Community Calendar of Events

KWON Cooking Extravaganza

April 2, 2019

Farmers Market each Saturday Mornings

May 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2019

Farmers Market each Saturday Mornings

May 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2019

Mother's Day Brunch

May 12, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Celebrate Mother's Day with mimosas and marine moms from the sea at the Oklahoma Aquarium. Make your reservation today for an unforgettable dining experience with 8,000 amazing animals. Reservation is required, and reservation only valid for specified seating time. Reservations include: brunch, aquarium admission, one complimentary mimosa per adult ticket, one cup of fish food per children’s ticket. *The aquarium cannot provide highchairs for infants. *Refunds are only available up to seven days prior to the event.

Taste of Bixby

May 23, 2019

Taste of Brookside

June 13, 2019 | 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Totem Pole Park BBQ & Music Fest

June 15, 2019

The annual Totem Pole BBQ and Music Fest Saturday June 15th, 12-4:00. The Park is located 4 miles east of Foyil, OK on Hwy 28A. The Totem Pole, known as the largest Totem Pole in the world, is a major attraction on Historic Hwy 66. This is the only fund raiser for maintenance of the Totem Pole Park. Folks have raved about the BBQ in the past. If you play and interment or sing come and join in (acoustic only). . Come support the park, have some great BBQ and enjoy the music.

Bixby Green Corn Festival

June 27-29, 2019

Follow the Vine with World-Renowned Italian Winery Santa Margherita

July 28, 2019 | 12 - 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in Santa Margherita’s deep rooted Italian heritage and experience the brand’s love story with wine during the Follow the Vine Tour this summer. Be transported to Santa Margherita’s Italian vineyards, with the opportunity to walk through a maze of vines to learn about the origin of their wines and how they are produced. Signature cocktails and food/wine pairings will be served featuring the brand’s full range including Pinot Grigio, Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Sparkling Rosé, and Chianti Classico Riserva. This event is 21+. To RSVP to this exclusive event, go to FollowTheVine.com Santa Margherita’s wines can be found at retail locations nationwide and online at: Wine.com. For more information on the brand, please visit: https://santamargheritawines.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/santamargheritaus/ ### About Santa Margherita Founded in 1935, Santa Margherita is a world-renowned Italian winery. Headquartered in Veneto for the past 80 years, Santa Margherita has grown into one of the most sought-after wine brands in the world. Santa Margherita represents some of the most prestigious, family-owned properties within three established growing regions of Italy: The Adige Valley, The Hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene and the Chianti Classico Zone. With a focus on taste and versatility, each property features winemakers dedicated to producing the highest quality wines that stay true to classic Italian traditions. The full portfolio is available in 85 countries and is comprised of Pinot Grigio Alto Adige and Valdadige, Chianti Classico Riserva, Sparkling Rosé, and Prosecco Superiore, with its Pinot Grigio being one of the most requested imported wines in U.S. fine dining restaurants for many years.

Bixby Farmer's Market

August 17, 2019 | 8 - 11 a.m.

Join us in Bixby's Downtown River District for the Bixby Farmer's Market! We offer a variety of produce and craft vendors, as well as various entertainment at each event. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection of produce! The 2019 Market takes place May - September from 8:00am-11am. The Bixby Farmer's Market will run the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of May and June. With enough Vendor support, the market will continue to run the 1st and 3rd Saturdays through September in downtown Bixby’s Charley Young Park at 50 West Dawes, Bixby, OK 74008. Interested in being a vendor? Get an application at https://www.bixbyfarmersmarket.com/vendors

Wild Brew

August 24, 2019 | 5 - 8 p.m.

The Beer is Plentiful Several of our brewers got their start at Wild Brew! With more than 50 breweries already on board...this is definitely THE GREATEST PARTY EVER HATCHED! So come and party with a pupose - drink a beer and save a bird. The food...AMAZING. Sample fare from more than 45 of Tulsa's best restaurants. It doesn't get any better than this! THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE PARTY Wild Brew is the annual fundraiser for the Sutton Avian Research Center. We're the organization that brought back the Bald Eagle to the state of Oklahoma. Because of our success, the Eagle has been removed from the Endangered species list and is thriving in Oklahoma! Your support helps continue our conservation and education work at a time when it's desperately needed in our state.

Food Truck Thursday

August 29, 2019 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Come out to Historic Downtown Claremore for monthly food truck nights featuring live music, a variety of trucks to choose dinner from, shopping at our great boutiques and kids activities. Admission & parking are free!

