A regional tourism organization representing the 16 counties of Northwest & North Central Oklahoma. Red Carpet Country is home to Pawnee Bill’s Ranch, E. W.
Welcome to Red Carpet Country
Towering red mesas, a proud Western heritage and some of the most unique natural wonders in Oklahoma are the hallmarks of Northwest and North Central Oklahoma known as Red Carpet County. The Red Carpet Country regional tourism organization represents 16 counties in northwest and north central Oklahoma. A mild climate, rich history, amazing museums and abundant fishing
and hunting make Red Carpet Country a popular tourism destination. The counties represented by Red Carpet Country are Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Dewey, Blaine and Kingfisher counties. Red Carpet Country is economically anchored by agriculture and oil and gas exploration. The largest cities are Enid, Ponca City, Woodward, Guymon, Blackwell, Perry, Watonga, Alva, and Kingfisher. Marland’s mansion, Jesse Chisholm’s trail and the only preserved sod house open to the public. The Elk's Rodeo in Woodward and other outstanding rodeos are throughout the region, Vici’s scenic motorcycle ride, the Ho**er Car Show, the Rattlesnake Round-up in Waynoka, the Watonga Cheese Festival, Ponca City’s Herb Festival and Cherokee Strip Celebrations throughout the region marking the great land run of 1893 that opened the region to settlement. Kaw Lake and Canton Lake offer abundant camping, boating and fishing opportunities. The region’s rich culture and history are captured in a number of fascinating museums and historic sites including the Standing Bear Museum in Ponca City, Hajek Motorsports Museum in Ames, Fort Supply, The Waynoka Air & Rail Museum, the Windmill Museum in Shattuck, the Twister Movie Museum in Wakita, and the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. Northwest Oklahoma is home to a number of mountain ranges and mesas, a testament to the Southwest Tablelands eco-region that dominates the area. Canyons and grasslands, such as the Rita Blanca National Grassland, help to give Northwest Oklahoma a distinctive Southwest-like landscape, differing from most of the state. Great Salt Plains Lake, one of the largest inland salt lakes in the United States is located near Cherokee. Rare selenite crystals with an hourglass shape are hidden just beneath the surface of the salt flats and provides hours of entertainment digging for crystals. In the fall and winter months the Great Salt Plains is a bird watchers haven when the lake area is filled with white pelicans, sandhill cranes, and an occasional whooping crane. In winter, several thousand geese can often be seen along the lake shoreline. The Sand Dunes in Beaver, and the Little Sahara State Park south of Waynoka which boasts over 1,600 acres of sand dunes ranging in height from 25 to 75 feet. The park is known as one of the best ATV riding spots in the Midwest and is the busiest state park in the state. Alabaster Caverns State Park near Freedom features the largest natural gypsum cave in the world that is open to the public. Black Mesa, the state’s highest peak, is part of a large range of mesas in the panhandle which stretch into New Mexico. Another mesa range, the Glass (or Gloss) Mountains, sits in the center of Northwest Oklahoma, just south of the Cimarron River along Highway 412.
04/18/2026
Attention Photographers,
The Red Carpet Country Photo Contest will be online this year.
You can submit photos until August 1st and there will be online voting this year. Fan Favorite will still be voted on at the RCC Annual Tourism Conference - Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Pioneer Technology Center, in Ponca City.
This fun photo was tied for Fan Favorite at the Annual Tourism Conference, in 2025. It was taken by Jennifer Silcott.
04/17/2026
Attention Photographers,
The Red Carpet Country Photo Contest will be online this year.
You can submit photos until August 1st and there will be online voting this year. Fan Favorite will still be voted on at the RCC Annual Tourism Conference - Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Pioneer Technology Center, in Ponca City.
This gorgeous photo of the Gloss Mountain State Park and was a Fan Favorite - 3rd Place Photo at the 2025 Annual Tourism Conference, in Kingfisher. It was taken and submitted into the photo contest by Marshalene Wimer.
04/16/2026
Ready for a fairy tale adventure? ✨
Join Leonardo’s Children’s Museum
for Once Upon a Spring on Saturday, April 25th from 10 AM – 2 PM!
📖 Meet special guests reading stories as your favorite characters
🎭 Dress up in your best costume!
🫖 Snack at the Mad Hatter Tea Party
🧪 Make a magical potion with our Fantasy Alchemist
🎨 Get creative with crafts + tinkering activities
📸 Snap some storybook-worthy photos
Make plans to play, create, and step into the magic!
04/16/2026
Hey Photographers,
The Red Carpet Country Photo Contest will be online this year.
You can submit photos until August 1st and there will be online voting this year. Fan Favorite will still be voted on at the RCC Annual Tourism Conference - Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Pioneer Technology Center, in Ponca City.
Submit your photos!! https://app.snapsea.io/.../red-carpet-country-annual...
This fabulous photo of the Top of Oklahoma Museum, in Blackwell, was taken by Megan Childers.
