|
|
Contact the Ponca City Tourism office toll-free at
(580) 765-4400 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.
Current
Exhibits:
Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue
- "Women of Rock 'N Roll" Display
Standing Bear Museum - Native American Art
Collections
Ponca City Library - The Gordon Matzene Collection; 18th Century Chinese
& Western Art
Marland's Grand Home - 101 Ranch Memorabilia, D.A.R. Museum & Native
American Collections & the Louise Fluke Flag Plaza.
March
4 - ROMEO AND JULIET, SOUTH KANSAS SYMPHONY - Presented by the Poncan
Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale
now by calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncanthreatre.com.
4-7 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney's award winning musical - Step
into the enchanted world of Belle, who gives up her freedom to ransom
her father, captured by a horrible beast. This tale is family
theatre at its best. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma
College, Tonkawa. 7:30 p.m. weekend performances, Sunday Matinee
2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Students and Children.
Tickets available at the door.
5 - GEORGE THOROUGHGOOD LIVE IN CONCERT, First Council Casino.
Showtime is 8:00 p.m., tickets available by calling First Council
Casino.
5 - SHARIN' O' THE GREEN - Benefit Fundraiser for Domestic Violence
Program of North Central Oklahoma. Come hear musician Issei Aoyama
who brings his brand of contemporary jazz to the Ponca City Country
Club. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. with heavy hors d'oeuvres and
includes jazz entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $20
and can be purchased at area banks or at the door.
6 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport.
Contact: (580) 767-0470.
6 - PONCAN OPRY - Presented by the Poncan Theatre.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on
sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
7 - 2010 STUDENT EXHIBIT, Ponca City Art Center -
Grade and Middle School students will be exhibiting
art projects. Opening reception Sunday, March 7. Show runs
through March 28. For more information contact: (580) 765-9746.
9 - HYUNSOON WHANG, Korean-born Pianist has delighted audiences
throughout the US, Europe, Japan and Korea. Kinzer Performing
Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Show times are
7:30 p.m., and there is no admission charge. Sponsored by the National
Endowment for the Arts.
9 - MARTHA HANNAH, MEDIEVAL COMEDIENNE - Presented by Ponca City
Arts and Humanities Council. Come hear this multi talented
performer as she provides theatrics, comedy and stand-up history.
Poncan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. No admission charge. Contact:
(580) 765-4400.
12 - ROUTE 66, A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY - The Poncan Theatre
Presents: Contact: (580) 765-0943.
13 – PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WITH SAUSAGE, BISCUIT AND GRAVY! - American
Legion Post 14, 407 W. South Avenue. 6:30 - 10:00 a.m. Adults $5.00,
Children Under 12 $2.00, Children under 6 FREE!
25 - PO-HI CHORALE CONCERT, benefiting Ponca City
American Red Cross.
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 7:00 p.m. $5.00 for
adults, $3.00 for students. Tickets available at local banks and
the PC Chamber office. Contact: Jamie Sinton (580)
765-6605.
27 - 101 RANCH COLLECTORS
WESTERN MEMORABILIA SHOW,
Hutchins Memorial
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Buy - Sell -
Trade - Free Appraisal. Anything western, cowboy or Indian related. Guns, Knives, Spurs, Pocket
Watches, Coins, 101 Ranch items, Cinema Collectibles, Maps, books,
Cowboy Boots, Saddles, Chaps, etc.... Also, Historical Displays &
Private Collections. Admission is $2.00 per person. Contact: (580) 767-0427.
27 - ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION, Cann Memorial
Garden, 1:00 p.m. - Bring the kids to Cann Memorial Garden for a
celebration of Arbor Day. Susan Henning, Kay County Conservation Office,
will present a 30 minute puppet show, “Woody the Oak Tree”. Following
the puppet show will be an interactive play for the kids to participate
in called “Tree Factory”. Ponca City Parks Department will plant a tree
at the garden and refreshments will be provided by Sage, Rosemary, and
Thyme Garden Club. For information contact (580)767-0430.
27 - ROUSTABOUTS LIVE! - This ensemble is a traveling group dedicated
to training young performers. Interactive show with live band
and singer dancers. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern
Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Show time is 7:30 p.m. - Tickets are
available at the door and are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.
