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may 2022
​Event calendar

MAY 5
mayfest 

EDWIN FAIR MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, 1500 N. 6TH ST. 
3:30-5:30PM
Please come out and join us to celebrate May is Mental Health Month by attending our annual May Fest celebration! Games, jump tent, door prizes, health booths and more! On the lawn at 1500 N 6th St in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

MAY 6
timothy bays AT vortex alley brewing 

VORTEX ALLEY BEWING , 220 E. CENTRAL AVE. 
6-9:30PM
We have new live music! Timothy Bays, native Poncan has returned home to entertain you. Come on out and support him and enjoy some great music.
We will also have I'd Smoke That Food Truck here to serve up those wings and Texas Twinkies!

may 6
twister at the poncan 

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND
7PM & 9:30PM
Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star in the 1996 film "Twister." Enjoy the immersive experience at the Poncan Theatre. Event Sponsored on behalf of the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society. Go to www.poncantheatre.org  for more information! 

may 
6
20th annual cowboy ball  

Busy B Arena, 4610 North Pecan Road
7PM
​Howdy, folks! We are SO EXCITED to be hosting our 20th Annual Cowboy Ball on Friday, May 6th! The party starts at 7 p.m. at the new and improved Busy Bee Arena *see pics in comments, it is AMAZING* Entertainment will be provided by the Spurs & Whiskey Band! They play a variety of country, rock'n'roll and a few pop hits here and there! Rumor has it there will also be a fiddle player onstage with them As for food, a delicious all-you-can-eat barbecue dinner will be provided by The Original Stagecoach BBQ Restaurant Thirsty? We've got you covered with unlimited beer, wine, and champagne. While you're there, be sure to check out the silent auction table(s), roulette game and card games. Drawings will be held for the following prizes: $5,000 CASH, $2,500 CASH $1,000 CASH. Along with other major prizes valued at $500.

may
7
dam fishing addicts dam fest AT KAW LAKE

LAKEVIEW BOAT STORAGE, CAMPGROUND, STORE AND BAITSHOP, 8875 LAKE RD, PONCA CITY, OK 
8AM-3AM
Fishing tournaments, vendor booths, fishing seminars, FREE FISH FRY, games, and kid's games! For more information on this event or to have a vendor booth checkout the DAM Fishing Addicts Facebook Page!

may 
7
ponca city monthy fly in breakfast 

PONCA CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT, 2231 WAVERLY ST
7AM-10AM
$8 ADULTS. $4 KIDS
​The Ponca City Fly-In, held the first Saturday of each month, features hundreds of planes and old war-birds.  Make your way to Ponca City to browse the old planes until they fly out, typically after 10am.  Visitors are guaranteed to see new and unique aircraft at the Ponca City Fly-In, with attendance ranging from 50 to 150 planes each month.  Airplanes are lined up for public viewing and breakfast is available and served by donation.  For a small fee, visitors can feast on pancakes, eggs, sausage and fruit while enjoying the company of aviation enthusiasts and engaging in a little "pilot talk." ​

MAY 
7
WACKY GOLF TOURNAMENT 

WENTZ MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE, 2928  LA CANN DR. 
8:30AM
Join us for Wacky Golf! A Challenge hole golf tournament fundraiser at Wentz Golf Course. 8:30 AM Registration 9:00 AM Tee Time 2 Person Teams - 18 Hole 4 man scramble with challenge activities on Par 3 & 4 Holes $75 / person
$130 / team Includes cart, lunch, and 2 beverages This is a fundraiser for Ponca City Charity Angel AMBUCS. To register or sponsor, contact pc.charityangels@gmail.com or message here on Facebook.

may
7
3rd annual shatte memorial cookoff​

FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL , 1104 N. 4TH ST
9AM-2PM
Join us for a BBQ Cookoff, live entertainment with DJ PJ, vendors, and more! Finish up your last minute Mothers Day shopping while getting some great BBQ. Tasting kits will begin at 11:00, awards will be named at 1:30PM!

