The Henryetta Labor Day Committee, in conjunction with the City of Henryetta and Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, is proud to present the Henryetta Labor Day Celebration, Eastern Oklahoma’s longest running Labor Day event. Local organizations and residents have worked tirelessly to produce this annual celebration of the area’s rich blue collar history, according to April Mason, who serves as Henryetta Labor Day Public Relations.
Five days of family friendly entertainment is underway, starting with the carnival last night that runs through Sept. 4.
On Saturday, First Family Federal Credit Union presents their 11th annual Smokin’ Hot Car and Bike Show, and the 30th annual Jim Shoulders Living Legends Rodeo kicks off their two- days of rip roaring action.
On Sunday, it’s all fun and games with the 7th annual Butch Sullivan Horseshoe tournament and the Henryetta Lions Club Jared Been Memorial Cornhole Tournament, which will be both Sunday and Monday.
Labor Day, Sept. 4, the festival kicks into overdrive starting with the Labor Day parade, down Main Street in Henryetta, featuring a marching band contest hosted by the Oklahoma Labor Unions, and a full day of events including the famous fish scramble, frog hopping contest and turtle races.
“Come hungry because the Okmulgee County Democrats host their annual BBQ Luncheon, and new this year – Henryetta Rotary Club hosts the first Homemade Ice Cream making competition,” Mason said. “After the sun goes down, stay for the field games, winner announcements for the marching band competition, parade float contest, and the photography contest presented by HYPE – Henryetta Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs. Then, we go out with a bang with live music from Rider’s Ford, and a fantastic fireworks display presented by Highway 62 Fireworks as our grand finale.”
For more information, please visit the Henryetta Labor Day Celebration Facebook page. Media inquiries and appearance requests: April Mason, Henryetta Labor Day Public Relations liaison, can be reached at 918-7527704 or aprilm@firstfamilyfcu.com.
— Schedule of Events Carnival Schedule
Friday-Saturday: 6-11 p.m.
Sunday-Monday: 6-10 p.m. Individual tickets are $2 each or 28 tickets for $50. Wristbands are $30 per night.
Saturday, Sept. 2
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. First Family FCU 11th Annual Car and Bike Show, W. Main Street 8 a.m. Henryetta Golf Club’s 2-Man Scramble Tailgate Classic 6 p.m. Gospel Concert Henryetta FBC 8 p.m. Jim Shoulders Living Legends Rodeo at Nichols Park $12 Adults $6 Kids (612). Mutton Busting at 6:30 p.m.
— Sunday, Sept. 3
9 a.m. PRCA Steer Roping at Nichols Park Admission $10 8 a.m. Henryetta Golf Club’s Tailgate Classic 12 p.m. 7th annual Love Wins Horseshoe Tournament. $15 Entry fee per person at End Time Revival Tabernacle 6 p.m. Jared Been Memorial Cornhole Tournament hosted by Henryetta Lions Club at Henryetta HS Gymnasium 8 p.m Jim Shoulders Living Legends Rodeo at Nichols Park. $12 Adults $6 Kids (6-12). Mutton Busting at 6:30 Monday, Sept. 4
Henryetta Labor Day Parade 11 a.m. BBQ Lunch-Civic Center $5/ per plate (sponsored by the Okla. AFL-CIO) Immediately following the parade-Terrapin Race, Frog Hopping Contest and Fish Scramble (South 6th Street). Also following the parade- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and chips $10 at Henryetta FBC (proceeds go to the youth) 12 p.m. Jared Been Memorial Cornhole Tournament-Hosted by Henryetta Lions Club at Henryetta HS Gym 2 p.m. Ruby Gooden Labor Day Games Henryetta HS Baseball Field (behind McDonald’s) Gates open at 6 p.m. Live Music by Riders Ford, Baby Crawling Contest, Parade Awards Presentation and Fireworks at Dark (Presented by Hwy 62 Fireworks) at the Henryetta Football Field 6:30 p.m. Rotary Club of Henryetta’s Homemade Ice Cream Competition at Henryetta Football Field HYPE’s Photography Contest will also be announced.
