DEBA, an organization that cultivates the relationship between Downtown and the surrounding community, hosts three to six programs and activities each year that caters to the needs of both the businesses and the citizens that thrive on Downtown. These programs include The Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival, Krazy Daze, Trick-or-Treating, Dickens Weekend & UCO Winter Glow.

ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL - To Volunteer for this event or any DEBA event contact: Stephanie Carel & diane Pate, silverleafgems@aol.com, 285-9700 .

1st full weekend in May 405-249-9391
Friday       10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sunday     11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
NO ANIMALS ALLOWED!

The Downtown Edmond Arts Festival was honored with the prestigious Red Bud Award at the 2003 Oklahoma Governor's Tourism Conference. This award honors the Outstanding Event of the Year.

Edmond citizens and tourists enjoy this festival by strolling on Broadway to view and purchase art, relax and listen to live entertainment, shop the downtown stores, and eat delicious foods. This is a true family event including a wonderful children's area and much, much more.

The festival begins at Second Street and Broadway and continues north for 3 blocks.

With over 100 artists from many states, including Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and Kansas, you will find there is something for everyone. Fine Art, pottery, jewelry, metal art, furniture, photography and unique sculptures.

The food is "award winning" as well, with Indian Tacos, Catfish, BBQ, Cotton Candy, Kettle Corn, Corn Dogs, ice cream and the list goes on and on. There are plenty of table and chairs with lots of shade.

Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival is held in the Downtown Edmond Area each Memorial Day weekend at Stephenson Park. Thousand of locals and tourist gather to enjoy a weekend of great music with a party atmosphere. Some of the Jazz and Blues greats perform during this music filled weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend- 341-3321

April - May

FARMERS SPRING MARKET
9:00 A. M. - 1:00 P. M.
Downtown Edmond
990-3279

FARMERS' MARKET
Wednesday-Saturday
Open June thru September
Downtown Edmond
990-3279

11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. (Sunday before July 4th)
LibertyFest - ROAD RALLY
Location: TBA 341-4336
Cars, trucks, vans and more will tour Edmond with a map in search of answers to our questions. Get them all correct and prizes await you. Cost $7

6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. (Sunday before July 4th)
TASTE OF EDMOND - (249-9391)
Festival Market Place
in Downtown Edmond
Over 30 Restaurants

LibertyFest - ''A TASTE OF EDMOND" is an excellent time to enjoy foods from over 30 of the Edmond area's finest restaurants. For a small donation to LibertyFest, guest may sample foods from every restaurant participating. You will not leave hungry. This is truly a family affair. Don't miss this year's TASTE OF EDMOND.
NO RAIN CHECKS - NO ANIMALS

July 1st

10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
LibertyFest - ''Chalk IT UP TO LIBERTYFEST"
Festival Marketing Place
This is a new LibertyFest Event; Edmond Parks and Recreation celebrates National Parks and Recreation month with art and lots of family fun. FREE, but preregistration is required. Call 359-4630.

July 4

9:00 A. M.
LibertyFest "4th of July Parade"
Downtown Edmond  341-4336
Be sure to get there early for a good seat, as more than 50,000 people line the 1.5 mile route to see the state's greatest Independence Day Parade. Edmond's LibertyFest was selected as one of the top 10 places to be in America on, July 4th by CNN & USA Today.

July 4

5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - (No afternoon events)
LibertyFest Food, Entertainment & Fireworks
University of Central Oklahoma - Broncho Lake
Bring the entire family to see our fantastic fireworks show! You will want to bring a blanket or lawn chair, though we ask that you leave your ice chests at home. Call 341-4336 for further information.

Admission and parking are free. Be sure to come early and celebrate the 4th. For security precautions, we ask that you do not bring ice chest to these events.

NO Animals Allowed

Last Full Weekend in July

Krazy Daze is a huge SALE allowing Edmond citizens and visitors to shop all the stores in Downtown Edmond without making a large dent in their wallet. This sale takes place in late July and lasts for three days. Be sure to shop Downtown Edmond during this really Krazy time. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED!

Sale hours are:

Friday, July 25      - 10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Saturday July 25  - 10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

October 31

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. (Time subject to change)  249-9391
Trick or Treat on the Street, In Downtown Edmond is a favorite among the children. Every Halloween the merchants of downtown dress up, and at their own expense, give out candy to the little goblins. This is truly a community event, with The City of Edmond, Edmond Police and Fire Departments, Edmond Electric and many nonprofit organizations participating.

Thursday- Mayor's Tree Lighting and Essay Winners - 6:00PM
Festival Market Place Plaza
Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Historic Downtown Edmond.  Step back in time with holiday carolers, carriage rides, food vendors and merchants dressed in Dickens costumes.  Do all of  your shopping in Downtown Edmond as the merchants prepare for the Holidays.  There will be a special visit from  Santa each Saturday with an opportunity to have your picture made him.

For further information on Downtown Edmond Events - 249-9391.

Please note that due to these festivities, certain streets will be blocked that evening.

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