Visit Alva

We’ve been out and about this morning and have noticed lots of extra traffic around town! We want to officially say, “Welcome Back, Alva High School Alumni!”

This week, our town is buzzing with excitement as we welcome back AHS graduates from near and far for the Alva Goldbug Education Foundation All-School Reunion! Whether you’re Class of ’64 or Class of ‘24, we’re so glad to have you home.

We hope you reconnect with old friends and take some time to explore what’s new in Alva! From the beautiful murals and unique downtown shops, to exciting new restaurants and refreshed community spaces—you’ll find both nostalgia and newness around every corner!

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Visit the Alva Goldbug Education Foundation and The Big Cruise and Car Show pages for details of weekend events! It’s Crazy Days in Alva, too, so don’t miss the great deals at participating merchants!

Welcome home, Goldbugs 🖤💛

Weathered by time yet standing tall, this old barn near Alva, Oklahoma, tells silent stories—of wheat harvests under endless skies, hard-earned livelihoods, and the heart of agricultural heritage that shaped Northwest Oklahoma.
Take a drive around the area and experience the quiet pride of generations who continue to work the land.

The Runnymede Alva in Alva, Oklahoma has a vibrant past! Built in 1889 in the English Colony of Runnymede, KS, it was moved to Alva just days after the 1893 Land Run. Though the original colony faded, the building lived on—changing hands and names before falling into disrepair. In 1998, a dedicated group of volunteers, with help from the Nescatunga Arts Council and Bill Johnson Correctional Facility, restored it to its former glory. Today, The Runnymede stands as a proud piece of Alva’s history and is used as a meeting place for parties, weddings, banquets, community events, and more!