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Congratulations to our 2021 Best of Chickasaw Country Winners!

You nominated and voted for your favorite attractions, festivals, restaurants and more. Now it’s time to find out who’s taking home top honors in the 2021 Best of Chickasaw Country!

🏆 Best Attraction

Chickasaw Cultural Center - Sulphur

34%
Finalists: Blue River – Tishomingo; 25%; Chickasaw National Capitol – Tishomingo; 3%; Chickasaw National Recreation Area – Sulphur; 14%; Turner Falls – Davis; 23%

🏆 Best BBQ

Smokin' Joe's Rib Ranch - Davis

45%
Finalists: Blue River Ribs – Tishomingo; 10%; Ole Red – Tishomingo; 5%; Trails End BBQ and Grill – Wynnewood; 15%; Van’s Pig Stand – Purcell; 25%

🏆 Best Boutique

The White Feather - Pauls Valley

44%
Finalists: Kedford Boutique – Tishomingo; 16%; Ruby Ranch Boutique – Tishomingo; 11%; The Ranch House – Davis; 28%; Savvy Parke – Purcell; 2%

🏆 Best Casino

Winstar World Casino and Resort - Thackerville

33%
Finalists: Chisholm Trail Casino – Duncan; 17%; Riverwind Casino – Norman; 10%; The Artesian Casino – Sulphur; 22%; Washita Gaming Center – Paoli; 20%

🏆 Best Family-Friendly Attraction

Chickasaw Cultural Center - Sulphur

46%
Finalists: Blue River – Tishomingo; 9%; Lazer Zone Family Fun Center – Ada; 4%; The Indie Cinema – Tishomingo; 15%; Turner Falls Park – Davis; 26%

🏆 Best Festival

Chickasha Festival of Light - Chickasha

33%
Finalists: Artesian Arts Festival – Sulphur; 7%; Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival - Tishomingo; 16%; Okie Noodling Festival – Pauls, Valley; 32%; National Sand Bass Festival – Madill; 12%

🏆 Best Golf Course

Lake Murray State Park Golf Course - Ardmore

36%
Finalists: Brent Bruehl Memorial Golf Course – Purcell; 2%; Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club – Kingston; 9%; Tishomingo Golf Course – Tishomingo; 22%; WinStar Golf Club – Thackerville; 31%

🏆 Best Lake

Lake Murray - Ardmore

42%
Finalists: Lake of the Arbuckles – Sulphur; 16%; Lake Texoma State Park – Kingston; 41%; Purcell Lake – Purcell; 0%; Elmore City Lake – Elmore City; 1%

🏆 Best Live Performance Venue

Winstar Global Event Center - Thackerville

32%
Finalists: Heritage Hall Performance & Event Venue – Ardmore; 3%; McSwain Theatre – Ada; 6%; Riverwind Showplace Theatre – Norman; 30%; The Doghouse at Ole Red – Tishomingo; 30%

🏆 Best Lodging

Secret Garden Cottages - Sulphur

35%
Finalists: The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa – Sulphur; 33%; Cedar & Stone Bed and Breakfast – Tishomingo; 21%; Lake Texoma Lodge and Resort – Mead; 6%; WinStar World Casino Hotel – Thackerville; 6%

🏆 Best Museum

Chickasaw Cultural Center - Sulphur

42%
Finalists: Chickasaw National Capitol – Tishomingo; 19%; Chisholm Trail Heritage Center – Duncan; 14%; Greater Southwest Historical Museum – Ardmore; 2%; The Toy & Action Figure Museum – Pauls Valley; 23%

🏆 Best Overall Dining

Sneaky Tiki Restaurant and Brewery - Mead

29%
Finalists: Aces Sports Grill – Duncan; 20%; Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant – Tishomingo; 25%; Ole Red – Tishomingo; 8%; The Rusty Knot – Purcell; 19%

🏆 Best Run or Ride

Rabbit Run - Purcell

31%
Finalists: Alfalfa Bill Century Bicycle Ride – Tishomingo; 9%; Fireball Classic – Ada; 11%; Pontotoc Pursuit – Ada; 25%; Stevy’s Run – Tishomingo; 24%

🏆 Best Wedding Venue

Arbuckle Wedding Chapel - Davis

38%
Finalists: The Grand Canadian Theater – Purcell; 10%; The Stables at Washita Farms – Mannsville; 8%; The Wildflower – Tishomingo; 26%; Waddell Vineyard’s – Ada; 18%