The Oklahoma Territory Land Run of April 22, 1889 has been commemorated in Guthrie, Oklahoma, site of much of the Land Run's initial settlement and the territorial capital, held the inaugural 89er Day Celebration on the famous land opening's first anniversary. This year marks the Official 84th Annual '89er Celebration in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The Celebration includes a Parade, Carnival, Chuck Wagon Feed, Rodeo, Old-timer baseball game, and Queen Coronation. The Queen reigns during the 89er Parade and Chuck Wagon Feed. There are also a First Runner-up and Second Runner-up to the 89er Queen. Prior to the Celebration Artists are asked to Design a Window Pictorial or display a historical collection related to the 89er theme.
These entries are judged by Committee and the results are presented at the Chuck Wagon Feed.
upcoming schedule of events
| April 14, 2014 | "Jail House Rocks" starts - jail time for adults w/o buttons Bounty Hunters pick up suspects, get out of jail "FREE" cards available, "Judge Judy" sentencing (location TBD) | |
| April 15, 2014 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Chuck Wagon Feast at Fairgrounds ($10 adults/ $6 kids) Listen to Billy Bob Bovine Band (special) Western Art/Special Items Auction (live and silent) '89er Queen and her Court introduced Window Competition Winner Announced |
April 16, 2014 | Huge Carnival Comes to Town (all week) $5 off wrist band Web/Thur 70-80 Arts /Craft/Food vendors (all week) | |
| April 17, 2014 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Youth All Star Baseball game (Guthrie vs. Edmond) FREE |
| April 17, 2014 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE Guthrie HS Jazz Band Concert (Post Office) |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM | Old Timer Baseball game (Squires Field) | |
| 7:30 PM | FREE Family Movie (Location TBD) Field of Dreams or Angels in the Outfield | |
| April 18, 2014 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | "Big Wheels 4 Youth" races (3-7 years old) 1st & Harrison FREE (May have an adult category) |
| 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Static Car show on Oklahoma Ave. "Geezers & Gassers" Classic Car Show with over 200 cars on display FREE | |
| 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Battle of the Bands/Street Dance FREE (Location TBD) | |
| 7:30- 10:30 PM | Family Friendly Action Packed Rodeo (Fairgrounds Arena) | |
| April 19, 2014 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Dutch Oven Cooking Demo (Harrison & 1st) FREE SAMPLES |
| 10:00 - 11:30 AM | "Stake Your Claim" 5k run (150 contestants) Oklahoma Ave Adult and Childrens categories | |
| NOON | Largest Parade in Oklahoma (carried live on channel 20) Mustache/Beard growing champions selected (location TBD) | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Dutch Oven Cooking Demo (Harrison & 1st) FREE SAMPLES | |
| 7:30 -10:00 PM | Family Friendly Action Packed Rodeo and Concert |
'89er celebration home page
Sponsored by The American Legion LeBron Post 58 With the Assistance of Other Civic Organizations