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One of Oklahoma's newest certified Film-Friendly communities, we've got countless locations and knowledgable staff to ensure that your film project finds a welcoming home in Shawnee, OK, USA. About Permits Locations Incentives Filmed Here Contact Us Film-Friendly SHAWNEE, OK, USA Designated as a Film-Friendly Community by the State of Oklahoma's Film & Music Office in summer 2021, Shawnee has been home to several productions already. Our Film Office staff are experts on Shawnee's locale and can assist you in finding and booking your ideal shoot locations, catering services, lodgings, and more. Contact Us Filmed in Shawnee A Campfire Fading (2024) Neon Cactus (2023) The Joneses (TV Series 2022) The Ritz (2022 Short Film) Help Wanted (2022) Out of Exile (2021) The Hornbeck (filming 2021) Play It Loud (4x Emmy award-winning series) Back in the Saddle (2019) Violet (2015) Rough Cut (2014) Yellow (2012) The Unusual Calling of Charlie Christmas (2012) Charlie Christmas: Corndogs and Justice (2012) Route 66 Zombie Apocalypses (2012) Making Headlines (2011) Fallen (2007) The Cellar (2006) The Chief (2006) Anatomy of a Fraud: Catching a Con in Pottawattamie County (2006) Looking for Hope (2005) Oklahoma Tragedy (2001) Filmed in Shawnee About Shawnee YOUR PROJECT + OUR TOWN = MAGIC Shawnee is an ironic and endearing mix of the old west and modern urban. It is home to a plethora of unique settings, from a century-old Catholic monastery to a state-of-the-art Indoor Shooting Range. We're home to two University Campuses, modern shopping developments, and a historic downtown. Our community boasts of a regional airport that accommodates private planes, and a dozen lodging options from gated RV parking to fine hotels. Download Profile About Shawnee Permitting ENSURING PROJECT SUCCESS Ready to shoot in Shawnee? Get in Touch with the Film Office team to get started today! Get Started Permits Contact Us Want to shoot in Shawnee? Have questions about what is available for your project? Contact us for more info! Submit Thanks for submitting! Contact Us Film Locations Listings coming soon! Find Shawnee's listings on the Oklahoma Film & Music Office's directory here . Locations

Visit Shawnee is the City of Shawnee, OK's Department of Tourism. In June 2021, we opened our new Welcome Center facility on Kickapoo Avenue just north of OBU. About Visit Shawnee Visit Shawnee is the City of Shawnee, OK's Department of Tourism. We love to welcome new & familiar visitors to our town year-round! In Summer 2021, we opened our new Welcome Center facility just north of OBU. In Summer of 2022, we were named Tourism Organization of the Year by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association! Whether you're deciding to visit from near or far (or even if you call Shawnee home), our website and Welcome Center have a wealth of information to make sure you find your next adventure in Shawnee, OK! Growing the Travel Industry in Shawnee, OK Visit Shawnee works closely with regional and state partners along with local businesses to bring the most value to Shawnee through the visitor economy. We represent Shawnee on a national stage, enticing would-be visitors to stay the night in our city and visit our museums, restaurants, shops, lake, and other destinations. We also work directly with event organizers and film producers to base their projects here. Our department and work is funded entirely through the City of Shawnee, OK's lodging tax. See the Strategic Plan Shawnee, OK Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce While Visit Shawnee is a department of the municipal government of Shawnee, Oklahoma, we serve the visitors, event organizers, and destination proprietors like a convention and visitor's bureau and chamber of commerce in many respects. Unlike a traditional convention and visitor's bureau or chamber of commerce, because we are funded by the lodging tax and commissioned to reinvest that into growing the tourism economy, our services are free to destination proprietors and event organizers and do not require a membership or fee of any kind. If you are looking for information and assistance in bringing an event to Shawnee, we are your best contact! If you are looking for support in ensuring your business succeeds in Shawnee, we can help if your business is a place to stay, eat, shop, or play. If your business does not fall into these categories, our friends at Shawnee's economic development office, Shawnee Forward , would be glad to help. Contact Us about our Services In the News The World’s Richest Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee: 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo Kicks Off July 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The World’s Richest Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee: 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo Kicks Off July 12 Action from the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) Photo: Clayton Hibler Jennings Rodeo Photography SHAWNEE, Okla. — The future stars of professional rodeo are heading to Oklahoma next week as the 34th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) takes over the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from July 12 through July 17, 2026. Wi Downtown Shawnee Invites Public to Empty Buildings Tour this October An Empty Buildings Tour in Downtown Shawnee in October invites the public to tour vacant and underused downtown buildings to see their potential for new businesses, housing, and creative uses. One of the Top Five Largest Playgrounds in the State to open in Shawnee: KidSpace Is Open! KidSpace Park, the $3.6+M state-of-the-art, fun-filled park opens on June 23rd in Shawnee, which is located just a half hour east of OKC. 1 2 3 4 Meet the Team Stacy Cramer Moore Director of Tourism & Shawnee Film & Music Office Stephen Koranda Attraction Development Manager Stacie Brown Travel Industry Communications Manager

