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The 3rd Annual Battle in the Saddle Pony Express Relays & Juneteenth Southern Soul Blues Festival is about to take place, and you're invited to join the fun! Bring your lawn chairs, your cheering voices to cheer on the races, your dancing shoes, and your A-game for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling like you're part of something truly special – and, really, really fun!
Join us for an exciting and enriching summer at Camp Cherokee 2025! We offer a unique blend of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), traditional games, and Cherokee arts. Below are the details for the Vinita and Grove day camps, as well as our Residential Camp:
Day Camp Locations:
Vinita:
Dates: June 10 – 13, 2025
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Grove:
Dates: June 17 – 20, 2025
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
Eligibility for Day Camp:
Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen.
Must be entering 1st through 6th grade during the 2025 – 2026 school year.
Residential Camp:
Dates: July 27 at 2:30 p.m. – August 1, 2025 (pickup between 2 - 5 p.m. at Heart O’ Hills)
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Eligibility for Residential Camp:
Must be a Cherokee Nation citizen.
Must be entering 7th through 12th grade during the 2025 – 2026 school year.
Registration:
Camp registration is available online at camp.cherokee.org. Applications open on March 14, 2025.
We also welcome at-large citizens to the residential camp. Arrangements can be made in advance for pickup and drop-off at the Tulsa Airport for students providing their own airfare.
For more information and to register, visit camp.cherokee.org or call {918} 453-5410.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, play, and connect with Cherokee culture and traditions!
Mark your calendars! Downstream Casino is lighting up the night sky with an epic fireworks show on Thursday, June 27, starting around 9:30 PM. Bring your lawn chairs, your friends, and your patriotic spirit for a dazzling display you won’t want to miss.
Join us for the Vinita July 4th Celebration on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Craig County Fairgrounds in Vinita, OK. This annual event will feature a spectacular fireworks display, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun. More details will be announced as the event approaches, but be sure to mark your calendar and plan to join us for an unforgettable celebration of independence!
Join us on July 3rd for Wyandotte Nation Fireworks! Free admission. Gates open at 5 PM, live music kicks off at 6, and fireworks light up the sky after sundown. Bring your chairs and your family!
Come celebrate America and the Grand Lake lifestyle at the annual Independence Day Celebration at Wolf Creek Park! Enjoy live entertainment, a variety of food trucks, complimentary watermelon, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night in style!
Celebrate Independence Day with hometown pride at the 58th Annual National Huckleberry Festival in Jay, OK! Join us July 4th & 5th for two days of fun-filled festivities, including arts & crafts, a classic parade, car show, carnival rides, a 5K run, delicious food, and live entertainment.
The celebration kicks off early with the Little Huckleberry Pageant on June 27th, followed by the Miss & Teen Pageant on June 28th.
Stay tuned for a full schedule of events at www.jaychamber.com and come enjoy one of Oklahoma’s favorite summer traditions in the Huckleberry Capital of the World!
For pageant inquiries, contact:
Youth Pageants: youthpageants@jaychamber.com
Teen & Miss Pageants: isshuckleberry@jaychamber.com
Don’t miss this family-friendly celebration full of small-town charm and big-time fun!
Experience one of Oklahoma’s most iconic Independence Day celebrations at the Duck Creek Fireworks Show on Grand Lake! Known for its breathtaking display over the water, this annual tradition draws thousands of spectators.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Grand Lake, the show features a spectacular choreographed fireworks display, dazzling reflections on the water, and a high-energy patriotic atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.
Don’t miss the biggest bang on the lake—Duck Creek delivers every year!
Celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, and fireworks at the Pryor Creek Freedom Fest! Join us on Thursday, July 4th, starting at 5 PM at the Mayes County Soccer Complex for an evening full of patriotic fun and community pride.
Enjoy live entertainment, food, activities, and a dazzling fireworks show to cap off the night. Hosted by the City of Pryor Creek and supported by local organizations including EDTA, Pryor Main Street, and the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce, this free event is open to all and promises an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration!
Questions? Contact Adam Anderson at (918) 630-1116 or email EDTA@pryorcreek.org.
Donations welcome – mail to: EDTA, P.O. Box 1167, Pryor Creek, OK 74362.
Come out and celebrate freedom, community, and country—Pryor Creek style!
Celebrate the Fourth of July in style at the Buffalo Run Casino & Resort in Miami, Oklahoma! This exciting Independence Day celebration features a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky on Thursday, July 4th.
Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends for a fun-filled evening of patriotic pride, great entertainment, and community spirit. The show is free to attend and promises a night to remember as the skies above Buffalo Run come alive with color and celebration.
Join us for fireworks, fun, and freedom this Fourth of July in Miami, OK!