Thursday, May 28th - Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma

Schedule of Events:
Thursday, May 28th:
7:00 pm — New Plainsmen (Market Square)
— Carnival (wristband night $15)
Friday, May 29th:
9:00 am — Art Show Opens (Massey Building at 200 W.
Main until 7 pm)
Noon
— All Vendors Open
— Antique Tent Open (2nd & Main)
— Entertainment on First United Stage at 4th &
Evergreen through 6:00 pm
1:00 pm — Three Valley Museum Open (until 5:00 pm)
5:00 pm — Choctaw Nation Princess Pageant
(Courthouse)
6:-00 pm — Opening Ceremonies (Choctaw Strage)
— Belle & Beau
— Carnival (wristband night $20)
7:00 pm — KLBC/KSEO Country Showdown
(Choctaw Stage, 3rd & Beech)
9:00 pm — Byron Berline (Choctaw Stage)
Schedule of Events (Cont.):
11:00 am — Magnolia Pageant (First Baptist Church) (Ages 0-4)
$ Admission Charged
Noon
— Turtle Races (3rd & Beech)
1:00 pm — Carnival Begins (wristband night $20)
— Children’s Coloring Contest (3rd & Beech)
2:00 pm — Magnolia Pageant (First Baptist Church)
(ages 5—18) $ Admission Charged
7:00 pm — ANOLI Native American Dance Troupe
(Choctaw Stage)
8:00 pm — Opening Band (Butch Lawson and the Cherokee
Band)
9:00 pm — Lacy J. Dalton (Choctaw Stage-3rd & Beech)
* Entertainment will be moved to high school auditorium in the
event of inclement weather (8th and Walnut).
Saturday, May 30th:
9:00 am — Children’s Parade (Line up at 4th & Main)
— All Vendors Open
— Art Show Open (Massey Building til 7 pm)
— Antique Tent Open (2nd & Main)
9:30 am — Children’s Parade Awards (3rd & Beech)
10:00 am — Live Entertainment all day (4th & Evergreen)
— Children’s Events & Activities including
Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Fun Activities,
Climbing Wall & Inflatables (3rd & Beech)
— Antique Car & Tractor Show—First Texoma
National Bank Lot at 2nd & Evergreen
(Cont. on next page)
For more information regarding the
Magnolia Festival,
please call the
Durant Area Chamber of Commerce
at 580-924-0848
Or
Durant Main Street
at 580-924-1550
or visit www.magnoliafestival.com
Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma
P.O. Box 5262
Durant, OK 74702-5262
James Dunegan, Festival Director
Magnolia
Festival of
Oklahoma
2009 Magnolia Festival— Come join the fun !
Music & Entertainment
Constant entertainment will be
highlighted by the New Plainsmen
on Thursday, The Coalgate Country Showdown and Byron Berline
on Friday, and country music star
Lacy J. Dalton on Saturday night.
Great entertainment will be available all day Saturday. Come early
& stay late.
Shopping & Browsing
Visit Festival Sales, the many vendor booths, or the terrific Downtown businesses.
Children's Activities Parade, turtle
races, coloring contest, sack races, and
more for youngsters.
Antiques
Show &
Sale
Native American Events As headquarters of
the Choctaw Nation, Durant will showcase the
history and folklore of the Choctaws. The
Princess Pageant features young ladies displaying traditional dresses and talents. Through
their colorful dance movements, the ANOLI
Indian Dancers tell stories rich in Native
American heritage that always delight the
audience.
Parade
Children are welcome to participate in a walking parade down
Main Street.
Artisans Show & Sale A variety of artwork and an array of
handmade items can be enjoyed and purchased. Visit the
Massey Building on 2nd & Main Street to get out of the heat.
Other
Car Show, Antique Tractor Show,
great festival food, Magnolia Scholarship Pageant, and much more
can be enjoyed during the Festival.
Plus there is lots of shopping opportunities on Main Street.
Historic Walking Tour Learn about the history
of the community. Tour ends at the Three Valley
Museum housed in a beautifully restored
machine shop and service station at Fourth &
Main. Enjoy their Native American displays and
transportation exhibits.
The City of Magnolias is home to
Southeastern Oklahoma State University,
the Medical Center of Southeastern
Oklahoma, and the Choctaw Nation—-with
Lake Texoma only a few miles away.
See splendid Magnolia trees in full bloom as
you tour Durant. Known as “The Campus of
a Thousand Magnolias”, Southeastern
Oklahoma State University first opened its
doors to students on June 14, 1909. The
Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival has made
its home at Southeastern since 1979.
Historic Downtown Durant is home to the
world's largest peanut, City Hall, Three
Valley Museum, and locally owned shops to
create a wonderful “Hometown Shopping
Experience”. Durant's unique blend of history, recreation, culture, shopping, and
healthy business climate makes it a perfect
destination for leisure or business.