Cushing Chamber’s 38th Annual Festival in the Park Returns September 26

 

Cushing Chamber’s 38th Annual Festival in the Park Returns September 26

One of Cushing’s longtime community traditions returns this fall as the Cushing Chamber of Commerce hosts the 38th Annual Festival in the Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The festival will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM at Cushing Memorial Park, 500 S. Little, with a full day of entertainment, food, shopping and activities planned for visitors of all ages.

Families can enjoy free rides and attractions, while local students take the stage throughout the day to showcase their talents. Performances will include students from Dance Star Productions as well as CES, CMS and CHS cheer, dance, mascots, choirs and more.

This year’s entertainment also includes Capstone the Magician, with the performance sponsored by the Sac and Fox Nation.

Visitors should also come hungry. Food trucks and nonprofit organizations will be serving everything from Indian tacos, fry bread and mozzarella sticks to kettle corn, Frito pies, homemade ice cream, funnel cakes, corn dogs, egg rolls, barbecue, jambalaya, cotton candy, gourmet cookies and more.

Shopping will be another major part of the festival, with more than 60 vendor booths featuring boutiques, jewelry, leatherwork, metalwork, pottery, arts and crafts and other merchandise.

For those looking for a little competition, online registration is available for the Grapplers Gallop 5K Run, a certified and sanctioned event, as well as the Cushing Lions Club Chili Cookoff. Registration information is available through the QR codes included on the festival flyer.

Visitors can also stop by participating business information booths for opportunities to enter giveaways throughout the event.

Booth applications are still available by emailing Tracy@cushingchamber.org, stopping by the Cushing Chamber office at 1301 E. Main Street, or visiting cushingchamberofcommerce.org and selecting the Event Calendar.

The 38th Annual Festival in the Park is set for Saturday, September 26, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Cushing Memorial Park.

For additional information, contact the Cushing Chamber of Commerce at 918-225-2400.

 

Walking Tacos: No Plate, No Problem

There are tacos, and then there are tacos you can carry around while talking, walking and trying not to spill shredded cheese everywhere.

Walking Tacos take everything you love about taco night and serve it inside an individual bag of corn chips. The chips become both the base and the bowl, which means less cleanup and more room for toppings.

Start with seasoned ground beef, then pile on shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, jalapeños or whatever else belongs on your perfect taco. Hand everyone a fork and dinner is served.

Perfect for Feeding a Crowd

Walking Tacos are especially handy when everyone wants something different. Set out the meat, corn-chip bags and an assortment of toppings, then let each person build their own.

They’re a great choice for:

• Family dinners

• Tailgates and watch parties

• Camping trips

• Birthday parties

• Church and community events

• Any night when washing fewer dishes sounds like an excellent plan

You can prepare the taco meat ahead of time and reheat it when you’re ready to serve. For a larger gathering, keep it warm in a slow cooker and turn the toppings into a self-serve taco bar.

The idea was adapted from the National Park Service’s Camping Recipe: Walking Taco.

Find the complete recipe in the September 17 edition of Oklahoma’s Choice Weekly at oklahomaschoiceweekly.com/digitaledition.

Simple, customizable and portable.

No plate. No problem.

 

Large Moving Auction Set for September 24 in Chelsea

Chupps Auction & Real Estate will conduct a large moving auction for Marty and Nancy Strawn Berends on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 24407 E 350 Rd. in Chelsea, Oklahoma.

The Berends are moving closer to family, creating an opportunity for buyers to bid on a wide range of real estate improvements, equipment, vehicles, tools, household items and other property.

The auction begins at 9:04 a.m. Two auction rings will operate throughout the day, allowing Chupps Auction to move through the large selection efficiently. Live onsite and online bidding for Lots 2-59 is scheduled to begin at 10:32 a.m.

Something for the Farm, Shop and Home

The auction lineup includes a trailer house, storage container and building, vintage barn, tractors, vehicles, trailers, farm and hay equipment, welders, shop tools, guns and a safe.

Buyers will also find pipe, panels, copper, scrap metal, kitchenware, household furniture and many additional items.

Only a limited number of items are listed online. Anyone wanting to see the full selection is encouraged to attend the auction in person.

Auction Details

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Starting time: 9:04 a.m.
Location: 24407 E 350 Rd., Chelsea, OK 74016
Online bidding: Live onsite and online bidding for Lots 2-59 begins at 10:32 a.m.
Auction company: Chupps Auction & Real Estate

From Adair, take Highway 28 north for seven miles to North 427 Road. Turn right and travel north five miles to East 350 Road. Turn left and continue one-half mile to the auction.