Find your next adventure in Shawnee, OK with our newest Visitor's Guide! View on your computer or phone right here, or order your free copy of the magazine. 2026 Visitor's Guide Shawnee, Oklahoma The 2026 Visitor's Guide is a fresh look at all of the exciting things to do in Shawnee, Oklahoma from annual events like Fireflight Balloon Festival to Oklahoma's largest playground at Kidspace Park to Oklahoma's only mummies at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. Mail Me a Guide Find more adventures on the blog Things to Do in Historic Downtown Shawnee, Oklahoma Shawnee's pre-statehood Main Street and surrounding historic downtown is a pedestrian friendly district with unique, locally-owned shops! Curated Vintage, Antique, and Thrift Stores in Shawnee With a vast array of curated vintage, thrift, and antique shops, your next treasure is waiting for you in Shawnee, OK. Fun things to do outdoors in Shawnee, OK Explore the great outdoors in and around Shawnee. There’s plenty to do! Here’s our top picks: 1 2 3 4 5

Enter photos that showcase the Shawnee area through engaging, full-color images that will inspire residents and visitors alike to find their next adventure in Shawnee! Visit Shawnee Photo Contest Visit Shawnee (City of Shawnee’s Department of Tourism) invites photographers of all types to enter photographs that showcase the Shawnee area through engaging, full-color images that will inspire residents and visitors alike to find their next adventure in Shawnee! Entries accepted June 4 - August 20, 2022 Terms & Conditions Submit photos About this contest Entry & Contest Timeline Entries open on June 4, 2022 at 12 am and close on August 20, 2022 at 11:59 pm. Winners will be notified via email, as well as announced on Facebook and the Visit Shawnee website on September 7. Submissions must be made online at the form provided below. Photos received via other means will not be accepted. Awards Photographs will be judged by a panel of arts & culture leaders from the community, including tourism staff. All submitted photos will be used by the City of Shawnee and Visit Shawnee to promote Shawnee, Oklahoma via website, social media, printed materials, and more. The winner of each category will receive a $250 cash prize and gift basket of Shawnee merch! Eligibility Each photographer who wishes to participate may enter up to one original photograph per category, of which they must own the full rights to. The contest is open to all U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Staff, their family members, and elected officials of the City of Shawnee, OK are not eligible. Please read the full terms & conditions of the contest before completing the entry form below. Photo submissions must meet the following criteria: A full-color, digital image that has not been significantly altered, with no watermarks. Taken within a 15-mile radius of Shawnee, since January 2021. Should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. If the image has been previously published, you must disclose when and where the photo appeared, and you must still retain non-exclusive rights to the material. Collages are not eligible in this contest. Drone photography is accepted. Categories Every photo entered should fall into one of these four categories. You may submit the same photo in more than one category, but only one photo per category. The Great Outdoors : Feature outdoor activities, landscapes, botanical photos, etc. Indoor Fun : Depict destinations and activities which can be enjoyed indoors within the Shawnee area, including but not limited to shopping, dining, and play. Festivals & Events : Showcase structures, amenities, activities, and persons at a public event that takes place in the Shawnee area. People Enjoying Shawnee, OK : Feature people enjoying an activity or scene that is available for the general public in the Shawnee area. Photos depicting diverse persons, including by age, gender, and ethnicity are encouraged. These photos may be organic or posed. All questions regarding Visit Shawnee’s 2022 Find Your Adventure Photo Contest should be directed to the Tourism Department by emailing info@visitshawnee.com ! People Enjoying Shawnee The Great Outdoors Indoor Fun Festivals & Events About Visit Shawnee Visit Shawnee is the City of Shawnee, OK's Department of Tourism. We love to welcome new & familiar visitors to our town year-round! In Summer 2021, we opened our new Welcome Center facility just north of OBU. Visit Shawnee works closely with regional and state partners along with local businesses to bring the most value to Shawnee through the travel industry. We represent Shawnee on a national stage, enticing would-be visitors to stay the night in our city and visit our museums, restaurants, shops, lake, and other destinations. We also work directly with event organizers and film producers to base their projects here. Submit Photos

