McCurtain County Rodeo
Steel Rodeo Tour will be performing at the McCurtain County Fair and Rodeo! Don’t miss this event Aug. 1 – Aug. 3 at the Idabel Fairgrounds & Rodeo Arena.
Kiamichi Owa Chito “Festival of the Forest”
The Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest is held annually the third weekend in June. This festival is held in Broken Bow at the beautiful Beavers Bend Resort Park. The purpose of Kiamichi Owa-Chito, Inc. is to stage an annual Festival of the Forest in an effort to acquaint the people of Oklahoma and the world with the beauty, heritage, culture, industry and progress in Kiamichi Country.
Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday Bash
As part of this year’s Owa-Chito festivities, the Forest Heritage Center will host Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Bash, complete with balloons, cookies, educational activities, opportunities to meet Smokey, and of course, the Smokey-themed Student Art Show.
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June 2019
Summer Explorers Camp
Summer Explorers Camp is scheduled for June 17 to June 22. This year, budding anthropologists ages 8 to 12 will learn about the art, cultures, and peoples of the South Pacific.
July 2019
The Relax, Relate and Release Retreat
The “Relax, Relate, & Release Retreat” is a three-day experience that allows us to get away from the "hustle and bustle" of life to create a greater self awareness, cultivate a deeper connection with self, and find solutions to bridging the gap between the two all in one beautiful, natural environment. This retreat will inspire reflection, inspiration, and deep discovery of yourself to ultimately increase your capacity for compassion, being present in the moment, and cultivating the love within necessary…
Kevin Jackson LIVE at Hochatown Saloon
Kevin and his band will be rocking their brand of country music on stage at the Choctaw Casino in Broken Bow, Oklahoma at 9pm!
Annual Idabel Classic Jackpot
We hope to see you all at our 10th Annual Idabel Classic Jackpot on July 27th! If you have any questions, feel free to message us!
August 2019
McCurtain County Rodeo
Steel Rodeo Tour will be performing at the McCurtain County Fair and Rodeo!!! Don't miss this event Aug. 1 - Aug. 3 at the Idabel Fairgrounds & Rodeo Arena.
Writer’s Retreat
The Cole Lab LLC presents a Writer's Retreat! Join us in August for a Writer's getaway! All current and aspiring writer of all kinds, here is your chance. Stay in a beautiful cabin, get the quiet time you need, engage and brainstorm with others, participate in some fun activities to get the juices flowing, and get feedback on your work. All meals and supplies are provided. Just bring yourself. Price starts at $150.
Fun with Mosaics
Participants can drop in and drop out between 10 am and 3 pm. The workshops are part of the Museum's Fun program, a series of free classes designed to connect people through art.
October 2019
Fall Fest
Fall brings falling leaves, football and fabulous festivals to Idabel. The annual Idabel Fall Festival, held the last Saturday in September, includes a variety of food vendors, children's activities and live entertainment. Enjoy this fun-filled family festival that includes food, arts and crafts, kids' games and more. Admission is free and so is the fun.
The Haunted Museum
Come by the Forest Heritage Center in Beaver's Bend State Park for some family fun! Bring your tools and carving skills for the Pumpkin Carving Contest. There will be face painting and fun for the little ones too! For more information give us a call at 580-494-6497.
April 2020
Kiamichi Owa Chito “Festival of the Forest”
The Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest is held annually the third weekend in June. This festival is held in Broken Bow at the beautiful Beavers Bend Resort Park. The purpose of Kiamichi Owa-Chito, Inc. is to stage an annual Festival of the Forest in an effort to acquaint the people of Oklahoma and the world with the beauty, heritage, culture, industry and progress in Kiamichi Country. The festival features forestry competitions that bring back memories of “the good ole…