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September 2021
​Event calendar

september
1-27
farmers market 

​PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM, 701 MONUMENT RD
TUESDAYS - 4PM-6PM
SATURDAYS - 8AM-11AM
Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs, Home-Baked Bread and Rolls, Jams and Jellies, Artisan Goats' Milk, Soaps, Lotions, Fresh Herbs, Spice Blends, Herbal Teas, Honey and So Much More!

SEPTEMBER
2
ponca city main street awards banquet 

 PONCAN THEATRE, 104 E. GRAND AVE. 
5:45PM
Please join us for the 2021 Ponca City Main Street Awards Banquet as we honor our program investors for their exceptional contribution to our community and downtown. The awards presentation this year will be extra special as the awards have been judged by a group of our local leaders and elected officials. Each ticket will include 2 drink tickets, champagne fountain and catered heavy hors d'oeuveres. We will start the evening off with a cocktail hour from 6:00-7:00pm. The awards presentation will begin at 7:00 in the main theatre area of the Poncan Theatre. The video presentation will be provided by Speak Now Productions. Please continue the celebration with us at the after party located at The Grand Cigar Lounge. You may purchase your $20 ticket by clicking the link below https://www.downtownponcacity.com/main-street-awards.html

september
3
DOWN BY DOWNTOWN (DXDT)

CENTRAL FAIR, 4TH & CENTRAL
6PM-9PM
Don't miss DxDT Down by Downtown, a summer music series, starting June 4th, and every first Friday of the month through September at Central Fare! Hosted by Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council, there will be great music, food trucks, and beer and wine! See you downtown!

september
4
PONCA CITY MONTHLY FLY-IN BREAKFAST(Cancelled for September)

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." ​

SEPTEMBER
4
little shop of horrors at the poncan 

PONCAN THEEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
2PM & 7PM
For only $5.00, enjoy this classic musical on the big screen.
The 2 PM showing is a standard experience, and the 7 PM is 
a sing-a-long show.  Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase
at the 7 PM showing. ​

SEPTEMBER
9-11
cherokee strip golf classic 

​PONCA CITY COUNTRY CLUB, 1101 N. PECAN RD.
LEW WENTZ MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE, 2928 LA CANN DR.
The CSGC is the longest running free-standing pro-am golf tournament in the United States, benefitting the Opportunity Center in Ponca City, OK. For more information go to https://www.cherokeestripgolf.com. 

SEPTEMBER
9-30
music in the garden hosted by Ponca City arts & humanities Council 

LA CANN GARDENS, 1500 E. GRAND AVE.
6:30PM
Join us as we we enjoy the early autumn in a lush garden setting from live music with the Northern Oklahoma College Music Department. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and refreshments. All shows are free! We hope to see you in the Garden! 

SEPTEMBER
10-11
creative Native Art show at osage casino

OSAGE CASINO,  644464 STATE HWY 60
10:O0AM-8:00PM
​We are proud to promote the indigenous artists and creative minds that make beautiful artistry and design. Come see the Ponca City Creative Native Art Show this Friday and Saturday all day at the Ponca City Osage Casino Ballroom!

SEPTEMBER
10-12,
​17-19
ponca playhouse presents: one man, two guvnors

PONCA PLAYHOUSE, 301 S 1ST ST 
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWINGS 7:30PM
SUNDAY SHOWINGS 2:00PM
Season 63rd opening production written by Richard Bean and Directed by Sam Stuart. Get your tickets at www.poncaplayhouse.com for this hilarious comedy which launched James Corden to being a household name. 

SEPTEMBER
10
Cole swindell- live in concert 

​7  CLANS FIRST COUNCIL CASINO & HOTEL, 12875 N. HIGHWAY 177, NEWKIRK, OK
​7:45PM
The Georgia native has played on some of the biggest stages in the world including making history being the first-ever live radio and TV broadcast from the 57th-floor terrace of 4 World Trade Center, overlooking the Freedom Tower where he performed his hit "You Should Be Here." He has played high-profile national television performances on NBC's Citi Concert Series on TODAY, ABC's Good Morning America, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC's CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, MLB Network and Sports Illustrated among other. Tickets available at www.ticketstorm.com/event/coleswindellliveinconcert/7clanscasinohotelfirstcouncil/newkirk/25124

SEPTEMBER
11
35th annual CHEROKEE STRIP cook-off

LAKE PONCA
12:30PM-2:30PM
Cherokee Strip Cook-off at Lake Ponca is sponsored by Professional's Today, with proceeds raised to donate to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. The  Cherokee Strip Cook-off will once again be held on the banks of Lake Ponca in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The cook-off is a State Championship and sanctioned by KCBS. You will have an opportunity to taste some of the best barbeque available cooked by professional cooks. Activities include musical entertainment, and a People’s Choice award given to the crowd-selected favorite BBQ and Chili. There is FREE ADMISSION to the event. Tasting kits will be sold in advance for $5 and can be purchased from a Professionals Today member or the Chamber of Commerce. If you wait to purchase at the cook-off the cost will be $7. Each tasting kit will include two ballots to vote for your favorite BBQ and Chili teams. The top three winners receive cash prizes.

SEPTEMBER
11
Savanna CHestnut and the field hands at ridin' high

RIDIN' HIGH, 2200 E. COLEMAN RD.
8:45PM-12:45AM

SEPTEMBER
18 
PESTIVAL RESCUE RUN, PARADE OF PAWS, AND FUR DRIVE

LAKE PONCA 
8:45AM
​Hosted by Northern Oklahoma Humane Society, The Kickoff celebration for Ponca City becoming a no-kill community by 2025.
Ponca City's biggest party for pets and people! At lake Ponca Park.
Walk, Run, drive, or catnap. So many options!
You'll never have so much fun making a difference!
Multiple groups and organizations coming together to support Ponca City becoming a no kill city by 2025.  Go to https://www.nokhs.com/  for more information! 

