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Visiting Southern Oklahoma
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in Southern OklahomaSouthern Oklahoma celebrates the summer and fall seasons with small town events and festivals, from Broken Bow and Poteau through south central Oklahoma Chickasaw Country, to the Great Plains towns of Lawton and Altus. Durant, home of the Native American Choctaw Nation, celebrates its heritage and spring blossoms at the Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma. Athletes keep challenged with events including the Roadkill Rally in Ardmore and the Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 in Altus. Rodeo is an Oklahoma mainstay and the Lawton Rangers PRCA Rodeo is one of the best in the nation. Celebrate Summer and Fall exploring southern Oklahoma’s festivals and events.
The southern Oklahoma town of Durant kicks off 2012 summer fun with the Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma. From May 30th to June 2nd, the Choctaw Nation Event Center fills with games, festivities and entertainment. Kids enjoy the Children’s Parade, turtle and sack races, and their own talent show stage. Events also feature shopping vendor booths, car and quilt shows and live music. Headliners include Kenny Seratt, Dustin Perkins Band and Spur 503.
Oklahoma cyclists set your training for June 8th and 9th in Ardmore. The 19th Annual Red River Roadkill Rally begins at the Santa Fe Depot on Main Street downtown, with 20, 40 and 60-mile courses for participants. Billed as a tour, not a race, the Roadkill Rally features an early morning continental breakfast, as well as food and drink for riders at the finish. Ride scenic southern Oklahoma, including a ride around Lake Murray.
Another fun Oklahoma cycling event is the 2012 Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100. The 5th annual event features courses from 30 to 100 miles long, all starting and finishing in Altus. Travel the scenic prairies of southwest Oklahoma on August 4th. Bring the family for a fun ride around the Altus reservoir, and enjoy a day at Quartz Mountain State Park recreation area.
Southern Oklahoma’s culture and heritage is rooted in the Old West. Summer and fall in the Sooner State is not complete without a visit or two at rodeos and festivals celebrating Oklahoma’s history. Lawton hosts one of the top US rodeos in August. The 2012 Lawton Rangers PRCA Rodeo is August 8th through the 11th at LO Ranch Arena.
Another great rodeo is the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo in Altus. The 2012 rodeo is August 23rd through the 25th at the Altus Rodeo Arena. Scheduled in conjunction with the Altus Western Heritage Week and the Altus Air Force Base Cattle Drive on the Base on the 23rd, Altus is the place to be late August. Don’t miss the Parade on Saturday!
For collectors and Cowboys at heart, be sure to visit Cowboy Trade Days in Poteau. Held at the Poteau Fairgrounds on Highway 271 South, Trade Days features Western, Cowboy and Native American goods for sell or trade. Along with the market, entertainment includes live music and cowboy poetry for all to enjoy. The 2012 Poteau Trade Days are November 3rd and 4th.
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Southern Oklahoma Events
May 2012
Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma
Honoring the heritage of Durant, the Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma will feature games and festivities perfect for a fun time.
June 2012
Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest
The Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest, held within beautiful Beavers Bend State Park in southeast Oklahoma, in Broken Bow.
Juneteenth Celebration
Make your way to Lawton for the annual Juneteenth festivities. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration.
Crafter's Marketplace Craft Show
Join friends and family for a day of browsing one-of-a-kind items at The Crafter's Marketplace Craft Show in Ada.
July 2012
4th of July Celebration
Join family and friends at the 4th of July Celebration in Altus for a one-of-a-kind fireworks display.
Celebrate America
Bring the family and join the citizens of Poteau for an evening of fun, food and fireworks.
August 2012
Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 Road Bike Ride
The Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 Road Bike Ride will begin and finish at the Altus city reservoir.
Lawton Rangers PRCA Rodeo
One of the top 50 rodeos in the U.S. Over 400 of the most skilled cowboys and and cowgirls in the country. In Lawton.
Great Plains Stampede Rodeo
Enjoy the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, an exciting PRCA sanctioned rodeo with bull riding, steer wrestling, and more. In Altus.
September 2012
Pontotoc County Free Fair
This annual Pontotoc County Free Fair guarantees good food, fun and great times for the whole family. In Ada.
September 2012
Rock Island Arts Festival
The Rock Island Arts Festival, held annually at the Chickasha train depot, features fine art displays, live music and more.
Comanche Nation Fair
The largest event of the Comanche Nation and features a powwow, parade, rodeo, free concert, games and art show. In Lawton.
October 2012
Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook-Off
The Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook-Off in Altus is an agricultural heritage celebration featuring a chili and barbecue cook off.
Wild Hog Cook-Off and Outdoor Show
Hunters compete to bring in the biggest wild hogs around in the Wild Hog Cook-Off and Outdoor Show. In Durant.
Chickasha Auto Swap Meet
Chickasha Auto Swap Meet is held on 40 acres just east of the Grady County Fairgrounds. Over 1,000 vendors will be there.
November 2012
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Features more than 60 arts and crafts vendors. Christmas decorations, various gift items and crafts. In McAlester.
Beavers Bend Folk Festival and Craft Show
Features turn-of-the-century crafts and demonstrations, folk music and more. In Broken Bow.
Ardmore Festival of Lights
This 1.5-mile drive through endless, vibrant Christmas lights is one of the largest holiday light displays in southern OK. In Ardmore.
Chickasha Festival of Light
The Chickasha Festival of Light has been recognized as one of the top 10 holiday light shows in the nation, featuring 3.5 million lights.
December 2012
Pat Taylor Memorial Parade of Lights
Kick off the Christmas holiday season with a trip to Ada's annual Pat Taylor Memorial Parade of Lights. In Ada.
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