Planning Is Underway for the 2027 89er Days Celebration!

We’re currently planning the 2027 89er Days events. Event details, vendor information, applications, and the schedule will be added soon for a fun filled celebration week.

98th Annual 89er Days Celebration in Guthrie, Oklahoma, April 13 through 17, 2027 promotional graphic.

Celebration dates

April 13–17, 2027

2027 theme

“Stake Your Claim”

Theme Origin

During the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889, "stake your claim" meant driving wooden stakes into the ground to legally secure a 160-acre homestead. After racing across the border at the starting signal, settlers planted these physical markers—often carved with their initials—to claim ownership against competing pioneers. This temporary marker held the spot while the settler traveled to a federal land office to officially register the property.

Contact the committee

89ercommittee@gmail.com 405-282-2589