27 - "STRIKE IT UP FOR HOSPICE" 6th Annual Memorial Bowling
Tournament for Hospice. Fundraiser for Hospice of North Central
Oklahoma, a 5-member team entry fee of $100 allows you to bowl three
games and shoe rental is free. There will also be a silent auction. For
information contact (580) 762-3333 or (580) 762-9102.
April
2-4 & 9-10 "THE
COVER OF LIFE"
Presented by Ponca Playhouse and directed by Ginger DuVal. Tood, Weetsie and Sybill are brides in
rural Louisiana in 1943. Each married a Cliffert brother. The brothers
are sent off to World War II and a local news story about these young
wives has intrigued Henry Luce. He decides they belong on the cover of
Life magazine and assigns Kate Miller the story. Kate's haughty
urban attitude gives way to sympathy as she comes face to face with her
own powerlessness in a man's world.
Contact: (580) 765-5360
3 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport.
Contact: (580) 767.0470
3 - ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT ON THE LAWN at the Pioneer Woman Museum. Free and open to the public with refreshments in
the education room. Activities begin at 2:00 p.m. Contact: (580) 765.6108.
4 - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT - REGIONAL - Ponca City Arts Center
- See the best displays of art by High School art students
throughout the region. Opening Reception April 11, 2010.
Event runs through May 2.
Contact: (580) 765-9746.
8 - ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HEALTHY WOMEN'S PROGRAM Ponca City Medical
Center - Join 420 of your closest friends as we celebrate the
anniversary of the Healthy Women's Program with nationally known speaker
Linda Larsen. Tickets are $15 and include dinner, speech,
giveaways and more! Northeast Baptist Church, 6:00 p.m.
Contact (580) 765-0529 for information and tickets.
9 - REDBUD JAZZ FESTIVAL, 15th Annual Redbud Jazz Festival will continue
Northern Oklahoma college's tradition of bringing outstanding jazz
musicians to the campus.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 per person and
are available at the door. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern
Oklahoma College, Tonkawa.
10 - VINCENT VAN GOGH - The Poncan Theatre
Presents:
On Stage with Joseph Kaknes as Van Gogh .
Contact: (580) 765-0943.
10 - WBBZ
SPRING EXPO, at the Hutchins Memorial.
Contact: (580) 762-4080.
16 - 21 - DEATHTRAP, a classic thriller, a genre with style!
Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Evening performances
begin at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee performance is 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and children. Kinzer Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College.
17 -
ANNUAL HEALTHY KIDS DAY CELEBRATION - YMCA
- includes fun family events, games, resources
and much more. Call for more information. Contact: Stephanie 765-5417.
17 -
PONCAN OPRY - Presented by the Poncan Theatre.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan
Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
17 - RIDE FOR THE RED, 2010 Benefit Motorcycle/Car Run and Lunch -
Come and support the American Red Cross as we ride to raise money for
others. Registration for the 100 mile ride will begin at 9:00
a.m.. with the ride starting at 10:00 a.m. Rider and passenger
fees are $15 each (includes lunch and door prize ticket). Dutch
oven lunch and prizes following lunch. "In Honor Of" or "Memory"
signs are $50. Contact: (580) 765-6605.
23 - 19TH ANNUAL TASTE AND TASTELESS
- Presented by the
Poncan Theatre.
Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan
Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncanthreatre.com
23-25 "ROUGHNECK RALLY" VINTAGE CAR SHOW, vintage
automobiles from the Vintage Car Rally Association will be here
displaying their vintage "show" cars and participating in events.
For information contact (580) 765-4400.
24 - 15th ANNUAL GALA, NOC alumni and faculty participate in an
outstanding salute to Broadway and opera. NOC Fine Arts
Faculty and the College Choir will join the cast. Kinzer
Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Show
time is 7:00, admission is free.
27 - SON-DEL-BARRIO, Latino Music presented by Ponca City Arts &
Humanities Council - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this electric Latin
band which plays hypnotic rhythms and music from the Caribbean and Latin
America. Poncan Theatre, 7:30 p.m. No admission charge.
Contact: (580) 765-4400.
