Burning of the Socks Event Kicks Off Season

Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina is gearing up for a very busy summer. The Duck Creek marina kicks off its season Saturday, May 4, with its annual “back-to-summertime” event, Burning of the Socks, from 4-7 p.m.

A free, fun event for the whole family, Burning of the Socks is a tradition on Grand Lake and everyone is invited to join in.

“It’s how we kick off flip-flop season,” said Harbors View Marina General Manager Robin Carpenter. “Everyone brings a pair of socks to symbolically throw in the fire.”

Burning of the Socks will feature the upbeat, high-energy cover band 5th Element and other fun activities, including inflatables for kids, face painting, a nautical flea market and a dunking booth manned by Harbors View Marina dockhands.

Proceeds from the Dunk the Dockhand booth will support Sox of Love, in Oklahoma City. Everyone attending is also asked to bring a pair of comfy or interesting socks to be donated to the charity, which seeks to “Warm Hearts, Feet First” by providing new socks to those in need.

The Northeast Technology Center’s Mobile Fire Extinguisher Training System trailer will also be at the Burning of the Socks event. Volunteer fireman Brandon Merritt will use it to present free fire extinguisher training to those in attendance.

Walking tacos will be served to all those in attendance and a cash bar will also be available.

For more information, visit the Burning of the Socks Facebook event page.

About Harbors View Marina

Harbors View Marina is part of the family of Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. It is located in a quiet cove at the back of Duck Creek on the Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees.

A haven for boaters and lake lovers alike, Harbors View Marina has plenty of amenities and facilities for both, including boat slips, dry boat and trailer storage, a cafe and bar, pontoon boat rentals, cabin rentals and more. Its members enjoy discounts on gas, retail, food and cabin rentals.

The Ship Store is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week during the off-season. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Harbors View Marina is located at 451107 East 320 Road, Afton, Okla.

For more information, contact the marina at (918) 782-0445, visit its website or Facebook page.