
SPRING
DOGWOOD DAYS FESTIVAL | IDABEL
This festival is truly the most beautiful celebration of spring in the
area and oers fun and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy
delicious fair food, live entertainment, street dancers, cook-os,
children’s games, the Mr. & Mrs. Dogwood Days Pageant and so
much more.
ITALIAN FESTIVAL | MCALESTER
You don’t have to be Italian to appreciate this celebration of Italian
heritage. As you make your way through the fairgrounds, you’ll
nd there’s truly something for everyone’s enjoyment, from the art
exhibits and unique wares of local vendors to live entertainment
and, of course, delicious Italian cuisine. Best of all—admission
is free!
MOUNTAIN GATE POKER RUN | TALIHINA
Mount up and bring your best poker face for the Mountain Gate
Poker Run. Riders of all kinds are welcome to travel through the
beautiful Talihina countryside, picking up a card at each of ve stops
along the way. Will you end the day with the winning hand? Play
your cards right at the nal location to nd out.
SPIRO MOUNDS BIRTHDAY BASH
& ARCHAEOLOGY DAY | SPIRO
Celebrate the opening of Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center with
stone toolmaking demonstrations, Native games and, of course,
birthday cake. Plus, learn the history of the Spiro Mounds during the
afternoon presentation and explore the regular exhibits available all
day long.
BEAVERS BEND ROD RUN | BROKEN BOW
Hosted by the Kiamichi Street Rod Association, this annual event
showcases more than 150 vintage rides, from muscle cars to classic
trucks and more. The entertainment continues with family-friendly
games, concessions, door prizes and a poker run.
STIGLER REUNION DAYS | STIGLER
Join us in downtown Stigler for a community celebration on the
historic courthouse lawn. Spend the day sampling delicious food
truck fare, exploring local arts and crafts, dancing to live music or
playing games with the kids.
KIAMICHI OWA-CHITO FESTIVAL OF THE FOREST |
BROKEN BOW
Held annually during the last week of April at Beavers Bend State
Park, this special festival celebrates the beauty of Choctaw
Country with delicious food, forestry competitions, live
entertainment, Native dancing, art exhibits, family-friendly games
and so much more.
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SUMMER
SUMMER MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL | DURANT
Make your way to the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma this June for
one of the area’s premier festivals. Spanning an entire weekend, the
Magnolia Festival oers a 5K and Fun Run, an art show and sale, a
Choctaw Princess Pageant, Choctaw social dancing and children’s
theatre. Spend the day shopping in air-conditioned comfort, then
head outside in the evening to the large carnival and reworks show.
SUMMER SOLSTICE WALKS | SPIRO
Celebrate the ocial rst day of summer with a guided summer
walk at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center. Constructed
by Natives more than 1,000 years ago, the mounds oer a unique
glimpse into ancient Oklahoma while the tour guide brings the
stories surrounding their past to life. The tours run at 11am, 2pm
and 7pm, and each one covers about a mile over the course of two
hours. Each tour is available for $5 for adults and $3 for children in
addition to the Center’s daily admission fee.
ALL-INDIAN RODEO | DURANT
Bring the whole family out to Durant to cheer on Native American
cowboys and cowgirls as they compete for prize money, custom
belt buckles and the chance to move on to the national stage at the
INFR in Las Vegas.
VALLIANT WATERMELON FESTIVAL | VALLIANT
This two-day event celebrates the watermelon with creative dishes,
including slushes, salsa and, of course, the classic slice. But there’s
more to the fun than just watermelons. Enjoy the local parade, car
and bike show, horseshoe tournament and more.
CHOCTAW NATION LABOR DAY FESTIVAL | TUSKAHOMA
Held annually on the Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds, the
Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival spans the whole weekend in
celebration of the three core Choctaw values: faith, family and
culture. Games include volleyball, cornhole, softball, basketball and
traditional stickball, as well as a 5K run. You can also enjoy arts and
crafts, live entertainment and delicious food. Plus, don’t miss the
crowning of Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Choctaw Nation in the
Choctaw Nation Royalty Pageant.