30 -COWBOY BALL - Play Pen Arena, Hwy 60 and City View -
Annual fundraiser for Peachtree Landing - Kay County's Homeless Shelter.
For more information - Contact: Deb Altman,
580-762-3434.
May
1 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport.
Contact: (580) 767.0470.
1 - CRAPPIE USA QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT - Kaw Lake
1 - PONCAN OPRY - Presented by the Poncan Theatre. Showtime
is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre
at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
1 - MARCH FOR BABIES - ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR MARCH OF DIMES.
Registration begins at Pioneer Park (5th Street) at 4:00 p.m.
www.marchforbabies.com. Contact: Peggy (580) 762-5935 (work) or (580) 761-1240 (cell).
1 - NORTHERN OKLAHOMA IRIS SOCIETY
SHOW AND GARDEN TOUR - Saturday, May 1st from
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at
the Ponca City Art Center, 819 E. Central. Contact
Lynn (580) 765-2074
or (580) 765-9746.
6 - 9 - SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL - Presented by Evans Children's Academy of
Performing Arts. Show times are 7:30 p.m. nightly, with the Sunday
matinee beginning at 3:00. Tickets on sale now by calling
Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncanthreatre.com.
6 - 9 - JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL - Presented by ReACT. A
tale of the epic battle between good and evil, this musical focuses on a
doctor's attempts to separate man's evil nature from his good.
Evening performances 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinee at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and children.
Wilkin Hall Theatre, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa.
8 - WALK FOR LIFE - Fundraiser for Living Hope Pregnancy Center.
War Memorial Park along Hutchins Trail. 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Contact Ramona Ash, 580-765-0664.
9 - PAINTINGS BY LIZ ROTH, OSU Asst. Professor in Drawing and
Painting - Ponca City Arts Center - Opening Reception May 9, 2010.
Event runs through June 13. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
13 - MAYFEST, SPONSORED BY EDWIN FAIR -
The Edwin Fair Annual Mayfest is in honor
of the month of May as Mental Health Awareness month. Free
children's games, informational booths, food, beverages, door prizes and
much more.... FREE to the public. Hours are 3:30 - 5:30, 5th
Street location. Contact Natalie Wittenburg:
(580) 762-7561.
15-16
- OUTDOOR EXPO, Camp McFadden - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. activities will include canoeing, catching fish and learning how
to filet it, hike the camps many trails,
demonstrations by Boy Scout Troops, Water Safety,
Volleyball and Archery, Gun Safety Dutch Oven
Cooking with free hot
dogs, drinks and s'mores! Admission by Donation. Contact: (580) 762.9955 or
www.campmcfadden.com.
28-30 - "LI'L ABNER" Ponca Playhouse Presents: directed by Rachael Hamre. Al Capp's zany Dogpatch characters
come to life on stage in this madcap musical. As the lovely Daisy Mae
chases bachelor Li'l Abner during the annual Sadie Hawkins Day Race,
word comes from Washington, DC that Dogpatch has been selected as the
"Most Unnecessary Town" on the map, and intends to evacuate the town!
Contact: (580) 765-5360
June
4 - ROCK AND ROLL LIVES AT THE PONCAN! -
Dragging Grand Rock and Roll Concert, 9:00 p.m. Tickets on sale now by
calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com.
4-5 - "LI'L ABNER" Ponca Playhouse Presents: directed by Rachael Hamre. Al Capp's zany Dogpatch characters
come to life on stage in this madcap musical. As the lovely Daisy Mae
chases bachelor Li'l Abner during the annual Sadie Hawkins Day Race,
word comes from Washington, DC that Dogpatch has been selected as the
"Most Unnecessary Town" on the map, and intends to evacuate the town!
Contact: (580) 765-5360
4 - 13th ANNUAL DRAGGIN'
GRAND NOSTALGIA CRUISE -
1984 & 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
4-5 - CLASSIC CAR CLUB 29th
ANNUAL SHOW 'N SHINE, CRUISE AND SWAP MEET -
Join us Friday evening, June 4th, on Grand
Avenue for a Classic Car Cruise from 6:00 - 10:00. Then again,
Saturday from 8:00 - 4:00 at Lake Ponca Park. Classic cars, family
fun, vendors and swap meet! Contact: (580) 762.1929, (580) 762.3036 or (580) 762.6078 www.poncacitycarclub.com.
