Hey BuzzHeads!

We got rain! April showers bring May flowers! Welcome May. I hope everyone has a great month! Get out there and do good things. Enjoy this weeks edition of the Enid Insider.

— Curtis D. Tucker Owner/Author

Concert Announcement

The Beach Boys will bring their “America’s Band” tour to Stride Bank Center on September 30, 2023. Tickets go on sale this Friday.

To purchase tickets, go to StrideBankCenter.com or go by the offices located on the second floor of Stride Bank Center. MORE DETAILS.

Ramsey’s What Ever Celebrates 40 Years

Ramsey’s What Ever store is celebrating 40 years of being your “Home What Ever Store.” It’s all in the name, Ramey’s sells whatever. Ramsey’s is open Mon. - Sat. 8:30am to 5:30pm. Located at 2601 N. 4th. Shop online at https://ramseyswhatever.com/.

Enjoy their 40th Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 6 from 10am to 4pm! Everyone is invited to enjoy the HUGE Bouncy House, Petting Zoo and Facepainting (FREE for all the kids). $40 Gift Certificates given away EVERY HOUR!

Also earn Ramsey's FOOD BUCKS = 10% every purchase to use at the 4 best food trucks in town: SANDYS TACOS, A FUEGO PIZZA, KONA ICE & OKIE DOKIE HOT DOG CART.

Learn more about Ramsey’s on Enid Buzz HERE.

First Friday Fiesta

First Friday Fiesta will highlight the "be entertained" portion of our downtown district. They will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo on the streets of Downtown Enid! It will be a night full of margaritas and cervezas, food trucks, shopping, dancing, a banda, and more! Friday, May 5, from 6-10pm.

From 5:30-10pm to see the Garfield County Firefighter Games! They will be at Independence and W. Park. Take the kids.

Crystal Digging

Crystal digging is permitted April 1 through October 15, sunrise to sunset. No special permit is required. Collectors are permitted to remove up to 10 pounds of crystals plus one large cluster for their personal use per day. Take Hwy 64 west of Jet to the Salt Flats sign (about six miles), turn N on sand road to Salt Plains (about three miles), and one mile east on a paved road to the gate and follow the orange signs to ‘Dig Area'. LEARN MORE.

Business Bits

Sidwell Distribution held their grand opening this week.

St. Mary's opened their Family Physician Associate's Lab located at 3517 West Owen K. Garriott.

Farmers Electric LLC is a new advertiser on Enid Buzz. Call them at 405-853-2597 for any generator need.

Send your business bit to [email protected] 

The long held May Fete tradition continues this Wednesday, May 3 at 6pm at Government Springs Park.

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.

Tri-State Music Festival Honor Band will perform the festival’s Grand Concert on Friday evening, 7pm, May 5th, in the Enid High auditorium.

First Friday Fiesta happens Friday, May 5 from 6-10pm downtown.

Mother’s Day Craft Show on Saturday, May 6 in the Stride Ballroom.

Ramsey’s What Ever 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 6.

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].

Question of the Week

Name some great day trips or locations to visit in Oklahoma.

Reply to this email with your responses. I’ll post a few answers in the next Enid Insider.

Last Week’s Responses

QUESTION: What has been your favorite restaurant of all time in Enid, Oklahoma? Any reason why?

Shari Long - “My favorite restaurant: Next Door on Garriott in the 70s!”

James "Pat" Bandy - “Sneakers.”

And Finally

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Have a fabulous week!