Rattle Snake Round Up 2009!

Mark your calendars:

Its still two weeks away, but its supposed to be the big awesome event in Southwest Oklahoma!

April 24th-26th, starting at 10a. In Downtown Mangum Oklahoma, "on the square" at Main and Jefferson. {Mangum is about 25 minutes north on HWY 283 from Altus.}

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From wimgo.com:

Join us for this annual snake hunt featuring a bus safari, guided caravans, flea market, snake tent, butcher shop, souvenir booth, photo booth, fried rattlesnake meat, square dance, live band, and Derby Princess Contest. Free admission.

I've personally talked to a couple friends who work in the Quilt Shop in Mangum (on the square), and they gave me the scoop on the festival. Plan to park a couple blocks away, as the Mangum downtown is transformed into a huge flea market fair with vendors of all kinds. You can even eat rattlesnake, should you be so brave. They mentioned you can take a picture with a rattlesnake wrapped around your shoulders. Bring your money, sunblock and a stroller for the wildest event in April.

If you've been to the Rattlesnake Round Up in past years, please leave a comment and tell us what to expect, share your tips, & make your recommendations! Thanks.