here's a winner from
2006

 
The Perfect Cheese Ball
      
1 tub (8 oz) cream cheese spread

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup dried cranberries

2 Tbsp. port wine

½ cup chopped pecans

¼ cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup

Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cranberries and wine until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into ball; coat with pecans. Place on serving plate; drizzle with syrup. Serve with crackers or veggies.

 

 

Cheese Festival Entertainment

Entertainment at the Watonga Cheese Festival is worth far more than the price of admission in and of itself!  All day long, both days of the festival you will be entertained by the following acts and more on 2 stages!

SPOON MAN

 He Plays with 2 ordinary household tablespoons using music & interactive comedy.

 Hilarious Impressions
his website


Magical Michael

 

Michael Stephanic, magician and mentalist, performed his first magic show at the age of 10, after his mom purchased an inexpensive magic kit for him.  Since his first encounter with magic, he has performed before thousands.  After performing on the East Coast for over 25 years, he moved to Oklahoma and brought his magic, mentalism, and comedy to the heartland.
Magical Michael’s show is packed with fast-paced and colorful action, comedy, and audience participation. 

Great magic, as well as, professional mentalism launch a program that takes kid show entertainment to new heights, while leaving the grownups in the audience scratching their heads in amazement.

The Katie Ballew Band
The Katie Ballew Band is one of Watonga's Own Favorite Bands. It's one of the BEST WESTERN SWING DANCE BANDS in Oklahoma. Several players of the band are members of the WESTERN SWING HALL OF FAME. Formerly with The Thomas Country Opry for over 9 years. Katie has put this band together with alot of the former players.



And So Much More!!!


 Entertainment Schedule available HERE


Steve Crawford's Magic of the Mind

Steve Crawford’s hypnosis show begins by including a few demonstrations involving everyone in the audience!  In one example, Steve causes the audience to see his head grow larger and larger on his command.  Then after a count to 10, his head shrinks to the size of a lemon!  But those who come on stage are the real “stars”.  They become famous singing stars, super models, and even space aliens.  Volunteers also do the twist in a Chubby Checker dance contest.  The participants in Steve’s show remember that they had a fun experience, but the audience will have to fill them in on the details.  They learn to sleep better at night and feel greater confidence and success in everything they do.  His programs are unique, fast-paced, fun, and clean family entertainment.

Straight Shooter Band

 

Straight Shooter is an award winning band that has been together for 14 years. They are an energetic group and play a wide variety of music, including oldies, classic rock, standards, blues and country. They play everything from George Strait to ZZ Top, Righteous Brothers to rolling Stones and Beatles. Their CD has received airplay in over thirty countries including England, Spain, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium and Australia.

Their website 

Darin Thrasher - Elvis Impersonator

 

Impersonating Elvis and performing his beloved hits for over 10 years, Darin offers a realistic and energetic show for all!

Events
Rat Race
Big Parade
Race The Rail
Car Show

Shows
Entertainment
Art Show
Food Contest

Forms
Vendor App
Art Show App
Parade Entry Form


Thank you to our
Cheese Festival
Sponsors - 2011





Cornerstone Bank Watonga


Wheeler Brothers Grain Watonga

Mr. & Mrs. GL Alexander

Betty Chapman

Cimarron Electric

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Crawford

Deweese Oil

End O' Main

Erma's Package Store

Hi-Tech Designs

Lamothe Electric

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Major

Noble House Restaurant/B&B

Lou Rother

F. Doug Shirley, Atty.

US Gypsum

Watonga Public Library

BJ Webb

 


 Besides a large selection of shopping, eating and tasting options, Friday and Saturday both will offer great bands and entertainment for the whole family on two stages!  Come enjoy all the fun at the Watonga Cheese Festival!

For more information contact festival director Rhonda Olsen at:
Watonga Cheese Festival
PO Box 652
Watonga, OK 73772
580-623-3367

An event proudly presented by Watonga Chamber of Commerce
cwatonga@pldi.net