may 
7
color blast fun run 

PONCA CITY RECPLEX, 1604 W. GRAND
9AM-12PM​
The RecPlex will be hosting the Second Annual Color Blast Fun Run on Saturday May 7th at 9:00 am. The race will take place at the RecPlex and will be chip timed. The run will include a 5k and a 1 mile route and is open to all ages and abilities. Registration is $15 per participant and includes a t-shirt. To secure a t-shirt for race day, registration must be completed by April 23rd. To register, visit www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration or by calling the RecPlex at 767-0430.

MAY 
​7
JOCKEYS AND JULEPS  

MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD. 
4PM-8PM
Mark your calendar and make plans to join the Kay County OSU Alumni Chapter for a fun-filled afternoon at the Marland Mansion for Jockeys & Juleps!
Tickets to this exciting event are $50/person. Admission includes Kentucky-inspired heavy hors d'oeuvres, traditional Derby beverages, games, a silent auction, the airing of the 148th Kentucky Derby & much more.
Derby attire is optional. Hats for the ladies and ties/bowties for the gentlemen would be a great way to get in the spirit. Net proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for students attending OSU from Kay County. Tickets will go on sale soon! Stay tuned for more information.

may 
​12
ponca city main street spring mixer 

VETERAN'S PLAZA, 6323 E. GRAND AVE.
5PM-7PM
Twice annually we host our Main Street Mixer as a way to bring Main Street volunteers and supporters together, and also to reach out to potential new supporters and volunteers.  This networking event takes place from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and is hosted in various downtown locations.

MAY 
​13-15
​19-22
PONCA PLAHOUSE presents: the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee at the ponca plahouse 

PONCA PLAYHOUSE, 301 S. 1ST ST. 
FRIDAY-7:30PM
SAYURDAY-7:30PM 
SUNDAY-2PM
​Tickets are on sale now for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Performance dates are May 13-15 & 20-22. Tickets are available at www.poncaplayhouse.com Come play with us!

MAY 
​14
glow throw at the axehole ​

THE AXEHOLE, 310 E. GRAND AVE.
8PM-11PM
GLOW THROW is here! Join us Saturday from 8-11pm for Glow Throw! Glow accessories and body paint, as well as GLOW mixed drinks will be available. A guaranteed good time!! ​

may ​
20-22
evan's children academy of performing arts presents: The Music Man Kids!

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND
FRIDAY-7:30PM
SAYURDAY-7:30PM 
SUNDAY-2PM
The Evans Children's Academy of Performing Arts presents "The Music Man, Kids!" Enjoy the best moments of the classic musical performed LIVE in the Poncan Theatre. Go to www.poncantheatre.org  for more information! ​

MAY 
​27
lake ponca kayak rentals open for season 

LAKE PONCA,  1688 LA CANN DR. 
​Kayak rentals and tours are available to book at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration under Kayak Rentals and Special Events.

may 
​27
city arts film SERIES

PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
7PM & 9:30PM
City Arts proudly presents "Frida" as a part of the City Arts Film Series. Enjoy the film at 7 or 9:30 on April 22. Both showings are FREE to the public! The City Arts Film Series at the Poncan Theatre is held on the 4th Friday of each month beginning in February of 2022. Showings are at 7pm and 9:30pm, and are free to the public. This series will focus on important and impactful artistic films from across all genres. A 15 minute presentation pertaining to the film will be given at the 7pm showing each month, with the film beginning at 7:15pm. The City Arts Film Series is brought to you by a partnership between the City Arts organization and the Poncan Theatre, through the generosity of John McNeese.  ​Go to www.poncantheatre.org  for more information! ​

MAY 
​28
b&b sun 'n fun recreation season opening 
(rescheduled for june 1)

​​​​B&B SUN 'N FUN WATER PARK, 8900 LAKE RD
2022 Season Opening is May 28th!!! As long as the weather cooperates, we will see you then!! We are ready for the waves to roll, the Challenger to challenge, and the go karts and bumper boats to launch!!! See you then!!!! ​

MAY 
​28
Chad harrel live at hideaway marina!

