Description

Blaine County is the birthplace of voice actor Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck.

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Events

• May – Canton Lake Walleye Rodeo
• May – Okeene Rattlesnake Roundup
• October – Watonga Cheese Festival
• August – Watonga Golf Tournament

Cities

Canton

Canton, Oklahoma is well-known for one of the nation’s oldest and most successful fishing tournaments — the Canton Lake Walleye Rodeo. Canton Lake, just north of town, is big and beautiful and a centerpiece of tourism and recreation for the entire area. The Walleye Rodeo is held every May with prizes averaging more than $30,000. There’s a carnival, a kids fishing derby, street dancing, a parade and craft show and best of all, great food and fun. The lake permanently offers ramps, five multi-use areas, a swimming beach, 45 miles of shoreline and more than 7,500 acres of cool, clear water. It’s a fisherman’s paradise, with walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish and large-mouth bass. Grab your sailboat too—the lake often has dozens out and about. Canton itself is a great fuel stop, has motel service and bait and tackle shops. Good eating too.

Walleye Rodeo

May 12-15, 2011

• Carnival
• Kids fishing derby
• Mini tractor pull
• Street dance
• Gospel music
• Out of Staters Day
• Downtown parade
• Craft show and flea market

www.walleyerodeo.com

Canton Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 307
Canton, OK 73724
(580) 886-2216

Okeene

Rattler Country! Okeene, Oklahoma is best-known for its world-famous Rattlesnake Roundup in the Gyp Hills west of town.

There’s a golf tournament, snake dances, gunfights, a car show, rodeo,carnival, parade (it snakes it way through town!) and all sorts of unusualcrafts and arts. Okeene’s principal structures are its flour mill and it’s wonderfully neat downtown.

Okeene remains the headquarters of the International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters.

Okeene Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 704
Okeene, OK 73763
(580) 822-3005
okchamber@pldi.net
www.okeene.com

Watonga

Watonga is located approximately 70 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, with a population of 4,500. The county seat of Blaine County, Watonga was named after the Arapaho Chief, Wa-Ah-Dan- Ga-Ah, which means Black Coyote. Having retained its turn-of-thecentury plains architecture, much of Watonga’s buildings have been restored to their early appearance. Enjoy the historic feel of these buildings as you browse for antique treasures and specialty gifts in stores located on Main Street.

Watonga was the childhood home of Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck. The Ferguson Museum, home of Oklahoma’s sixth Territorial Governor, T.B. Ferguson, makes for a fascinating visit. On the grounds you will find Watonga’s first jail, along with the U.S. Cavalry Relay Station. Just south, visit the Ferguson Chapel, built in 1901 and restored in recent years, it is now available for weddings, receptions and meetings. Friday and Saturday during the second weekend of October brings thousands of visitors to the annual Cheese Festival for cheese tasting, live music, shopping and fun!

Enjoy the elegance and the inspiration of the Noble House Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant in Watonga, Oklahoma. The Noble House building is listed on the National Registry of Historical Buildings. Delight in the attractiveness & intrigue of your room, inspired by the legacy of a favorite Watonga citizen. All rooms have TV’s, DVD’s and internet connections. An excellent restaurant is downstairs.

Watonga is the home to Roman Nose State Park, and the recently remodeled Lodge and Restaurant (excellent food!) It’s one of Oklahoma’s unique attractions and a great place for a round of golf, hiking, fishing or camping, all with beautiful canyon views! The Chamber of Commerce offers Step-On Tour Guides for all of the above sites.

Watonga Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 537 • 580-623-5452
www.watongachamber.com
cwatonga@pldi.net

Attractions

Watonga, Oklahoma 73772
580-623-7281
Fax 580-623-24538

Roman Nose State Park springs by Sunshine Harralson

Roman Nose Resort State Park

Deep Canyons, High Mesas
The Best Views in the West!

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department

Route 1, Box 171-A

Watonga’s Cheese Festival

October 7 & 8, 2011

Country Home Antiques
103 E. Main Street
580-623-2599
golsen@pldi.net

Noble House Restaurant & Bed and Breakfast
112 N. Noble
580-623-2559
www.noblehousebb.net

Watonga Motel
Alvin & Anita Woodruff, Owners
888-854-5709
www.watongamotel.com
North side of OK-33
Watonga, OK 73772

Carrillo’s Mexican/American Restaurant
303 S. Noble • 580-623-2631
Monday thru Saturday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Watonga Cheese Festival Committee
P.O. Box 537 • 580-623-5452
Watonga Cheese Festival
and Art Show
October 7th & 8th, 2011

Chaparral Guesthouse & Retreat
State Hwy 8A, Watonga OK 73772
580-623-4269
Our Bed & Breakfast offers luxury accommodations and good food in a country setting of trees, pastures & breathtaking sunsets.

The Western Inn
“A home away from home.”
580-623-2871
25″ Color Dishnetwork TV, Direct Dial Phones, Free HBO, Microwave & Refrigerator, Coffee pot in room. Wireless internet, Guest Laundry
www.westerninnwatonga.com

Sonic Drive In
120 W. Russworm
580-623-7173
Open 6 a.m. to Midnight

Sweetie Wray’s… A Yarn Shop
117 N. Noble • 580-623-2112
Quality yarns, spinning & weaving equipment, Alpaca & Sheep fiber for spinning and gift items.
Classes available – call for schedule.
Wed.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-12, Mon 7-9
“Sit n’ Stitch”

Watonga RV Park & Dump Station
Hwy 33 & Wikoff • 580-623-8062
www.watongamotel.com
Includes water, electric, sewage, DirecTV & WiFi internet. On-site mini golf available.

Feather Warrior Casino & Cafe
Watonga 1407 S. Clarence Nash Blvd.
580-623-7333
Canton 301 NW Lake Rd
580-886-2490
COME PLAY WITH THE WINNERS!