On May 3, 1999, the town of Mulhall was nearly blown off the map by an F4 tornado. With the loss of the elementary school, the only grocery store, and the majority of the homes, the future of the town seemed uncertain at best. But the residents of Mulhall were determined not to let their home town disappear. Ten years later, with hard work and a lot of patience, the town has rebuilt and is better than ever.
On May 23, 2009 we celebrate ten years of progress and stop to appreciate those who have helped us along the way. Join us for our annual Mulhall Day Celebration and help us celebrate being "Back on the Map!"
Mulhall is located north of Guthrie on Hwy 77 and is easily accessible from I-35. Just take the exit at Hwy 51 or Mulhall Road.
Tom Zimmer - Originally from New York, Choctaw, OK resident Tom Zimmer will be demonstrating his chainsaw art throughout the day. Tom has won several carving competitions, including one international competition. He will also have pieces of his art available for purchase at the celebration.
1daynow! - This three man band out of Oklahoma City, OK will be playing outdoors in downtown Mulhall throughout the day. Their family friendly, eclectic style appeals to all ages and sets the festive tone for the afternoon. http://www.myspace.com/1daynow
Tuffy Gessling with Western Star Productions - Trick Roper and Western Entertainer, Tuffy Gessling, along with his bull, Scout, will perform throughout the day. Tuffy will be accompanied by the young stars of Western Star Productions as they entertain the crowd with trick roping, whip cracking, and other western entertainment.
Inflatable playground - $5 per child lets you come and go all day. Kids' Games - Free to participate. Open to kids ages 12 and under. Prizes will be awarded.
The downtown parade will begin at 11am. Any group or individual is welcome to participate in the parade. If you would like to enter the parade, please arrive at the Elementary School by 10:30am to fill out an entry form and to line up. This is a great way to advertise your business or organization. Cash prizes are up for grabs.
The National Weather Service will be presenting a weather show at 11:45am in the Mulhall Christian Church. This presentation will be immediately followed by a time of personal stories from those who survived the storm, as well as photos and videos of the May 3rd destruction. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for this event.
A craft show featuring over 30 vendors will be held in the Mulhall Family Center from 9am-4pm. Be sure to stop and shop!
Plan to bring the family and spend the whole day enjoying the festivities! There's no need to leave town for lunch. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy lunch outside. Lunch will also be served by Lucille's Restaurant www.lucillesok.com and Floyd's Country Store. Food vendors will also be on site serving funnel cakes, fried pickles, cotton candy, and other festival food favorites.
Youth Sizes XS-L, $12
Adult Sizes S-4XL, $15
Shirts will be available for purchase the day of the celebration.
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