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For the past couple of years, Guthrie’s ‘89er Days Parade and Celebration has been without two of its most beloved traditions: The Chuck Wagon Feed, and the ‘89er Rodeo. Because of COVID quarantine issues, these two events had to be canceled, and they were greatly missed.
The 2023 ‘89er Committee has confirmed that both events will be returning to the festival this April, and tickets will be available for sale in the coming weeks.
The Chuck Wagon Feed will kick off the 2023 Celebration on Tuesday, April 18th at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Authentic chuck wagons by “Have Wagon Will Travel” will be set up outside where food will be served by pioneers and cowhands with the meat generously donated by Dunagan Farms. Dinner tables will be set up inside the building where the evening’s entertainment, live and silent auctions, sponsor recognition, and ‘89er Queen and Princess coronation will take place.
Entertainment for the evening will be the First Annual ‘89er Talent Show. The talent show is open to the public and participation is free. All ages are welcome to compete, but there are limited slots available, so performers are urged to sign up soon. Acts will be judged on talent, presentation, and audience response, and adults and children will be judged separately and awarded different prizes. Groups will be awarded one prize for the entire group. To enter, fill out the form provided at: 89erdays. com/-89er-talentshow. html, and send it to: Oklahoma89erDays@aol.com.
The Chuck Wagon Feed will take place at the Logan County Fairgrounds at 215 Fairgrounds Road in Guthrie. Doors open and silent auction begins at 4:30 p.m., dinner and entertainment begin at 5:00 p.m., and the live auction will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be $10 per person, but children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at the American Legion, from ‘89er Committee members, from American Legion LeBron Post members, or from any of the following Guthrie businesses: Willoby’s Feed & Outfitters at 221 E. Harrison; BancFirst at 202 W. Oklahoma; Guthrie Chamber of Commerce at 113 W. Oklahoma; Guthrie News Leader at 212 W. Oklahoma; Dewart- Gumerson Insurance Agency at 102 N. Broad; Ochs Real Estate at 102 W. Oklahoma; and Rose Trellis Antiques and Gifts at 115 W. Harrison.
‘89ers Booster Buttons are available now and can be purchased at the same locations.
The ‘89er Rodeo will be a professional WRCA rodeo taking place both Friday and Saturday, April 21st and 22nd at the Logan County Fairgrounds Arena. Mutton Bustin’ will begin at 6:45 p.m. with cash prizes both nights. The rodeo will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Contact Bobby Cain at (405) 877-3300 or go to: 89erdays/rodeo. html for more information.
Guthrie’s ‘89er Days Parade and Celebration will take place April 18 22, 2023, entering its 94th year. The long-standing traditional festival celebrating the history of the 1889 Land Run for the Oklahoma Territory has been sponsored by the American Legion LeBron Post 58 for its entire run. For more information, go to: 89erdays.com.