Rooster Days festival adds beer sales
BY SUSAN HYLTON World Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
5/09/12 at 4:12 AM
BROKEN ARROW - Low-point beer at the Farmers Market will be a new offering at this year's Rooster Days festival, but activities at Central Park still promise to be family-friendly.
Wes Smithwick, president of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber is excited to introduce the new Entertainment Pavilion, located at the Farmers Market, 418 S. Main St.
The new facility will feature live music including Mary Cogan and Midlife Crisis, food and low-point beer from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
"Adding low-point beer sales to Rooster Days this year was in response to adult patrons' feedback and in an effort to provide the same drink options as other festivals in the Tulsa area," Smithwick said. "As always, the safety of our residents is a top priority, and ample security will be at Rooster Days, including the Entertainment Pavilion."
While activities at the Pavilion are geared more toward adults, the carnival and other Rooster Days events are held separately about one mile down the street at Central Park, 1500 S. Main St., Smithwick said.
City Attorney Beth Anne Wilkening said at a City Council meeting earlier this month that alcohol on city property was originally prohibited, but there are now exceptions which allow vendors to get a permit. Businesses in the designated arts and entertainment district on Main Street are exempt.
"Most of those businesses have valid permits anyway," she said.
Councilman Johnnie Parks said he wasn't opposed to low-point beer sales but wanted to make sure it was only sold in a designated area and wanted to hear feedback from police following the event.
The carnival will have an assortment of rides, including kiddie rides. Mega passes can be purchased for a discount until 10 a.m. Friday at area businesses. They are $5 higher if purchased at the event.
The fun run starts at 6 p.m. Friday followed by the 5K run/walk at 6:30 p.m.
The parade on Main Street starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Roy Clark will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. For tickets, go to tulsaworld.com/bapac
Carnival
Central Park, 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow
Rooster Days Mega Ride Pass
Friday (5 p.m.-11 p.m.) $20
Saturday (1 p.m.-6 p.m.) $25
Saturday (6 p.m.-11 p.m.) $25
Sunday (1 p.m.-6 p.m.) $20
Buy tickets
- Communication Federal Credit Union
- Citizens Security Bank
- IBC Bank
- TTCU-The Credit Union
- Red Crown Federal Credit Union
- Western Sun Federal Credit Union
- AVB Bank (All Broken Arrow Locations)
- First National Bank (All Broken Arrow Locations)
- Arvest Bank (All Broken Arrow Locations)
- Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, 210 N. Main St. (pre-event pricing available until 5 p.m. Friday; this location only)
Entertainment
Friday
Rooster Days Park Stage - Central Park
7 p.m. - Sarah Barker & Gypsy Twang
8:30 p.m. - Rock Hounds
9:30 p.m. - BA High School Jazz Band
Rooster Days Entertainment Pavilion - Farmers Market
5 p.m. - Kirkland Field
6:30 p.m. - Jenny Labow
8 p.m. - Scott Ellison
9:45 p.m. - Mary Cogan
Saturday
Rooster Days Park Stage - Central Park
12 p.m. - BA High School Choir
1:30 p.m. - Kelly Spradlin Band
3 p.m. - The Begonias
4:30 p.m. - Moore's Dance Studio
6 p.m. - Miss Chick Pageant
8 p.m. - Three Hour Tour
Rooster Days Entertainment Pavilion - Farmers Market
12 p.m. - Hip Replacements
2:30 p.m. - Red Dirt Rangers Trio
3:45 p.m. - Usual Suspects
5 p.m. - Groove Pilots
7 p.m. - Pop Machine
9 p.m. - Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band
Sunday
Rooster Days Park Stage - Central Park
12 p.m. - Midtown Trio
1:15 p.m. - Wildcard Band
2:15 p.m. - Smith Bro's
3:15 p.m. - Kelly Spradlin Band
4 p.m.- KXOJ Presents Jonny Diaz
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Susan Hylton 918-581-8381
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Associated Images:
Attendants approach the midway during last year's Rooster Days at Central Park in Broken Arrow. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World file
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