5 - FLY-IN
BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport
- Contact: (580) 767.0470
5 - CHEROKEE STRIP CORVETTE CAR CLUB SHOW,
Lake Ponca Park 9:00 - 4:00 -
54 years
of America's #1 Sports car - competition and judging.
Contact: (580) 767.1236.
5 - 17th ANNUAL
PONCA CITY HERB FESTIVAL,
8am to 4pm, LA Cann Gardens, 14th & Grand Ave. A
fun-filled day with vendors from across the Midwest offering unique and
hard-to-find items, everything from annual and perennial plants, unusual
herbs, along with those special touches every garden or home needs.
Included are seminars on horticultural-related topics, free children's
activities, live entertainment and lots of great tasting food. Free
admission. This RedBud Award winning festival is hosted by the Sage,
Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club. Contact (580) 304-3880 www.poncacityherbfestival.net
5 - PONCAN OPRY - Presented by the Poncan Theatre.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now by calling
Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com.
TBA - Sooner State BMX 600 Point Weekend. Pit bike Races all
3 days with sign ups from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Friday June 12th for
Single Point. Saturday Race For Life sign ups from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. for
double point and Sunday Triple Point Redline Cup Qualifier sign ups from
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Bike Shop vendors, inflatable toys, 50/50, Drawing for
a pit bike, and 2009 redline bike, games and giveaways with lots of good
food and drinks. Spectators are FREE! So come on out and catch the
fever, you could be the next champion!
Contact: (580) 401.0055
18-19
- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFE -
at AMBUCS Moto-X Race Park. You don't need a team to show your support,
just go out and cheer them on. Contact: (580) 716-5428.
18 - 101 Ranch Old Timers Association Wine & Cheese Tasting from
7-9 p.m. at Marland's Grand Home. Contact Darlene (580) 767.0427
18-19 - Juneteenth Celebration, Attucks
Community Center, traditional games, food and festivities.Contact: (580) 762.2499
19 - 4th 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. Tickets are $8.00 for
adults, $5.00 ages 7-12, 6 and under is free! Ask about special group
rates for 10 or more.
BULL RIDERS - call in on Monday, June 15 from 6-9 p.m.
(918)247-6826. Contact: (580) 762.2499
20-30 - GLORIA GLASSCO AND CARL PETERSON - Ponca City
Arts Center
- Opening Reception June 20. Exhibit runs through
July 25. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
24-27 - " GODSPELL" - Presented by Evans
Children's Academy of Performing Arts.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. nightly, with the Sunday matinee beginning
at 3:00. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at
(580) 765-0943
or www.poncantheatre.com.
July
1-25 - GLORIA GLASSCO AND CARL PETERSON - Ponca City
Arts Center -
Opening Reception June 20. Exhibit runs through July 25. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
3 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport.
Contact: (580) 767.0470
3 - FAMILY NIGHT 2010, Camp McFadden.
Contact: (580) 762-9955
4 - FREEDOM FESTIVAL, Lake Ponca.
Contact: (580) 767.0430
TBA - 26th Annual Christmas in July Boat Flotilla at Kaw Lake,
pick up registration forms at McFadden Cove Marina, Pioneer Cove Marina
or Lakeview Lounge in Kaw City - Sponsored by Kaw City Chamber of
Commerce & Kaw Lake Association.Contact: (580) 370-002
TBA - Arts Adventure at Northern Oklahoma
College - Summer Camp registration forms available at the Ponca City
Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: (580) 628-8684.
TBA- Oklahoma Junior Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. nightly at the 101
Rodeo Grounds. Contact: 765.4400.
19-24 MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS
"PINOCCHIO". One of Ponca City's most eagerly anticipated
events, come watch youth performing this classic tale of growing-up and
responsibility. Presented by Ponca City Arts and Humanities
Council. Poncan Theatre, 3:00 and 7:00 performances, no admission
charge. Contact: (580) 765-4400.
