Weekly Events Calendar, September 20-26, 2021

Each week, Oklahoma Today staffers comb through their calendars to find a handful of great events happening across the state. Get out! See Oklahoma! And be sure to let us know what you find, either here or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @oklahomatoday.

Take part in the old-fashioned wine-making process at the Canadian River Winery's VIP Grape Stomp dinner in Slaughterville. Photo courtesy Canadian River Winery

A Delicious Squish

Remember in high school when a bunch of grapes kept picking on you and your friends? Get your sweet revenge in Slaughterville during the Canadian River Winery’s VIP Grape Stomp. Guests start off with a wine cocktail before a five-course meal is served, with wine pairings accompanying each course, of course. After enjoying live music, attendees can enjoy the classic grape-stomping experience in one of the winery’s original wood barrels and take a behind-the-scenes tour with a straight-from-the-barrel wine tasting. September 24. Tickets, $30. eventbrite.com

Cheers for Beers

Can’t pass on a pilsner? Won’t leave behind a lager? Staying alert for stout? Then Ponca City is the place for you this weekend. Downtown Ponca City hosts the 2021 Main Street BrewFest September 25 from 4-7 p.m. featuring unlimited craft beer samples from a collection of Oklahoma homebrewers. Attendees vote for the People’s Choice awards while local brewery owners and craft beer experts give Judge’s Choice awards with $1,200 in prize money available for winners. September 25. Admission, $30. downtownponcacity.com

Classic Volkswagens and a few newer models will be on display in Mustang during the annual Old Volks Show at Wild Horse Park. Photo by Aljonushka

Hitch Your Wagen

Oklahoma summers are chock full of bugs, but now that fall is here, Mustang is welcoming Beetles, Microbuses, and Things, among other Volkswagen models to Wild Horse Park for the annual Old Volks Show. Rock out to music from the ’60s and ’70s while checking out some classic VW cars and some of their newer models, with awards in categories including Best in Show, Best Paint, and Best Rust. September 25. Admission, Free. facebook.com

Better Than In-Laws

In 1927, Bartlesville oilman Frank Phillips held a party and invited the best of the best and the worst of the worst: socialites, cowboys, bankers, thieves, and law officers. In his honor, and to help raise funds for the 3,700-acre wildlife preserve, museum, and ranch, Woolaroc hosts the annual Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion. This massive party includes live music, lots of food, plenty of dancing, and even more fun. September 25. Tickets, $75. woolaroc.org

Hoist a few steins of German brew as the Okeene Germanfest celebrates the town's European roots.

Sweet and Sauer

Oklahoma is a melting pot, drawing in residents from around the world. The Blaine County town of Okeene was largely founded by German immigrants, which is why residents celebrate Okeene Germanfest each year. Kids will enjoy the games and contests, while adults can revel in delicious German cuisine, including schnitzel, bratwurst, and bierox while downing delicious beer from the Ayinger Brewery in Bavaria. September 25. Admission, $5. okeenegermanfest.com

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Greg Elwell

Greg Elwell served as research editor and web editor of Oklahoma Today from 2018-2023. He also has worked for newspapers, medical research organizations, and government institutions.