Having a big event in Shawnee, OK? You might need a permit. Find out here! CITY OF SHAWNEE, OK Event Permits If your event will be located on public property in any way (public parking, streets, or parks) and is intended for general public attendance, OR the event will include a tent or inflatable that exceed 400 sq ft, fireworks, bonfires, or carnival rides, then you need a permit. If you're unsure whether your event needs a permit, complete the application and we will let you know. Please complete the form no less than 60 days in advance of your event's setup day. Permit Application Fishing Tournament Permit FAQ Reserve a Park Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a permit? If your event will be located on public property in any way (public parking, streets, or parks) and is intended for general public attendance, OR the event will include a tent or inflatable that exceed 400 sq ft, fireworks, bonfires, or carnival rides, then you need a permit! If you are just reserving public space for a family / friends only event like a birthday party or family reunion, a special event permit is not required, unless you will have inflatables, rides, etc. on the public property. When in doubt, complete the form and we will get back to you within 3 business days to let you know if your event does not require a permit. What do I need to apply for a special event permit? We recommend reading over the application before beginning to fill it out, to make sure you have everything you need. Based on the items you select in the Event Setup and Facilities sections of the application, more fields will populate so we can get the details we need for your event to make sure it's a success. In addition to basic information about yourself / your organization as the event organizer, you will also need a basic map of the event setup with requested street closures clearly marked, event start/end times as well as set up & tear down date/times, and other event detail. The application will ask if you require Emergency Support (Police, Fire, and/or EMS). If you select one of these services, you'll need to provide a description of what is needed and why. Finally, you will have to provide a digital signature affirming the completeness of your application, as well as confirming that you understand you will have to provide proof of liability insurance before your approved event permit will be issued. If you do not already have liability insurance for your event, here is a resource to help you find coverage . I want to have my event in a park or public building. What do I do? Whether your event is private or public, to have an event in a public park or one of our community event centers in the City of Shawnee, OK, you will need to reserve it with the Parks & Recreation Department; contact them at (405) 878-1528 or shawneeparksandrec@shawneeok.org . You can also reserve space online here! If your event requires a special event permit and you note that the event is taking place on public property, the application will prompt you to complete this step. How do I get streets closed for my event? The event permit application includes a section for road closure requests. You do not need to make any additional requests, as this application's information is sent over to that department for approval. IMPORTANT NOTE: All street closure requests are subject to amendment by the Engineering Department to ensure the safety of all residents and guests. Amendments to requests will be submitted to you (the event organizer) via email and an attached map detailing the approved, amended closures. Street closure notifications are required for any business or residence that is in the area of your closure. This should include those that are in the vicinity as well as those directly effected by your closure. A sample street closure notification form can be found here . These are due at least 30 days prior to your event. Does my event permit cover the vendors that will be there? A special event permit does not negate the need for the individual vendors whom will be serving at that event to have their mandated registrations. Food trucks must still display their Department of Health certificate, vendors must have their annual City of Shawnee registration on hand, and carnival rides must also have their Fire Marshal & Department of Labor registrations up to date in order to operate at an event. In other words, each vendor at an event is responsible for their own registration; however, it is in the best interest of the event organizer to communicate this clearly to the vendors on whom your event may rely on for success. What if I don't get a permit for my event? Any events on public property taking place without an approved permit OR on private property with features that are a potential threat to public safety (carnival rides, bonfires, etc.) are subject to be shut down by the Police Department and/or Fire Marshal of the City of Shawnee. Vendors within a permitted event are also subject to be shut down immediately if they are found to be operating without proper registration. I need equipment for my event. Does the city provide this? The City of Shawnee is unable to provide equipment and setup for privately organized events. Regardless of whether your event is taking place on public or private property, you as the event organizer are responsible for ensuring your event has the stages, bleachers, tables, trash cans, etc. that are needed for your event to succeed. There are many wonderful vendors in Shawnee & OKC that provide event equipment rentals we would be happy to refer you to for these needs. Can I serve alcohol at my event? Both the City of Shawnee and the State of Oklahoma have specific rules and regulations regarding the serving of alcohol. One of your first steps should be to contact the Oklahoma ABLE Commission with your event plan, and determine which type of license you will need, and what the State of Oklahoma will require. Both the State and the City will ask to review your alcoholic beverage plan as part of the special event permit process. Permit FAQ Permit Application Fishing Tournament Permit FAQ Reserve a Park Contact Us Planning events in Shawnee? We can help! Visit Shawnee is the City of Shawnee, OK's Department of Tourism. Whether you're planning a conference for 600 or a reception for 25, we can help you find everything you need for a smooth sail event in Shawnee, OK. Contact Us

