Calendar of Events for Edmond Oklahoma

June 2008

 
1-30   Why We Fought: Stories from World War II
Visitors will be able to delve into the triumphs and tragedies that many of the citizens of Edmond experienced during World War II as they share with us the "Greatest Generation" and their personal narratives that not only changed the world but changed the lives of many soldiers who called Edmond home. The museum will feature uniforms from several of the military branches, field artillery used during combat, personal journals and letters, as well as various other artifacts uniquely displayed.
Time: Tues.-Fri. 10a-5pm & Sat. 1pm-4pm
Price: Free-donations accepted and appreciated.
Location: Edmond Historical Society & Museum
Extra Info: 405/350-0078 or www.edmondhistory.org

 
7-28   Farmer's Market
The Edmond Farmer s Market is a registered market with The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and meets all licensure requirements with the Oklahoma Department of Health. Featured will be fresh summer produce, plants, trees, fresh baked breads, pies & pastries, eggs, & honey. Made in Oklahoma (MIO) products, cut flowers & Black Angus beef. The Junior Market "For Sale by Kids" is included on Wednesdays during summer break where children under 17 may sell items and "learn while they earn."
Time: Weds & Sats, 8am - 1pm - Rain or Shine
Price: Free admission
Location: Festival Market Place-First Street just west of Broadway in Downtown Edmond
Extra Info: 405/359-4630 or www.edmondok.com

 
23-28   COW-c Kids Camp
Includes all rental equipment, T-shirt, 30 minute inside instruction, 2 -30 minute breaks (snack bar available), 270 minutes cable instruction. For ages 8-13.
Time: 10am-4pm
Price: $225 for the week
Location: Central Oklahoma Wakeboarding Center - 901 E Camp Dr, Guthrie
Extra Info: Cathie at 405/282-WAKE or cowckidscamp08@yahoo.com. Also visit www.wakeboardoklahoma.com

 
23-27   Aqua Camp - "Camp Nautilus"
Are you 12-14 year old? We have a great camp for you, too. Camp Nautilus will have all of the exciting activities that are offered in Camp Neptune revved up a notch for you. Did we mention water basketball and becoming a sharp shooter at the Pelican Bay Aqua Range? Yep! All this and more is waiting for you this summer.
Time: 8:40am-4pm
Price: $150.00
Location: Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, 1034 S. Bryant
Extra Info: Bring swim suit, goggles, two beach towels, flip-flop sandles and a sack lunch. Morning & afternoon snacks provided. Extended care available from 8am-8:40am and 4pm-5:30pm for $35 per week. Extended care must be booked before camp begins. To register call 405/ 216-7655 or go to www.edmondok.com.

 
26   Summer Sizzler Movie Nite
Featuring "Transformers." Swim, dive, play, then grab a deck chair or bring your own raft and float under the moonlight while watching a great movie. No multiple person life rafts. No life vests in place of life rafts and no noodles.
Time: 8:30pm-11:30pm
Price: $5
Location: 1034 S. Bryant
Extra Info: 405/216-7655 or www.edmondok.com

 
26   The Floyd Hanes Orchestra
Classic Big Band Dance Music. Doors open one hour prior to showtime. Enjoy food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza.
Time: 8pm
Price: $12
Location: UCO Jazz Lab
Extra Info: 405/359-7989 or www.ucojazzlab.com

 
Jun 26 - Jul 4   LibertyFest Celebrations
Beginning Thursday, June 26th through Friday, July 4th enjoy 11 Fantastic Fourth of July Events. Patriotic Band Concert 6/26 at UCO, Car Show 6/28 UCO Parking Lot on 2nd St., Miss LibertyFest Pageant 7pm Sat. 6/28 at UCO, 6/28 & 6/29 Rodeo - 300 N. Kelly, 6/28 & 6/29 KiteFest at Mitch Park, Sunday 6/29 Road Rally 11am City Admin Parking Lot and Taste of Edmond 6:30pm at Festival Market Place, 7/3 Chalk-It-Up 10am Festival Market Place, and on Friday, July 4th - Parade - Downtown Edmond, Come to UCO for ParkFest and Spectacular FIREWORKS!
Extra Info: www.LibertyFest.org 405-341-4336

