Chuck Wagon Festival May 25-26, 2024 Presented by The Dogwood Foundation
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Tickets are valid for a single day’s admission and can be used for either Saturday, May 25 or Sunday, May 26. For any questions, please call (405) 443-3742.
Participating Chuck Wagons and Indigenous food samples
Big Pasture, El Reno, OK
Little Dixie, Choctaw, OK
Crosstimber, Mustang OK
Honey-Do Spoiler, Pampa, TX
Rafter JB, Cambridge, KS
Five D Ranch, Texarkana, AR
Circle L, Texarkana, AR
The Wolf’s Plate Catering
Arthur “Sonny” Fields
Stage Entertainment Saturday, May 25
Musical Entertainment Provided by Oklahoma Opry • Stage Emcee Cowboy Jim Garling
11:00 Kyle Dillingham
12:00 Western Tales with Al Bostick
1:00 Clancy Davis
2:00 Dr. H.P. Hedgethickett, III, Esq. Medicine Show
Entertainment and offerings subject to change
Stage Entertainment Sunday, May 26
Musical Entertainment Provided by Oklahoma Opry • Stage Emcee Cowboy Jim Garling
11:00 Mallory Eagle
12:00 Dr. H.P. Hedgethickett, III, Esq. Medicine Show
1:00 Wyatt Zane
2:00 Western Tales with Al Bostick
Entertainment and offerings subject to change
Activities Saturday & Sunday
Hank the Cowdog Author John R. Erickson (Saturday Only)
Hear from John R. Erickson, best known as the author of the beloved Hank the Cowdog series of books, audiobooks, and stage plays. Hank the Cowdog merchandise is available in Persimmon Hill and at the Wagon. Shop online at PersimmonHillStore.com
Ladies’ Frontier Fashion with Mrs. Davis
Visit Mrs. Davis and see her designs of women’s wear for farm and frontier. You might also find Mr. Davis sitting outside the tent whittling!
Bill Pickett (Saturday) and Buffalo Soldier (Sunday)
On Saturday, keep your eye out for Bill Pickett, rodeo cowboy, famous for (among other things) introducing bulldogging to modern rodeo. Sunday, look for the Buffalo Soldier, a member of the U.S. Army cavalry and infantry regiments of Black men that served from 1867 – 1869.
Seminole and Cherokee Fur Trader Camp
Engage with historical interpreters as they illustrate what makes up an 18-century Seminole and Cherokee fur trader camp.
Dutch Oven Cookin’
Want to learn how to use your Dutch Oven? Listen to Luann Sewell Waters share the tips and tricks for creating your own delicious dish! Waters has more than 25 years’ experience teaching workshops and seminars across the United States.
Gallery Spotlight – Traditional Seminole Outfit
Listen as Jake Tiger (Seminole) discusses the traditional Seminole outfit he created, modeled from a painting of Seminole leader Osceola. Tiger will share about fur trade and Seminole culture.
Western Dance for All Abilities
Join instructors from Aspiring Attitudes, an inclusive dance studio located in Oklahoma City, as they teach and lead dances for those with all skills and abilities. Come kick up your dancin’ boots!
Stagecoach Mary
Meet Stagecoach Mary Fields, a pioneer who was the first Black woman to be a star-route mail carrier.
Artisan Demonstrations
“Art of a Cowboy” Steve Boaldin, Painter
John Rule, Sculptor
Neil Garrison, Flintknapper
Beverly Huggins Kirk, Quilt Historian-Artist
John Brown (Muscogee Nation), Dugout Canoe
Yonavea Hawkins (Caddo Nation, Delaware Nation and Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma), Beadwork
BasketWeavers Guild of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Chisholm Trail Leather Guild
Presenting Sponsor
Major Event Sponsors
- Ben E. Keith Foods
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- P&K Equipment
- Schwab Meat Co.
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Support
Looking to Sponsor the Chuck Wagon Festival?
For sponsorships contact the Museum at development@nationalcowboymuseum.org or 405-507-2803.