From Chelsea, travel on Highway 66 and turn right onto Highway 28. Continue 1.1 miles to East 350 Road, turn left and travel 2.2 miles to the auction.

Cash, credit cards and checks with proper identification will be accepted. Oklahoma sales tax applies unless an exemption is provided. All purchases must be removed no later than two weeks after the auction.

Visit www.chuppsauction.com for photographs, updates and additional auction information.

 

Halloween Decor and Moving Estate Sale Highlight Upcoming Theurer–Thomson Auctions

Halloween decorators, collectors and buyers looking for household goods or equipment have two upcoming online-only auctions to explore through Theurer–Thomson Auction & Realty.

The sales are scheduled for September 20 and 21, 2026, with listings and bidding information available through the company’s HiBid website.

Halloween and Fall Decor Auction — September 20

The Tencleve Spooky Forrest Halloween & Fall Decor auction is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 5 p.m. The advertised location is 218 S. Washington, Wellington, Kansas 67152.

For anyone looking to add to a Halloween display or refresh their fall decorations, this sale offers a reason to browse the auction catalog.

After the online auction closes, all winning bidders must schedule a pickup time using a link sent by email. The auction company asks buyers to select their pickup times promptly to help keep the process running smoothly.

Moving Estate Sale — September 21

The Moving Estate Sale follows on Monday, September 21, at 4 p.m., also online only.

Advertised items include household goods, collectibles, lawn mowers, tools, a forklift and more. The sale announcement makes the goal clear: everything must go.

Check the individual auction listing for the sale location, pickup arrangements, item descriptions and terms before bidding.

Browse the Auctions

Visit Theurer–Thomson’s online auction catalog to explore both sales and review bidding details.

For questions, call 620-326-7315. Theurer–Thomson Auction & Realty lists its company address as 1101 East 16th Street, Wellington, Kansas 67152.

When you contact the auction company, let them know you saw the advertisement in Oklahoma’s Choice Weekly.

 

1983 John Deere 4450 Tractor for Sale

Jeske Farm has a 1983 John Deere 4450 tractor available for purchase. It features a Quad Range transmission and has 9,300 hours. The asking price is $35,000.

Interested buyers can contact Jeske Farm directly for more information about the tractor’s condition, equipment, and availability, or to arrange a viewing.

Call Jeske Farm at 918-225-4397 for details.

 

Read the September 16, 2026 Digital Edition of Oklahoma’s Choice Weekly

A fresh edition of Oklahoma’s Choice Weekly is ready to explore. Our Wednesday, September 16, 2026 digital issue, Volume 7, Issue 20, is now available online.

This week’s cover features Gober Post Frame Buildings, showcasing building options for shops, garages, homes, agricultural uses and commercial needs. Readers considering a building project can find advertised sizes, pricing and contact information on the cover.

Every edition is also an invitation to get better acquainted with the businesses advertising with OCW. You might find something you need today, discover a service to remember for later, or spot an advertisement worth passing along to a friend.

Those small actions matter. Reading an ad, contacting a business and sharing its information help connect advertisers with the people they’re trying to reach. When you make that connection, let them know you saw them in Oklahoma’s Choice Weekly.

Read the September 16 edition at oklahomaschoiceweekly.com. While you’re there, sign up for a free digital edition subscription.

Thank you to our advertisers and readers for being part of Oklahoma’s Choice Weekly.

Connecting businesses and readers, one ad at a time.

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Stephen and Opal Price Estate Sale Coming to Glencoe September 18–19

Furniture, collectibles, household essentials and workshop equipment will be among the items available at the Stephen and Opal Price Estate Sale on September 18–19 at 112 E. Shell in Glencoe.

The sale runs Friday, September 18, from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will close briefly on Saturday from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Shoppers will find bedroom, living room, dining room, office and patio furniture, along with a piano, curio cabinet and pool table. Appliances and household items include a freezer, microwave, sewing machine, stereo, kitchen goods and linens.

For those who enjoy browsing collectibles and decorative pieces, the sale includes hummingbird and other figurines, quilts, records, and home, holiday and yard décor. Clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry will also be available.

The selection extends to the workshop and yard, with power tools, woodworking tools, yard tools, hand tools, a generator and anvils among the advertised items.

For more information, visit The Tag Ladies or call 405-612-2016.