By: Janie Green | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2024
The annual Rooster Egg Hunt, which has an avid following of Egg Seekers, is a tradition dating back over 30 years in the Broken Arrow community. Formerly organized by the BA Chamber of Commerce, this popular pre-Rooster Days event is now organized by the Rotary Club of Broken Arrow.
By: Rebekah Wood | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2023
This popular pre-Rooster Days event is now organized by the Rotary Club of Broken Arrow. The Hunt, which brings recognition to the businesses sponsoring the contest, has an avid following of Egg Seekers.
By: Lori Lewis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2023
Rooster Days, presented by TTCU Federal Credit Union, is one of Broken Arrow’s oldest traditions. The 2023 Rooster Days will take place on May 18 through May 21. It includes a carnival, vendor shopping, delicious carnival food, a run, parade, cornhole tournament, and live entertainment.
By: Lori Lewis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2023
The Miss Rooster Days program, since 1954, empowers young women to get involved in the business community and to embrace the spirit of service within Broken Arrow.
By: Christy Stephens | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2022
Oklahoma hosts many festivals that are praise-worthy, and one of the biggest festivals is Rooster Days in Broken Arrow. The annual Rooster Days Festival dates have recently changed – the previously announced dates took place in May, but the new dates are now June 9 through June 12. Other changes, all progressive, are also occurring and add to the overall enjoyment of the festivities. “We have transitioned to a Cashless system this year,” explains Amber Hinkle, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Events Director. “This means our guests will not have to stop and purchase food tickets, as they have had to do in years past. This year, they can use their personal debit and credit cards at all our food vendor locations, without having to first stop and purchase food tickets. If we have guests who prefer to use cash, we will have a “Cash to Card Coop,” where they can exchange their cash for a gift card that can be used on-site with our food vendors. We hope this allows attendees to get to the fun faster than ever before!” Rooster Days is a long-standing and important tradition to the city of Broken Arrow and indeed, many people within the state go out of their way to attend. The festival offers indoor and outdoor vendors, crowd favorite food stands, and entertainment in various forms. Musical acts are highly anticipated, and the change in dates for the festival has not affected the lineup.
By: Christy Stephens | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2022
Oklahoma hosts many festivals that are praise-worthy; and one of the biggest festivals is Rooster Days in Broken Arrow. The annual Rooster Days Festival dates have recently changed – the previously announced dates took place in May, but the new dates are now June 9 through June 12. Other changes, all progressive, are also occurring and add to the overall enjoyment of the festivities.
By: Lindsay Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2022
Oklahoma’s longest running festival, Rooster Days, is proud to announce the hiring of a new carnival company, Wagner’s Carnival, LLC. “We are thrilled to be able to provide the Broken Arrow and surrounding communities with new ride options, new promotions, and an updated midway experience.” said Jennifer Conway, President, and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce. “We are looking forward to a great relationship with Wagner’s Carnival and all the new amenities and promotions they will provide to the Rooster Days festival,” continued Conway. With this new carnival comes new dates, June 9-12, 2022. These dates will replace the previously announced May dates and the festival will remain in June moving forward.
By: Christy Stephens | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2022
May is christened after the Greek goddess Maia, who was the guardian of plants; it is known for the loveliest part of spring, the end of the school year…and Rooster Days! Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days celebration is the longest-running festival in Oklahoma, and this year marks its 91st anniversary. It began in 1931, when farmers would bring their excess roosters to market. Competitions for the biggest, loudest and best roosters were held, and the day was filled with a festive atmosphere; as the years progressed, more and more entertainment and activities were added as the event grew.
By: Alyssa Smythe | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2020
The Rooster Days festival committee is moving forward with the Rooster Days Run, Miss Rooster Days Pageant, and Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament this September. In an effort to preserve some portion of the festival and not have it completely canceled for the year, the committee felt they could proceed with the run, pageant, and cornhole tournament in a safe, socially distanced manner.
By: Mary Bransford | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2019
The 2019 Rooster Days festival is happening May 9-12 at Central Park in Broken Arrow. Guests will enjoy lots of entertainment, free concerts, carnival rides, wine garden, food, arts and crafts, a parade, a 5K run and much more. This 65-year-old tradition is a premiere family-friendly event that you won't want to miss! Find information about participating in the parade and Miss Rooster Days scholarship pageant in the April 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine and at ValueNews.com.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: May 2013
Bring the family out to Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days, the oldest festival in the state of Oklahoma! This year will commemorate the 82nd event and will be held May 10-12, 2013.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2012
“Shake Your Tail Feathers” is the 2012 theme of Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days, the oldest festival in the state of Oklahoma.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2011
Still the oldest festival in Oklahoma, Broken Arrow will celebrate its 80th Annual Rooster Days Festival May 12-15.
By: Kathy Reynolds | Category: Other | Issue: May 2008
Musical entertainment has always been a focal point of the Rooster Days festival and this year is no exception.
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