MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK

October 29, 2009

Festivals


ALL FESTIVAL, hosted by Keefeton Assembly of God, 1891 East 118th Street South, Muskogee, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. The event is free and includes a hot dog roast, live entertainment for the kids, games, candy and more. Costumes are welcome, no ghosts, witches, goblins, monsters, etc. Information: 348-1025.

HAUNTED CASTLE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 Fern Mountain Road. Nine different haunts in one location. From the scary to the non-scary. Enjoy the free haunted village. Dance under the big tent to your favorite monster music. Something for all ages. Cost: $2 to $9.95. Information: 681-3625 or (800) 439-0658.

SMOKIN’ THE FORT BAR-B-Q AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown Fort Gibson. Country music will be by Heartland Friday and SpringStreet, Rockin Acoustic Circus and The Park Family on Saturday. Watch certified chefs vie for awards. Purchase a tasting kit to sample meats prepared in the People’s Choice competition. There will be arts and crafts, inflatables for kids, adult pie eating contest, covered wagon race, and pet costume contest.

FALL FESTIVAL, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Mountain View Baptist Church, 6401 W. Hancock. Everyone welcome for games, treats, wiener roast, hay ride and bounce house for children.

JESUS FEST, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Destiny Community Development Center, 910 S. D St. There will be food, games and giveaways. Information: 781-0039.

CANDYLAND COMES TO LIFE FALL FESTIVAL, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Chandler Road Church of Christ, 3507 Chandler Road. There will be games, food and air double slide in the back of the building with trunk or treat in the parking lot from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, Nov. 11 to Jan. 2, 2010, Three Rivers Museum. Information: 686-6624.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, First United Methodist Church Activities Center. Information: Steve Thomson, activities director, 682-3368.