Central Oklahoma’s Event Calendar October 2009

The following is a truncated list of events occurring in Frontier Country:

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA –  Check out 40 acres of cornfield mazes open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Maize in Chickasha. Shoot the pumpkin cannons, take a hay-ride or visit the haunted maze if you dare. For more information visit www.cornfieldmaze.com.

Media Contact: Kristi Davis, Chickasha Chamber of Commerce, 405-224-0787

Visit the Mikles Family Farm Shawnee Maze and Pumpkin Patch through Nov. 14. The 5-acre maze is complete with a Field of Fears, free public camp fire area and private campfires for rent as well as farm animals, hay jumps, hay rides, a pumpkin patch and Corn Cannon. For hours and location visit www.miklesfamilyfarm.com. 

Media Contact: Gordona Rowell, Shawnee Convention & Visitors Bureau, 405-275-9780

Experience thrills and chills as Frontier City lets all of the ghouls out at Frightfest Oct. 2-31. From the House of Screams haunted house to the Booville Trick or Treat Trail, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Free with park admission. For more information visit www.frontiercity.com.

Media Contact: Andrea Pennock, Frontier City/White Water Bay, 405-479-2140 ext. 299

Make your reservations now to attend the Ghosts of Fort Reno Tour at historic Fort Reno in El Reno Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Paranormal experiences should be in store. For more information visit www.fortreno.org.

Media Contact: Gene Stroman, El Reno CVB, 405-262-8687

See the classic musical thriller Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Lyric at the Plaza in Oklahoma City Oct. 22-Nov. 1. The vengeful Sweeney Todd, the sinister Mrs. Lovett, madness and bloody murder…the perfect companion to the Halloween season.

Media Contact: Amy Russo, Lyric Theatre, 405-524-9310

            Each of these contacts can provide additional information or a spokesperson for interviews. To download a complete listing of events, exhibits and attractions for the next two months, visit http://www.oktourism.com/uploads/documents/OctoberNovember2009.doc

For more information, visit www.oktourism.com or call 1-800-FUN-OKLA.

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For Immediate Release: September 22, 2009
 

Contact: Lauren Lorenzen, Public Relations Manager

Telephone: 405-232-6552  

E-mail: lauren@oktourism.com