2025 OSGWA Summer Meeting
June 5-8th 2025 Elk City, Oklahoma
Join us this summer and stake your claim on fun in Elk City, a city that captures the spirit of western Oklahoma with its rich heritage. It is a destination that offers various captivating attractions, entertaining events, diverse shopping and much more on the historic Route 66.
Our Destination – Elk City, Oklahoma
Elk City captures the spirit of western Oklahoma with its rich heritage. It is a destination that offers various captivating attractions, entertaining events, diverse shopping opportunities, comfortable lodging options, and much more.
Elk City is conveniently positioned in the heart of Western Oklahoma on Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40 right between Amarillo, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
History of Elk City
Elk City’s history dates back to the days immediately following the opening of the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation in western Oklahoma Territory on April 19, 1892, when the first white settlers made their appearance. Before this time, many early ranchers had driven cattle over the Great Western Trail from Texas to Dodge City, KS, the present townsite of Elk City being in the direct path of that famous trail.
Historic Old Town
The Elk City Museum Complex allows you to immerse yourself in Oklahoma pioneer history. The Old Town Museum includes a Victorian-era house with displays and artifacts that give a glimpse into the lives of early settlers in Western Oklahoma. The Farm and Ranch Museum celebrates Oklahoma’s agricultural heritage. While you’re at the complex, make sure to visit the Blacksmith Museum to see how blacksmiths create metal objects. The complex is also home to replicas of a schoolhouse, opera house, doctor’s office, and a chapel.
Centennial Carousel
A beautifully custom made, hand carved, all wooden carousel built by famed animal carver Ed Roth and Dan Hornberger with Brass Ring Entertainment features 36 hand-carved wooden horses, two bench seats, and one wheelchair spot. Other attractions at Ackley Park include: The Choctaw Express miniature train, Route 66 Miniature Golf, and Thunder Bay Aquatic Center.
Featured Speakers
With 2024 behind us we look forward to serving our members and their families by providing a fun-filled weekend along with positive messages from our speakers.
Gentner Drummond
Oklahoma Attorney General
Tucker Blackburn
District 7 – Director / Banquet Chairman
Marshall Reigh
OSGWA President
Lt. Dru Polk
OSGWA Banquet – Master of Ceremonies
More about Fun in Elk City
Book Your Room
Reservations can be made at either of the event hotels: The Holiday Inn Express or the Hampton Inn & Suites.
At the Holiday Inn Express, you can make your reservations by CLICKING HERE using this link or calling (580) 303-4556, then dial 4, and let them know you are with the Oklahoma State Game Warden Association. – Relax and unwind in our contemporary and modern Elk City hotel guest rooms. Our Elk City hotel features a microwave, mini-fridge, multimedia flat screen TV, and our pillow-top triple-sheeted beds in every room. Our Elk City suites offer a more spacious and relaxing experience with a separate living space, kitchenette, sofa bed, two multimedia flat screen TVs, and the luxurious bedding that only the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Elk City can bring to you.
For the Hampton Inn and Suites, you can call for reservations (580)225-2553 and let them know you are with the Oklahoma State Game Warden Association. – We’re right next to I-40, a short walk from restaurants and retailers. Historic Route 66 runs through the center of Elk City, two miles west, where you’ll find plenty of local flavor and attractions like the Old Town Museum. Start each day with a free hot breakfast, and take advantage of our free WiFi and indoor pool.
Elk City is Our Kind Of Town
OSGWA Family Fun at the Arrowhead Center
Come join our state-of-the-art sports center, basketball, pickleball, volleyball, e-sports, indoor walking track, yoga classes, and home of Kids Inc. (children’s sports) and the Arrowhead Academy (after school program). Enjoy our onsite Arrowhead Cafe for your convenience with lunch specials, smoothies, and more! Entrance is free for the entire weekend for our OSGWA family. Located at 600 N. Western in Elk City.
Thursday Fun at the Park & Give Away's
It has become popular to have a pre-meet-up, and this year is no exception. Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, we will be kicking things off at Ackley Park. There is plenty of fun to be had and a whole lot of splashing at the Water Park. You do not want to miss this event because all those in attendance will have an opportunity to win special prizes. One kid will walk away with a lifetime license. We didn’t leave out the adult members & retirees, we will draw for a firearm as well. You have to be there to win! There will also be a tasty meal provided that evening for the family to enjoy.
Friday Night get Together
No better time to catch up with old friends and make new ones then at a fish fry! There will also be a live band for entertainment. Meet us at the Elk City Convention Center for a fun filled evening.
Business Membership Meeting at Convention Center
On Saturday, at noon we will have the retiree luncheon and business meeting at the Elk City City Convention Center the address is 1016 Airport Industrial. After BBQ lunch, we will have our annual business meeting. This event is for members only. This is also the banquet location so you can drop off any door prizes during this time.
Spouse Luncheon at Carnegie Hall
This years ladies luncheon starts at noon at a downtown historic location. Carnegie Hall is the former Southwest Auto Motors building located in downtown Elk City. It was remodeled in September 2001, and it now has a historical look and feel. The address is 215 W Broadway.
Saturday Night Banquet
The banquet will be held at the Elk City Convention Center. During the mid-afternoon around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, the set-up team will be working on putting the final touches on the banquet hall. This will be a good time to bring any door prizes you have collected to be placed on the tables if you have not already done so. We request all members bring at least one door prize to be used. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The night will conclude with a DJ playing into the evening.
We are in this togther!
As you come into the banquet, you’ll notice we’ve started something new this year. A couple of our retired craftsmen and artists generously donated handmade items to help support a meaningful cause. While no one is obligated to purchase raffle tickets, all proceeds from these specific door prize raffles will go toward helping OSGWA members who are facing medical hardships. Cancer has taken a toll on some of our members and their spouses over the past few years. As a family, we stand together—when one of us is hurting, we all feel it. Your support means more than you know.
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Register Now!
We are looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Summer Meeting. Remember you must register if you are attending the weekend events. We ask that you register before May 15th so that we can better plan this fun filled event. We encourage everyone to bring items to be used for door prizes for ladies and gentlemen. We appreciate your support in this effort!