 
26   58th Annual LibertyFest Concert
The concert will feature a mixture of light classics, marches and patriotic music. The one hour concert will include a range of traditional "concert in the park music" that will appeal to all. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. The more than 100 member band wil perform selections including; "America the Beautiful," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "America." Following the concert the audience will be treated to free watermelon from Homeland and free ice cream from Blue Bell, while supplies last.
Time: 7:30pm
Price: Free
Location: UCO Campus on Lawn Outside Mitchell Hall
Extra Info: Ron Howell 405/974-5752 or www.libertyfest.org

 
26   Concert in the Park
Bonham Revue - Bluegrass
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Price: Free
Location: Hafer Park - 9th & Bryant
Extra Info: 405/359-4630 or www.edmondok.com

 
27-29   USSSA State Championships

Extra Info: 405/340-5300 or www.edmondallsports.com

 
27   The Jazz Company featuring Brian Gorrell & Shane Connaway
Traditional & Contemporary Jazz. Doors open one hour prior to showtime. Enjoy food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza.
Time: 8pm
Price: $7
Location: UCO Jazz Lab
Extra Info: 405/359-7989 or www.ucojazzlab.com

 
27   5th Annual Pelican Bay Lifeguard Expo
Watch the lifeguard training right from your deck chair including technically challenging accident simulations where lifeguards will be evaluated on their adherance to treatment standards.
Time: 5pm-close
Price: Free
Location: 1034 S. Bryant
Extra Info: 405/216-7655 or www.edmondok.com

 
28   Family Fun Day at Arcadia for all completing Aqua Camp
Finish your fun filled week by bringing your family out to Arcadia Lake for Family Fun Day. We will start with a Kayaking demonstration put on by Pelican Bay Aqua Campers. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy. June date for June campers only. July date for July campers only.
Time: 9am-12pm
Price: Fee to AquaCampers and their families
Location: Arcadia Lake
Extra Info: 405/216-7655 or www.visitedmondok.com

 
28   LibertyFest Car Show
Enter your classic car. A great opportunity to show off that special car and win trophies and prizes. Fun for all.
Time: 9am - 3pm
Price: Free to Public
Location: UCO Parking Lot on 2nd St.
Extra Info: 405/478-8100 for information or to enter or www.libertyfest.org

 
28   Miss Edmond LibertyFest Pageant
The Miss Edmond LibertyFest contestants will compete in interview, on-stage question, talent, physical fitness and evening wear. Miss Edmond LibertyFest Teen will compete in interview, talent, evening wear and active wear.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Constitution Hall @ UCO
Extra Info: 405/340-2527 or www.libertyfest.org

 
28   The Michael Summers Band
Contemporary Jazz & Pop. Doors open one hour prior to showtime. Enjoy food and beverages available from Hideaway Pizza.
Time: 8pm
Price: $7
Location: UCO Jazz Lab
Extra Info: 405/359-7989 or www.ucojazzlab.com

 
28-29   LibertyFest Rodeo
The exciting events will include bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronco riding, barrel racing and bull riding. Up to $20,000 in prize money will be awarded. Contestant entry contact 405/853-2369.
Time: 8:00pm
Price: Adult $8, Kids $5
Location: Rodeo Grounds - 300 N. Kelly
Extra Info: Contestant entry contact 405/853-2369. For other info 405/340-2527 or www.libertyfest.org

 
28-29   LibertyFest Kite Festival
Bring the whole family to this event. Saturday only there will be a night fly of special lighted kites.
Time: 9:30am-5pm
Price: FREE
Location: Mitch Park
Extra Info: 405/340-2527 or www.libertyfest.org

 
29   LibertyFest Taste of Edmond
Tasty temptations to sample from over 30 area restaurants. Tickets on sale at Edmond Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1030 S. Bryant, among other locations. Also available at the gate.
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Price: $10 per person
Location: Festival Market Place
Extra Info: 405/340-2527 or www.libertyfest.org

 
29   LibertyFest Road Rally
The road rally is designed as a fun family event and really easy to participate in. Cars, trucks, vans, and more will tour Edmond with a map, in search of answers to our questions. Get them all correct and prizes await you. It is like a scavenger hunt on wheels. Sign up at Festival Market Place.
Time: 11am-3pm
Price: $7 per vehicle
Location: Festival Market Place
Extra Info: 405/340-2527 or www.libertyfest.org