Looking for some fun activities for this long Labor Day weekend? Here is a selection of some great events around Oklahoma to keep your weekend exciting.
1. Great Raft Race (Tulsa)
From tulsaraftrace.com: The race ran from 1973 – 1991, and at its peak there were 600 rafts, 4500 racers and 150,000 spectators that lined the banks of the Arkansas River from Sand Springs to Tulsa. At one point it broke the state record for the largest single day event in state history! Visit the shores of the Arkansas River on Monday to take part in the festivities.
2. Labor Day Celebration (Henryetta)
From travelok.com: The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration is one of the largest Labor Day events in Oklahoma. Make your way to the town of Henryetta for a parade, games for all ages, concerts, a carnival, rodeo and an impressive fireworks display at dusk. Visitors to this Labor Day Celebration will also enjoy a car, bike and tractor show. The highlight of this festival is the parade, featuring a wide variety of floats, marching bands, horses, Shriners and more. Festivities and an assortment of family-friendly activities will take place throughout the city, so head to the Labor Day Celebration this holiday and celebrate alongside the residents of Henryetta.
3. Watermelon Festival (Ringwood)
From travelok.com: The Ringwood Watermelon Festival and Community Fair is a week-long tradition. The fair kicks off the Monday prior to Labor Day and concludes with a parade and activities on Saturday. Head to Ringwood to enjoy a bingo and volleyball tournament, baby and tiny tot show, pageants and the crowning of Miss Cinderella, Miss Watermelon and Miss Ringwood. There will also be a livestock show, homemade ice cream contest, watermelon in the park, children and turtle races and more.
4. Choctaw Nation Labor Festival & Powwow (Tuskahoma)
From choctawnation.com: We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2017 Labor Day Festival at Tvshka Homma. This year’s theme is New Branches from Strong Roots. All Choctaw families are invited to join the Assistant Chief Austin and Tribal Council as we celebrate Choctaw heritage. The festival weekend is the perfect time to have a Choctaw reunion and let everyone know, Chahta hvpia, we are Choctaw!
5. Labor Day Replay (Yukon)
From facebook.com: On Monday, September 4, join the City of Yukon for Labor Day Replay: a night of music and fireworks at Chisholm Trail Park! If you were at Freedom Fest the night of July 3, then you remember how the weather forced the festival to end early, and without fireworks. The City of Yukon is using the reshoot for a Labor Day celebration! A variety of food trucks will be on site selling delicious dishes. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a nice evening of music, food and fireworks with your friends and family.