25-31 -
GRAND NATIONAL MOTO CROSS RACES -
AMBUC Race Park.. Races daily,
tickets on sale at the gate - $10.00 for adults, children 5 & Under
FREE.
www.poncacitygrandnationalmx.com . Contact: (580) 762-3635.
August
1 - CHILDREN'S ACADEMY EXHIBIT - Ponca City
Arts Center - Opening Reception August 1. Exhibit runs through
August 29.
Contact: (580) 765-9746.
6-8 - KAW 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:
Carolyn Delaney at (866) 404-5297
or (580) 269-2552 extension 210.
7 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport.
Contact: (580) 767-047.
7 - "ALL FIRED UP" - Benefit Fundraiser for the Ponca City Fire
and Life Safety Council, Ody's Bar, 3700 Lake Road. Enjoy a steak dinner with all the fixins',
prepared by 3 different teams of Ponca City Firemen. You VOTE the
winner! Other fun includes a DJ, and live auction! Call
(580) 765-4400 for more information. Tickets available at Ponca
City Chamber.
12-14 - 101 RANCH
WILD WEST'S 51ST ANNUAL PRCA RODEO, at the 101 Rodeo Grounds.
Contact: (580) 765-5549.
14 - 101 RANCH OLD TIMER'S ASSOCIATION -
Lunch, Auction and Business Meeting. Moose Lodge, 9:00 a.m.
Vendor booths, live auction, catered lunch and business meeting.
Contact Al Ritter (580)762-8519.
14 - RODEO
PARADE - Begins at 10:00 a.m.
in downtown Ponca City.
14 - KIDS
RODEO - Following parade, in downtown Ponca City. Contact: (580) 767-0445.
21 - "PARTY AT THE PALACE!" Ponca City Area Chamber of
Commerce Celebration at the Marland
Mansion, open to the public. Great food, Live Entertainment, Games,
Dancing & Fabulous Door Prizes. Call the Chamber office for
more information.
Contact: (580) 765-4400
tba – 5th 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
27-30 - Annual Ponca Pow Wow, White Eagle.
Contact: (580) 762-8104
September
5 - PONCA CITY ART CENTER COLLECTION -
Ponca City Art Center - Opening Reception September 5. Exhibit
runs through October 3. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
5 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST,
Ponca City
Airport. Contact: (580) 767.0470
10 - 12 - 48th Annual Cherokee Strip golf
Classic - "Fun no matter how you slice it!", at the Ponca City Country
Club. Benefitting the Opportunity Center Golf tournament is "two net low
ball" (4 amateurs & 1 pro) using 85% handicap. Sign up as an individual
or bring an entire team! Other activities include the Marty McArthur
Memorial Ladies golf tournament, silent auction, live entertainment,
ladies activities, amateur golf horserace. Social passes are available.
Contact: Chuck at (580) 762-2580 or Winston at (580) 718-8911
11 - PONCAN OPRY - Presented by the Poncan Theatre. Showtime
is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre
at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
TBA - 10th
Annual Blues for Food Festival,
at the 101 Rodeo Arena
Gates open at 1:00 p.m. and
the first 100 through the gate get free BBQ at 6:00 p.m. 10th annual FREE
Horseshoe Tournament with prizes for both men and women. Live
Entertainment
benefiting the Ponca City Salvation Army Food Bank -
bring canned goods get a discount on your admission.
Come join The Native American Music Spotlight Show featuring some of
Ponca City's best Blues/Rock and R&B bands. Contact: 580-762-5509
or 580-401-3352.
12 - Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the American Legion building,
407 W. South Avenue. Serving from 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Adults are $5.00,
Children Under 12: $2.00 and Under 6 - FREE!
14-18 - 92nd ANNUAL KAY COUNTY FREE FAIR!, Kay
County Fairgrounds in Blackwell. Livestock exhibits, Arts, Crafts, Quilts, Foods, Petting Zoo, Food
Booths, Carnival !!Fair publications available at the Ponca City Chamber
of Commerce.
18 - CHEROKEE STRIP BBQ
COOK OFF,
Lake Ponca - All proceeds go to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma.
Contact: (580) 762.6225.
