Community Calendar of Events
Food events
August 2019
Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning
August 16-17, 2019 | 6 - 9 p.m.
The skies will be ablaze with radiant color at the 2nd annual Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning Aug 16-17 at historic Hatbox Field. Balloon glows, races, tether rides, food trucks, helicopter rides, kids zone, an "Up, Up and Away" 5K run are all part of this year's festival. Not only will the skies be filled with the glow of colorful hot air balloons but with music and fireworks as well. Friday night, Grammy-award-winner, John Fullbright will take the stage and on Saturday evening, Muskogee's own, Swon Brothers will perform before their hometown crowd. Country music newcomer, Olivia Ooms will be opening for the bands both nights. There is fun for the entire family, so don't miss out!!
Location:
Hatbox Field
4000 Border Street
Muskogee, OK 74403
Salsa Festival
August 17, 2019 | 4 - 8 p.m.
Join the Oklahoma Aquarium for its first annual Salsa Festival! Take part in the hottest event of the summer by tasting a diverse selection of salsas from vendors and enjoying the diverse marine life at the aquarium. Attendees will vote on their favorite salsa in three categories: Mild, Hot, and Anything Goes. Salsa contest winners will receive awards, behind-the-scenes tours of the aquarium, and of course, bragging rights! Other activities include a jalapeño eating contest, a chihuahua costume contest, and more fun throughout the day. This event is included with general admission. Adults: $17.95, Children (3yrs.-12yrs) $13.95, Military and Seniors pay children’s price, 2 years and under are free, and Aquarium Members are free. No pre-purchase tickets required. Guests may purchase a bag of tortilla chips for $2. No pre-purchased tickets; first come, first served! Sponsorship Opportunities still available!
Location:
Oklahoma Aquarium
300 Aquarium Dr.
Jenks, ok 74037
For more information, contact:
Liz Medrano
(918)-528-1507
eat1@eau1eav1eaw1
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
Location:
Charley Young Event Park
50 W Dawes Ave
Bixby, OK 74008
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.
Location:
Cox Business Center
100 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103
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!
Location:
Historic Downtown Claremore
419 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
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.
Location:
POSTOAK Lodge
5323 W 31st St N
Tulsa, OK 74127