SEPTEMBER
18 
ridin' high indoor/outdoor fall vendor show 

RIDIN' HIGH, 2200 E. COLEMAN RD.
8:45AM-3:45PM
​Annual Fall vendor show. Part of the proceeds will go to Marland children’s home and the senior center
$5 to enter come early stay late

SEPTEMBER
18 
st. mary's catholic school annual fall fest  (evnent moved to online)

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, 415 S. 7TH ST.
5:45PM
​Please join us for SMCS ANNUAL FALL FEST! Sept. 18 from 6PM-9PM. This is an outdoor event! What you can expect: Food, desserts, beverages, games, and prizes! We will have a section of games for the little ones and games, blowups, and a dunk tank for all the bigger kids (of all ages!) Once again, we will have our online auction beginning Sept 5 and closing Sept 18.
Charityauction.bid/stmarysfallfest2021
(This site will be live as we get a bit closer) We will also have a live auction at 8PM during Fall Fest. Items will included baskets and projects donated from our St. Mary’s classes. All St. Mary’s students will be selling raffle tickets for some AWESOME prizes, so be sure to purchase for a chance to win! Tickets can also be purchased in the Parish Center. Just ask for Maria! We hope to see you at this year’s Fall Fest! 

September
18
movies on the lawn at the ponca city recplex 

PONCA CITY RECPLEX, 1604 W. GRAND AVE.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray for this FREE event. Youth and teens under the age of 14 are asked to have adult supervision. Please practice proper social distancing. The lawn opens one hour before dusk, and the movie will begin at dusk.   Remember The Titans is playing Saturday, September 18.

​SEPTEMBER
18
cooksey band AT RIDIN' HIGH

RIDIN' HIGH, 2200 E. COLEMAN RD.
8:45PM-12:45AM

SEPTEMBER
23
​Prairie to palate ​

PIONEER WOMAN STATUE & MUSEUM,  701 MONUMENT RD.
5:45PM-7:45PM
​Farm to Table dinner by Chef Jeff, T. S. Fork, drinks by Silver top Vineyards, live music by Matt Williams, and a silent auction. All proceeds support the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue!
Tickets are $60 or 2 for $100. Sponsorships are available too, for more information go to www.pioneerwomanmuseum.com or call PWM (580) 765-6108

SEPTEMBER
23-26
​noc division of fine arts presents: eurydice

KINZER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,  1220 E. GRAND AVE., TONKAWA, OK
Thursday-Saturday 7:30PM
Sunday 2PM
Free Admission, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited Seating, social distancing and facemasks strongly encouraged.  

SEPTEMBER
25
​Ponca City Main Street brewfest 

400 E. Central 
4:00PM-7:00PM
​Ponca City Main Street welcomes homebrewers from across the state to showcase their craft beer and guests to attend the 2021 Main Street BrewFest on September 25th from 4pm-7pm in downtown Ponca City, Oklahoma! Admission to the event includes unlimited craft beer samples and a Brewbag with swag valued at over $40. Attendees will vote on their favorite beer for the People’s Choice award and we have local brewery owners and craft beer experts for Judge's Choice. First place in each category will take home $300 cash; second place, $200; and third place $100.

SEPTEMBER
25
​comeidan matt ferrell at at the poncan theatre 

PONCAN THEEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
8PM
Matt Ferrell, AKA Fatt Merrell, is a comedian from southwest Oklahoma. He has been performing comedy for 10 years. His style of comedy is a mix of storytelling and adult humor. There is nothing funnier than real life and that's where his stories come from. From his rodeo days to being a father and husband and all the bad decisions made in between. From being young and rowdy to entering his 40's and learning what his body can't do anymore. His stories are about things that most people can relate to

​Wear your Main Street Brew Fest wristband for $2 off beer and wine at "An Evening with Matt Ferrell."
This Oklahoma comedian will top off your night, but don't wait to buy! Your tickets are cheaper at PoncanTheatre.org

SEPTEMBER
25-26
​PONCA CITY arts festival 

400 E. Central 
SATURDAY 9:00AM-7:00PM
SUNDAY 10:00AM-4:00PM
​A juried fine art show, this is the premier annual Arts Festival of Northern Oklahoma since 1975. The committee has put together over $7,500 in purchase awards, and this year will be held in conjunction with the popular Ponca CIty Main Street's Brewfest which has over 1,000 people in attendance. Each year, artists from around the country gather at the Ponca City Arts Festival to share their arts with this region. This festival includes an interactive art area, a children's art area, live art demonstrations, live entertainment, food/drink vendors. Artist's needs are always our top priority. Take the next step in your journey as an artist, and join this year's artist line up. This is a juried show and only 50 applicants will be accepted. ​

SEPTEMBER 30-October 3
Evan's Children Academy of perfroming arts presents: cinerella 

PONCAN THEEATRE, 104 E. GRAND 
FRIDAY-SATURDAY 7:30PM SUNDAY 2PM
Enjoy all of your favorite Rogers and Hammerstein "Cinderella" scenes in this hour-long production. Enjoy all of your favorite Rogers and Hammerstein "Cinderella" scenes in this hour-long production.

Annual event calendar

2ND 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

LAST WEEKEND IN July
Downtown Crazy Days

GRAND AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN PONCA CITY

LAST WEEKEND IN August
disc golf tournament

BOIS D'ARC DISC GOLF COURSE

2nd WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
cherokee strip golf classic

PONCA CITY COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE, 1101 N PECAN RD

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
​                 CANCELLED FOR 2021

LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER
MAIN STREEt BREW FEST

CENTRAL FAIR, 4TH & CENTRAL 

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 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