42nd Annual Whole Hawg Days, Rodeo, BBQ Cook-Off & Joker's Wild Poker Run
Date: 2026-07-23
Location: Eufaula, Oklahoma

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 
Join us in Eufaula, Oklahoma, for the 42nd Annual Whole Hawg Days, Rodeo, BBQ Cook-Off & Joker's Wild Poker Run hosted by the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce!
From the rodeo dirt to the beautiful waters of Lake Eufaula, this action-packed weekend has something for everyone. Enjoy exciting rodeo action, family fun, shopping, great food, and some of the best BBQ you'll ever taste!
 Eufaula Rodeo
 July 23, 24 & 25, 2026
 8:00 PM Nightly
 Eufaula Rodeo Grounds
 Whole Hawg Days Arts & Crafts Show and Community Rummage Sale
 July 24 & 25, 2026
Shop unique handmade items, local crafts, specialty vendors, antiques, treasures, and bargains from vendors throughout the region!
 42nd Annual Whole Hawg BBQ Cook-Off
 July 24, 2026
 Meat Pickup & Rules Meeting – 4:00 PM
 July 25, 2026
 Official Turn-In & Judging
All cook-off teams will compete in the People's Choice BBQ Competition, giving attendees the opportunity to sample BBQ from every team and vote for their favorite!
 People's Choice BBQ Competition
 July 25, 2026
 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 Only $10 per person
 Eat all the BBQ you want and help crown the People's Choice BBQ Champion!
 Joker's Wild Poker Run
 July 25, 2026
 Begins at 9:00 AM
 First Place Pays $20,000 (based on 500 entries)
Whether you arrive by boat, car, motorcycle, or side-by-side, there's a way for everyone to join the fun! The Joker's Wild Poker Run is the biggest poker run on Lake Eufaula and promises an unforgettable day on the water.
This is the biggest weekend of the year for our community, and we can't wait to welcome visitors from across Oklahoma and beyond!
 Eufaula, Oklahoma
 July 23-25, 2026
 For registration information, sponsorship opportunities, vendor applications, or event details, contact the Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce:
 301 North Main Street
Eufaula, Oklahoma 74432
 918-689-2791
Gather your friends and family and come experience rodeo action, championship BBQ, arts and crafts, shopping, the biggest poker run on Lake Eufaula, and a weekend full of memories!
Three days. One community. Endless fun. See you in Eufaula July 23-25, 2026! 
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