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Chickasaw Country announces 2024 “Best Of” award finalists

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Chickasaw Country, Okla. – Chickasaw Country announces its 2024 finalists for the Best of Chickasaw Country awards.

The competition now shifts to the second phase, where fans are encouraged to vote for the top nominations in 17 categories of businesses, attractions, restaurants and events in south-central Oklahoma. The top five destinations in each category with the most nominations advanced to the voting and finalist phase. This year’s finalists are:

Best Antique Shop

Auntie Mae’s Antiques, Purcell   
Hello Again, Sulphur   
Junk Stars, Tishomingo   
The Gettin’ Place, Sulphur   
The re-Finery, Ada

Best Attraction

Blue River, Tishomingo   
Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur   
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur 
Ole Red Restaurant, Gift Shop and Doghouse, Tishomingo 
Turner Falls Park, Davis

Best BBQ

Allisa’s Kitchen BBQ & Grill, Wynnewood 
Pigskins BBQ, Ada 
Punkins BBQ & Catfish Restaurant, Pauls Valley 
Smokin Joe’s Rib Ranch, Davis 
Swadley’s Bar-B-Q, Ardmore

Best Boutique

3rd & Broadway, Sulphur 
Home Décor & More, Tishomingo 
Kedford Boutique, Tishomingo 
Pamper Me Boutique, Sulphur 
The White Feather, Pauls Valley

Best Casino

Artesian Casino, Sulphur 
Chisholm Trail Casino, Duncan 
Riverwind Casino, Norman 
Treasure Valley Casino, Davis 
WinStar World Casino and Resort, Thackerville

Best Coffee Shop

Arbuckle Craft Coffee, Ada 
Bedre’ Cafe, Sulphur 
Greg’s Rockin’ Goat Coffee, Kingston 
Latte’ Da Coffee House, Tishomingo 
Iron Wolf Coffee House, Davis

Best Family-Friendly Attraction

Blue River, Tishomingo 
Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur 
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur 
Lazer Zone, Ada 
Turner Falls Park, Davis

Best Festival

Artesian Arts Festival, Sulphur 
Chickasaw Annual Festival, Tishomingo 
National Sand Bass Festival, Madill 
Okie Noodling Tournament & Festival, Pauls Valley 
Red, White and Boom, Tishomingo

Best Golf Course

Lake Murray Golf Course, Ardmore 
Pauls Valley Municipal Golf Course, Pauls Valley 
Sulphur Hill Golf Course, Sulphur 
Tishomingo Golf Course, Tishomingo 
WinStar Golf Club, Thackerville

Best Lake

Lake Murray, Ardmore 
Lake of the Arbuckles, Sulphur 
Lake Texoma, Kingston 
Purcell Lake, Purcell 
Veterans Lake, Sulphur

Best Live Performance Venue

Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort, Thackerville 
McSwain Theatre, Ada 
Riverbottom Bar & Entertainment Venue, Davis 
Showplace Theatre at Riverwind Casino, Norman 
The Doghouse at Old Red, Tishomingo

Best Lodging

Cedar & Stone Bed and Breakfast, Tishomingo 
Inn at Mulberry, Tishomingo 
Secret Garden Cottages, Sulphur 
The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa, Sulphur 
The Lodges at Fossil Creek, Kingston

Best Museum

Chickasaw Bank Museum, Tishomingo 
Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulphur 
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, Duncan 
Greater Southwest Historical Museum, Ardmore 
The Toy & Action Figure Museum, Pauls Valley

Best Overall Dining

Café Alley, Ardmore 
Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant, Tishomingo 
Ole Red, Tishomingo 
Punkins BBQ & Catfish Restaurant, Pauls Valley 
Springs at The Artesian, Sulphur

Best Run or Ride

Bison View 5K, Sulphur 
FireFly Run, Tishomingo 
H.O.O.T. (Hills of Oklahoma Bike Tour), Davis 
Rock Island Ride, Chickasha 
Stevy’s Run, Tishomingo

Best Wedding Venue

Elegant Events & Weddings (Formerly known as Arbuckle Chapel), Davis 
The Grand Canadian Theater, Purcell 
The Ponds at Mable Farms, Ardmore 
The Springs Wedding and Event Venues, Blanchard 
The Wildflower, Tishomingo

Best Winery/Brewery

B & G Meadery, Stonewall 
Kochendorfer Brewing Co., Duncan 
Old Silo Winery, Tishomingo 
Rusty Nail Winery and Tasting Room, Sulphur 
Shakespeare Wine Company, Chickasha

“Thank you to the locals and visitors who nominated these finalists for the Best of Chickasaw Country,” said Paige Shepherd, Chickasaw Nation Director of Tourism. “These businesses represent the best-of-the-best in south-central Oklahoma, as seen by their customers and clients. To make it to the voting phase is a tremendous honor for them all.”

The public has until February 29 to vote for their favorite finalists. Visit here or www.chickasawcountry.com to vote. Votes can be made daily until the end of the day on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Winners in each category will be announced on March 26.

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About Chickasaw Country

Nestled in the south-central region of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Country is a regional tourism organization representing 13 of Oklahoma's 77 counties. A division of the Chickasaw Nation, Chickasaw Country is a tourism resource for visitors and communities in the region, promoting local attractions, experiences and events. South-central Oklahoma is an easy, versatile, friendly and beautiful escape packed with First American and Western culture, outdoor recreation, local dining, breathtaking landscapes and one-of-a-kind festivals. For adventure-seekers, cultural lovers and everything in between, Chickasaw Country is uniquely positioned as a go-to, spur of the moment, easy-to-get-to, ever-changing vacation, for a day, a weekend, a week or longer.

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Contact: Kelli West      
Tourism Communications Sr. Manager      
580-272-5849      
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