Charlie Adams Day is annually scheduled for the second Saturday in September.  The 2013 date is September 14.
Newkirk, Oklahoma September 14, 2013
Join the Cruisin' for Charlie Poker Run .  Registration Char-Ron Lounge, 119. N. Main.  First bike out 1:00 p.m.  Last bike out 2:00 p.m.  $15 ahand.  Second hand same person $5.  All vehicles welcome.  Proceeds to Post 18 American Legion Riders  Children  
Show and Shine Car Show $20 entry fee American Legion Post 18, Ark City in front of Newkirk Publlic Library 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Charlie Adams Day is held in the heart of downtown Newkirk on the Courthouse Lawn from 9:3 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  All the entertainment is free through an Oklahoma Arts Council Grant and Oklahoma Humanities Council grant.  Many of the children's activities are also free of charge.  World class barbecue is available with the purchase of a $7.00 tasting kit.  The Heartland of the Prairies Dutch Oven Society prepare cooking demonstrations throughout the day and free Dutch oven desserts.  There are also hot dogs  and hamburgers available if barbecue is not your thing. We look forward to seeing you here.
Turtle races are on the schedule
This year it is requested that all pets, bicycles and skateboards be left at home, and selling or giving away of any type of animals will not be allowed.
 Also, no other vendors will be allowed to sell or give away food!