Magnolia Festival Of Oklahoma
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am
Magnolia Festival Of Oklahoma
Choctaw Event Center
3702 Choctaw Road
26th Annual Magnolia Festival Of Oklahoma
Honoring the heritage of Durant, also known as the "City of Magnolias," the annual Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma began in 1997 and features a variety of activities perfect for a fun-filled family weekend.
Occurring the weekend after Memorial Day each year, guests can enjoy a carnival with rides, games, delicious fair food, and a stunning firework display on opening night. With a wide variety of events, including an art show, live entertainment, children's activities, tractor show, food vendors, and hundreds of shopping booths, the Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma is a guaranteed fun-filled weekend in Durant for visitors of all ages. The Magnolia Festival has been honored with the Redbud Award for "Outstanding Event" from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association.
The Magnolia Festival also hosts various other activities throughout the community during the festival weekend, including a 5K and Fun Run in Downtown Durant and the Durant Rotary Magnolia Bike Tour.
-Carnival Rides
-Kids Activities
-Artisian Vendors
-Festival Eats
-Family Entertainment
-And, Much More!
Schedule of Events
10:00 am to 9:00 pm: Adopt-A-Magnolia - Choctaw Event Center
Back again! Help us replenish the magnolia trees in Durant - The Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma! It's your chance to spruce up your neighborhood or community park for free. Adoption stipulations will apply.
Trees are first-come, first-served, and we have a limited number for adoption - visit the Adopt-A-Magnolia booth inside the Choctaw Event Center during festival hours to adopt a tree to plant and care for.
5:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Cardinal Fg Pride Amusement Carnival
Bigger and better - Mitchell's Amusements Carnival, presented by Cardinal FG will have 3X the number of "Power Rides" as our previous carnivals! New hours as well so the whole family can play and enjoy longer!
10:00 am-9:00 pm: Art Demos and Sale
Be sure to stop by the Magnolia Festival Art Sale inside the Choctaw Event Center. Texoma Arts Association will be having live art demos along with a variety of local artisan's paintings, sculptures, wood pieces, and more that can be enjoyed and purchased.
