The Pioneer Days Celebration has its roots in the Depression era of the early 30's, when Guymon was the epicenter of the "Dust Bowl".

City fathers were looking for a way to bring folks to town, and a reason to celebrate in the midst of hard times. They chose the anniversary of the Organic Act, which on May 2, 1890 made "No Mans Land" a part of the territory of Oklahoma.

The first weekend of May was designated as Pioneer Days, and has been since 1933.