Sponsored by LeBron Post 58
The American Legion
With the Assistance of Other Civic Organizations
Oklahoma '89er Day Celebration
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. ARTISTS MAY PRINT AN ENTRY FORM BY CLICKING HERE.
This year marks the Official 82nd 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 Pictoral or display a historical colection related to the 89er theme.
These entries are Judged by Committee and the results are presented at the Chuck Wagon Feed.
| Date | Time | Event |
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Jan 15, 2012 |
1 - 5:00 pm |
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| Feb 25, 2012 | 9:00 am |
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| April 6, 2012 | 5:00 pm | Display Windows must be in place by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2012 and left on display until Monday, April 23rd, 2012. Judging will be done during period April 12 through April 14, 2012. |
| April 14, 2012 | 5:00 pm | DEADLINE FOR PARADE ENTRIES |
| April 17, 2012 | 5:00 pm | Chuck Wagon Feed-- Window Display Winners Announced and Awards Presentation |
| April 18, 2012 | 4.00 p.m. | Carnival Starts |
| April 20th and 21st | 7:00 pm | '89er Day Rodeo |
| April 19, 2012 | 6:30 pm | Old-timer baseball game |
| April 21, 2012 | 12:00 pm | 89ers Day Parade - Event Registration Form Click Here for *.doc format Click Here for *.rtf format |
| April 21, 2012 | 12:00 pm to Midnight |
Carnival Ends/ End of Festivities |
Historic Guthrie- Chamber of Commerce City of Guthrie MyFairsandFestivals.com
