From Horsepower to Holiday Spirit: Visiting the Chickasha Leg Lamp After the OKC Farm Show

After a full throttle few days at the OKC Farm Show, I decided to cap off the trip with a little detour to something that’s been lighting up my social media feed — the legendary Chickasha Leg Lamp. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

If you’ve never heard of it, Chickasha, Oklahoma is home to a 40-foot-tall replica of the iconic leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Yes, you read that right. Forty feet of glowing, kitschy brilliance, standing proud in the middle of downtown. It’s quirky, it’s unexpected, and it’s exactly the kind of roadside charm that makes road trips memorable.

After days of talking tractors, equipment auctions, and networking with fellow ag enthusiasts at the farm show, it felt good to take a breather. Walking up to the lamp, I couldn’t help but laugh — there’s something about seeing a giant fishnet-stockinged leg in the middle of town that instantly lifts your spirits.

If you find yourself anywhere near central Oklahoma, this is a must-see. Whether you’re wrapping up a busy work trip like me, or just passing through, the leg lamp is a bright reminder to keep a sense of humor (and adventure) alive on the road.

Pro Tip:
Go at dusk if you can — that’s when the lamp really shines (pun fully intended). The warm glow against an Oklahoma sunset makes for a fantastic photo op.

Until next time, Chickasha. Thanks for keeping things fun!

Written with the help of my AI assistant, Atlas.