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Don't Miss the First Annual "Smokin' the Fort" BBQ and
October 31, 2009 - Plan to attend this great new, family event, in downtown Fort Gibson, on October 30-31. It's the all new "Smokin' the Fort"-BBQ and Music Festival, featuring certified BBQ competition, and a day of professional Bluegrass music, along with a "People's Choice" BBQ competition, Arts and Crafts vendors, additional food vendors, a "Kid's Corner", and so much more. Friday evening features a Cook's Party, and music by country music band, Heartland, at Centennial Park, in downtown Fort Gibson. This will take place from 8 PM to midnight, and feature a chance to meet the cooks, listen to great music, and get in some dancing, as well. Saturday is a day full of fun for the entire family. Along with the certified BBQ competition, there will be a "People's Choice" BBQ competition, where the public can taste the delights, and vote on their favorite. All while you are enjoying great Bluegrass music, provided by SpringStreet, The Park Family, and Rockin' Acoustic Circus. Along with the BBQ delights, there will be additional food vendors, Arts and Crafts vendors, and family competition with a Pie-Eating Contest, a Homemade Schooner Race, and a Halloween Costume Costest for all ages and pets, as well. There will be a "Kid's Corner", featuring huge inflatables, face-painting, along with other games and surprises. A great time for the entire family, so make your plans to be there, and don't miss out.
Weekly Chamber Luncheons...each Thursday at 11:30
January 1, 2009 - Come and join us for our Weekly Chamber Luncheon, every Thursday, at 11:30. We will select a different local restaurant, for each month. Check the Fort Gibson Times, each week, for the selected site for that month. The restaurants will also be sent out to all chamber members, by email, in the weekly chamber Notes. The luncheons are very casual in both atmosphere and conversation. Bring a friend...
