Hey BuzzHeads!

It’s the weekend! August is here and school will be starting soon. This is a BIG close to the end of summer weekend. We’ve got First Friday, Dogfet, Comic Con, Fly Film Festival, Doggy Dip and much more! Get out and enjoy Enid!

Keep up with the latest buzz around the area on EnidBuzz.com.

— Curtis D. Tucker Owner/Author

First Friday & Dogfest

First Friday is tonight from 6-9pm. Enjoy dozens of places to shop, dine & be entertained! PLUS! This month will include the following:

6:15 PM
Puppy Cat Walk
Prizes for Best Dresses & Owner Look A-Like

6:30PM - 8:30PM
Puppy Poker Run
-$10 Per Poker Hand {Max of 4 Hands Per Group}
-Sign Up on the Courthouse Lawn
-50/25/25 Winning Pot
-50% goes back to Main Street Enid to continue the growth of Downtown Enid, 25% to the highest hand and 25% to the lowest hand

7PM Bikes & Barks
BMX Stunt Show by Tulsa's Quickie-Mart
Professional BMX Show presented by Quickie-Mart
Vintage BMX Bike Show
Kids' Bike Race

To register for the Vintage BMX Bike Show or the Kids' Bike Race please contact John Cross 580-977-6111 or The Bike Shop

6PM-9PM
Pups on the Plaza at Stride Bank Center
Downtown Businesses Open Late With Specials
Blasier.Pro DJ on the Courthouse Lawn
Dog Friendly Vendors on the Courthouse Lawn
Food Trucks on Independence

Bluepeak Continues to Expand

The Enid community has welcomed Bluepeak with open arms. In fact, Bluepeak now has more than 1,800 subscribers in Enid, and counting, since launching service last year.

Those interested in signing up for fiber internet service – with packages including 1 to 5 gigabits-per-second for homes and 10 Gbps and beyond for business – can check service availability at their address on MyBluepeak.com/EnidBuzz.

Enid Comic Con

Calling all superheroes! Enid Comic Con is back this weekend! Join the ultimate gathering of comic book and superhero fans. Dress up as your favorite superhero and experience a day of fun and adventure. Get your tickets now and be a part of the biggest Comic Con event in Enid. More info at www.enidbuzz.com/enid-comic-con/.

Costume Contests:
Adult: Saturday 5 pm
Children (12 & under): Sunday 3 pm
Cash prizes awarded in each category.

Business Bits

Brown's Shoe Fit Enid is MOVING... across the street into part of the former Hastings Building. They'll have much more space. They are currently located in Westgate Shopping Center.

Boot Barn will fill the rest of the space in the old Hastings location.

The Projects Board shop is coming soon. Stay tuned as the projected opening day of the shop will be October 1st, 2023! They will have a booth set outside the shop for August and September’s First Friday so stop by and see what they have planned! The shop is located at 111 E.Broadway.

Send your business bit to [email protected] 

What’s Buzzing?

Check out the Enid Buzz Calendar!

See upcoming local events listed at www.enidbuzz.com/events/. Get your events on the calendar by emailing info to [email protected]. Below are a few highlights coming soon.

Fly Film Festival - If you love films this is your weekend! Get to the FLY Film Festival going on Aug. 4-5 at Gaslight Theatre. It features independent films from all over the country. See the schedule and get more info at www.enidbuzz.com/fly-film-festival/.

Tax Free Holiday - The Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday is August 4-6! Sales of any article of clothing or footwear designed to be worn on or about the human body and the sales price of the article is less than one hundred dollars ($100) are exempt. More details at www.enidbuzz.com/sales-tax-holiday/.

Doggy Dip - Join the City of Enid Parks and Recreation department at Champlin Pool for the annual Doggy Dip slated from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5th. This popular event allows dogs to enjoy the hot August sun and make a splash!

Classifieds: The latest Free Classifieds include the Waukomis Townwide Garage Sales, Cornhole Tourney this Saturday, Garage sale at 2638 Rosewood, a lost relative and more! Go to www.enidbuzz.com/listing-category/classifieds/.

More events and details on the calendar!

Restaurant Guide

Can’t decide where to eat? Browse the Enid Buzz Quick Restaurant Guide at www.enidbuzz.com/restaurants/. There are over 100 eateries listed with phone and location. If you see a change or correction email [email protected].

FEATURED EATERY: Pheasant Run golf Course and Grill is offering a lunch all-you-can-eat buffet from 11:30am-1pm Monday thru Friday. Food options will change but include regular items plus new items. Enjoy two different proteins plus side options and a salad each day. Regular menu ordering will also be available. 1702 Clubhouse Drive (off of Garland Rd.).

Last But Not Least!

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