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12 07, 2016

Forest Heritage Center Events: Sept-Oct 2016

Forest Heritage Center Events: Sept-Oct 2016

Suzy2019-10-23T21:52:10+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Festival, Things to do|

Wood-turning, basket-weaving, and painting - oh my! This September and October is an exciting time at Broken Bow's Forest Heritage Center and Museum at Hochatown State Park. Between September 9 and October 16, the Heritage Center plays host to fine-art events that are both entertaining and educational. September 13-14, 2016: Capturing Nature's Beauty Artist and art educator Jamie Carter graces our presence from Paris, TX to instruct current and would-be artists in nature-painting techniques. "Capturing Nature's Beauty" is a 2-day art retreat for students who want to learn about painting their natural surroundings. It doesn't matter if you are a [...]

11 05, 2016

Celebrate America in Broken Bow OK in July 2016

Celebrate America in Broken Bow OK in July 2016

Suzy2021-07-02T18:00:17+00:00Event, McCurtain County, Things to do|

There is so much happening in McCurtain County this July, we just had to tell you about it! The month starts out with a bang - or several of them, considering Independence Day's traditional celebratory displays - and continues on to some fun area events. July 1-4, 2016 brings the Wright City Rodeo. What first started as a celebration from a father to his newlywed daughter, this local tradition has become one of the oldest continuous rodeo traditions in the state. Roping, riding, clowns... you'll see all the traditional rodeo spectacles! And of course, one of the rodeo's Independence Day [...]

15 04, 2016

2016 Broken Bow Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival, June 16-17-18

2016 Broken Bow Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival, June 16-17-18

Suzy2019-10-23T22:00:45+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Festival, Things to do|

It's that time again: time to plan your cabin escape to Broken Bow during the weekend of June 16, 17 and 18 for the 2016 Kiamichi Owa-Chito Festival of the Forest! Residents of and Visitors to the Broken Bow area look forward to this annual event celebrating our community, our heritage and SE Oklahoma's natural beauty. Held at the Broken Bow City Park, this festival brings a friendly welcome to all with the 5K run; children's events; youth activities; Choctaw Indian Dancing, story-telling, singing and cultural demonstrations; concessions; the Forestry Competition; Archery Contest; Horseshoe Contest; Talent Show; Domino Tournament; Turkey [...]

2 11, 2015

November Events: Folk Festival and Craft Show

November Events: Folk Festival and Craft Show

Suzy2021-07-06T14:44:22+00:00Event, Festival, Kids Activity, Things to do|

Each year, the entire town of Broken Bow and the surrounding areas look forward to our annual Folk Festival and Craft Show, held at the Forest Heritage Center. We would like to formally invite you to attend this wonderful, family-friendly event during your southeast OK cabin vacation this November 13, 14 and 15, 2015! Start your holiday shopping early! Nearly 70 exhibitors and vendors will be in attendance this year, and many take things back to our country's roots with turn-of-the-(19th)-century skills. Meanwhile, storytellers will regale their audiences with traditional lore while traditional musicians play dulcimer, banjo, fiddles and more [...]

15 09, 2015

Fall Events and Beauty in Broken Bow, OK

Fall Events and Beauty in Broken Bow, OK

Suzy2019-10-23T22:12:31+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Nature|

Fall is the perfect time to visit southeast Oklahoma: the area has plenty to see and do... not to mention the perfect weather to for outdoor events and activities! Reserve your Beavers Bend Creative Escapes cabin between the end of October and the start of November, and you can witness the best color in southeast Oklahoma. From Broken Bow north, Kiamichi Trace is known as one of the best Fall Foliage Routes in the state! As you drive north from Broken Bow on Route 259, following Route 259A through Beavers Bend State Park and Hochatown State Park back to 259, [...]

23 07, 2015

Rodeo and Family Fun at Two Idabel Summer Events

Rodeo and Family Fun at Two Idabel Summer Events

Suzy2019-10-24T17:05:27+00:00Event, Festival, Things to do|

For as long as America can remember, Oklahoma and rodeos have gone hand-in-hand. since the 1800s, ranch personnel often tested their skills against those from neighboring ranches, often in the form of roping and riding contests. It was friendly fun that helped build both friendships and good-natured rivalries across the west. While the sport became more popular, and monetary prizes grew, rodeos were the subject of much speculation because there was no standard way to judge a particular skill. Between 1929 and 1965, organizations were created to standardize rules and create a point system for judging, set prize-money policies, protect [...]

27 04, 2015

Unique Activities in Broken Bow: May Events

Unique Activities in Broken Bow: May Events

Suzy2021-07-02T23:52:37+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Festival, Things to do|

Warmer weather is here, and with it comes our town's tradition of fun events for both locals and visitors to enjoy. We would like to formally invite all of our Beavers Bend Creative Escapes guests to join our town in some unique pastimes in May. During this month, May 16, 2015 is the date of choice, when fun can be had with Cool Cars & Crazy Cones and Music MAYnia & More. May 16, 2015: Music MAYnia & More 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Beavers Bend State Park Amphitheater Start your day at this all-day celebration of the arts, presented [...]

11 11, 2014

2014 Christmas Holiday Happenings Near Broken Bow

2014 Christmas Holiday Happenings Near Broken Bow

Suzy2021-07-02T17:44:33+00:00Event, Festival, Shopping|

Halloween has passed, and Thanksgiving will soon be upon us with the love, laughter and FOOD that comes with it. And what's after that? Why it's time for all things peace and goodwill that make up the Christmas Season! If you plan to enjoy a Broken Bow vacation with us here at Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, you'll find plenty happening to help celebrate this end-of-year holiday. From traditional arts and crafts shows, to parades, larger specialty events and more, you'll find the perfect area diversion during your cabin escape. So come out to Beavers Bend Creative Escapes this Holiday Season [...]

30 08, 2014

Masters at Work Competition & Exhibit – Beavers Bend OK

Suzy2014-08-30T15:23:58+00:00Broken Bow, Event, Uncategorized|

Have you ever admired a work of art and felt that twinge of jealousy as you wished for a minute that you had the skills to create something like that? The Masters at Work Woodturning Competition & Exhibition in Broken Bow, OK is an opportunity for true artists to show their skills to the world and for others to appreciate and admire. This annual event is put on by the Forest Heritage Center Museum and Oklahoma Forestry Services as an effort to increase awareness of woodturning as an art form. If you have not had a chance to see these [...]

19 07, 2014

Three Lady Scramble at Idabel Country Club

Suzy2021-07-02T18:13:20+00:00Beavers Bend, Beavers Bend Creative Escapes, Broken Bow, Event, Nature, Things to do|

If you are a golfer at heart you probably have a course that will forever be seared in your memory. Perhaps it was one that truly put your skills to the test or where you golfed the best game of your life. Maybe it is one that brought a hole-in-one or a place where you spent a great day with a close group of friends. There are many wonderful things about our little neck of the woods but the golfing opportunities around Broken Bow, OK definitely make the list. The Idabel Country Club in Idabel, OK is just a short, [...]