HIDEAWAY MARINA,  1000 MCFADDEN COVE RD.
7PM
Live Music at Hideaway Marina! 
​Formerly known as McFadden Cove Marina, Hideaway Marina is located on Kaw Lake, near Ponca City, Oklahoma. New ownership and all new facilities for 2017.

MAY 
30
wentz pool and ambucS pool open for the season

WENTZ CAMP & POOL,  4500 E. PROSPECT AVE.
​AMBUCS SWIMMING POOL, 601 S. 6TH ST
The beautiful Lew Wentz camp and pool nestles between Lake Ponca and lovely Lew Wentz golf course. Recreate yourself with swimming, volleyball, softball or horseshoes. Outlets for motor homes, cabins and a large dining hall are available for group rental. 

AMBUCS Swimming  Pool features a waterslide, two diving boards and a separate swimming area for the littles ones. The pool is open from 1pm-7pm during the summer and closed on Wednesdays.

may 
31
free movie tuesdays AT THE PONCAN​

​​PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
2 & 7PM
All Free Movie Tuesday's are open to the public. Showing begin 2 and 7. May 31st- The Adventures of Rufus The Fantastic Pet. 

Annual event calendar

1st saturday IN february
Ponca city father/daughter dance

MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD. 

1ST friDAY IN march
spring ladies night on grand 

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

1ST FRIDAY IN MAY
cOWBOY BALL

Busy B Arena, 4610 North Pecan Road 

 1ST saturday IN MAY
Jockeys & Juleps 

MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD. ​

​1st friday IN JUNE
cruzin grand car show

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

1ST SATURDAY IN JUNE
PONCA CITY farmer's market

​PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM, 701 MONUMENT RD
TUESDAYS - 4PM-6PM
SATURDAYS - 8AM-11AM

1st SATURDAY IN JUNE
PONCA CITY HERB FESTIVAL

LA CANN GARDENS, 1500 E GRAND AVE

2ND WEEKEND IN JUNE
101 WILD WEST RODEO

​WEST PROSPECT AVE & NORTH ASH

3rd Friday IN JUNE
Fish Fry for the Small fry

STANDING BEAR PARK, 601 STANDING BEAR PKWY

JUNE 19TH

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
ATTUCKS COMMUNITY CENTER, ​​​1001 S 12TH ST

LAST WEEKEND IN July
Downtown Crazy Days

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

Last Thurs-Sunday in August

PONCA TRIBE'S ANNUAL CELEBRATION
WHITE EAGLE PARK, 20 WHITE EAGLE DRIVE​

2nd WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
cherokee strip golf classic

PONCA CITY COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE, 1101 N PECAN RD

Third saturday IN September
cherokee strip Cook Off

LAKE PONCA

4th Thursday IN SEPTEMBER
prairie to palate

PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM, 701 MONUMENT RD

LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
STANDING BEAR POWWOW

​STANDING BEAR PARK, 601 STANDING BEAR PKWY

LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
arts festival

​CENTRAL FAIR, 4TH & CENTRAL 

1st weekend in October
oktoberFEST

​MARLAND MANSION, 901 MONUMENT RD

2nd weekend in October
grand national motocross championship

1005 W PROSPECT AVE

3rd Thursday in October
goblins on Grand

​DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY, GRAND AVE

1ST FRIDAY IN november
fall LADIES NIGHT ON GRAND

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

1st Saturday in November
veteran's day parade

​DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY, GRAND AVE

november 24-december 30
festival of angels

CANN MEMORIAL GARDENS, PIONEER WOMAN STATUE, LAKE PONCA PARK

FIRST FRIDAY IN DECEMBER
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY