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.
Cole Scoggins Live
Come see Cole Scoggins live at the Oak Tree Lounge at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on June 29 at 9pm. Learn more at Choctaw Casino & Resort.
July 2019
Red Feather Tribe Live
If Psychedelic Music, Grunge, and Bluegrass all had baby , that's what you feel when you hear Red Feather Tribe. Don't miss this show on July 4th, 7 p.m., at Shuck Me - Hochatown.
Summer Camp (Dinosaur Theme)
The Museum will also host two dinosaur-themed summer camps for children ages 4 to 8. The first camp is set for July 8 to 10. The second camp will run from July 15 to 17. Additional information and registration will be available in early May.
Summer Camp (Dinosaur Theme)
The Museum will also host two dinosaur-themed summer camps for children ages 4 to 8. The first camp is set for July 8 to 10. The second camp will run from July 15 to 17. Additional information and registration will be available in early May
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.
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…