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JUNE/JULY CAR/CYCLE SHOWS
JUNE 06-07 – Schooner Cruzin’ Grand & Car Show
LOCATION: Downtown Ponca City, OK 74601. Note: Schooner Cruzin’ Grand & Car Show packs two days full of cars, bikes, entertainment and fun in downtown Ponca City. On Friday during the Cruzin’ Grand, see the downtown area lined with classic cars, impressive hotrods and custom creations.
JUNE 06-07 – Mecum Auction Tulsa
LOCATION: Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114 Note: You’ve seen Mecum Auto Auctions on TV, and now’s your chance to watch it live at the Tulsa Expo Square.
JUNE 06-07 – O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals
LOCATION: Miami Fairgrounds Miami, OK 74354. Note: Head out to Miami for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals Monster Truck show. This two-day, family-friendly event will showcase some of the nation’s top monster trucks in racing, wheelie contests and freestyle.
JUNE 11-22 – NRHA Derby
LOCATION: Oklahoma State Fair Park Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Note: Experience a fierce Western riding competition, featuring riders guiding elite horses through a precise pattern of lighting-fast spins, circles and toe-curling stops.
JUNE 12-15 – Mid America Ford & Shelby Nationals
LOCATION: Claremore Expo Center 400 S Veterans Pkwy Claremore, OK 74017 Note: This Father’s Day weekend, head to the Claremore Expo Center for family fun at the Mid America Ford & Shelby Nationals. There will be street parties both Thursday and Friday night with food trucks, live music and kids’ activities.
JUNE 13-14 – Heartland Cruise Car Show
LOCATION: Head to Main Street in Weatherford this June for the Heartland Cruise Car Show. Watch classic cars cruise down Route 66 on Friday evening and then return on Saturday to see them displayed throughout Weatherford’s Rader Park.
JUNE 13-14 – Van Buren Cruisers
LOCATION: 201 W Owen K Garriot Rd
Enid, OK 73701 Note: Check out the caravan of unique cars on display at Enid’s Van Buren Cruisers in June. This event will bring together motorists from across Oklahoma to display their best classic and modern vehicles during the Saturday night car show.
JUNE 14 – Downtown at Sundown Car Show
LOCATION: 118 W Main St Shawnee, OK 74801 Note: Get an up-close look at amazing motor vehicles at Shawnee’s Downtown at Sundown Car Show this June.
JUNE 21 – Ready to Serve Car & Truck Show
LOCATION: Edmond North High School
Edmond, OK 73003 Note: Take a look at some of the coolest vehicles that cruise the streets of Edmond at the Ready to Serve Car & Truck Show.
JUNE/JULY EVENTS
JUNE 04 – Food Truck Wednesdays
When: June 4, 2025 6:00 PM LOCATION: Guthrie Green, Tulsa Location: 111 Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK 74103 Note: Every Wednesday, grab some tasty eats and gather on the grounds of Guthrie Green. During Food Truck Wednesdays, lunchtime transforms into a community-wide affair, with roaming food trucks posting up at this Tulsa park. While you dine on delicious food, be sure to enjoy the live music and fresh air.
JUNE 06-07 – Hooked on Nature: Nature Quest Hike
When: June 6 – June 7, 2025 LOCATION: Lake Thunderbird State Park Norman, OK 73026 Note: Explore Lake Thunderbird State Park this June during the Hooked on Nature Quest Hike. Find find items on the scavenger hunt list.
JUNE 06-07 – Jim Shoulders Round-Up Rodeo
When: June 6 – June 7, 2025 LOCATION: Historic Nichols Park Henryetta, OK 74437Note: This rodeo will include traditional rodeo events such as ranch bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’ and events.
JUNE 06-08 – El Reno Small Town Weekend
LOCATION: 2001 Park Dr El Reno, OK 73036. Note: Bring the family to a weekend of festivities during El Reno’s Small Town Weekend celebration. Held rain or shine, this event will cruise into town this June to celebrate everything nostalgic on the local strip of Route 66. Numerous events will be held throughout the weekend, from the burnout on Route 66 to a city-wide cruise and an open car show.
JUNE 11-14 – Woodward Elks Rodeo
LOCATION: Woodward County Fairgrounds
Woodward, OK 73801. Note: One of the oldest PRCA rodeos in Oklahoma, the Woodward Elks Rodeo is often dubbed the toughest rodeo in Oklahoma.
JUNE 12-15 – Ben Johnson Days
LOCATION: Osage County Fairgrounds Pawhuska, OK 74056. Note: Ben Johnson Days is held in historic downtown Pawhuska, home of world champion team roper and Oscar winner, Ben “Son” Johnson. This Western event for all ages includes the Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) sanctioned ranch rodeo, junior ranch rodeo and an old-fashioned Cowboy Dance.
JUNE 12-15 – Tulsa Coin Show
LOCATION: Ruffin Event Center Tulsa, OK 74136 Note: Coin collectors and enthusiasts, make your way to the Ruffin Event Center this June for the Tulsa Coin Show. During this three-day expo, guests can get an up-close look at some of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world.
