Hey BuzzHeads!

Hopefully we have some rain on the way! Garfield county is in Extreme Drought conditions so we really need it.

GET THE WORD OUT! Check out the new listings on the free Enid Buzz Classifieds! Find garage sales, stuff for sale, announcements, meetings, fundraisers, services, lost & found, classes, reunions and more! Check out the current classifieds at www.enidbuzz.com/listing-category/classifieds/. Place a free or featured ad by sending your info to [email protected].

— Curtis D. Tucker Owner/Author

Concert Announcement

Chris Young is coming to Enid Stride Bank Center Friday, July 28, 2023 for the 10th Anniversary Concert Event.

To purchase tickets, go to StrideBankCenter.com or go by the offices located on the second floor of Stride Bank Center. Tickets will range from $59-$139 and will be going on sale Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Carnival Buzz

The Carnival will be setup at Oakwood Mall thru Sunday, April 30. They will have $30 per person unlimited ride wristbands daily (mention Enid Buzz and get them for $25!). MORE DETAILS —>

The winner of the free $30 wristband from the Enid Insider is sands_162@*********! I’ve sent you an email. Congrats!

New EPS Superintendent

Dr. Dudley Darrow was approved as the next superintendent of Enid Public Schools at the special board meeting held today. He will officially begin his duties July 1, 2023. MORE DETAILS —>

Kites Over Enid

Celebrate National Kite Month in April with a great time the whole family will love. The skies over Enid will be painted with gorgeous color during the Kites Over Enid spring event April 29-April 30 from 10am to 4pm.

Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field behind Autry Technology Center, located at 1201 W Willow. Flying field accessible only from N. Van Buren. Turn west on Mulberry and proceed to field. Parking is on the grass east of the flying field.

Business Bits

Long John Silvers/A&W has closed permanently.

Lake Hellums LLC and Range has reopened at 6226 E Lake Hellums.

Waymaker Coffee Company is open at 701 W. Willow. Drive thru only.

Great Plains Bank is open at 2305 West Garriott.

Ocean Dental has a new location at 3410 West Garriott.

Bluepeak Interent is expanding in Enid. Check service availability at your address at MyBluepeak.com/EnidBuzz.

Send your business bit to [email protected] 

Great memories of the Tri-State Parade in downtown Enid. In 1934 the marching contest drew 6,000 band members to Enid.

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].

Upcoming Events

The 2023 Enid Home Show is April 28-30 at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center, 111 W Purdue.

Kites Over Enid spring event is April 29-April 30 at the Richard Dermer Memorial Flying Field behind Autry Technology Center, located at 1201 W Willow.

Comedian William Lee Martin is coming to the Grand Ballroom at Stride Bank Center on Saturday, April 29th! He is on his "Comedy Stampede Tour". He's a regular at the Grand Ole Opry and the MGM in Las Vegas, and has been touring since 1996.

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

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

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

Last Week’s Responses

QUESTION: What would you say Enid is “Famous For” if someone from out of town asked you?

Dennis Brown - “Enid is the wheat capitol of the world.”

Linda Koesel - “Bad streets.”

Steve Biddle - “Leonardo’s Children’s Museum.”

James Wuerflein - “Enid is known for its large grain terminals and for Vance AFB.”

And Finally

Thanks again for subscribing to the Enid Insider! If you have an idea for the newsletter or the website please let me know. [email protected] 

Have a fabulous week!