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A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west modern urban mingle! Find your next adventure in Shawnee, OK at our visitor center; hotels and rv parks right off I-40! Search Things to Do Where to Eat Places to Shop What to See Where to Stay Event Calendar Host an Event Plan a Trip Subscribe Why Visit Shawnee, OK? A unique multicultural gem, in Shawnee the old-west modern urban mingle. With hotels and rv parks right off of I-40 mere minutes from our world class museums, art galleries, and boutique and vintage shopping, we're the perfect place to spend a weekend (or two)! Must Sees in Shawnee: Three museums, including Oklahoma's oldest art museum and the state's only mummies 5 casinos from 4 tribes World, national, and state-wide rodeos year-round Famous vintage shopping Whether you're deciding to visit from near or far (or even if you call Shawnee home), our website and Welcome Center have a wealth of information to make sure you find your next adventure in Shawnee, OK. Top Picks in Upcoming Events View All Events On the Blog What's New in Shawnee, OK? There's always something new in Shawnee, OK! Here's what's new - so far - in 2026! Things to Do in Historic Downtown Shawnee, Oklahoma Shawnee's pre-statehood Main Street and surrounding historic downtown is a pedestrian friendly district with unique, locally-owned shops! The World’s Richest Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee: 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo Kicks Off July 12, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The World’s Richest Youth Rodeo Returns to Shawnee: 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo Kicks Off July 12 Action from the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) Photo: Clayton Hibler Jennings Rodeo Photography SHAWNEE, Okla. — The future stars of professional rodeo are heading to Oklahoma next week as the 34th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) takes over the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from July 12 through July 17, 2026. Wi Curated Vintage, Antique, and Thrift Stores in Shawnee With a vast array of curated vintage, thrift, and antique shops, your next treasure is waiting for you in Shawnee, OK. All You Need to Know about the IFYR International Finals Youth Rodeo brings in some of the world’s best young rodeo talent with the Heart of OK expo as their battleground. Fun things to do outdoors in Shawnee, OK Explore the great outdoors in and around Shawnee. There’s plenty to do! Here’s our top picks: 1 2 3 4 5 Contact Us Name Email Subject Message Thanks for getting in touch! Our team will get back with you as soon as possible. :) Submit Contact Us

Birthplace of Brad Pitt VIP Pass Check in with our FREE mobile pass and win prizes! It's that easy! Returning Passholders: Check your text for your personal VIP pass! Forgot? Click Need Help below! Shawnee, Oklahoma is the birthplace of international superstar, Brad Pitt. Though Pitt left Shawnee as an infant, he visited family often in the Shawnee area. Now, you too, can explore Shawnee like a VIP by joining the “Birthplace of Brad Pitt VIP Pass.” Sign up for the pass, then indulge your curiosity, ignite your creativity, and create a visual diary of your journey through Shawnee. The more locations you visit, the more points you accumulate, the more prize o ptions you have access to….see, you already are getting that VIP treatment! Your passport will be instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. There are no apps to download! Your pass can be saved to your phone's home screen for easy one-tap access. When visiting a venue, ask for their PIN or look for their VIP signage. Deadline to redeem your pass is February 25, 2025 In Shawnee, you can live like a celebrity while having a blast exploring big brands you know and unique boutiques you will love! Click below. Create an account. Receive a text with your personal VIP pass. Add the pass to your home screen for easy redemption. Start collecting four-digit PINS from area businesses. You can accumulate points once a month per business. So keep coming back! The PINS turn into points. Exchange the points for prizes. Like, really great prizes. Remember, you are adding a link to a website, not an app. Adding the Pass to your smartphone home screen: ANDROID Click on the text message sent when you registered for the pass and open the link. Click the three dots in the upper right corner. Click "Add to Home Screen" or "Open App." A link will appear on your phone. I-Phone Click on the text message sent when you registered for the pass and open the link. Tap the Share button, which is a square with an arrow. Tap "Add to Home Screen." Give it a Name "Brad Pitt" or "Visit Shawnee" Tap "Add." Accumulate Points at these Participating Businesses: Arts @ 317 Artzy Fartzy Cinderella's Closet Consignment Boutique Cinema Centre 8 Coffee N' Crafts Community Art Gallery Cuckoo Bird and Dashing T Graves Floral Guilded Grayland Guitar Vault Hampton Inn Shawnee Harvest 5 Retail Co Healthy Hive House of Flowers House of Hints Inkwell Gallery Living Word Book Store Lumberjack Johnson's Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Main Fruit Market (Crows) Okie Dokie Mercantile & Co Oliver-Hardin Antiques Pappa Grape Antiques & Collectibles Paul's Place Steakhouse Rattle My Chains Rogers Vintage Depot Santa Fe Cattle Company Savvy Bites, Gifts & Kitchen Specialties Shoe Sensation Sublime Solar Home & Garden Solutions Sweet Southern Swank Boutique Van's Pig Stand #2 - N Harrison Van's Pig Stand Original - E Highland Visit Shawnee, OK Welcome Center