JUNE 13-14 – Elk City Route 66 Festival
LOCATION: Ackley Park Elk City, OK 73644 Note: Elk City’s Route 66 Festival features fun and excitement for the whole family this summer. Head to historic downtown Elk City for a weekend full of Mother Road activities. The event kicks off with live music Friday night then continues on into the weekend with shopping, block parties, car cruises, kid’s activities and more.
JUNE 14 – Oklahoma Gun Show
LOCATION: Tulsa Expo Square Tulsa, OK 74114 Note: The Oklahoma Gun Show at Tulsa Expo Square is sure to have the products you are looking for with a wide selection of firearms, ammo, knives and more.
JUNE 14 – Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show
LOCATION: Pawnee Bill Ranch Pawnee, OK 74058 Note: Saddle up for an authentic, immersive recreation of Pawnee Bill’s original Wild West Show this summer. The historic Pawnee Bill Ranch will transport guests back to the Old West to witness trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and more.
JUNE 20 – Fiesta Friday
LOCATION: Calle Dos Cinco Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Note: Celebrate the rich culture of the Historic Capitol Hill area in Oklahoma City this summer. Each month, Calle Dos Cinco hosts Fiesta Friday, featuring fun family-friendly activities like Latin dance demonstrations and live entertainment.
JUNE 20 – Farming Heritage Festival
LOCATION: 42400 Garretts Lake Rd Shawnee, OK 74804 Note: The Farming Heritage Festival in Shawnee is a fun event the whole family can enjoy. This two-day festival will showcase antique tractors and farming equipment with an emphasis on Oklahoma’s farming heritage.
JUNE 21 – Route 66 Road Fest
LOCATION: Tulsa Expo Square Tulsa, OK 74114 Note: Celebrate the Mother Road during the Route 66 Road Fest hosted at Tulsa’s Expo Square. Home to the only state capital located on Route 66 and a highway spanning over 400 miles within its borders, Oklahoma is the perfect place for this unique weekend event.
JUNE 26 – Tonkawa Tribal Powwow
LOCATION: 1 PowWow Rd Tonkawa, OK 74653 Note: Come out and experience the Tonkawa Tribal Powwow, an annual tribal celebration featuring Native American dancing, princess crownings, contests, crafts, artwork and food.
JUNE 26-JULY 4 – LibertyFest
LOCATION: Citywide Edmond, OK 73034 Note: Attend one of America’s top Independence Day celebrations when you head to Edmond for LibertyFest. The fifty-year-plus tradition includes patriotic events like a parade, a rodeo, a 5K run, live music, a car show and, of course, fireworks. Families are bound to make memories at this celebration of American independence.
JUNE 27 – Purcell’s Independence Day Celebration
LOCATION: 1400 Chandler Rd
Purcell, OK 73080 Note: Enjoy an early celebration of America’s birthday at Purcell’s Independence Day Celebration. Held the last Friday in June at Purcell Lake, the event will include food trucks, vendor booths, games, and lots of family-friendly fun.
JUNE 27-28 – Lawton-Fort Sill Freedom Festival
LOCATION: Elmer Thomas Park Lawton, OK 73507
Purcell, OK 73080 Note: Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket to the annual Lawton-Fort Sill Freedom Festival at Elmer Thomas Park for a day full of Independence Day fun.
JUNE 27-28 – Heartland Militaria Show
LOCATION: The Pavillion Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Purcell, OK 73080 Note: Military collectors won’t want to miss the Heartland Militaria Show at the Oklahoma State Fair Park this summer.
JUNE 28 – Stars & Stripes Regatta
LOCATION: TBoathouse District Oklahoma City, OK 73129 Note: Start your 4th of July celebrations off early by enjoying a mix of outdoor activities and racing during the Stars & Stripes Regatta in Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District.
JULY 2 – Vinita Fireworks Show
LOCATION: Craig County Fairgrounds Vinita, OK 74301 Note: Celebrate Independence Day in Vinita and see fireworks light up the summer night sky at the annual Vinita Fireworks Show.
JULY 2 – Vinita Fireworks Show
LOCATION: Craig County Fairgrounds Vinita, OK 74301 Note: Celebrate Independence Day in Vinita and see fireworks light up the summer night sky at the annual Vinita Fireworks Show.
JULY 2 – Kickapoo Casino’s Fireworks Show
LOCATION: 38900 W MacArthur Shawnee, OK 74804 Note: Celebrate Independence Day at the Kickapoo Casino in Shawnee on July 2. Pack up some lawn chairs, blankets and the whole family and find a spot at the casino, located just off Hwy 177.
JULY 3 – Red, White & Boom
LOCATION: Scissortail Park Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Note: Celebrate Independence Day with beautiful and inspiring music during Red, White & Boom at Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City. Grab some lawn chairs or blankets and bring the whole family.
EDITORS NOTE: Be sure to email your July 4th celebration information to be included in our July issue of Oklahoma’s Veteran News! Listing are free, and based on space available.
To include your event in our May issue, email news@okveterannews.com. Send what, when, where, and a brief note on the event along with contact information (email/phone). There is no charge for event listings. Events must be not-for-profit and approved by the editor. All events must be of interest to the veterans, active military, first responders, and their families that we serve.
