodeo - 9:00 a.m. at Pioneer Cove on Kaw Lake - a Kid's fishing challenge - Call Kaw Lake Association for more information
Contact: (580) 762.9494

TBA - American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at Hutchins Trial -  6:00 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.
Contact: (580) 762.5935 or (580) 763.2609

16-17 - Camp McFadden Outdoor Expo - activities will include canoeing, catching fish and learning how to fillet it, hike the camps many trails, demonstrations by Boy Scout Troops, Low Ropes Course, Water Safety, Volleyball and Irish Road Bowling, Archery, Gun Safety Dutch Oven Cooking with free cobbler hot dogs, chili, drinks and s'mores!
Contact: (580) 762.9955 or www.campmcfadden.com

16 - 3rd Annual "Wine" and Cheese Festival at the Ponca City Art Center from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. tickets are $30.00 per person or $50.00 per couple. Evening or Church attire suggested. Tickets are available now at the Ponca City Humane Society, Ponca City area Banks, Ponca City or Blackwell Chambers of Commerce. This second annual fundraising event benefits our not-for-profit shelter serving the northern Oklahoma area.
Contact: (580) 767.8877

22 - Memorial Golf Tournament for Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. Not-For-Profit & Community-owned since 1982. In Memory of: Ed & Dorothy Loosley and Susan Nickles. Shot-Gun start tee time at 8:00 a.m. at Lew Wentz Golf Course
Contact: (580)767.1520 or (580) 762.9102

23 - 2009 United Way Memorial Ride - dedicated to Gordon Thompson "Uncle Gordo". All motorcycle, car and bicycle enthusiasts are invited to participate. Registration will begin at Pioneer Park in Ponca City located at 5th & Highland at 9:00 a.m. Approximate 100 mile ride ending at the Ponca City Airport where lunch will be provided to all participants and prizes will be drawn.
Contact: Melissa - (580) 765.2476

28-31 - Ponca Playhouse Presents: "Fiddler on the Roof" By Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock &Sheldon Harnick Directed by Roger Moon - First presented in 1980 and revisited in 1988. - In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores of Czarist Russia. Th is heartwarming musical features songs: “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset”.

June
5 - 10th Annual Draggin' Grand Nostalgia Cruise - 1976 & Older Show Quality Cars, Cruise 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Pine Street to 7th Street on Grand Avenue. Bring your chairs and a picnic dinner if you like, sit curbside and reminisce taking a trip back in time.  Car registration begins at 5:30 and ends at 9:00 p.m. all entrants must show insurance verification and car registration.
Contact: (580) 762.1929, (580) 762.3036 or (580) 762.6078

6 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

6 - Classic Car Club 26th Annual Show 'n Shine & Swap meet, 9-4 at Ponca Lake
Contact: (580) 762.1929, (580) 762.3036 or (580) 762.6078 www.poncacitycarclub.com

6 - Cherokee Strip Corvette Show, 9-4 at Ponca Lake - 53 years of America's #1 Sports car - competition and judging
Contact: (580) 767.1236

6 - Ponca City Herb Festival at the beautiful LA Cann Gardens, a 10 acre showcase of color, texture, fragrance and landscape architectural beauty. The festival offers vendors, music, food, plants and a number of seminars throughout the day on herbs, horticulture and outdoor design. Expect sessions on growing and using herbs, garden recipes, wildflowers, herbal teas and bath products, roses and landscaping. Hosted by the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, fun will start at 8:00 a.m. and run until 4:00 p.m..
Contact: (580) 718.0027

13 - Kay County Water Garden Tour 2008. The Pioneer Water Garden Society is sponsoring a pond tour 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. the public is invited to view the area ponds. Maps detailing the sites are available at the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce/Tourism office.
A one-time donation of $1. per adult will be accepted at any tour water garden. Visitors are asked to stay on designated walkways and not climb on rocks or landscaping. For safety reasons, parents are asked to accompany children.
Contact: Bill Goldsberry (580)765.2390

19 - 101 Ranch Old Timers Association Wine & Cheese Tasting from 7-9 p.m. at Marland's Grand Home
Contact Darlene (580) 767.0427

19-20 - Juneteenth Celebration, Attucks Community Center, traditional games, food and festivities to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Statehood.
Contact: (580) 762.2499

20 - 2nd Annual Multicultural Rodeo at the 101 Rodeo Grounds, Ash & Prospect. Fun begins at 8:00 p.m. This annual event marks the historic freedom of slaves across many Southern States who did know of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Contact: (580) 762.2499

28 - Kay County Master Gardeners Annual Garden Tour, 2:00 - 4:00
Contact: (580) 765.2037 - $5.00 donation appreciated

July
4 - Freedom Festival at Lake Ponca
Contact: (580) 767.0430

4 - Fly-In Breakfast, Ponca City Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470

11-12 - Jumbo Radio Controlled Fly-In at Goofs Field - Admission is FREE with Concession booths. Model airplanes with not less than 80" wing span, come out and feel the excitement. Full scale flyover begins at noon.
Contact: Don Howard at (580) 765-0757

12-18- Missoula Children's Theatre workshop at the Ponca Playhouse
Contact: (580) 765.5360

17-18 - Oklahoma Junior Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. nightly at the 101 Rodeo Grounds
Contact: 765.4400

19-25 - Grand National Moto-Cross Races at AMBUC Race Park.. Races daily, tickets on sale at the gate - $10.00 for adults, children 5 & Under FREE.
Contact: (580) 762.3635
 

If you know of an event not listed here or if you are planning a new event in Ponca City, please submit it.