Guymon Pioneer Days - “where champions come to play the first weekend in May!”
Pioneer Days has a long standing history of celebrating the Pioneering spirit in No Man's Land with an annual community festival and Pro Rodeo the first weekend of May.
Historic Main Street, Guymon
Get your shopping done local, while strolling the streets of historic Main Street, Guymon. With numerous family-owned and operated stores, you’ll be sure to find just what you’re looking for.
Dinosaur Tracks
Located near Black Mesa, these famous dinosaur tracks have been preserved in a sandstone strata next to Carrizo Creek. This dinosaur trackway was originally discovered in the 1980s and contained 47 footprints. Due to erosion, only a third of those tracks are visible today.
Scientists were intrigued by two tracks in particular that were much deeper than the others and had a ridge. They believe that the dinosaur was walking on a mudflat area and slipped, leaving a telltale sign that has lasted for millions of years.
Although the exact species is not known, scientists have stated that the tracks came from a theropod, which is a scientific classification for bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus rex. Be sure to walk down into the creek bed to see the two sets of prehistoric tracks. The dinosaur tracks are located on private property, but viewing is allowed during daylight hours.
Sunset Lake
Few places provide the peace and serenity found at the intimate 17-acre Sunset Lake in Thompson Park. Take a leisurely walk around the one-mile concrete trail that encircles the lake. Enjoy the plant life, the ducks and geese on the lake and the restful water. Fishing is a favorite pastime at the lake. Trout and catfish are abundant. Sunset Lake is the first municipally owned lake in Oklahoma to be continually stocked with fish. Trout stamps can be obtained at City Hall for the season, which runs from January 1 to April 30.
Picnic areas are abundant, including three large, covered pavilions suitable for reunions and large parties. An amphitheater is also available for outdoor entertainment. For the young at heart, there are paddle boats, an operating miniature train, ducks to be fed, soccer field, basketball court, disc golf course and playground equipment. On the west side of the lake, there is a handicapped-accessible dock. The Game Reserve is just north of the lake and boasts several wildlife specimens. Enjoy the elk, Watusi cattle, llamas, Oryx, longhorn cattle and buffalo in a calm peaceful grazing atmosphere.
5 State Motorcycle Run
A biker's paradise, the Guymon Outback Motorcycle Show features a motorcycle run, motorcycle show, local fare, vendors and outdoor music each year. Motorcycle owners, enthusiasts and supporters alike can gather on Guymon's Main Street for burgers, beans and beverages. This event also includes the annual 5-State Motorcycle Run, which is held the second Saturday in May, taking riders 300 miles through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas in one day. After the run, guests are invited to a banquet and awards ceremony to close out the weekend's festivities.
Historic Dordic Theatre
The Doric Theatre was built in 1918 on Morton Street in Elkhart, Kansas. Thirty five years later, the Doric Theater is alive again with the Magic of Hollywood. The old projection room and balcony was converted to Oscar’s Lounge, where movie customers can have beer, wine or cocktails before the movie.
On most weekends, the Doric will screen first run movies two to four weeks after their national release date. During weeknights, the Doric will be screening Art House & Independent movies.
Golden Mesa Casino
Golden Mesa features more than 600 electronic games and the only Blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em tables in the Oklahoma panhandle. The Gold Spur bar and Copper Cantina Restaurant are located inside the casino, as well as the Silver Saddle Gift Shop.