Mayes County Events

📍 Drop-Off Location: The Jumpstation, 3659 Hwy 59, Grove, OK

As temperatures drop, let’s come together to keep our community’s kids warm! The Jumpstation is hosting a Coat Drive to collect new or gently used winter coats for children in need — sizes newborn through youth XL.

All donations will go to support The Abundant Hope Organization, helping ensure every child has the warmth they deserve this winter.

✅ Accepting: New or gently used coats (Newborn–Youth XL)
📦 Drop off anytime during business hours at The Jumpstation

Let’s make a difference, one coat at a time. ❤️

📍 Rock Gym – Salina, OK
🎁 Theme: Santa’s Lakeside Village

Get ready for a jolly celebration in the heart of Salina! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon and evening filled with holiday cheer:

🧶 Craft Show | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Support local artisans and find unique holiday gifts at the Rock Gym.

🎆 Fireworks Show | 6:00 PM
Light up the night with a magical fireworks display!

🎅 Christmas Parade | Immediately after fireworks
Line-up begins behind the Joffy Stop at 5:00 PM
Judging starts at 5:00 PM – Show off your holiday spirit!
🚫 Please note: No Santa Claus allowed on floats

🎨 Parade & Craft Show Contacts
• Craft Show – Caren Plumlee: 918-373-2254
• Parade – Debbie Matlock: 918-260-7093

Let’s make it a night to remember in Santa’s Lakeside Village!
#SalinaOK #ChristmasParade #CraftShow #HolidayFun #SantaVillage

📍 Hosted by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the magic of the season at Grove’s Annual Christmas Parade! Bring your family and friends, bundle up, and enjoy a festive evening filled with sparkling lights, cheerful music, and the joyful spirit of the holidays.

🎅 Parade participants are encouraged to showcase the theme of Love, Peace & Christmas Lights with creative floats and glowing displays.

📌 Want to be in the parade?
Stop by the Chamber office at 311 S. Grand to pick up a registration form, or call 918-786-9079 for more information.

Let’s light up the night together in downtown Grove!
#GroveChristmasParade #LovePeaceAndLights #HolidayMagic #GroveOK

Support local healthcare and win big this holiday season!

The Integris Grove Volunteers are hosting a special Wreath Raffle Fundraiser to raise funds for essential hospital equipment. Each $5 ticket enters you for a chance to win one of FIVE wreaths, each decorated with over $500 in gift cards to local favorites like restaurants, boutiques, grocery stores, gas stations, and coffee shops!

🎟️ Tickets: Just $5 each – on sale now!
📍 Where to buy: Hospital Gift Shop, Grove Chamber of Commerce, and select local businesses
📅 Drawing Date: December 15, 2025
No need to be present to win!

Every ticket helps support better care and equipment for our local hospital—thank you for giving back this season!

Join us for a magical holiday tradition as the talented performers of Shooting Star Dance Company bring The Nutcracker to life on stage!

📅 Date: December 20, 2025
🕑 Showtimes: 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Grove Performing Arts Center
302 Ford Rd, Grove, OK
🎟️ Admission: FREE!

Step into a whimsical world of sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and holiday enchantment. Perfect for all ages, this beloved ballet is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season with your family and friends.

Don’t miss this beautifully choreographed performance filled with festive charm and community spirit. Mark your calendars and experience the wonder of The Nutcracker!

📅 Dates: Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM daily
📍 Location: Mayes County Fairgrounds
2200 NE 1st St, Pryor, Oklahoma
🎟️ Tickets & Info: www.okiehomesteading.com

Join thousands of homesteaders, farmers, and self-sufficient living enthusiasts from across the country at the Okie Homesteading Expo — one of the nation’s fastest-growing homesteading events!

🎤 Featured Speakers Include:

🧠 Dr. Temple Grandin – Renowned animal behaviorist & autism advocate

🐖 Brandon Sheard – Nose-to-Tail Butchery Expert

🧀 Shawn & Beth Dougherty – Dairy & Homestead Planning Experts

🌿 Dr. Patrick Jones – Herbal Medicine & Natural Health

🍳 Megan Hight – Cooking from Scratch & Food Preservation

🐓 Ruthann Zimmerman – Traditional Homemaking & Farming

🧰 Justin Scott (That YT Chickens Guy)

🌱 David Stelzer – Founder of Azure Standard

🛠️ Over 40 Educational Sessions Covering:

Homesteading & Sustainable Living

Food Preservation & Cooking from Scratch

Animal Husbandry

Nose-to-Tail Hog Processing

Beekeeping & Mushroom Propagation

Livestock Guardian Dogs

Gardening & Herbal Medicine

Dairy Cows, Goats, and More!

🎪 Family-Friendly Atmosphere • Live Demos • Vendors • Giveaways
This two-day, hands-on event offers everything you need to grow your skills, connect with the homesteading community, and live more abundantly — no matter where you're starting from.

🌿 Sponsored by: Ed Kirkpatrick, Azure Standard, NutriMill

Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best, be inspired, and experience the heart of homesteading in Oklahoma!