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Chomp and stomp4/5/2023 ![]() It’s clear to anyone who’s driven by that the Cabbagetown community is definitely interesting. What you might assume is just another food and beer festival organized by corporate sponsors is actually a 100% neighborhood-led event put on to benefit the vibrant community that surrounds it. The event is rounded out with a lively artist market made up of 70 local artisans and performances by as many as 20 bands across 3 stages. A huge mixture of restaurants and amateurs come out to Cabbagetown Park to present over 100 different chilis to all the hungry attendees - an enormous group that grew to over 30,000 in 2019. The annual Chomp & Stomp event begins with an early morning workout - a 5k race that winds around the Cabbagetown neighborhood to get you ready for a full day of chili tasting and music. And while on its face it’s a fun outing with friends, food, and beer, I found that it’s actually a celebration of the rare character of the Cabbagetown neighborhood that’s home to it, and the long history that forged their devoted community. ![]() And they’ve done this with an incredible spirit, one that’s been at the heart of their community for over 100 years.Ĭhomp & Stomp is a unique annual event made of an eclectic mix of 5k, chili cook-off, art, and bluegrass held on the eastside of Atlanta. I got to see one such example, a tight-knit neighborhood of resourceful and passionate people, confront the cancellation of their most cherished event and a huge financial burden. And amidst all this chaos, it’s reassuring to see awesome people come up with creative solutions to weather this storm and have a vision towards life on the other side. The cancellation of live events and face-to-face interaction has changed the landscape of not only the economy, but our personal lives as well. To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit past year has - at least in part - been a story of how people and businesses have reinvented themselves to make the most of a terrible situation. Starting at $45, memberships can be purchased at and provide access to the OKC Zoo for an entire year plus, additional benefits and discounts. ![]() Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming a ZOOfriends member. Stay connected with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linktree and TikTok, and by visiting our blog stories. Children two and under are admitted free. Regular admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the OKC Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road partner. Purchase advance tickets at and avoid the entry lines. To purchase tickets and view all ticket options, visit Needing PUMPKIN to do? The Oklahoma City Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. To participate, general Zoo admission or ZOOfriends memberships plus, official Haunt the Zoo treat bags are required to trick-or-treat and must be purchased in advance. Haunt the Zoo occurs Saturdays and Sundays, October 9 through 31 with trick-or-treating available each day from 9 a.m. Collect gourds of candy along the Haunt the Zoo trail, while discovering wildlife and showing off your fab-BOO-lous costume. The animals had their treats, now it’s time for yours! Have a ball this fall, and experience the Oklahoma City Zoo’s 38th annual Haunt the Zoo presented by Oklahoma’s own News 9. Asian Elephants (Elephant Presentation Pavilion, Sanctuary Asia) Galapagos Tortoises (Children’s Zoo)Ģ:00 p.m. Grizzly Bears and Big Rivers Aquarium (Oklahoma Trails)ġ1:30 a.m. The Chomp and Stomp schedule is as follow:ġ0:30 a.m. and is free to attend with Zoo admission. This focus, along with the festive theme, “Autumn Harvest – Eat, Drink and Be Scary,” will be the inspiration for Zoo caretakers as they put their creative talents to the test carving, slicing and dicing pumpkins and other seasonal fruits and vegetables into edible creations for the animals to discover. The focus for this year’s Chomp and Stomp enrichment event is foraging. Come out and watch as your favorite animals enjoy plentiful pumpkins as part of the Zoo’s ongoing animal enrichment program, designed to stimulate their senses and encourage natural behaviors. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating the fall season by hosting its annual Chomp and Stomp, Autumn Animal Enrichment Event for select OKC Zoo animals on Friday, October 15. Enjoy gourds of fun and watch as Zoo animals go wild for pumpkin treats!
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