Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest

The Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest, a three-day event, 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 old days"! The spirit and heritage of the forest comes to life in the
contest of men and women who make their life from the woods. Contests include double buck sawing, pole felling, 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. A large art show is one of the major components of the festival.

Musical entertainment is prevalent throughout the three-day event. Musicians from all areas (gospel, country, jazz and rock-n-roll) keep the crowds
entertained. Activities for the youth are also a major component. Kiddie games are also very popular. For more information on the Kiamichi Owa-Chito
Festival contact the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce at 580-584-3393 or www.BrokenBowChamber.com.

Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show

The Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show, held the second weekend in November, is a showcase for
turn-of-the-century arts and crafts. Almost 70 exhibitors and vendors will feature crafts and skills like candle making,
woodturning, lye soap making, knife making and quilting. A mule logging demonstration will educate visitors about the
old-time techniques of mule logging. The courtyard of the Forest Heritage Center is a haven for the children. Storytellers
spin their yarns; a petting zoo offers up-close and personal encounters with furry critters. The children's activity area will
offer kids the opportunity to create a puppet show with their imagination and their own handmade paper puppets. The
twang of banjos, the wail of the fiddles and the ring of the dulcimer strings accompany all this. Four of the country's best
folk musicians will be featured on an outdoor stage throughout the three-day festival. Free Mountain Dulcimer workshops
offered each day in the courtyard.

There is always-outstanding food at the Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show. Food vendors offer items such as
pork-o-bobs, chicken tacos, as well as smoked turkey legs, Indian tacos, cowboy tacos, and wrap sandwiches. Long-time
Festival favorites like kettle corn, corn dogs, roasted ears of corn and funnel cakes will also tempt visitors. Wash it all
down with fresh apple cider or sarsaparilla. This festival is a food-lovers paradise!

For more information on contact The Forest Heritage Center at 580-494-6497 or check out www.beaversbend.com.

Fall Fest

Fall Fest is held the last Saturday in October, in downtown Idabel. Events
include retail sidewalk sales, food vendors, craft vendors, Chicken Cook-off,
games, children's activities, Kids Art Zone, Amateur Talent Show, Hidden
Treasure Sale, Pet Pageant, and free entertainment. Contact the Idabel
Chamber of Commerce at 580-286-3305 or www.IdabelChamber.com for more
information.

Dogwood Days

Dogwood Days is a springtime festival celebrating the beautiful blooms of the
thousands of Dogwood Trees in the Idabel area. This festival is held the first Friday
and Saturday in April. The weekend festivities include a 5k Run/Walk, Volleyball
Tournament, Easter Eggstravaganza, Barbecue Cook-off, retail sidewalk sales, food
vendors, craft vendors, children's games, Dance Contest, Country Showdown, RV
and Boat Show. Contact the Idabel Chamber of Commerce at 580-286-3305 or
www.IdabelChamber.com for more information.





February:  Annual Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce Banquet 580-584-3393 (Broken Bow)

March:  Spring Livestock Show & Sale at the McCurtain County Fairgrounds 580-286-3305
(Idabel)
Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce Bass Fishing Tournament - 580-584-3393 (Broken Bow)
Spring Wood Art Exhibit at the Forest Heritage Center 580-494-6497 (Broken Bow)

April:  Dogwood Days Festival hosted by the Idabel Chamber of Commerce 580-286-3305
(Idabel)

May:  Cool Cars and Crazy Cones hosted by Broken Bow Main Street – 3rd Saturday in May 580-
584-2440 (Broken Bow)
Beavers Bend Rod Run hosted by the Kiamichi Street Rod Association 580-584-2345 (Broken Bow)
Max Valdez Benefit Fishing Tournament hosted by the Tri-Lakes Bass Club (Broken Bow)
McCurtain County Fairboard Rodeo 580-286-3305 (Idabel)
Kiamichi Independent Bikers Association Rally 580-584-2185 (Idabel)

June:  McCurtain County Relay For Life – Downtown Idabel 580-286-7656 (Idabel)
Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest at Beavers Bend State Park 580-584-3393 (Broken Bow)
Owa-Chito Art Show at Beavers Bend State Park 580-494-6497 (Broken Bow)
Owa-Chito Golf Tournament at Beavers Bend State Park (Broken Bow)
Owa-Chito Bass Fishing Tournament at Broken Bow Lake (Broken Bow)

July:  Idabel Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament 580-286-3305 (Idabel)
Fireworks Display at Warrior Stadium 580-286-7656 (Idabel)
Valliant Watermelon Festival - 580-933-5050 (Valliant)
Wright City Rodeo (Wright City)

September:  McCurtain County Free Fair at the Idabel Fair Grounds 580-286-3305 (Idabel)
Valliant Chamber Awards Banquet hosted by the Valliant Chamber of Commerce 580-933-5050
(Valliant)
Masters of Wood Art Exhibit at the Forest Heritage Center 580-494-6497 (Broken Bow)
McCurtain County Gem & Mineral Show 580-286-3133 (Idabel)

October:  Kiamichi Independent Bikers Association Rally 580-584-2185 (Idabel)
Fall Festival hosted by the Idabel Chamber of Commerce 580-286-3305 (Idabel)

November:  Broken Bow Main Street Munchin N’ McCurtain County 580-584-2440 (Broken Bow)
Beavers Bend Folk Festival & Craft Show at Beavers Bend State Park 580-494-6497 (Broken Bow)
Area Calendar of Events