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This is our opportunity to describe the different festivals & events our City and surrounding area offer on an annual basis.

FESTIVALS

JANUARY

DR. MARTIN L. KING DAY'S SOUL FOOD COOKOFF
 
Sample a wide variety of home-cooked foods from cooks competing in meat, vegetables, breads, desserts categories.
 
MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER ARENA
4th & Boston
 
DR. MARTIN L. KING JR. HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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FEBRUARY
 
African-American History: Legends, Storytelling
 
Tours to Oklahoma's historically Black Towns
including Muskogee's African American Legacy.
 
Culture-Music-History-Film-Arts Celebrations

MARCH
 
International Women's Month

APRIL

AZALEA FESTIVAL
 
ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL
 
KICKOFF EVENT:
MUSKOGEE SONGFEST FINALISTS from the

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THE BANNERS ARE AUCTIONED OFF AT THE END OF THE AZALEA FESTIVAL.

BANNER DISPLAY & AUCTION

ARTS UNDER THE OAKS
 
Enjoy the festivities and food as Native American artists share their arts and crafts.
 
FIVE TRIBES MUSEUM- 3RD WEEKEND IN APRIL
Honor Heights Park
 
 

EXCHANGE CLUB'S CHILI & BBQ COOKOFF
 
Sample the exquisite chicken wings, brisket, chili and ribs while enjoying the musical entertainment of several local bands and entertainers.  Fun for the entire family. Kids zone with pony rides, balloons and other rides.

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LIVE MUSIC

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CHILI & BBQ COOKOFF CROWDS

BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL
 
1st & 2nd weekends in April, come and enjoy a diverse lineup of independent, international and local movies in a historic theater plus various venues around the downtown area.  Meet the filmmakers, walk the red carpet and enjoy the festivities.

Now in Year 15
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Visit our Festival Website

MOVIE ART-STUDENT FILM-FAMILY FILMS
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HORROR-SCI-FI-WESTERN GENRE FILMS and more

MAY

OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
 
Step back in time to days of old with King Henry VIII, Queen Margaret of Scotland, The Royal Court, Jousters, Jesters, Magicians and Ministrels.  Browse through the more than 100 booths with one of a kind hand crafted wares and delight your taste buds with the wonderful and unique foods of the day.

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JUNE

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
 
Live orchestra under the stars.

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FEATURING THE MUSKOGEE COMMUNITY BAND

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ENJOY MUSKOGEE ARTS ALL YEAR LONG

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS
 
Elliott Park-Named in honor of  African-American Businessman/Pioneer  T.J. Elliott in 1935 is the host venue for the annual Juneteenth FREE lunch and cultural programs.

 
 
3 RIVERS MUSEUM PRESENTS
LAWMEN & OUTLAW DAY

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JULY

"Soaring to New Heights"
Indian Capital Technology Center
 
Outstanding Women Legends are honored in celebration of their outstanding contributions to the Business arena.
 
Panel discussions-Seminars-Workshops and a keynote address by a Woman in a high level Leadership position.

 
 
 
HONEY SPRINGS CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT
 
Rentiesville, OK

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AUGUST

RIVER RUMBA REGETTA-3 Forks Harbor

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SEPTEMBER-LABOR DAY WEEKEND

DUSK TO DAWN BLUES FESTIVAL
 
Over 30 live blues bands perform on 3 stages over 3 days over LABOR DAY WEEKEND.  Fun for the entire family.  Kids activities.

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SELBY & THE LATE DC MINNER-FOUNDERS

OCTOBER

U.S. DEPUTY MARSHAL BASS REEVES LEGACY TOUR-Downtown Muskogee
 
Lawman's career spanned 32 years, arresting outlaws in Indian Territory 1875-1907.  At Statehood, 1907, he became one of the first Black Police Officers in Muskogee in the new state of Oklahoma, walking a beat.
 
Interesting characters share their experiences and encounters with this Outstanding Man of the Law.

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MUSKOGEE HERITAGE DAYS

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NOVEMBER

OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CONCERT
 
Induction ceremony, dinner and reception followed by a concert in honor of inductees and honorees.
 
MUSKOGEE CIVIC CENTER
4th & Boston
 
November

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click photo to visit ok music hall of fame website

DECEMBER

GARDEN OF LIGHTS
 
Honor Heights Park
 
 

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A STEP BACK IN TIME: BOOTH DECORATIONS

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Darkwood Film Arts-RECORDING HISTORY OF FAMILY SOUL FOOD RECIPES

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LOCAL ARTISTIC VOLUNTEERS PAINT THE BANNERS WHICH THEN HANG ON LIGHT POLES THROUGHOUT THE AZALEA FESTIVAL.

For more information call: (918) 616-0166 or the 3 Rivers Museum: 918-686-6624

Muskogee Area Film Production Office * Studio BROADWAY* 213 W. Broadway *Muskogee, OK * US * 74401   918-616-0166 * muskogeeareafilmproduction@gmail.com