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Freedom Open Rodeo and Old Cowhand Reunion -- August 13, 14, 15, 2009 |
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 Freedom's pride and joy is its annual rodeo held the
third week-end of August each year. Billed as "The Biggest Open Rodeo
in the West", it has been drawing fans and contestants from all across
the nation for over sixty years. It is a volunteer effort on behalf of
the Freedom Chamber of Commerce and the entire community. The people of
Freedom make every effort to extend a friendly and neighborly welcome to
all who attend this three day gala celebration. It includes every major
event in the sport of rodeo ranging from Girl's Barrel Racing to the
Wild Bull Riding and combines professional action with hometown color
and style. Dances are held each night following the rodeo, and feature
some of the best country musicians around to insure a foot stompin' good
time. Saturday of rodeo week-end features a free chuck wagon style
dinner at noon, a fine western art and country crafts show as well as
the "Great Freedom Bank-Robbery and Shoot-Out". The Old West setting of
Freedom's Main Street provides the perfect backdrop to all of the rodeo
activities. For more information, contact the Freedom Chamber of
Commerce at 580-621-3583.
click here for more information about Freedom Rodeo
and Old Cowhand Reunion |
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The Great Freedom
Bank Robbery and Shootout |
 Freedom,
Oklahoma, with its rustic western Main Street, the Annual rodeo and Old
Cowhand Reunion, the Cimarron Cowboy Monument, and many other historical
points of interest, has quietly preserved its Western heritage over a
period of time when most cities and towns placed an accent on
modernization.One of the most
recent reflections of days gone by coordinated by the townspeople of
Freedom erupts in a blaze of gunfire and smoke, when "The Great Freedom
Bank Robbery and Shootout" unfolds Saturday afternoon on main Street.
The Characters involved in the
shootout aren't paid professionals, and the
 show
doesn't employ a high dollar director. The participants are all local
townspeople who volunteer "just for the fun of it". The cast includes
merchants, business persons, ranchers, retirees, housewives, and yes -
even the real banker himself.
You may have to use a little bit of
imagination to ignore the paved streets, a few pickups parked here and
there, and a whole bunch of other on-lookers-but when a gang of gun-totin'
misfits rides into this quaint little cow town, stirs up the townsfolk,
and decides to make off with all the money in the bank, you'll see,
hear, and feel the real old west as all "HELL" surely does break
loose... |
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Wildlife Viewing |
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When you come
to an old country road and forget to see the bio-diversity of the the
old west then you did miss something. The Freedom area is surrounded by
great wildlife, such as deer, quail, wild turkey, as well as southern
rangeland native plants. Experience the great plains much like it was
100 years ago, with watch-able wildlife viewing available year-round.
Contact
freedomwestcdc.org for more details. |
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Fishing
Tournaments |
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Fishing has always been the great
part of the old west. It is truly every cowboy and cowgirl's leisure hobby.
The many farm and ranch ponds and spring-fed creeks around Freedom play
host to several fishing tournaments big and small during the spring and
summer months. Fishing is one of the better ways to "get close to
nature". Contact the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Woodward
office at 580-254-9173 for license information. Contact
freedomwestcdc.org for more details. |
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Hunting Seasons |
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Whether you go after the "big bucks"
with trophy racks or just like to "run the dogs on a good quail hunt"
hunting is a big sport for the Freedom area. Deer, Quail, Turkey, Dove
and Pheasant hunting is available in the Freedom area canyons and wheat
fields. Contact the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Woodward office
at 580-254-9173 for information about the various season openings.
Contact freedomwestcdc.org for information about hunting leases.
Hunting licenses are required in Oklahoma. |
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Scenic Drives To
All Surrounding Towns |
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Highway 50, which runs through Freedom,
provides the traveler with one of most scenic drives in the southern
great plains. Deep canyons, red bluffs, and wide-open spaces
provide a never-ending source of beauty. The county-road heading
southeast out of Freedom affords the visitor with an incomparable view
of the Cimarron River Valley for nearly 14 miles. Take some time
during your next trip through northwest Oklahoma to enjoy the great
diversity of natural attractions which abound in the area! Contact
freedomwestcdc.org for more information. |
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Let Freedom Swing Festival May 27,2006 at Rodeo Grounds in Freedom |
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Let
Freedom Swing Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 27th from 2.00 P.M.
to 10:00 P.M. at the Rodeo Grounds.
RV parking available
on grounds or at RV Park in Freedom. Western Swing Music featuring Stan
Schroeder, Wes Pots, Jack Martin, Chuck Carrico and the Rhythm Riders,
Lynn Owsley, and many others. Free BBQ Meal with Admission. Dance
Contest, Talent Contest, Concessions Available on the Grounds. Advanced
tickets: $15.00 Adult and $5.00 Child At the Gate tickets: $20.00
Adult and $5.00 Child For more information call 580.621.3276 |
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