Year-Round Celebrations
Festivals &
Events
From thundering rodeos to enchanting holiday festivals, Ponca City celebrates every season with events you won't find anywhere else.
Ponca City, Oklahoma
01
01 — 101 Wild West Rodeo
The Legend Lives On
Channel the spirit of the Old West at the legendary 101 Wild West Rodeo, a tradition that dates back to the famous 101 Ranch. Bull riding, barrel racing, roping, and bronc busting fill the arena with excitement while live country music and cowboy cookouts round out the experience. It's a quintessential Oklahoma summer night — and a living link to a ranching heritage that once drew Wild West performers from around the world.
Bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc busting fill the arena with the spirit of Oklahoma's most legendary ranch.
July, downtown arena
Live country music nightly
Cowboy cookouts
All-ages grandstand seating
02
02 — Festival of Angels
A Winter Wonderland at the Mansion
The holiday season sparkles in Ponca City with the enchanting Festival of Angels. The Marland Mansion is transformed into a winter wonderland with breathtaking angel-themed decorations, thousands of twinkling lights, and seasonal performances. Guided tours of the beautifully adorned mansion, hot cocoa, carolers, and visits with Santa make this a magical experience for the whole family. Few holiday events in Oklahoma offer the combination of architectural grandeur and seasonal warmth you'll find here.
Thousands of twinkling lights, angel-themed decorations, and guided tours through the beautifully adorned mansion.
December, Marland Mansion
Guided interior mansion tours
Carolers and seasonal performances
Family-friendly
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