19-20 - 35th
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
28 - festhaus
25-27 - Ponca Military
Academy Reunion -
25 - St. Mary's School Fall
Festival 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic School parking lot beginning at
6:15 - 10:00 p.m. Homemade goodies,
Bratwurst, hamburgers, hot
dogs, cakewalk, game
booths,
auction and more - a great family fun event. FREE! Contact: (580) 765.4387
24-25 - 16TH
ANNUAL STANDING BEAR POW WOW, Standing Bear Native American Park - Food
Vendors and Native American Arts & Crafts. Cash Prizes in all categories! 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,
Specials (afternoon only) The Traditional Meal
served at 5:30, Grand Entry 7:00 p.m. then Intertribal Dancing, Adult
contests & Exhibition Dancing.
For more information contact: Standing Bear Park (580) 762.1514
October
2 -
FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City
Airport
Contact: (580) 767.0470
2 - PONCAN OPRY - Presented by the
Poncan Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on
sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
2-3 - OKTOBERFEST AT THE MARLAND
MANSION, this Saturday October 2nd and
Sunday October 3rd. Ponca City's amazing Marland Mansion and
Estate will open its grounds for the 27th annual Oktoberfest. From
the Beer Garden to the Chicken Dance, you'll find everything needed for
FUN at Ponca City's amazing Marland Mansion and Estate. Admission
is $3 for Adults; $2 for Children ages 7-11, and Ages 6 and under are
FREE! For more information, Contact (580) 767.0420.
10-31 - SOUTHERN PLAINS FIBER GUILD EXHIBIT - Ponca City Arts Center
- Opening Reception October 10. Exhibit runs through November 7th. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
10 - 9th
Annual Blues for Food Festival,
at the 101 Rodeo Arena
Gates open at 1:00 p.m. and
the first 100 through the gate get free BBQ at 6:00 p.m. 8th annual FREE
Horseshoe Tournament with prizes for both men and women. Live
Entertainment
benefiting the Ponca City Salvation Army Food Bank -
bring canned goods get a discount on your admission.
Come join The Native American Music Spotlight Show featuring some of
Ponca City's best Blues/Rock and R&B bands.
Contact: 580.762.5509
TBA - Celebrate Main Street! 100 Block of East Grand Avenue.
13 - Ladies Night Out! Sponsored by Team Radio
at the Marland Mansion.
No admission charge. Booths, events, freebies
and prizes! Free wine and hors d'ouerves to all ladies. Tickets
are FREE and can be picked up Abbey's Hallmark, Edward Jones-Cathy Sang,
The Ranch Wellness Center, Grand Flowers & Gifts, Anderson Floor to
Ceiling, At Home Medical of Ponca City, Sears, Quality Pools and Spa's.
24 - Pancake, Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast
- American Legion Post 14, 407 W. South Avenue. 6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Adults $5.00, Children Under 12 $2.00, Children under 6 FREE!
24 - Kaw Lake Fall Festival 2009
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.
24 - 3rd Annual "Whine" and Cheese
Festival.
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 annual fundraising event benefits our not-for-profit shelter
serving the northern Oklahoma area.
Contact: (580) 767.8877.
29 - NOC "Trick or Treat Fair" - Northern
Oklahoma College invites trick-or-treaters 12 years old and younger to
the eighth annual Trick-or-Treat Fair, Thursday, October 29 in the
Foster-Piper Fieldhouse, East Gym, on the Tonkawa campus. Admission is
free, and all children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an
adult. The fun will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Various NOC
student organizations, clubs and sports teams will be set up throughout
the East Gym hosting games and handing out candy. The photography club
will also be taking free Halloween pictures, and there will be
inflatable amusement games for the youngsters. For more information
about the Trick-or-Treat fair contact Kirby Tickel at 580-628-6789.
29-30 - 2009
Motocross Haunted Park.
The track of terror park & ride experience, It's sure to be a
scream!
7:30 - 10:30
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
28 - 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
29 - Fall Festival - American Legion Children's
Home's Annual Festival from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. includes Hayrides,
haunted and non-haunted for $5.00 per person, Baked potatoes for $5.00 Hotdogs and hamburgers for $2.00 and a
marshmallow roast with live music too! Admission is FREE! Contact:
(580) 762.4156
31 - No Tricks, Just Treats! - Sterling
House of Ponca City. Residents offer treats to local families. 6:00 -
8:00 p.m. Contact: (580) 765-9900.