Wine and Jazz Night

August 31, 2019

Enjoy smooth jazz, an end-of-summer breeze, chilled wine and high end concessions- Saturday night of Labor Day Weekend at Oklahoma’s most unique lodging destination—POSTOAK Lodge & Retreat, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Book your room and/or tickets now for the POSTOAK Wine and Jazz Night. August 31, 2019, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The headliner is none other than local favorite and gifted showman, Grady Nichols. Nichols released his debut album, Between You and Me in 1996. Since then he has released four more albums, his most recent, Falling in Love with Christmas, a collection of timeless favorites with a new mix of original interpretations featuring Andy Chrisman, Jeff Lorber and others. A 2016 recipient of the Golden Hope Award, Nichols has also received the Legacy Tribute Award from the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, and the Outstanding Achievement in Jazz honor from the prestigious Charlie Christian Music Festival. Nichols was the only artist to open on Pavarotti’s North America Farewell Tour, and he continues to work with a wide range of artists, including Chicago’s Bill Champlin, and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer. Award winning producer and songwriter Zac Maloy, including Carrie Underwood’s #1 single “Temporary Home” and founder of the Nixons, says “Grady is an absolute pro and super talented musician. I found him to be open minded and eager to push the envelope. For that, I believe the end result is a fresh take on the modern jazz genre. Deep Branch Wine will be pouring their award winning “Blind Luck” labels, and POSTOAK will be supplying craft beers, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic summery options. Known for his fish tacos, spicy shrimp bowls and braised beef lettuce wraps from previous Wine & Jazz Festivals, POSTOAK’s Chef Damien Jacob will be curating a selection of tasty concessions for this year’s crowd. Look for the best selling antipasta plate, and fresh watermelon salad. A limited number of tickets will be available for VIP seating and special access to the Wine Tasting and “Meet the Sommes”. POSTOAK will offer door prizes and a fantastic chance to win a “Visit the Osage Basket” to a lucky winner. Accommodations can be arranged through POSTOAK’s website or calling 918-425-2112. Single/Double occupancy includes a scrumptious breakfast buffet, and tickets to the Wine/Jazz night. Spend the night and enjoy swimming, fishing, and relaxing on your front porch swing.

The Craft of Q-People’s Choice BBQ Competition

September 21, 2019 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Compete! Create a five-member team for the BBQ compeition led by Burn Co. Owner, Adam Myer Sign up at CraftofQ.com Eat! Purchase a plate to sample BBQ from up to 40 amateur competitors and vote for you favorite. Plates are $15 per person and can be purchased at the event All day entertainment includes music & inflatables

Bixby Farmer's Market

September 21, 2019 | 8 - 11 a.m.

Join us in Bixby's Downtown River District for the Bixby Farmer's Market! We offer a variety of produce and craft vendors, as well as various entertainment at each event. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection of produce! The 2019 Market takes place May - September from 8:00am-11am. The Bixby Farmer's Market will run the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of May and June. With enough Vendor support, the market will continue to run the 1st and 3rd Saturdays through September in downtown Bixby’s Charley Young Park at 50 West Dawes, Bixby, OK 74008. Interested in being a vendor? Get an application at https://www.bixbyfarmersmarket.com/vendors

Taste of the Rose

October 8, 2019 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Tantalize your tastebuds as you sample some of the best food The Rose District has to offer. Throughout the night you will rotate through downtown with your group, sampling various items from the menus of 5 great restaurants. In addition to the food provided by each restaurant there will be specialty items for purchase that have been crafted just for this event. Whether it is Date Night or Girls Night Out, come enjoy great food, great company all while supporting the Broken Arrow Cheer Program.

Cooking for a Cause

October 10, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.

Iron Gate Presents 13th Annual Cooking for a Cause Thursday, October 10th Metro Appliances & More 5313 S. Mingo Road - Tulsa 6:30pm Get your tickets now to Cooking for a Cause. This is the tastiest way to help feed the hungry. Some of Tulsa's top culinary talent will be serving up their favorite dishes all for a good cause. This year's event will feature a wine pull, gift card pull, auction, entertainment and more. OUR CHEFS Jonathan Moosmiller, Southern Hills Country Club Joel Bein, Oklahoma Rub Food Truck Candace Conley, The Girl Can Cook Elizabeth Howe, US Foods Miranda Kaiser, Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant & Bar Audrey Long, The Tavern/Bull in the Alley Jeff Marlow, Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma And more... For the latest information on our chefs, please check out our website at http://www.irongatetulsa.org/cookingforacause/ A Delicious Way to Feed the Hungry Cooking for a Cause is Iron Gate's biggest fundraiser. We're committed to feeding the hungry and homeless of Tulsa every day. Each ticket sold provides almost a month's worth of meals for a guest.

19th Annual Chili Cook-Off

November 8, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Local businesses compete to win the best chili! All you can eat for just $7. All proceeds of this event go towards the Bixby Outreach Center. Plus, Buy Bixby will be giving out $1,000 in cash prizes during the event!

Boare's Heade Feaste

November 23, 2019 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, November 23, 2019, 7-9pm ​Begin the Holiday Season with music, feasting, and wonderful company! Four Course Feaste Menu to delight the palate! *2019 Menu shall be announced closer to date of event. A safe guideline would be to review the menu of 2018* Our 2018 Menu featured: Cheese, Grapes, and Artisan Bread Platter Broccoli Cheese Soup King's Hand cut Pork Chop Roasted Ears of Corn from the New World Roasted Potatoes with Herbs Bread Pudding Cash Bar Available: Wine, Ale, Soft Drinks Entertainers for the evening: Queen Elizabeth Tudor Jester Rejects TerraNova Tribal Mick Mischief Silks by Jericho Music, Dancing, Comedy, and Community! $49.95 + tax/per person. Seating is limited and reserved. For more information and reservations call (918) 687-3625

Santa Brunch & Ugly Sweater Contest

December 14, 2019 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tis the season to rock that ugly Christmas sweater, while enjoying brunch, and crafting. This free event invites attendees to wear their own ugly sweater or create their own “masterpiece” at the D.I.Y. ugly sweater table (those wishing to create their own ugly sweater should bring a plain sweater).