Summer Wrap-Up & Upcoming Events Around Okmulgee County! (OCOC)

Can you believe we’re already wrapping up summer? As we gear up for back-to-school season, there’s a lot happening in and around Okmulgee—and we want to keep you in the loop!

Below are some exciting events and updates happening in our community:

📍 Aspire Health Grand Opening
🗓️ Thursday, September 4 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us at 904 Meriweather for free snow cones, door prizes, B-12 shots, and a ribbon cutting at 1 PM!

🎉 Chamber After Hours
🗓️ Monday, July 28 | 🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Hosted by East Central Electric Cooperative at 2001 S. Wood Dr. Come network with fellow business leaders!

🧠 Big Brain Trivia Night – Hosted by Okmulgee Main Street 🗓️ Friday, August 2 | 📍 OSUIT Dining Room
Gather your smartest friends for a night of trivia, fun, and community spirit!
🎟️ Tables & tickets still available – call Okmulgee Main Street at 918-756-3600 for more info.

🤠 Roy Le Blanc Invitational Rodeo
🗓️ August 8–9 | 🕗 8:00 PM at Bob Arrington Arena
Enjoy rodeo events, a Saturday parade downtown at 4 PM, and celebrate 70 years of tradition.

🎒 YMCA School Supply Giveaway
🗓️ Saturday, August 2 | 🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Free supplies for students Pre-K through high school. Drive-through at 106 W. 13th St., Okmulgee.

🩸 Beggs Boots & Badges Blood Drive
🗓️ Thursday, July 31 | 🕑 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Beggs City Hall – walk-ins welcome! T-shirts and lunch provided.

📊 Marketing Workshop & East Central Electric Annual Meeting
🗓️ July 24 at OSUIT | 🕚 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Free business tools and giveaways including $8,000 in cash prizes.

🍖 Elks Lodge “Boots, Brew, & BBQ”
🗓️ Friday, August 9 | 🕡 6:30 PM
Live music, silent auction, and BBQ dinner. Tickets $25 – supporting Oklahoma veterans.

🩸 MCN Medical Center Blood Drive
🗓️ July 24 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free summer T-shirt + amusement park tickets with donation.

Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into an exciting fall season! If you or your organization have events or updates to share, please email us your info—we’d love to include it in our upcoming community roundup.

Let’s finish summer strong and head into the school season with energy and pride!

Warm regards,

Sarah Rhodes
Executive Director
Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce
📧 ex***************@*************er.org
📞 (918) 756-6172
🌐 okmulgeechamber.org