November
2010
1-7 - SOUTHERN PLAINS FIBER GUILD EXHIBIT - Ponca City Arts Center -
Exhibit runs through November 7th. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
6 - Open House and Bake Sale hosted by the
Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Garden Club. Delicious cookies, cakes, and
other baked items will be offered along with homemade craft items.
Cann Memorial Gardens, 14th and Grand, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Proceeds
benefit scholarships and other projects.
14-30 - 22nd Annual Muchmore Photography Exhibit and Competition - Ponca
City Arts Center.
Opening reception November 14th.
Exhibit honors the late Gareth Muchmore, an accomplished photographer.
Exhibit open to youth and adult. Event runs through December 5th.
For entry forms and instruction contact: 580-765-9746.
6 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST,
Ponca City
Airport. Contact: (580) 767.0470
6 - PONCAN OPRY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS SHOW WITH
JIMMY FORTUNE! - Presented by the Poncan Theatre. Showtime is
7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at
(580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
7 - 8 - "TableScapes" and "WreathScapes" fundraiser
Marland's Grand Home.
Annual event to assist with restoration of Grand
Home. Groups/organizations, individuals, juniors and
professionals/businesses are invited to come to Grand Home and decorate a tabletop
and/or wreath. $5.00 admission. Lunch and dessert served both days
for small additional charge.
6 - Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Ponca
City on Grand Avenue 10:30 a.m.
Fly Over's of Tulsa Warbirds, t-28's, P-51 and
Air National Guard f-16's. Vets meet for coffee and donuts 7:30-9:30
American legion Post 14. Lunch following parade for veterans only.
Parade will consist of Veterans groups, civic groups, floats, bands, bag
papers, shriners, bikes and school kids.(580) 765.9073
14 - McCord School Craft Fair -
Contact: (580) 765.2358 or (580) 763.0658
14 - YMCA of Ponca City's Annual Turkey
Trot 10K Run & 2K Family Fun Walk/Run. Pioneer Woman Museum.
5K begins at 8:00 a.m. and registration is $25.00 with T-shirts for the
first 50 registrants. 2K Family begins at 8:15 a.m. and registration is $2.00 with children 5
& under free.
Contact: (580) 765-5417.
15 - Historic Home & Building Tour - Ponca City Main Street -
Contact: (580) 763-8082
24 - 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
24 - Community Tree Lighting City
Hall's Centennial Plaza -
held at City Hall's Centennial Plaza - Children of all ages, from 1
to 101 will need to be on their best behavior, when Santa Claus journeys
from the North Pole to Ponca. Entertainment is planned for both Santa
and the community. The Salvation Army will provide both hot chocolate and
coffee. For more information, contact (580) 767.0430.
24 - Dec. 30 - Festival of Angels
Lighting Display's - over 260 displays at 3 citywide locations - Visit
our host angel at the Pioneer Woman to get your map of the other
locations offering beautiful lighting all around Lake
Ponca Park, L.A. Cann Gardens and the Pioneer Woman.
www.festivalofangels.net. Hours are 6:00 p.m.
through 10:00 p.m.
Contact: (580) 762.2273
December
2010
1-30 - Festival
of Angels Lighting Displays over 260 displays at
3
citywide locations - Visit
our host angel at the Pioneer Woman to get your map of the other
locations offering beautiful lighting all around Lake
Ponca Park, L.A. Cann Gardens and the Pioneer Woman. Maps
are also available at Angel Central in downtown Ponca City. Park
hours are 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Contact: (580) 762.2273
1-30 - Nativity Festival with over 100 nativities on display. - The
3rd annual nativity festival with over 100 nativities on display!
Hosted by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 210 N. 5th
Street. These nativities are available for viewing during normal
business hours, please call Teresa at (580) 762-1667 for more
information. Also please join First Christian Church for a
"Nativity Open House" on Friday, December 4th following the Downtown
Christmas Parade.
