Events

Political Hacks Chili Cookoff

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy 2915 N Classen Blvd, Suite 320, Oklahoma City

This annual event is our signature event to recognize the work of our legislative and legal partners across the state. Attendees of this event get the opportunity to show off their chili-making skills or stop by and try some truly outstanding creations, including my very own watermelon chili. In 2020 we partnered with the Oklahoma […]

Free

2022 Child Advocacy Chili Cookoff – Rescheduled to March 28

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

This annual event is our signature event to recognize the work of our legislative and legal partners across the state. Chili chefs of this event get the opportunity to show off their chili-making skills. General attendees get to stop by and try some truly outstanding creations. We will be at the south end of the […]

2023 Chili Cook-Off and Advocacy Day

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

Vote for your favorite chili entry here! The 2023 Annual Chili Cookoff and Advocacy Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 21. The cookoff highlights the community’s support of child advocacy efforts and gives advocates a base from which to visit their lawmakers for Advocacy Day. We will be set up at the […]

40th Anniversary Celebration and Policy Luncheon

Hard Rock Casino and Hotel 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa

2023 is OICA’s 40th Anniversary, and it will be celebrated with our premier Tulsa event. OICA’s rich history is highlighted, and attendees will hear from Oklahoma’s new Kid Governor® and learn more about OICA’s advocacy work at the Capitol and across the state is highlighted. Attendees will hear updates about current issues facing Oklahoma’s kids, […]

$25

7th Annual Heroes Ball

Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd, Oklahoma City

This is OICA’s premier annual event to recognize seven “Heroes for Children,” exemplary advocates for their work on behalf of Oklahoma’s youth. It is our most visible event, with press coverage and hundreds of engaged guests, from civic and political leaders to child advocates, to business leaders involved in their communities. This will be a […]

$250

Fore The Children Golf Classic

Winter Creek Golf and Social Club 2300 Clubhouse Dr, Blanchard

Join us for the Fore! the Children Golf Tournament  When: Monday, September 11th, 12 PM - 5:30 PM Where: Winter Creek Golf and Social Club Team of 4: $500 Individual: $150 Sponsorship Levels: Hole Sponsor -$100 Gift Bag Sponsor-$250 Trophy Sponsor-$500 Lunch Sponsor-$1000 Hole in One Sponsor-$2500 Tournament Sponsor-$5000 Click here to get your tickets […]

$150

Kid Governor Reception with Former Oklahoma Governors

Will Rogers Theater 4322 N Western Ave, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy's Annual Reception for Oklahoma's Kid Governor Program Co-Hosted by​ Governor George and Donna Nigh Governor David and Rhonda Walters Governor Frank and Cathy Keating Governor Brad and Kim Henry Governor Mary Fallin Christensen and Wade Christensen   Help us bring this program to more than 2,000 fifth-grade students in 2023! […]

$250

2024 Chili Cook-Off

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

You're invited to participate in the 2024 Chili Cookoff and Advocacy Day Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Oklahoma State Capitol - South Parking Lot 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Sponsorships range from $100 to $5,000 Sign up to be a sponsor or cooker here: Oklahoma Institute For […]