There will be plenty of fun next week as the Pecan Festival kicks Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m.
There will be plenty of fun next week as the Pecan Festival kicks Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m.
Hopefully, the weather will be perfect for all the events planned, along with the Harvest Spoon Chili Fest, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lots of work and planning has gone into making this year’s events and collaboration a success. The Pecan Festival is Thursday through Saturday, with the carnival opening at 5 p.m. Thursday. Wristband vouchers are now available at the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce on N. Morton, Mabrey Bank on 6th Street, First National Bank on 8th Street and Okmulgee Main Street on 6th Street.
Wristbands are $25 and are good for any day that you wish during the threeday festival. However, the wristbands can only be used one time. If you wish to use a wristband for all three days, then you must purchase three vouchers, one for each day. After 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, the carnival will be selling the wristbands for $35.
An event this year for Bingo-lovers will be hosted by Knights of Columbus - Council 1677 on Oct. 28, at the Mabrey Bank Meeting Room, 111 E. 6th. Cash prizes will be determined by how many play.
Snack concession will begin at 3 p.m., card sales open at 3 p.m. also with the first game called at 4 p.m. Bring your family and friends and join in the fun.
The Harvest Spoon Pet Costume Contest will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The contest is sponsored by Funky Blessings by Rhonda. All dogs must be in costume and registration begins at 1:30 p.m. in front of the stage.
If you think you have the best recipe using Pecans, be sure to enter the Pecan Bake-off sponsored by the Okmulgee OHCE groups.
The Pecan Bake-Off will take place Friday, Oct. 27, in the Mabrey Meeting Room. Entries will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m., with judging taking place at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced at 11 a.m. The competition will have two divisions: Adults (ages 13 and up) and Junior (ages 12 and under).
The categories are Cookies, Cakes, Candy, Pies, and Other.
More events, along with a map of the Pecan Festival and Chili Fest, will be highlighted in next Wednesday’s edition.
For more information on the Pecan Festival, follow OkmulgeePecanFest on Facebook or email administrativeassistant@ okmulgeechamber.org.
For more information on Harvest Spoon Chili Fest, visit www.okmulgeemainstreet. com or call 918-758-1015.