1-5 - 22nd Annual Muchmore Photography Exhibit and Competition - Ponca
City Arts Center. Exhibit honors the late Gareth Muchmore, an accomplished photographer.
Exhibit open to youth and adult. Event runs through December 5th.
For entry forms and instruction contact: 580-765-9746.
3 - DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE -
This “lighted” Christmas Parade will include floats from
area schools, organizations, civic groups, churches and businesses.
Santa himself is rumored to make a grand appearance. The parade begins
at 6:00 p.m. downtown on Grand Avenue. For more info contact (580)
767-0432.
4 - Ponca City Collects: Selections from Private Art Collections
Christmas Open House -
Ponca City Art Center, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibit runs through
December 31. Works of art from private collectors in the Ponca
City area.
5 - D.A.R. Holiday Party at the Marland Grand Home from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Join us for this FREE event to include hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and
a silent auction!
Contact: (580) 767-0427.
4 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST,
Ponca City
Airport. Contact: (580) 767-0470.
11 - PONCAN OPRY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
SHOW - Presented by the Poncan Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or
www.poncantheatre.com
12 -
Breakfast with Santa 2009, PoHi Old Girls
Gym -
Breakfast served 9:00 - 11:00; Booth activities 9:00 - 1:00. Traditional
craft and game booths - Velcro Wall, Bungee Run, Merry Mats, Photo with
Santa, Holly Hangers, Santa Stocking and Jingle Jail, Dress-A-Bear
Workshop, Gingerbread Workshop and More! Benefit for March
of Dimes sponsored by PO HI FCCLA.
$15 All inclusive bracelet includes breakfast, crafts, rides and photo
with Santa. Contact: (580) 761-6288.
January
2011
2 - FLY-IN BREAKFAST,
Ponca City Airport. Contact: (580) 767.0470.
16 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CITY
WIDE CELEBRATION -
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., the Attucks Community
Center, 1001 South 12th, will host the
Reverend Dr. Arthur Glenn Woodberry, the revered Pastor of the Greater
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. There will also be tributes
by local musicians and soloists. A reception will follow at the Attucks
Community Center. The event is free and the
public is invited to attend. For information contact
(580) 765-4400.
16 - 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 meat
gravy, 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. For additional information,
phone (877) 671-6985 or (580)
762-9494.
18 - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INTERFAITH
BREAKFAST -
On Monday, Martin Luther King Day,
an Interfaith Prayer Breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. at the Victory
Worship Center, 618 East Hartford. The breakfast will feature prayers
by local ministers and the guest speaker will honor the life and work of
Dr. King. This event is free and open to the
public. Contact: Kristi
Brown, (580)-765-4400.
24 - AN AFFAIR AT THE MANSION - Join us as we host the perfect
Bridal Party! There will be everything you need to have a
successful wedding. From tuxedos and gowns, to caterers to
photographers -- also a $500 Bridal Buck Giveaway! Hours are 1:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free admission. For information contact (580)
762-7776.
February
6 -
FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport.
Contact: (580) 767.0470
6 - "PRINCESS FOR A NIGHT, FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE", fundraiser for the Ponca City Opportunity Center at the Marland
Mansion - tickets go on sale January 13th the Village Country Store at the Opportunity Center through January 21st. $25.00 per couple and $10.00 per additional
child. Session 1 for ages 2nd grade & below begins at 5:00 p.m. through
6:30 p.m. Session 2 for ages 3rd grade through 6th grade begins at 7:30
p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Jones (580)765-6782.
12 -MARDI GRAS MAIN-IA STREET - Marland
Mansion, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Help Ponca City Main Street celebrate with their 23rd
Annual Awards Ceremony. It will be a cajun soiree, bayou style
vittles and a Zydeco band, the Mudbugs.
Tickets are $30 each and are available at the Chamber office or PCMS office.
13 - CHOCOLATE,
CHAMPAGNE AND CANDLELIGHT - Marland's Grand Home,
1000
East Grand Avenue. Come and drink champagne, enjoy
hors d'ouerves, and the company of sweethearts! 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Admission $30.00.
Tickets sold at the Grand Home. Contact: (580) 767-0427.
If you know of an event not listed here or if you are planning a
new event in Ponca City, please submit it.
|
