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What comes to mind when y'all think of Okie signature cuisine - onion burgers, chicken fry, fried okra or even smoked bologna? The official food curator for America's 250th commision is working on a list of each state's top foods and wants your input! Vote at statedish.org/oklahoma through Dec. 31st, then let everyone know your favorite Okie Dish! 📷 Sun Cattle Co.

Celebrate harvest season with a trip to Ardmore for their Oklahoma Pecan Festival on Nov. 7th. From craft beer and baked goods to pecan tree carvings, this afternoon of fun offers something for everyone on your crew. Festival kicks off with a Veterans Day parade at noon. travelok.la/4eVnL8y

There are just a few more weeks left to fully embrace the season and enjoy the Orr Family Farm Fall Festival! Lock in those core family memories with a variety of rotating attractions from hay rides to giant tube slides - and of course, those famous Orr Family Farm Cookies! 🚜 travelok.la/OrrFallFest

Head to Claremore this weekend to celebrate Oklahoma's Favorite Sun during the Will Rogers Days Parade on Oct. 31st. This fun, family parade kicks off at 10am followed by a birthday celebration at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. travelok.la/48gcqw6

We are delighted to announce The Chicken Shack will begin operating at Lake Murray State Park Lodge! As one of our most-visited state parks, finding the right restaurant operator was critical for the guest experience, and we're thrilled to launch this partnership.

Don’t miss Tuttle's Balloon Fest at Coal Creek Winery & Event Center this Oct. 30th & 31st. This family-friendly weekend features hot air balloons, a balloon glow, live kites, food trucks, local vendors, food and more! 🎈 travelok.la/4yZeAfs

What pumpkin adventures do y'all have on tap for this week? Go ahead and carve up some inspo at our link! 🎃 🎃 🎃 travelok.la/PumpkinPicking 📷 Red Bird Farm, Enid

Even if you can't defeat the chicken fry challenge at Kendall"s Restaurant, you can join us in celebrating #NationalChickenFriedSteakDay at one of our top CFS picks at this link travelok.la/ChickenFriedStea… Did we miss your fave? Tag them in the comments below!

We're gonna just go ahead and keep the food holidays rolling this weekend with a double header for today - National Pasta & National Pizza Day, y'all!!!! Check out the links below for some of our faves and hit us in the comments with any we might've missed. 🍕 travelok.la/TopPizzaJoints 🍝 travelok.la/_ItalianDining 📷 EatCarlettis

Folks can argue their favorite all day, but we can all agree that our Oklahoma Prime Rib, aka smoked bologna, stands in it's very own don't-knock-it-til-ya-try-it BBQ category. Don't know about y'all, but we're gonna be celebrating National Bologna Day by savoring some smoky goodness at a few of these 70+ savory 'que spots - travelok.la/OkiePrimeRib 📷 @MacsBarbeque

The clock is ticking and this is your last weekend to get those perfect pumpkin pics, so get your tickets and head to the Myriad Botanical Gardens for Pumpkinville. The patch rolls up on Oct. 25th, so don't sleep on this fun fall celebration! 🎃 travelok.la/_Pumpkinville

We honestly can't imagine celebrating National Nut Day without enjoying some Oklahoma pecans! Y'all already know, we have a spot or three to get some of those good Okie pecans, so hit the link travelok.la/PecanHotspots support our local orchards and go nuts!!

Vikings, fall, camping. Obviously. Your weekend plans are now made. Head to Heavener Runestone Park for the Viking Fest Oct. 24th - 25th! ⚔️ travelok.la/4hXOKTd

Halloween at Robbers Cave? Yes, please! Book your cabin, campsite, yurt - or covered wagon - load up the crew and create some fun family memories! 🎃 travelok.la/RobbersCave

It's National Pasta Day, in case y'all are needing a good reason for a carb fueled cheat day!! We have 100+ amazing places for your celebration, so hit the link and go enjoy a big ol' bowl of goodness! 🤌 travelok.la/pasta

Get in the spirit of spooky season with this fun read featuring some of Oklahoma's Most Haunted Places, including Guthrie's (allegedly) super haunted Stone Lion Inn Bed & Breakfast. 👻 travelok.la/4or30UQ

Fall Break and Fossils are the perfect combination for your aspiring paleontologist! Encourage their interests with a roadtrip to one of these fun fossil hotspots. 🦣 travelok.la/FossilsInOK

National Dessert Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore the sweeter side of Oklahoma! From donuts to dairy stops, cupcakes to cookies, we have some absolutely incredible options for y'all to celebrate. 🍦 Did your favorite spot make our list? travelok.la/sweets If not, what's your go-to? 📷 Molly's Donuts, Hobart

So cool seeing our Rangers out repping our Oklahoma State Parks during the National Night Out for the City of Norman, OK - City Government last week!