Host Your Event in Shawnee
Shawnee is home to a variety of quality events year-round, from the annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) to Fireflight Balloon Festival. We would love to host your event here too!
Our city of just under 32,000 features all the amenities of a big city without the traffic you may find in neighboring OKC and Tulsa. Plus, our locals are delighted to share their city with you! We're easy to get to regardless of where you're coming from; just 30 minutes east of OKC on I-40, close to I-35, I-44, and historic Route 66.
Planning a Successful Event in Shawnee
Venues
Search all Shawnee venues by type of event or venue features, whether you're looking for space for 50 or 2,000 we have the perfect space for your event.
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center
Indoor, Outdoor, Rodeo Arena, Banquet, Conference
1700 W Independence St
Catering
Peruse our list of Shawnee-area caterers, whether you need full service, just snacks and drinks, or licensed liquor service.
Droffats Catering
Full Meal Service, Self-Serve Buffet, Beverage Service, Light Snacks, Liquor
This full-service caterer offers a wide variety of options from self-service buffet to served meals for a range of budgets. They are the official caterer of the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, but also cater to other venues as well.
Van's Pig Stands - Original Location
Full Meal Service, Self-Serve Buffet
Van's is Oklahoma's oldest single-family-owned restaurant! Bringing you the best in BBQ since 1930!
We serve traditional BBQ items such as the Pig Sandwich, ribs, brisket, chicken, sausages, and more. Don't forget your sides! Our in-house baker also makes pies made from scratch.
Visit Van's Pig Stand for BBQ slow-cooked to perfection, priced right, and served in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. There's nothing fancy or high-tech about it; just great food cooked the same way we've been doing it for eight decades.
Your table is waiting at Van's Pig Stand! Enjoy!
Theopolis Social Club
Beverage Service, Self-Serve Buffet, Liquor, Light Snacks
A jewel on Shawnee's Historic Main Street, Theopolis Social Club is a neighborhood restaurant that makes all its food from scratch, using as many local ingredients as possible. It also boasts of a full bar featuring craft cocktail, beer and wine.
In addition to plush indoor digs, "Theo's Backyard" is an adjoining outdoor dining space with two covered patios and a small stage where live music is played every Friday night and Sunday brunch.
Billy Boy Bar-B-Que
Self-Serve Buffet
Billy Boy's BBQ is a casual, family owned, fast casual restaurant that has served the Shawnee community great barbecue since 1973.
Van's Pig Stand on Harrison
Self-Serve Buffet, Full Meal Service
Established in 1930, Van's Pig Stand is the oldest, single family-owned, BBQ restaurant in Oklahoma.
We serve traditional BBQ items such as the Pig Sandwich, ribs, brisket, chicken, sausages, and more. Don't forget your sides! Our in-house baker also makes pies made from scratch.
Visit Van's Pig Stand for BBQ slow-cooked to perfection, priced right, and served in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. There's nothing fancy or high-tech about it; just great food cooked the same way we've been doing it for eight decades.
Your table is waiting at Van's Pig Stand! Welcome!
Brickhouse Saloon
Liquor
Brickhouse Saloon is the place to be any day of the week to just unwind! We offer a great place to sit down, kick back, and enjoy an ice cold beer or one of our awesome drink specials. We are home to one of the best stages in Oklahoma and host live music throughout the week.
What bar would be complete without a few games to blow off steam? After you grab a drink, feel free to ask any of our staff to borrow a pool cue or set up beer pong and play away!
Event Services
Find local vendors for everything your event needs to thrive, from portable restrooms, to tents, stages, dance floors, photographers, etc.
Music Unlimited
Entertainment / DJ, Audio & Visual
Music Unlimited opened its doors in 1978 and has continuously helped provide its customers the gift of expressing emotions through music. A full line independent dealer, Music Unlimited offers instruments and accessories, lessons and repairs. Carrying products from; Fender, Yamaha, PRS, Ibanez and Boss (to name a few) the goal of the store is to support the musical needs of beginners through professionals.
Tailored Events
Catering, Floral & Decor, Entertainment / DJ
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to make sure your event is a great success. From event planning, coordinating, decorations, catering and entertainment, we have everything you need to create a memorable experience for your guests. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on what matters,
Our Location
We are conveniently located in downtown Shawnee, with easy access to several great shopping and dining options. Plenty of parking is located behind the building.
Guitar Vault
Entertainment / DJ, Audio & Visual
The Vault is a place to relax, listen to live music, practice on low/mid/high end guitars, meet other musicians, obtain lessons, and have a place that is free of judgement to perfect your skills.
Shawnee Floral & Gifts
Floral & Decor
Full service florist offering fresh flowers, plants, gourmet baskets and gifts, and also offering floral design and decorating for events.
House of Flowers
Floral & Decor
Local flower and gift shop; and best of all, homemade fudge! Established in 1947, House of Flowers has grown to be the most highly regarded florist in Shawnee! Known for exceptional floral designs, delicious homemade fudge and renowned Spot the Van contest, their family owned and operated flower shop is committed to providing only the finest florist gifts and quality products with personal service.
House of Flowers is the perfect one-stop-shop for great gifts, featuring everything from house plants and hand-crafted arrangements to greeting cards, unique gift items, home decor, and more!
Graves Floral
Floral & Decor
Since its establishment in 1907, Graves Floral has maintained its reputation for customer service, reliability and quality in their local community. They offer a wide selection of floral and gifts throughout the year in addition to offering floral services for weddings and other events.
Visit Shawnee Event Support
As the City of Shawnee's Department of Tourism, we function as Shawnee's convention & visitor's bureau and we can help your event thrive in Shawnee.
Our staff specialize in event management and promotion and offer a range of services from including your event in free marketing opportunities to helping you get hotel blocks arranged.
We would love to learn more about your event and see how we can help!
Event Permits
If your event will be on public property (streets, parks, etc) OR will include inflatables, noise like concerts, or fireworks, you may need a permit!
We (Visit Shawnee, the City of Shawnee's Department of Tourism) manage the event permitting process and are happy to offer guidance as needed by phone, email, or in person at the Welcome Center.
Our staff are experts on Shawnee's locale and can assist you in finding and booking your ideal shoot locations, lodgings, and can help get your production permitted with the City of Shawnee.
Shawnee was designated as a Film-Friendly Community by the State of Oklahoma's Film & Music Office in 2021.
Click here for more information about the film industry in Shawnee.
Click here to register your production to film in Shawnee.
