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Wilburton Main Street, Inc. is hosting another Cash Mob event next week!  The event will be held at SE Plant Co., at 223 W. Main on Friday, October 6 from 3-5pm. Everyone who attends and spends will be entered into a drawing to win $50 in Main Street Bucks and will receive a free gift for coming out to be a part of the Cash Mob.

The idea behind a Cash Mob is to create an immediate economic stimulus for a small business by flooding it with customers who spend in their establishment.  Not only does a cash mob help local small businesses financially, but it helps create new customers, gets folks into the stores to see what’s available and brings the community together.  

SE Plant Co. has something for everyone.  You can find plants, pumpkins, mums, gifts and more, plus you will have a chance to learn about all of the events they are hosting this fall..  Let’s all join together to support SE Plant Co. in next week’s Cash Mob event!  Be sure to check out Wilburton Main Street, Inc. on Facebook for more information, or email mainstreetwilburton@yahoo.com.

The “Keep It Neat” Gold Tournament, hosted by Wilburton Main Street, Inc., will take place this Saturday at Sycamore Springs Golf Club in Wilburton. The event, which starts at 9:00am, is a great opportunity for golfers to enjoy some friendly competition, spend some time in the nice fall weather, take in a delicious meal, and support a worthy cause.

The tournament is sponsored by several local businesses, including Latimer County Farm Bureau, Arkoma Surveying & Mapping, First National Bank, Community State Bank, Adams Title Advantage, Vintage Rose Boutique, Roy’s Cardinal Food Store, Whitney Lewis State Farm, Latimer County Tag Agency, Steve’s Tire, Kiamichi Electric and Tulsa Granite. The proceeds will go to Wilburton Main Street, which is dedicated to promoting and preserving the downtown area.

There are still a few spots available for interested players, contact Wilburton Main Street at 918-917-0600 to register.

Wilburton Main Street, Inc. is hosting their fourth Cash Mob event this week!  This time, they are changing things up and holding the Cash Mob on Friday afternoon so that more folks can attend.  The event will be held at The Ornery Okie, at 116 E. Main on Friday, August  11 from 4-6pm. Everyone who attends and spends will be entered into a drawing to win $50 in Main Street Bucks and will receive a free gift for coming out to be a part of the Cash Mob.

The idea behind a Cash Mob is to create an immediate economic stimulus for a small business by flooding it with customers who spend in their establishment.  Not only does a cash mob help local small businesses financially, but it helps create new customers, gets folks into the stores to see what’s available and brings the community together.

The Ornery Okie has something for everyone, without a doubt.  You can find home decor, antiques, collectibles, quirky gifts, clothes and so much more.  It’s a great place to do some back to school shopping as well.  Let’s all join together to support The Ornery Okie in this week’s Cash Mob event!  Be sure to check out Wilburton Main Street, Inc. on Facebook for more information, or email mainstreetwilburton@yahoo.com.

Wilburton Main Street, Inc. is hosting their third Cash Mob event on Saturday, July 15.  The event will be held at Cole’s Olde Time General Store from 1 to 3 pm.  Everyone who attends and spends at least $20 will be entered into a drawing to win $50 in Main Street Bucks and receive a free gift for coming out to be a part of the Cash Mob.

The idea behind a Cash Mob is to create an immediate economic stimulus for a small business by flooding it with customers who spend at least $20.  Not only does a cash mob help local small businesses financially, but it helps create new customers, gets folks into the stores to see what’s available and brings the community together.  

Cole’s has something for everyone, without a doubt.  You can find fishing gear, home decor, clothing items and so much more.  Let’s all join together to support Cole’s in this week’s Cash Mob event!  Be sure to check out Wilburton Main Street, Inc. on Facebook for more information, or email mainstreetwilburton@yahoo.com.

Get your golf clubs out…it’s that time again!!  The “Keep It Neat” golf tournament is set to take place on September 30, 2023, at the Sycamore Springs Golf Club in Wilburton, OK. This tournament is not just another golf event, it is a benefit fundraiser for Wilburton Main Street, Inc. Come join us for a day of fun, food, and friendly faces, all while supporting a good cause. The course is beautifully maintained and offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all skill levels. Don’t miss out on the chance to win some amazing door prizes and support your local community. 

There are several ways to register, you can register online by following this link…Tournament Registration.  You can also register by emailing wilburtonmainstreet@yahoo.com,  by calling the office at 918-917-1030 or by stopping by 302 W. Main and registering in person.  It’s $50 per person to play or $200 for a team, there are mulligan packages available for $40 as well.   There are also sponsorship opportunities available.  

Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

Join us for Relics and Rods this Saturday in Wilburton! Saturday, June 24, 2023 is Wilburton Main Street, Inc.’s annual Relics & Rods Car Show, Cruise Night and Wilburton Chamber of Commerce’s Fireworks Display. All types of vehicles will line N. Central Ave. to compete for 1^st and 2^nd place in a large selection of classes. Come out and take part in the festivities, you will not be disappointed in the variety of vehicles in every make, model, and color. There will be loads of craft and food vendors and you can even compete in a pickle chugging contest while listening to live entertainment by Big Marty and the Dirty Dogs. No matter your age or interest there is certainly something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.

Activities will include but are not limited to the Wilburton VFW Auxiliary will be having a breakfast fundraiser, a pickle chugging contest, a participant lunch provided by the amazing people at The Community State Bank, build off contest, and much more.

After the Car Show and awards stick around for Wilburton Main Street’s annual Summer Cruise Night beginning at 6 PM or go check out the 60^th Annual Wilburton Open Rodeo. Around dark the skies above Wilburton will come alive with color and sound as an impressive display of fireworks organized by the Wilburton Chamber of Commerce can be seen from anywhere inside city limits.

We encourage you to make plans to come take part in all the fun this Saturday. It is sure to be a great time for the whole family.

For more information and a complete schedule of Saturday’s events check out Wilburton Main Street, Inc. on Facebook, and Instagram, give our office a call at:
918-917-0600
or stop by our office in person at:
302 W Main St., Wilburton, OK 74578.

Wilburton Main Street, Inc. and the Relics & Rods planning committee would like to thank the sponsors for making this event possible.

It’s time to kick off the 2023 Farmers Market Season! The Wilburton Farmers Market has run continuously for twenty years and will be kicking off the new season on Monday, April 3, 2023.  The market will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from April to October.  Come on out for a great selection of bedding plants, crafts, fruits and vegetables.

The kick off meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00pm at the Chamber of Commerce /Main Street Building at 302 W. Main.  There will be vendor applications available and the fees are $10 for the season or $20 for the year.  We are looking forward to seeing all interested vendors Tuesday night.

Left to Right: Dennis Holly, James Nelson, Markus Ward, Justin Lowder, Casey Reinhardt, Maurice Hawthorne and Paxson Ganz

Main Street Wilburton hosted 20 Men Who Cook
on Saturday after a 3 year shut down

The smell of crab cakes, Tiramisu, steak, smoked sausage, chili and so much more filled the air at the EOSC Ballroom for the 2023 Twenty Men Who Cook event, last Saturday night. The annual event raises money and awareness for rehabilitation of Wilburton’s historic downtown. Twenty-three cooks presented food samples in 7 different categories: Appetizers, Chili, Soups, Side Dishes, Main Entrees, Desserts and BBQ.
Each attendee had the opportunity to judge the entries for winners in each category plus an overall People’s Choice Award.

Main Street President, Loran Mayes, would like to extend a thank you to Amanda Byers, Main Street Program Manager, the Main Street Board, Lucas Hedgecock, the table sponsors, and the many volunteers that made this event possible. Mayes shares, “When our community comes together for a cause, we can make an impact and tonight was a fun, beautiful example of this”.

Congratulations to Justin Lowder, this year’s holder of the People’s Choice award trophy. Justin’s Deer Poppers were incredibly delicious! Make plans now to compete next year, take home the trophy and be the Best of the Men Who Cook in Wilburton!

Wilburton Main Street’s winter fundraiser, Twenty Men Who Cook, is back!

Please join us on Saturday, January 28th, in the Student Center Ballroom at Eastern Oklahoma State College at 7:00pm. The evening will be full of delicious food and great fun.

Twenty of Wilburton’s wonderful male cooks will whip up their signature dishes in 6 categories: appetizer, soup, chili, entree, barbeque, and dessert. Some of the participants will even be competing in more than one category. Lucky ticket holders will get  the opportunity to taste each dish and vote on a winner in every category. The competition is fierce among our cooks!

Tickets are $15 per person before the event and $20 at the door. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the Wilburton Main Street/Chamber Office at 302 W. Main Street.  There are a limited number of tickets, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone!

All of the money raised during this event goes toward facade grants which are awarded to building owners on Main Street and in the Wilburton Main Street District. These grants help keep Wilburton looking great.  Come enjoy this wonderful food with us. No one will go home hungry!