The Apache Rattlesnake Festival, going strong for over 30 years, is known for its  amazing rattlesnake round-ups, but also features an impressive array of activities for the whole f amily. Come to this festival in Apache for a carnival, plenty of g ames, more than 250 vendors and delicious fair food. Enjoy live music performed for the crowds.

Get up close and personal with Oklahoma rattlesnakes at the annual Apache Rattlesnake Festival. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, the Apache Rattlesnake Festival allows festival-goers to take a hands-on approach to gathering rattlesnakes, or allows them to remain safely behind glass while viewing these magnificent predators. Feel an adrenaline rush as you participate in a guided snake hunt, or try something new from the snake butcher shop.

A snake pit with live snakes and snake handlers will be set up to the delight of festival-goers. Snack on fried rattlesnake before taking a turn in the snake pit if you dare. Don't miss the festival's open-air flea market, or take the kids over to the carnival area where they can enjoy a wide variety of rides.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday April 17, 2025

08:00 am: The Flea Market Begins Set-Up, Open After Setup.
12:00 pm: Slick Hills Foundation Will Start Purchasing Snakes
06:00 pm: Sam's amusement Opens. Get A Discounted Rist Band Sold By Slick Hills Foundation (Weather Permitting)
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, Fried Snake Shack - Open
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Free Entertainment By Tito Lindsey Band

Friday April 18, 2025

09:00 am: Flea Market Opens
09:00 am: Registration On Stage For The Guided Snake Hunt
10:00 am: Guided Snake Hunt
10:00 am - 08:00 pm: Snake Pit, Butcher Shop,  and Fried Snake Shack, Open
01:00 pm: Registration On Stage For Guided Snake Hunt
02:00 pm: Guided Snake Hunt
04:00 pm: Free Entertainment With Kowboy Kal Near The Stage
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm: Gage Wilkerson And The Young Guns
06:00 pm: Sam's  amusement Open - Get Discounted Wrist Bands Sold By S am's  amusement Park
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Free Entertainment Jared Rosin and The Shuffle

Saturday April 19, 2025

09:00 am: Flea Market Open
09:00  am: Registration On Stage For The Guided Snake Hunt
10:00 am: Guided Snake Hunt; S am's  amusement Open, Purchase Tickets At The Carnival Booth
10:00 am - 08:00 pm: Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, and Fried Snake Shack, Open
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Free Entertainment By Myron Beeson
11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Men's Fancy War Dance Competition
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Verla Thompson Memorial Women's Competition
12:30 pm - 01:15 pm: Free Entertainment With Kowboy Kal Near The Stage
01:00 pm: Registration On Stage For Guided Hunt
01:15 pm - 02:00 pm: 77th Army Band On Stage
02:00 pm: Guided Snake Hunt
02:00 pm: Free Entertainment By Mexican Folkloric Dancers
03:30 pm - 04:30 pm: Lions Gym Gymnastics
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm: Tone Gyah Dae - Flute Guitar
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Free Entertainment By The Garagemahalix

Sunday April 20, 2025

09:00 am: Church Service On Stage
10:00 am: Flee Market Opens
11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Snake Pit, Butcher Shop, and Fried Snake Shack Open
11:00 am: Registration On Stage
12:00 pm: Guided Snake Hunt
12:00 pm: Sam's amusement Open - Purchase Tickets At The Carnival Booth Or Wrist Bands
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Free Entertainment By Dalby F amily
04:00 pm: Free Entertainment Kowboy Kal Near Stage
05:00 pm: Conclusion

Date:
April 17 - 20, 2025

Hours:
Thursday April 17, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday April 18, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday April 19, 2025, 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday April 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Main Street, Apache, OKlahoma

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