Established in 1902, Minco is known as the land of milk and honey. Minco hosts an annual Honey Festival every December. Located in Grady County only 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City along the Chisholm Trail, this old railroad town is buzzing with rich history and boutique shopping.
Minco, Oklahoma
Located in Grady County just forty miles southwest of Oklahoma City, the town of Minco was first established in 1902 and is believed to be named after the great Chickasaw Chief and Warrior, Itawamba Minco. Situated along the historic Chisholm Trail, this old railroad town rose as an epicenter of entertainment attracting visitors in the surrounding areas for activities like horse races, polo, corn festivals, fairs, and baseball. To this day, Minco is a resilient, progressive community with a proud history and rich heritage that can be seen in the heart of its people and cultural preservations.
Every year since 1990, the locals celebrate their sweet blessings with a commemorative Honey Festival. As the festival rolls around each December, the town of Minco transforms into a honey paradise, overflowing with the purest delights including jars upon jars of Clover Bloom honey, multi-flavored honey sticks, honey baked samples, and honey-themed holiday gift baskets. This festival is ripe with entertainment and loaded with events all leading up to the announcement of Little Miss Honey Bee. Those wanting to experience the festival are encouraged to arrive early the day of the festival to stack up on pancakes and sausage at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The festival also provides an opportunity to tour the Ross Honey Plant, Great Plains Cotton Gin and Wind Towers as well as an arts & crafts show where past attendees have had the opportunity to meet one of the Ross family prodigies, Lucas Ross!
Aside from its honey and festivities, Minco is buzzing with unique boutiques and timeless antique shops in its charming downtown area. Take a leisurely walk down the historic sidewalks and shop for vintage finds at Blossom Time Shops.
This iconic two-story boutique offers charms in every nook and cranny from seasonal home décor and antique collectibles to local goods, apparel, accessories, and children's items. After filling your shopping bags here, head over to other great shops like Petals and Pinecones and The Flirty Fox Boutique.
Now that shopping is done, I bet you are hungry. Lucky for you, Minco just wouldn't be complete without checking out the dining scene swarming with local flavor. Tantalize your taste buds with a 21st century twist on authentic Mexican cuisine at Nachitos Mexican American Grill or if you're in the mood for a mouthwatering burger or some tasty ice cream, head over to The Dairy Boy, an old fashion drive-in that has been a Minco highlight for over 30 years and counting.
Whether you're in The Land of Milk and Honey for the annual town festival or simply visiting for a leisurely getaway, Minco is sure to please with its big-hearted hospitality and honey-lovin' fun!
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