The Weekend Buzz For Enid

Find out what's happening in and around Enid this weekend?

July 18, 2025

Hey BuzzHeads!

Can school really only be a month away?!?

It doesn’t even feel like we’ve really hit our summer stride and they are already talking about getting back to school! Enid Public Schools will begin August 13!

The photos I have been adding to the top of the newsletter are all sunrises taken in Enid. from the walking trail. I hope to put about 52 of them into a coffee table book one of these days.

Thanks so much for subscribing and being part of the Enid Buzz community. I truly appreciate you! It’s been a great 20 years!

Stay cool out there—and stay in the know with EnidBuzz.com.

— Curtis D. Tucker
Creator / Owner

WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK

Garfield County Residents Will Vote On A Sales Tax Increase

Garfield County residents will be asked to approve a one-tenth of a percent sales tax increase to be spent on maintenance, operations and marketing of the Chisholm Trail Expo Center and other fairground facilities.

The Garfield County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution calling for the sales tax election for October 14, 2025. The sales tax would last for 10 years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2035.

The Expo Center is currently being funded by the county’s share of a 3% hotel/motel tax. According to Expo officials that 3% barely makes payroll and pays the bills.

If approved, the new sales tax would add about $75,000 a month in revenue. The local sales tax in Enid would increase to 9.2%. 

LOCAL NEWS

St. Mary’s Awarded For Improving Rural Stroke Care

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades., St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is committed to changing that.

For efforts to optimize stroke care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities, St. Mary’s has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Gold award.

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recognizes the importance of health care services provided to people living in rural areas by rural hospitals that play a vital role in initiation of timely evidence-based care. For that reason, all rural hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines - Stroke are eligible to receive award recognition based on a unique methodology focused on early acute stroke performance metrics.

New T-Shirt Designs

New t-shirts for you Enid Okies out there. More on the way! Shop at https://www.zoinkies.com/collections/enid-oklahoma.

BUSINESS BUZZ

Crazy Days Are Coming!

Crazy Days are coming on the last weekend of July! This is the traditional weekend in Enid when there are citywide markdowns on merchandise and savings in a majority of retail stores.

Some businesses start their sales early. There are known to be huge savings and big end of summer sales. This is a great weekend to shop Enid and get some great deals.

Get your sale listed for free! Get a featured listing for $75. (includes top listing with graphic and mentions on Facebook) Email [email protected].

More Business Buzz

Enid Auto Body - Do you have auto body damage due to the winter weather? Trust your repairs to Enid Auto Body! Call (580)234-5492 to get those vehicle repairs or estimates scheduled right away! Their phone system is available 24/7 and can schedule an appointment anytime, even after business hours. You can also get a virtual repair estimate online at Autobodyteam.com.

Enid Buzz Business Directory - Check out the Enid Business Directory, your online resource for local business in a variety of categories. Go to https://www.enidbuzz.com/business-directory/ for everything from Auto Body Shops to Hospitals. The directory page is promoted on the Enid Buzz blog, on the Enid Buzz Facebook page, in the Enid Buzz Insider email newsletter and on the Enid Buzz podcast. It also ranks in local Google searches.

Send your business buzz to [email protected]  

LOCAL EVENTS

Barnstormers Breakfast & Fly-In

Join pilots from surrounding airports as they fly-in and have breakfast on Saturday, July 19. The public is invited to watch them come in and land, have breakfast and watch them take-off.

Stop by and check out the airport terminal and Barnstormers restaurant! Fly-ins and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet takes place from 7:30am to 10:00am. $10.99 for breakfast ($5.99 for kids 12 and under).

More Calendar Events

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.

• JULY 19
Looking to connect with other adults? City of Enid Parks and Recreation department will be hosting an Adults' Float Night at Champlin Pool on Saturday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 400 W. Cherokee. The pool entrance fee is $3.00 per individual per entry. Season passes will honor the entrance fee. Light refreshments will be offered at no additional charge. Concessions will be available and are cash only; no outside food or drink are allowed. As a reminder, alcoholic beverages are prohibited at Champlin Swimming Pool.

• JULY 22
Join the Stride Bank Center on the 3rd Tuesday of July and create a beautiful floral suncatcher using REAL pressed flowers. There will also be the option to add a monogram to your suncatcher for a more personalized experience. Tickets need to be purchased by Friday, July 18th to guarantee a space.

• AUGUST 28
Hannah Dasher & Tennessee Jet join forces for an unforgettable night of Country & Rock 'n' Roll on August 28! Two of the most electrifying voices in country and rock-infused Americana, Hannah Dasher and Tennessee Jet, are teaming up for a must-see performance that brings the heart of Nashville to the Stride Bank Center Grand Ballroom on Thursday, August 28. Get tickets at StrideBankCenter.com.

• SEPTEMBER 26
Relive the Magic of Fleetwood Mac with Tusk! Get ready to experience the enchanting sounds of Fleetwood Mac as Tusk takes the stage on September 26th! With spot-on vocals and expert musicianship, this tribute band is dedicated to delivering an authentic concert experience that you won't want to miss. Tickets now on sale! StrideBankCenter.com.

• NOVEMBER 8
Copy Cat Crooners will be a night of singing + dinner + dancing! It all happens on November 8th at 6pm in the Stride Bank Center. Proceeds Buy Backpacks for Foster Children. Live Band performances of 40s - 80s tunes by Elvis, Reba, Johnny Cash & more! Tickets - $40 per Person; $70 per couple;$700 per table. (Table price includes Meet & Greet & Champagne). Contact Cathy for table info at [email protected]. For Tickets: StrideBankCenter.com

More events and details on the calendar! 

Restaurant Suggestions

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.

FEATURING:
• Waymaker Coffee - Daily Drinks, 701 W. Willow
• La Salsa - Mexican, 213 W. Willow
• Chicaro’s Happy’s Place - Steak Fingers, 117 W. Oxford
• Cafe Coyote - Mexican, 212 Lahoma Rd., Lahoma

If you see a change or correction email [email protected]. 

Last But Not Least!

Send me any birthdays, anniversaries, or other fun announcements. Also be sure to get your events listed on the calendar.

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