Kite Festival
The annual Mary H. Herron Memorial Kite Festival is scheduled for April 13 at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Idabel. Attendees can bring their own kites or make one on-site for free. Families can drop in and drop out from 10 am to 3 pm. Kite Fest is sponsored by the Museum of the Red River and the Idabel Minority Action Committee (IMAC). It’s one of the Museum’s most popular, recurring events. Last year’s festival attracted over 60 amateur kite-makers.
DOGWOOD DAYS FESTIVAL
Come and enjoy the warmer weather as the dogwood trees bloom! Vendors from all over the region make the trip for this free event.
KIAMICHI OWA CHITO "FESTIVAL OF THE FOREST"
The Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest is held annually the last weekend in April. 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 days”! The spirit and heritage of the forest comes to life in the contest of men and women who make their living from the woods. Contests include double buck sawing, ax throwing, jack-n-jill crosscut, as well as other forestry events. A “Bull of the Woods” winner is selected from the field each year. Musical entertainment is prevalent throughout this event. Musicians from all areas (gospel, bluegrass, country, Native American, jazz, and rock-n-roll) keep crowds entertained. Activities for the youth are also a major component. Children’s games are very popular.
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January 2020
Idabel Country Club Golf Tournament Schedule for 2020
Hey golfers! Check out the list of events and tournaments at the Idabel County Club.
March 2020
Master Woodworking Artist of the Year
Mar 8, 2020 - May 10, 2020 The work of some of the nation’s top wood artists will be on display during the 2020 “Master Woodworking Artist of the Year” exhibit, which will happen at the Forest Heritage Center Museum in the heart of Beavers Bend State Park. Oklahoma’s 2020 Master Woodworking Artist of the Year will be named during the gallery’s opening reception at 1:30 on March 8th and the hand-crafted pieces will remain on display through May 10th.…
Master Woodworking Artist of the Year Competition and Exhibit
The work of some of the nation’s top wood artists will be on display during the 2020 “Master Woodworking Artist of the Year” exhibit, which will happen at the Forest Heritage Center Museum in the heart of Beavers Bend State Park. Oklahoma’s 2020 Master Woodworking Artist of the Year will be named during the gallery’s opening reception at 1:30 on March 8th and the hand-crafted pieces will remain on display through May 10th. The forest provides the medium for talented…
April 2020
DOGWOOD DAYS FESTIVAL
Come enjoy the warmer weather as the dogwood trees bloom! Vendors from all of the region make the trip for this free event.
50 Shades of Pink 6K(ish) Walk/Hike/Run 2020
This SUPER FUN 6k (ish) run will raise money for "The Girls"...a.k.a. the tatas. Proceeds will be directed to breast cancer research, as well as other cancer causes. Why a 6K (ish)?? Because the event was started in 2013 as Girls Gone Wine celebrated their 7 year anniversary.....so we called it a 7K on April 7th seemed like a fun idea!! But technically it is closer to a 6K, so we bumped it down a K You might be wondering....Just…
Kiamichi Owa Chito “Festival of the Forest”
The Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest is held annually the last weekend in April. 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…
Find out more »Owa-Chito Student Art Show
The 48th Annual Owa-Chito Art Show is quickly approaching and we’re looking forward to showing off the work of some of the most talented young people in the area! The show is at the Forest Heritage Center on April 24th and 25th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Artwork may be checked in April 1st - April 20th at the Forest Heritage Center Museum or the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the Forest Heritage Center at…
May 2020
Red Slough Birding Convention
The 12th annual Red Slough Birding Convention is set for May 2-5, 2020. Keynote speaker will be Nathan Pieplow. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend!
Forestry Youth Camp
Know a 13-15 year old who needs to unplug from his or her electronic devices and enjoy an adventure in the forest? Oklahoma Forestry Services’ 65th annual Oklahoma Forestry Camp offers swimming, canoeing, hiking and the opportunity to make new friends, all while learning about the environment. Camp will be May 31st- June 5th, 2020 at Beavers Bend State Park. Camp fee is $250 per camper. Check out our camp video and previous camp photos for a look at a…