The Pepper Festival is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you there! Mark your calendars for this Friday, September 6th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Choctaw Creek Park. Get ready for an evening full of excitement, fun, and all things pepper!
One of the highlights of the night will be the thrilling pepper-eating contest—do you have what it takes to handle the heat? Come and cheer on the brave participants as they take on the challenge! We’ll also have live music to keep the energy up, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
For the little ones and the young at heart, our Touch-a-Truck experience will be a hit, giving everyone a chance to get up close to the Choctaw Fire Department. With over 60 local vendors, you’ll find a wide variety of unique goods, crafts, and treats to explore.
And of course, no festival is complete without delicious food! We’ve got an incredible lineup of food trucks, including "The Big Friendly," "Alchemy Ice Lab," "Psycho Taco Truck," and "Shepps BBQ and Burgers," serving up mouthwatering dishes that are sure to satisfy every craving.
Whether you’re coming for the food, the fun, or just to enjoy a great evening out with family and friends, the Pepper Festival is an event you won’t want to miss. So grab your crew, bring your appetite, and join us at Choctaw Creek Park this Friday for a night of spicy fun and festivities! See you there!
Get ready for a day of Western fun at the Cowboy Days Festival on Saturday, September 28th, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Hope Retreat Ranch! This family-friendly event is packed with activities that will transport you back to the days of the Wild West.
There will be live entertainment lined up to keep the excitement going all day, along with the beloved Barnyard Buddies for the little ones to meet and greet. There will be free games for everyone to enjoy, and a variety of vendors offering unique goods and treats.
Don’t miss out on the Chuck Wagon Feast, where you can indulge in some authentic cowboy cuisine. The Musical Mares will be a highlight you won’t want to miss, showcasing a special performance that’s sure to delight all ages. And if you’re lucky, you might even witness an old-fashioned gunfight right before your eyes!
It’s the perfect opportunity to gather your family and friends for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Dust off your boots, throw on your cowboy hat, and head over to Hope Retreat Ranch for a day of adventure at Cowboy Days! We can’t wait to see you there!
City crews will be painting this month!
Exciting news for Choctaw! The City of Choctaw submitted 5 applications to the Paint Oklahoma Beautiful program this year, and all 5 were awarded! Thanks to HIS Paints and the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Program, we’re giving a fresh coat of paint to the Senior Center, City Hall, the Development Services Building, the Police Station, and the Police Station garage.
The City received 33 five-gallon buckets of paint and a power washer! All work must be completed by September 30th. These projects will be entered into a "Before/After" contest with a public vote. The top three will be reviewed by the paint sponsor, with cash prizes for the winners:
🏆 1st Place: $1,000
🥈 2nd Place: $750
🥉 3rd Place: $500
Winners will be announced at the Environmental Excellence Celebration, with recognized organizations and groups invited. This month, we’re painting Choctaw Beautiful! A huge thank you to #KeepOklahomaBeautiful and our hardworking public works staff who will be busy all month!
The 2024 Choctaw Fall Classic Car Show was an incredible success, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how the day turned out! A huge thank you to Jim and Brandi Buys for hosting such a fantastic event—it wouldn’t have been possible without your hard work and dedication. The car show featured an amazing array of impressive and unique vehicles, each one more stunning than the last. It was truly a car enthusiast’s dream!
But the fun didn’t stop there! The delicious food from the food trucks, the lively music from talented performers, and the variety of vendors added so much to the experience, creating a perfect day for everyone who attended. The inflatables were a hit with the kids, keeping them entertained and making it a family-friendly event for all ages.
We’re grateful to everyone who came out to support the car show and made it such a memorable day. Here’s to another successful year, and we can’t wait until the car show next year!
The Choctaw Fall Classic Car Show has officially kicked off at Choctaw Creek Park, and it’s shaping up to be an amazing day! Come out and admire an impressive array of cool cars on display, from vintage classics to custom beauties—there’s something for every car enthusiast to enjoy. But that’s not all! There are also inflatables for the kids, live music to keep the energy high, and a variety of delicious food trucks serving up your favorite treats.
It’s the perfect day to be outdoors, soak in the sunshine, and connect with the community.
Whether you’re here for the cars, the music, or just to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s plenty to see and do. So, grab your family and friends, and head on over to Choctaw Creek Park. We hope to see you soon!
Choctaw City Hall is closed today, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd (7:30am - 5:30pm).
We want to extend our warmest wishes to the entire Choctaw community for a safe and happy Labor Day! As we take this day to honor the hard work and dedication of everyone who contributes to making our community so special, we hope you find time to relax and enjoy with family and friends. Whether you're spending the day with loved ones, enjoying a BBQ, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope your Labor Day is filled with joy and relaxation. Thank you for all that you do, Choctaw, and have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Reminder, Choctaw City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break and takes time to relax with family and friends. Our team will be back and ready to assist you during our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! We look forward to serving you when we return.
Please note that Choctaw City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break and takes time to relax with family and friends. Our team will be back and ready to assist you during our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! We look forward to serving you when we return.
Get ready for the Choctaw Fall Classic Car Show, happening tomorrow, Sept. 2nd at Choctaw Creek Park from 9 AM to 1 PM! This is your chance to see an incredible lineup of classic and custom cars that are sure to impress. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone.
There will be live music to keep the energy up and a variety of food trucks serving delicious eats, so bring your appetite! It’s going to be a great day of cars, music, and community fun. Don’t miss out—bring your family and friends, and we’ll see you tomorrow at Choctaw Creek Park!
Another successful "Friday Nights in the Park" is in the books! We had a brief rain shower in the first 15 minutes, but it helped cool off the evening perfectly. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our local vendors! A big shoutout to "Southern Sky" for the fantastic tunes—you were incredible! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend, Choctaw! We’ll see you at the Pepper Festival on September 6th!
The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2024-agendas/562072
"Friday Nights in the Park" is back today, August 30th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Choctaw Creek Park! Come out for an evening of shopping with local vendors, grab a bite from one of our tasty food trucks, and enjoy live music from "Southern Sky." We hope to see you there!
Don’t Miss Out on the Paint and Sip at the Senior Center!
There are just a few more spaces left for the Paint and Sip event at the Senior Center on September 9th at 1:30 PM! Join us for a fun-filled painting party with led instruction, tasty snacks, and delicious "Mocktails."
Reserve your spot now and get ready for a creative and relaxing fun!
Call Lorna at 405-390-8040 to secure your place.
The September 3, 2024 City Council/CUA meeting has been canceled. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2024-council%2Fcua-agendas/560467
A big thank you to all of our sponsors for Old Timers' Day! We truly appreciate your support in helping us bring this event back to life. Your contributions made it possible for us to create an unforgettable experience for the entire community. From the parade to the festival, every moment was a success because of your generosity. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future. Thanks again for being an essential part of Old Timers' Day!
"Friday Nights in the Park" returns this Friday, August 30th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Choctaw Creek Park. Join us for an evening of shopping with local vendors, try one of our delicious food trucks, and enjoy live music from "Southern Sky". We hope to see you there!
Thank you, Cricket, for sponsoring Old Timers' Day 2024! We appreciated your support in making this event possible.
A heartfelt thank you to ONG for sponsoring Old Timers' Day 2024! Your support was instrumental in bringing our community together and making this event possible.
A big thank you to AtLink for sponsoring Old Timers' Day 2024! Your support helped keep our community connected and made this event possible. We truly appreciated your commitment to serving our community!
A big shoutout to Waste Connections for sponsoring Old Timers' Day! We truly appreciated your generosity in making Old Timers' Day special!