04/16/2026
Northwest Oklahoma is home to one standout spot to sip and stay awhile 🍷
From handcrafted wines to a lively atmosphere inside a historic space, Vernost Wine Company in Hennessey delivers a one-of-a-kind experience. Add in live music and a wide selection of beer, and you’ve got the perfect place to unwind.🎶🍻
🍷Vernost Wine Co. | Hennessey
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04/16/2026
Hey Photographers,
The Red Carpet Country Photo Contest will be online this year.
You can submit photos until August 1st and there will be online voting this year. Fan Favorite will still be voted on at the RCC Annual Tourism Conference - Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Pioneer Technology Center, in Ponca City.
Submit your photos!! https://app.snapsea.io/.../red-carpet-country-annual...
This amazing photo was taken at Beaver Dunes sand dunes by Lori Elfers.
04/15/2026
We have good horses! If you can find them…. Ha!
Come for a trail ride by booking at 580-309-0135 call/text
Fay, Ok
04/14/2026
In downtown Garber, OK
On your mark, get set....Tickets go on sale Tuesday March 3 at 10am!
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
⚠️⚠️⚠️Friday,April 17, the carnival will not be open due to weather. It will open Saturday at 12pm as scheduled.
WEEE ENTERTAINMENT CARNIVAL
with Tri State Music Festival Enid, OK🎠✨
📍 Oakwood Mall
4125 E Owen K Garriott, Enid, OK
📅 Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 26
⏰ HOURS (weather and crowd permitting):
• Mon-Fri: 6PM – 11PM
• Saturday: 12PM – 11PM
• Sunday: 1PM – 11PM
🎢 UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS – $33:
• Mon-Fri: 6PM–10PM
• Saturday: 12PM–5PM & 5PM–10PM
• Sunday: 1PM–5PM & 5PM–10PM
🎫 TICKETS:
• $4.50 each
• 10 for $40
• 30 for $115
(Most rides = 1 ticket | Freak Out = 2 tickets)
💳 Cash & card accepted at ticket box & concessions
🎯 Games use tokens (cash only)
🏧 ATM available on-site
Bring your friends & family and come make some memories! 🎡🔥
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Towering red mesas, a proud Western heritage and some of the most unique natural wonders in Oklahoma are the hallmarks of Northwest and North Central Oklahoma known as Red Carpet County. The Red Carpet Country regional tourism organization represents 16 counties in northwest and north central Oklahoma. A mild climate, rich history, amazing museums and abundant fishing and hunting make Red Carpet Country a popular tourism destination.
The counties represented by Red Carpet Country are Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Dewey, Blaine and Kingfisher counties. Red Carpet Country is economically anchored by agriculture and oil and gas exploration. The largest cities are Enid, Ponca City, Woodward, Guymon, Blackwell, Perry, Watonga, Alva, and Kingfisher.
In 2017, the communities along the Chisholm Trail will be offering special celebrations. Red Carpet Country is home to Pawnee Bill’s Ranch, E. W. Marland’s mansion, Jesse Chisholm’s trail and the only preserved sod house open to the public. The Elk's Rodeo in Woodward and other outstanding rodeos are throughout the region, Vici’s scenic motorcycle ride, the Ho**er Car Show, the Rattlesnake Round-up in Waynoka, the Watonga Cheese Festival, Ponca City’s Herb Festival and Cherokee Strip Celebrations throughout the region marking the great land run of 1893 that opened the region to settlement. Kaw Lake and Canton Lake offer abundant camping, boating and fishing opportunities.
The region’s rich culture and history are captured in a number of fascinating museums and historic sites including the Standing Bear Museum in Ponca City, Hajek Motorsports Museum in Ames, Fort Supply, The Waynoka Air & Rail Museum, the Windmill Museum in Shattuck, the Twister Movie Museum in Wakita, and the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid.
Northwest Oklahoma is home to a number of mountain ranges and mesas, a testament to the Southwest Tablelands eco-region that dominates the area. Canyons and grasslands, such as the Rita Blanca National Grassland, help to give Northwest Oklahoma a distinctive Southwest-like landscape, differing from most of the state.
Great Salt Plains Lake, one of the largest inland salt lakes in the United States is located near Cherokee. Rare selenite crystals with an hourglass shape are hidden just beneath the surface of the salt flats and provides hours of entertainment digging for crystals. In the fall and winter months the Great Salt Plains is a bird watchers haven when the lake area is filled with white pelicans, sandhill cranes, and an occasional whooping crane. In winter, several thousand geese can often be seen along the lake shoreline.
The Sand Dunes in Beaver, and the Little Sahara State Park south of Waynoka which boasts over 1,600 acres of sand dunes ranging in height from 25 to 75 feet. The park is known as one of the best ATV riding spots in the Midwest and is the busiest state park in the state. Alabaster Caverns State Park near Freedom features the largest natural gypsum cave in the world that is open to the public. Black Mesa, the state’s highest peak, is part of a large range of mesas in the panhandle which stretch into New Mexico. Another mesa range, the Glass (or Gloss) Mountains, sits in the center of Northwest Oklahoma, just south of the Cimarron River along Highway 412.
