Join us in 2023, April 19th through the 22nd, as we celebrate the historic birth of Oklahoma that began with a cannon shot at noon on April 22, 1889.

The Celebration includes a fun, family carnival, Chuck Wagon Feed & Auction, '89er Queen Competition, food and craft vendors,  and the largest and oldest parade in the State of Oklahoma.

While attending the Oklahoma '89er Celebration, visit Historic Guthrie, Oklahoma's First Capital, and  it's many fine museums, historic buildings and business establishments. Enjoy what we have to offer. There's something for everyone to see and do!

Schedule:

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

9:30am: CHAMBER COFFEE MEET and GREET
Sponsored by: BancFirst
At BANCFIRST BULDING:202 W Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK
Begins at 9:30 am
Meet 2023 Queen and Princess and see the Official '89er Buttons

4:30pm - 10:00pm: CARNIVAL - FIRST DAY
Pride Amusements Carnival!
$30 wristbands
At the West End of Oklahoma Ave, North of 2nd St

12:00pm: FOOD and CRAFT VENDORS ARE OPEN
At 1ST STREET, from Cleveland to Harrison

Thursday, April 20, 2023

THE GREAT BED RACE
Sponsor: Guthrie Chamber of Commerce
At HONOR PARK-corner of Harrison Ave and 2nd St
5:30pm: Guthrie High Jazz Band and Choir Performance
6:00pm: Teams of 5 members will race decorated beds on Harrison  Ave, from Honor Park
Registration: $25 (contact Guthrie Chamber of Commerce)

12:00pm: FOOD and CRAFT VENDORS ARE OPEN
At 1ST STREET, from Cleveland to Harrison

4:30 pm - 10:00 pm: CARNIVAL - FIRST DAY
Pride Amusements Carnival!
$30 wristbands
At the West End of Oklahoma Ave, North of 2nd St

Friday, April 21, 2023

12:00pm: FOOD and CRAFT VENDORS ARE OPEN
At 1ST STREET, from Cleveland to Harrison

COMMANDING GENERAL'S MOUNTED COLOR GUARD-FT RILEY, KS CAVALRY
3:00pm and 6:00pm: Encampment exhibition and reenactment
At Fairgrounds Arena: 215 Fairgrounds Road

4:30 pm - 11:00 pm: CARNIVAL - FIRST DAY
Pride Amusements Carnival!
$30 wristbands
At the West End of Oklahoma Ave, North of 2nd St

5:00pm: BIG WHEEL RACE
Sponsor: Guthrie Kiwanis Club
At OKLAHOMA AVENUE in front of Post Office
Begins at 5:00 pm
Children, ages 3-7 race on Big Wheel toys provided. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration at event

6:00pm-9:00pm: GEEZERS, GASSERS and HAWGS
Sponsor: Guthrie Rotary Club
Vehicles will be lined up along Oklahoma Ave, from Division St to 2nd St
Photos at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Review Begins at 6:00pm
Register at: www.guthriegeezers.com

6:00pm: LAND RUN BEARD and MOUSTACHE CONTEST
Sponsor: The Grand Ole Barbershop
To take place at The Geezers, Gassers, and Hawgs Stage (in front of the Grand Ole Barbershop)
Bring your handle bars and face furniture to face-off against other fine gentlemen with pride in their potscrubbers!
TIME AND PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED

7:30pm: WCRA '89ERS DAY RODEO
At Fairgrounds Arena: 215 Fairgrounds Road
7:30 pm / 6:45 pm Mutton Bustin'
Tickets: $10 Adults / $5 Children
Contact: Bobby Cain - (405) 877-3300
Prize Money Both Nights!

Saturday, April 22, 2023

9:00am: FIRST IN STATE FUN RUN!
Sponsor: '89er Battalion, Guthrie JROTC
Starts and ends At HONOR PARK at 300 W Harrison at 9:00 am - all ages and fitness levels
Register at:runsignup.com/Race/OK/Guthrie/FirstInStateFunRun

9:00 am to 5:00 pm: FREE MUSEUM DAY
At OKLAHOMA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM
FREE ADMISSION!

COMMANDING GENERAL'S MOUNTED COLOR GUARD-FT RILEY, KS CAVALRY
3:00pm and 6:00pm: Encampment exhibition and reenactment
At Fairgrounds Arena: 215 Fairgrounds Road

7:30pm: WCRA '89ERS DAY RODEO
At Fairgrounds Arena: 215 Fairgrounds Road
7:30 pm / 6:45 pm Mutton Bustin'
Tickets: $10 Adults / $5 Children
Contact: Bobby Cain - (405) 877-3300
Prize Money Both Nights!

12:00pm: FOOD and CRAFT VENDORS ARE OPEN
At 1ST STREET, from Cleveland to Harrison

1:00pm - 6:00pm: CARNIVAL - FIRST DAY
Pride Amusements Carnival!
1-6 pm $30 wristbands/5-11 pm $30 wristbands
At the West End of Oklahoma Ave, North of 2nd St

Noon: 94TH ANNUAL OKLAHOMA '89ER PARADE

Parade starts at the corner of Maple St and Oklahoma Ave; proceeds west on Oklahoma Ave through Downtown Guthrie to Second St, turns south one block to Harrison St; and then returns to Capitol St

Theme: Pioneer Women
Deadline for Parade Entry Form is April 4, 2023. Find forms at the 89erdays.com website, and mail to: Parade Chairman
P.O. Box 69
Guthrie, OK 73044
Email: [email protected]

Parade Entry Form

Parade Awards: Entries are judged on Historical Theme; Marching Units; Round-Up Clubs; Antique Cars; Wagons; Coaches; Clubs;and Riding Groups

approx. 3:30 pm: U.S. MARSHALS SHOW with WILL ROGERS
At American Legion 123 N 1st Street, Guthrie, OK
Begins after the Parade (approx. 3:30 pm) FREE

approx. 3:30 pm: PIONEER COSTUME CONTEST
At American Legion 123 N 1st Street, Guthrie, OK
Begins after the Parade (approx. 3:30 pm) WILL BE JUDGED BY THE U.S. MARSHALS

Date: April 18 - 22, 2023

Location: Historic Downtown Guthrie, OK 73044.

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