Sorghum Day Oct. 23 in Wewoka
Wewoka's Sorghum Day festival started in 1976 as a celebration of the town's 110th anniversary.
Sorghum is a form of molasses and the crops look like a field of sugar cane. Sorghum is used for many things including cakes and cookies, but the most famous for the festival is the Indian fry bread with sorghum.
Although sorghum making and the 1800's sorghum mill in operation are the major attractions, there are activities and entertainment for everyone, including music ranging from banjo and bluegrass to military and jazz.
A new attraction this year will be the option to visit the Oklahoma Wine Company, a new winery recently opened in downtown Wewoka, Oklahoma. This year they even won some medals at the Oklahoma State Fair: a Bronze medal for Terra Rosa (blend of Red Zinfandel and Sangiovese Grapes) and a Silver medal for Cabernet Franc.
More than 140 craft booths vendors set up to sell all kinds of novelties and over 20 food vendors with a large variety of foods. If you are artistic, the festival has an art, photography; quilt and craft show to enter items. Other attractions include Seminole Nation Museum tours, a Seminole Indian Hunter's village with demonstration of pioneer skills.
Penny Kelly
P O Box 719
123 S Mekusukey
Wewoka, OK 74884
Phone: 257-5485
Fax: 257-2662
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