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Each year the Holy Land is experienced through the Kenton Easter Pageant. A long-running tradition kept alive through generations of volunteers.

Who Would think that a performance depicting the life of Christ could possibly be replicated in the Oklahoma Panhandle? Surprising as it is, each year the Holy Land is experienced through the Kenton Easter Pageant. The Pageant is a long-running tradition kept alive through generations of volunteers. “A local pastor, along with some neighbors and friends, decided to put together an Easter service

on the hillside in 1952. The service started out as some scriptures and fellowship on the hill. Throughout the years, it's become what it is today,” said Hal Clark, who has been a supporter of the Pageant since 1954. The service was originally held just on Sunday morning. A few years later, a Good Friday service was added. As organizers realized that campers would come from Colorado, New Mexico, and even Texas to participate, they decided to accommodate them with a two-part Easter Pageant performed on Saturday evening and Sunday Morning. The Saturday evening performance ends with the Crucifixion of Christ, and the Sunday morning performance depicts Christ's Resurrection and Ascension. Dinner and breakfast are served after both performances at Camp Billy Joe, which is located near the amphitheater where the Pageant is held. The Pageant is completely funded by the donations given at these meals. From the meal to the practices and the performance itself, it takes a lot of volunteers to complete the Pageant. Family from the River Valley area have maintained the Easter Pageant tradition throughout the years.

“It's important to remember that roles aren't important that it takes the whole community to put this Pageant together. People come from all around the area and from different faiths to work together on this Pageant,” said Clark. Like many others who will help with this year's Pageant, Monty Joe Roberts grew into it. Years ago, his father performed in the Pageant and as he grew up he played some parts of this own. Now he acts as the sound technician, and his wife, Vicki, directs the performance. “A lot of this year's performers grew up into the Pageant just like I did. We all just graduate into parts through the generations and stay involved throughout the years,” said Roberts. The hard work of these volunteers does not go unnoticed. Each year, more than 400 people gather to watch the performance on the hillside two miles east of Kenton. Visitors from as far away as the Holy Land itself have come to enjoy the performance.

04/20/2025

What a beautiful day and praise God he is risen. Jesus is alive he has taken our sins to the cross so we can have every lasting life.

04/19/2025

It looks like the weather will be nice tonight but a little cold. If you a planning to come to the pageant bring a coat. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Pageant starts at 7pm central time. Meal will follow the pageant at Camp Billy Joe approximately 3 miles west of Pageant towards Kenton. Meal is free by donations.

04/18/2025

It is Good Friday hope you have plans with your church and family. If you are looking for a wonderful service please plan to attend the Resurrection pageant in Kenton. We have the Saturday evening service which includes the last supper to the crucifixion. Sunday morning sunrise service depicts the resurrection of Christ. It is a beautiful backdrop of mesas and a beautiful sunrise. Services are 7pm Saturday and 7am Sunday. Both services are followed by a meal at Camp Billy Joe. Would love to see you here. Have a blessed weekend.

04/15/2025

Final practice went well, beautiful day. Friendly reminder that the pageant is next weekend 7pm ct Saturday night and 7am ct Sunday morning. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

04/08/2025

Another good practice Sunday. Next week we will be having our last practice. The pageant is April 19th and 20th. 7 pm and 7 am central time. Meals will follow both performances at Camp Billy Joe. Free will donations for the meals. If you would like a camper hook up or a bed in a cabin at Camp Billy Joe contact Jamie at 5805161979.

03/31/2025

We had our second practice this week. There has been a good turnout for practice. If anyone would like to get involved we will be having two more practices before the pageant. If you need a cabin at Camp Billy Joe please contact Jamie at 5805161979. We will be having a meal Saturday night and Sunday morning at Camp Billy Joe by donation. Looking forward to a great year.

03/17/2025

We had our planning meeting today. If you would like to reserve a bed at Camp Billy Joe for the pageant please contact Jamie at 5805161979.
We have our first practice next Sunday the 23rd at 3 CT at the pageant grounds.
If anyone would like to be a part of the cast please come to at least one of our practices.
Look forward to seeing everyone next week.

03/02/2025

We are once again at that time of year, spring is around the corner, as well as the time that we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The pageant will be April 19th and 20th.
We will be having our organizational meeting on March 16th at 3pm Central Time at the Kenton seniors center. There will not be a meal. We are sending out emails to let everyone know. If you are not on our email list and would like to be then please send email address through private message.
We will start practice on the 23rd of March 3 pm CT at the pageant grounds. If you would like to volunteer to be a part of the cast please let us know or come to organizational meeting.
More information will be posted after our meeting.
Thank you for your support from the pageant team.

04/05/2024

Arthur Bunting funeral will be at the Pritchett CO. School on Saturday April 6th at 10:30 MT.

04/02/2024

Our condolences go out the the family of Arthur Bunting who passed away yesterday March 31st. Arthur and his family are long time participants in the Pageant. The past few years he would come and set in his pickup so he could see everyone and say hi. Thank you for your selfless commitment to the Pageant, you will be greatly missed. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

03/31/2024

Resurrection Pageant 2024

Happy Resurrection day.

03/28/2024

I would like to address some commonly asked questions. There is no fee to watch the Pageant, we operate solely on free will donations. Of you would like to make a donation at the Pageant grounds you may do so by giving to the gate attendants. We also take donations at the meals that are provided. We do not want some one to not attend because they can't afford it, also everyone is welcome to have a meal without feeling obligated to pay for it. Second is that you do not have to walk in to watch the Pageant, you may watch from your vehicle. You are more than welcome to bring lawn chairs and set outside the vehicle as well. The Pageant will be broadcast over FM 89.1, so if you get cold and wish to listen with windows up you may do so.
Third the Pageant grounds are approximately 4 miles east of Kenton. There are signs to get you to the grounds. Camp Billy Joe is approximately 3 miles west of grounds between the Pageant grounds and Kenton.
Again we look forward to everyone coming. May you have a safe trip and enjoyable time.

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