June 2010: Around Town
June: Spring Art Show
The Edmond
Art Association’s annual art show will be held at the Edmond Public Library through
June 30th. For more information, visit www.edmondart.org.
June
10-13: UCO Endeavor Games
Watch and enjoy athletes with physical disabilities displaying their talents in
a competitive setting. Visit www.ucoendeavorgames.com for schedules.
June
17-19, 24-26: Oliver
Held at the Mitch Park Amphitheater at 8 p.m., this play based on the Charles
Dickens’ classic novel costs $12 for adults, $6 for students and is free for
ages 4 and under. For more information, visit www.summerstockok.com.
June 18-20: Red Earth Native American
Festival
More
than 1200 American Indian artists and dancers will gather to celebrate the
richness and diversity of their heritage. Visit www.redearth.org for more
information.
Jun
26 – Jul 10: LibertyFest
Organized by a group of over 500 volunteers, LibertyFest entertains over
125,000 spectators annually. For event information, call 340-2527 or visit www.libertyfest.org.
Car
Show
Cars of are expected from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UCO Campus on June 26.
Kite Fest Team demonstrations, synchronized flying, kite making, candy
drops and more at Mitch Park. Sunday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Saturday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lighted Night Flight after sundown.
Rodeo
Calf
roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronco riding, barrel racing and more. Adults are
$8 and kids are $5 at the Carl Benne Arena at 300 N. Kelly at 8 p.m. on June 26
and 27.
A Taste of Edmond All you
can eat sampling from Edmond-area restaurants at the Festival Market Place from
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 27. This fundraiser ensures LibertyFest will continue
for years to come. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 on the day of and kids under
10 are free.
Road Rally A scavenger hunt on wheels. Sign up for flights on June 27 that
will leave from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per vehicle at the City of Edmond
Admin Building parking lot.
Concert A mixture of music beginning
at 7:30 p.m. in front of Mitchell Hall Theatre on July 1.
Chalk it Up Chalk drawing contest with live karaoke, dunk tank, face
painting and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Festival Market Place on July
2.
Parade Beginning at 9 a.m. in Downtown Edmond on July 3.
Parkfest at UCO Celebrate Independence Day with fun, festive activities,
food, music and fireworks! Event begins at 5 p.m. on the UCO Campus on July 4.
Fireworks Beginning around 10 p.m. at UCO on July 4.
Miss
Edmond Pageant
Enjoy the glamour at Mitchell Hall at 7 p.m. on July 10, cost is $10.
July
5-8:
Summer Horse Camp
Cadence Equestrian Center will host horse camps for beginner and intermediate
riders. For more information, call 348-SHOW or visit www.cadenceequestrian.com.
July
10-18:
Worlds 2010 Sitting Volleyball
The tournament will bring over 600 athletes from over 20 countries to compete. Visit
www.2010Worlds.com for tickets and schedules.
