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May 29 – May 31, 2025
Choctaw Event Center – Durant, OK
Honoring the heritage of Durant, the “City of Magnolias,” the Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma returns for its 27th year May 29–31, 2025 at the Choctaw Event Center and throughout the Durant community.
Festival-goers will enjoy over 150 vendor booths, including a special spotlight on Southern heritage and Made in Oklahoma vendors. Delight in the offerings at Food Truck City, and enjoy thrilling rides and games at Mitchell’s Amusement Carnival presented by Cardinal FG. Evening highlights include an outdoor concert, and a screening of the rodeo classic 8 Seconds under the stars, sponsored by the West Durant Merchants Association, Simmons Bank, and Lane Frost Brand. Live entertainment will take place on the Cherokee Communications Stage throughout the weekend.
The festival also features the Magnolia Farmers Market downtown, the Magnolia 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, and the Durant Rotary Magnolia Bike Tour. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore cultural demonstrations at the Choctaw Cultural Center during the event.
Recognized with the prestigious Redbud Award for “Outstanding Event,” the Magnolia Festival celebrates community, culture, and connections.
With 150+ vendors and booths from all over the region, you will indeed find the “perfect” item to take home! Held at the Choctaw Event Center, this festival offers everything from artisan crafts to handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, informational booths, children’s activities, and much more!
After you work up an appetite, enjoy one of the many specialty food vendors inside and outside the Event Center! Festival favorites like smoked turkey legs, funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy, and more will be available!
Presented by Cardinal FG
Join us outside in the parking lot directly off Choctaw Road for two unforgettable nights of entertainment!
On Thursday at dusk, enjoy a special outdoor screening of 8 Seconds, sponsored by West Durant Merchants Association, Simmons Bank, and Lane Frost Brand.
Then, on Friday at 7:00 p.m., the excitement continues with a live outdoor concert featuring great music and an electric festival atmosphere.
Bring your lawn chairs, kick back, and enjoy the Magnolia Festival under the open sky!
Take the celebration downtown and start your day with the Magnolia Festival 5K & 1M Fun Run! After the race, stay downtown and enjoy the Magnolia Farmers Market, restaurants, shopping, and fun!
Race Day Schedule
Starting Location: First Texoma National Bank Parking Lot – N 2nd Ave & Evergreen St.
*Awards immediately following the 5K
Be sure to visit downtown Durant Main Street for a variety of activities throughout the Magnolia Festival weekend. The Magnolia Farmers Market on Saturday will feature fresh and local produce, products and items as well as a magnolia-themed kids craft and magnolia tree saplings for sale!
More information available at www.durantmainstreet.org.
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.
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.
Thursday, May 29 – 4:00 to 9:00 pm – Choctaw Event Center
Friday, May 30 – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm – Choctaw Event Center
Saturday, May 31 – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm – Choctaw Event Center
Save the Date
Yes. The event center does provide free Wi-Fi inside the facility only.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the 2025 Magnolia Festival, please fill out an application and someone will reach out to you shortly.
Free Parking is available at the event center, which is located off Choctaw Road