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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September 2019
Masters at Work: Containers for Courage Competition
Visitors to the Forest Heritage Center are in for a treat during the Masters at Work: Containers for Courage competition, happening on September 13-15. While partnering with the Beads of Courage Program, our artists will provide arts in medicine for children with serious illnesses. The Beads of Courage Program is designed to support and strengthen children and families coping with serious illness. Through the program, children tell their stories using colorful beads as meaningful symbols of courage that commemorate milestones…
Whiskey River Road at Loggers Bar & Grill
See ya at Loggers on the 20th! Hosted by Whiskey River Road.
Painting with the Pros
Join us September 28th for an awesome opportunity to learn from renowned, classically trained artist: Roberto Ugalde! He will be teaching attendees how to paint with palette knives. Ugalde's art is currently on display and for sale at the Museum, alongside the work of Michael Archuleta. The class costs $45 per person, all material will be provided, and it will be limited to the first 10 people. The class is for those 18 or older. Call or visit the Museum…
A Night at the Museum
SEPLSO (Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma) Southern Region and the Museum of the Red River presents "A Night at the Museum" an interactive family experience where the exhibits come to life. Get your free ticket at the following libraries: Coal County (Coalgate), Choctaw County (Hugo), Mattie Terry (Valliant), Idabel, Broken Bow, and Talihina.
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.
Cody Abbott at Abendigos
Headed down in to the land of the Sasquatch to rock out at one of the best restaurant bar and grill in Hochatown. Make sure to schedule time to make this one. Gonna be a great show.
Calculated Shot – Photography Retreat
Mastermind Calculated Shot 2 days, three nights in Broken Bow, Oklahoma -Oct 10 welcome reception -Oct 11 and 12 all-day workshops, learning modules. -Oct 13 Check out after Breakfast *Meals included *Massage therapists one evening For educated photographers who already create beautiful images For those who are either working photography as a side hustle who would like to quit their day job or Currently have a photography business but are struggling to make a profit or Want to own and…
Sunny Sweeney at Abendigos
Sunny Sweeney comes to Broken Bow, OK to play Abendigos on Oct. 12! Matt Ash & The Stand Alones open the show. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 9 at 10am. HIT INTERESTED on the event for chances to win tickets!
McCurtain County Music Awards
The 6th Annual McCurtain County Music Awards! This will take place on October 19th at Grateful Head Pizza in Hochatown, Ok. The show will start at 6:00PM. It is free admission. This show is all ages. We will be giving out Music Awards and Door Prizes. We will have performances from Charles White, Last Day Living, JP & The Kroozrs and The Jerry Tims Band.
SYP Road Trip: Yoga Retreat
Enjoy the beauty of the forest with a nature escape, 3 hours away from Dallas to Broken Bow, OK. Relax and reset in a luxurious cabin hosted by yoga, meditation, and Thai Masseuse, Kristin Goss, and Esthetician Alejandra Bakos, for a wellness weekend mix of restorative yoga, meditation, nature, and spa wellness. Weekend Itinerary Friday 3pm Arrival Afternoon hike and restorative yoga session Free time Dinner Yoga Nidra and aromatherapy Saturday Morning hike + meditation Gentle yoga flow Breakfast Wellness…
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.
Beavers Bend Brewery Cornhole Bash
40 a team entry Double elimination Sign-in by noon bags fly at 1
November 2019
Beavers Bend State Park Outdoor Ministry Retreat
If you’ve never been to Beavers Bend, you’re in for a spectacular surprise on this favorite annual Outdoor Ministries trip. At the height of fall color, an array of winding roads and trails, and nice trout stream, Beaver’s Bend offers plenty of space to relax, breathe deep, and have fun with your friends and family. FUMCFW’s Outdoor Ministry already has group reservations set at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma for November 1 – 3. We have both RV sites…
Lee Mathis & The Brutally Handsome
The Brutally Handsome coming to the Choctaw Casino in Broken Bow! Looking forward to seeing our Okie friends!
Cole Scoggins Band
Come out and enjoy an acoustic gig from Cole Scoggins on Thanksgiving Weekend
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…
