Are you feeling cheesy?

Are you feeling cheesy?

Author: Harley Covington and Brett Manzer September 16, 2024 Duration: 31:06

Today we are discussing the Watonga Cheese & Wine Festival in Watonga, OK.

                                                                                                                   

The second week in October brings thousands of visitors to the annual Watonga Cheese & Wine Festival. Enjoy two days of fun-filled musical entertainment as well as a wine and cheese tasting, art show, quilt show, fiber arts show and children's games. Don't miss the parade down Noble Street at noon on Saturday, and sign up for the Great Rat Race to participate in a 5K run, 10K run or a 1-mile fun run.Bring the whole family out to enjoy free rides and attractions, watch displays by a roaming magician, eat amazing homemade foods provided by local NonProfits for fundraisers, shop at all the diverse & eclectic vendor booths, and get engaged with local artists and at some artist booths, create your own art!  

Watonga is home to gorgeous Roman Nose State Park. One of Oklahoma's original seven state parks, Roman Nose State Park takes its name from a Cheyenne Chief and is set amidst a beautiful canyon with exceptional recreation activities. Amenities include an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools, hiking trails, two lakes, horse stables and even seasonal trout fishing.

Stay in one of the park's cabins or head to the renovated lodge for exquisite guest rooms and an on-site restaurant. When you're ready to venture out of the park, test out your luck at the Lucky Star Casino Watonga or explore local history at the T.B. Ferguson Home. Watonga is also home to Whirlwind Winery, which produces all of its wines from locally-grown grapes and fruit. 

Also discussed Hi-Way Cafe, Vinita OK, Danky Burger, Millie Coffee, Fairview OK, Think Ability Inc.  & Travelok.

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Hosts Harley Covington and Brett Manzer invite you to join them on the Only in Oklahoma Show, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the genuine character of the state. This isn't a typical travel guide; it's a series of conversations and explorations focused on the unique people, local spots, and compelling narratives that collectively define Oklahoma's identity. Each episode moves beyond the stereotypes to reveal why the state is a profoundly underrated destination, even to many who live there. You'll hear from community pillars, creative minds, and keepers of history whose stories are woven into the landscape. The podcast digs into the cultural and societal layers that make a place feel like home, covering everything from hidden roadside attractions and regional cuisine to contemporary issues shaping local towns. It’s an audio tour driven by curiosity and a desire to showcase that Oklahoma is far more than just "OK." Tune in for an authentic and engaging perspective that might just change how you see this part of the country, all delivered by the award-winning team behind the microphone.
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