Durant Area Chamber of Commerce HOME ABOUT MEMBERSHIP EVENTS & PROGRAMS DURANT NEWS Magnolia Festival Honoring the heritage of Durant, also known as the “City of Magnolias,” the annual Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma features games and festivities perfect for a fun-filled family weekend. Held annually since 1997, the Magnolia Festival takes place the weekend following Memorial Day each year, however due to the global pandemic, the 2020 Festival will be held November 5-7 at Choctaw Event Center. Outside of the Event Center, ride the Ferris wheel and enjoy a wide array of carnival rides, games, yummy fair food and pony rides along with a stunning fireworks display on opening night. Head inside the Event Center to peruse the craft and food booths, exhibitor displays and the Texoma Arts Association Art Show & Sale. The Event Center will also include the Magnolia Theatre, featuring around-the-clock, free, family-friendly entertainment. Of course there are plenty more free events outside under the children’s tent with arts and crafts, turtle races and more. The Magnolia Festival also hosts a variety of other activities happening throughout the community including the Magnolia Farmers Market and the Magnolia 5K & Fun Run in Downtown Durant, Veterans' Reception, Durant Rotary Magnolia Bike Tour and more. Be sure not to miss the live music at the Choctaw Casino on Friday and Saturday nights of the festival. As headquarters of the Choctaw Nation, the Magnolia Festival will also showcase the history and folklore of their heritage with Choctaw dancers and a Choctaw Princess Pageant. With a wide variety of events, entertainment, activities, food and exhibitions, the Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma is a guaranteed fun-filled weekend for visitors of all ages. For more information on this year's Magnolia Festival, visit www.magnoliafestival.com or click the "More Information" button below. MORE INFORMATION Events & Programs Photo Gallery Magnolia Festival Ribbon Cuttings Leadership Durant Durant Young Professionals CONTACT US 215 N. 4th Ave. Durant, Oklahoma 74701 Phone: 580-924-0848 Fax: 580-924-0348 CONNECT WITH US NEWSLETTER Email Address * * indicates required ©2021 Durant Area Chamber of Commerce - Site Map | Site Design

Durant Area Chamber of Commerce HOME ABOUT MEMBERSHIP EVENTS & PROGRAMS DURANT NEWS Choctaw Cultural Center Day and Choctaw Pow Wow Date: 12/3/21 - 12/5/21 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Click here for additional information Friday 12/03 4p – 8p Gourd Dance Saturday 12/04 10a Doors Open 12p Grand Entry 4p Break 7p Grand Entry Sunday 12/05 10a Doors Open 10:30a Sunday Service 12p Grand Entry CONTACT US 215 N. 4th Ave. Durant, Oklahoma 74701 Phone: 580-924-0848 Fax: 580-924-0348 CONNECT WITH US NEWSLETTER Email Address * * indicates required ©2021 Durant Area Chamber of Commerce - Site Map | Site Design