Upcoming Event
Coffee & Conversations
Location: The Legacy Event Center, 500 W 39th Street, Grove
Join us for Coffee & Conversations with Area Government Representatives. This is a great opportunity to meet local leaders, ask questions, and stay informed about what's happening in our community.
Cost: FREE — includes coffee and breakfast pastries!
Hosted by Grove Area Chamber and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
Sponsored by Titan Title & Closing, LLC
RSVP: (918) 786-9079 or info@groveareachamber.com
Featured Event: Oklahoma Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show
Oklahoma Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show 2026
Welcome to the #1 Wholesale & Retail Tackle & Hunting Event in Oklahoma! This show features boats, fishing tackle, guides and outfitters, guns & knives, hunting gear & apparel, and much more. Enjoy the Wildlife Department's Official Whitetail Scoring Booth, seminars by fishing pros, and the High Flying Retriever Dog Jumping Show!
Presented by: Gibson Bait & Tackle and Cherokee Nation Natural Resources
Show Hours
Thursday Feb 12: 4pm – 8pm (Grand Opening BOGO Special!)
Friday Feb 13: 10am – 8pm
Saturday Feb 14: 10am – 8pm
Sunday Feb 15: 10am – 5pm
Mid America Bass Team Classic
A bass fishing 2-man team tournament held during the Expo. Compete on Grand Lake while enjoying all the show has to offer!
Oklahoma Crappie Open
A crappie fishing tournament held during the Expo weekend on Grand Lake O' The Cherokees.
High Flying Retriever Dog Jumping Show
Thursday: 7:00pm | Friday: 7:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm & 5:00pm | Sunday: 11:30am & 3:30pm
Friday Kids Giveaway!
Starting at 4:00pm, stop by the Cherokee Nation Natural Resources booth to receive a free fishing pole (while supplies last). One per child, child must be present.
Admission: Adults $10 | Kids 6-12 $4 | Kids 5 & Under FREE
Friday Special: Seniors 65+ or Military $8
Thursday BOGO: Buy 1 adult ticket, get 1 free!
Featured Event: Grove Home, Garden & Travel Show
28th Annual Grove Home, Garden & Travel Show
The 28th annual Grove Home & Garden Show is coming back strong in 2026 with a new travel show edition! The show will be held at the new Wolf Creek Expo Center, a 48,000 sq ft facility located at Wolf Creek Park, complete with beautiful views of Grand Lake.
Show Hours
Friday, February 20: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 21: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Booth space starts at $325 for a 10x10 space (Chamber members) or $400 (non-members).
Contact: Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
(918) 786-9079 | connieking@groveareachamber.com
www.groveok.org
Featured Event: Big Meat Run 2026
Sumners Big Meat Run 2026
One of the largest rock crawling events in the country! Off-road enthusiasts from across the nation descend on Disney, Oklahoma for three days of extreme rock crawling, competition, and community. Free exclusive t-shirt for pre-registered racers!
Battle of the Beaters
The Ultimate Riverbed Race from Little Blue to Rock Garden. 1 Class (Stock), Shotgun Start. Requirements: No SXS, no front locker, 33" and below tires. Safety gear: minimum 3-point seatbelt, DOT full-face helmet, long sleeve shirt, pants, closed-toe shoes.
BMR Meet and Greet
Bonfire at Chili Bowl Area to meet fellow racers, spectators, and BMR crew!
Knock Out
All-time favorite competition at Rock Garden. 2 Classes: PowerSports & Unlimited. Requirements: Fire suits, gloves, DOT full-face helmets, head and neck restraint.
BMR Community Clean Up
Meet at Chili Bowl. Breakfast provided while supplies last. Biggest pile of trash wins! Prizes from Raceline Wheels, Rugged Race Radios, Warn Winches, and Custom Splice.
Pre-race registration coming soon!
Disney Rock Crawling Guide | The Story Behind BMRFeatured Event: Big Bass Bash 2026
Cherokee Casino Summer Big Bass Bash 2026
One of the biggest bass fishing tournaments in the region! Fish for your chance at the $100,000 Grand Prize, plus $15,000 for 2nd place, $10,000 for 3rd, and 160 bi-hourly payouts. Hit an exact 6.48 lb. bass and win $65,000 toward a new truck!
Tournament Hours
Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM each day
Entry Fees
1 Day: $150/angler | 2 Days: $200/angler
Anglers 17 & under: Half price!
In-Person Registration
Friday, June 5: Cherokee Casino Grove, 12pm-7pm
Also available tournament mornings at weigh-in stations, 5am-7am
Kids Division
Special division for anglers 12 & younger with cash prizes and trophies!
Weigh-In Stations: Wolf Creek Park, Southwinds Marina, Hammerhead Marina Boat Ramp
Awards Ceremony: Sunday, June 7 at 3:15pm at Wolf Creek Expo Center (air conditioned!)
Early Bird Deadline: May 25th — Enter early for a chance at $2,000 in drawings!
More Annual Events
🎆 Duck Creek Fireworks
Grand Lake's most legendary Independence Day celebration! The day kicks off with thrilling warbird flyovers and an airshow featuring vintage military aircraft, building excitement before the main event. As darkness falls, one of Oklahoma's most spectacular fireworks displays lights up the sky over Duck Creek. Boats gather by the hundreds to watch from the water, while spectators line the shores. This is the event that defines summer at Grand Lake—don't miss it!
🎆 Monkey Island Fireworks
Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks visible from restaurants and boats around Monkey Island.
🐂 Bullfest at the Lake
Bull riding and rodeo action at Grand Lake.
🦅 Pelican Fest
Celebrating the annual migration of American White Pelicans to Grand Lake.
🎄 Christmas Light Boat Parade
Decorated boats parade across the lake in this beloved holiday tradition.