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Frederick, Oklahoma

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Frederick Community Calendar

Annual Chamber Events

Oyster Fry

We would love to have you join us on March 7, 2026 for Frederick’s Fantastic Oyster Fry! This event has been going on for over 53 years and draws seafood lovers from all over. Along with the oysters, we also have an outstanding craft show with high quality vendors.

frederick oyster fry

Chilifest

The tradition you love is back, reimagined and better than ever! The Frederick Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the inaugural *FREDERICK CHILIFEST*, building on the 20-year legacy of the Cotton Festival Chili Cook Off.

cotton fest frederick

Girls on Main

Ladies, mark your calendars! Our favorite holiday tradition, Girls on Main, is coming this December!

Grab your friends and get ready for a festive evening of shopping right here in Frederick. Our amazing local stores are staying open late, offering exclusive deals, and rolling out the red carpet with complimentary sips and snacks.

It's the perfect way to find unique Christmas gifts while supporting the businesses that make our community shine. Tag your shopping squad below and get ready for a fun night on the town!

girls on main in Frederick downtown

Christmas in Frederick, OK

Celebrate the magic of the season at Frederick's Annual Christmas Parade and Chamber Bucks Giveaway! Join your friends and neighbors for a cherished community tradition as dazzling, lighted floats and festive music travel down Main Street, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself.

Immediately following the parade, the holiday excitement continues with our highly anticipated Chamber Bucks Giveaway. This program is our way of saying "thank you" for shopping local. By supporting Frederick's businesses this holiday season, you get a chance to win Chamber Bucks, which you can spend just like cash at participating merchants. It's the perfect way to kick off the holidays—celebrating together while strengthening the community we all call home.

Christmas in Frederick, Oklahoma

Annual Community Events

January

Frederick Chamber's Annual Banquet

April

July

Airborne Demonstration Team Jump School
July 11-20, 2025 | Frederick Airport. (Southeast of Frederick)
WWII Living History Displays, Military vehicle and aircraft Displays, Airborne Jump Demonstration.
www.wwiiadt.org 

October

Airborne Demonstration Team Jump School and Open Hangar Day

October 10-19, 2025 | Frederick Airport. (Southeast of Frederick)
WWII Living History Displays, Military vehicle and aircraft Displays, Airborne Jump Demonstration.
www.wwiiadt.org 

February

Tillman County Jr.  Livestock Show
February 21-22, 2025

May

August

November

Chilifest
November 1, 2025 | Downtown Frederick | 5:30pm
Chili Cook-Off, Live Music and fun for all!
Learn More

March

Frederick Fantastic Oyster Fry and Craft Show
March 7, 2025
Enjoy Fresh Gulf Coast Oysters along with an Arts and Crafts show! 35 years of celebrating a quirky event with our friends and family!
Learn more

June

Abernathy Boys Celebration
Pioneer Heritage Townsite Museum.
Celebrate the Adventures of the Abernathy Boys! www.tillmanokhistory.org

September

Roundup for Jesus Rodeo,
September 29-30, 2025 | Frederick Rodeo Arena on S. 8th Street
Sponsored by Operation CARE of Tillman County. $5 admission, 12 & under are free.

Tillman County Fair
September 4-6, 2025 | Frederick Fair Grounds
Food, games, concerts and competitions!  Celebrate an old timing celebration with your local family. 

Arts N' Action Festival,
September 20, 2025
Pioneer Heritage Townsite | 10am- 3pm
Original arts show, book sale, food vendors, entertainment. www.ramonatheatre.com

December

Girls on Main
December 4, 2025 | Downtown Frederick
Food, Fun & Shopping! Visit 10 of the participating stores to be entered into a drawing for $100 in Chamber Bucks so don't forget to pick up your postcard at the first businesses you check out.
Learn More

Breakfast with Santa
Ramona Theatre
Pictures with Santa, Breakfast and Ornaments for kids, $5 at the Lois Long Center. This tradition has been going on for over 25 years and is brought to you by the Arts Council.
https://ramonatheatre.com/

Frederick Christmas Parade and Chamber Buck Giveaway
December 18, 2025 | Downtown Frederick
Another long time Frederick tradition, the annual Christmas Parade features lots of floats and spirit, plus a local Chili Dinner and a Chamber Buck Give Away of over $2000! Participating businesses sell the tickets.

Learn More here.

Annual Event Details

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  • Enjoy Fresh Gulf Coast Oysters along with an Arts and Crafts show! 35 years of celebrating a quirky event with our friends and family!

    March 7, 2026

    Learn more —>

  • Pioneer Heritage Townsite Museum.
    Celebrate the Adventures of the Abernathy Boys!

    Learn more: www.tillmanokhistory.org

  • WWII Living History Displays, Military vehicle and aircraft Displays, Airborne Jump Demonstration, all live from the Frederick Airport. (Southeast of Frederick)

    July 11-20, 2025
    October 10-19, 2025


    Learn More: www.wwiiadt.org 

  • Sponsored by Operation CARE of Tillman County. $5 admission, 12 & under are free.

    September 2025 | Frederick Rodeo Arena on S. 8th Street

    https://www.facebook.com/TillmanCountyOperationCARE

  • Food, games, concerts and competitions!  Celebrate an old timing celebration with your local family. 

    September 4-6, 2025 | Frederick Fair Grounds

  • Original arts show, book sale, food vendors, entertainment.

    September, 2025 | Pioneer Heritage Townsite | 10am- 3pm

    Learn more: www.ramonatheatre.com

  • Learn all about cotton farming, Kids Games, Vendor Market, Cotton Displays, Cotton Pageant, and Chili Cook-Off.

    November 1, 2025 | Pioneer Heritage Townsite Museum | 9am- 3pm

  • Food, Fun & Shopping! Visit 10 of the participating stores to be entered into a drawing for $100 in Chamber Bucks so don't forget to pick up your postcard at the first businesses you check out.

    December 2, 2025 | Downtown Frederick

  • Pictures with Santa, Breakfast and Ornaments for kids, $5 at the Lois Long Center. This tradition has been going on for over 25 years and is brought to you by the Arts Council.

    December 2025 | Ramona Theatre

    Learn more: https://ramonatheatre.com/

  • Another long time Frederick tradition, the annual Christmas Parade features lots of floats and spirit, plus a local Chili Dinner and a Chamber Buck Give Away of over $2000! Participating businesses sell the tickets.

    December 2025 | Downtown Frederick

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