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What's Happening This Fall
Fin & Feather Resort Fall Festival
One of the most popular arts and crafts festivals in the state, Fin & Feather draws thousands of visitors to its 200 exhibit booths each September. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Tenkiller, this 40-year-old festival is the granddaddy of arts and crafts shows. Admission is free, but bring the mad money because you’re sure to find the perfect hand-crafted gift or home accessory you’ve been looking for.
Fin & Feather Resort, Rt. 1, Box 194, Gore, (918) 487-5148
War Memorial Park and Museum and USS Batfish
This highly decorated World War II submarine has found a resting place of honor on the shores of the Arkansas River at Muskogee. Dedicated to all submariners, this war memorial remembers and respects the sacrifices of American veterans. The Batfish is open for tours; experience the vessel that sank three enemy submarines and eleven other enemy vessels during her tenure in battle. See up close and personal the tight spaces the crew lived land worked in, including the crew cabins and torpedo room. The park also includes an army tank, cannons and missiles, as well as the Walk of Honor, a moving tribute to veterans.
Location: Port of Muskogee, War Memorial Park
Hours: Summer Hours March 15th – October 15th Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Winter Hours October 16th – March 14th Thursday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Closed Monday – Wednesday
Admission: Adults $5.00, Children $2.00, Senior Citizens $3.00, Children under 6 are free
http://www.ussbatfish.com/wm-park.html
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The world of music wouldn’t be the same without the influences and contributions of many great Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to recognizing the special impact many Oklahoma artists have had in music. The Hall of Fame holds its annual Induction Ceremony and Concert each fall at the Muskogee Civic Center. Bringing such Oklahoma greats as Toby Keith, Vince Gill, Ronnie Dunn, Patti Page and Carrie Underwood to the stage, the show is always a crowd pleaser. The Hall of Fame also seeks to recognize those musicians, writers and singers who may be less well known, but are still significant contributors to the rich tapestry of Oklahoma music. At the Museum, you can see memorabilia donated by past inductees.
Location: 401 S Third Street, Muskogee
www.oklahomamusichalloffame.com
Halloween Festival and Haunted Castle
Each October, the Castle of Muskogee is transformed into a spooktacular Halloween theme park with events and activities ranging from family friendly to downright horrifying. Families will enjoy the Halloween Village with drinks, food, bobbing for apples and other fun activities, as well as the Haunted Hayride and the kid-friendly Halloween Land. For those looking for a real scare, there is Domus Horrificus, where you’ll see where your favorite horror monsters dwell; Case Morte, a labyrinth full of doom and mystery; and the Trail of Blood, a tour through the fog shrouded forest.
Location: The Castle of Muskogee
Dates: October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 25-25, 30-November 1, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Admission to the Halloween Village is free; other events cost between $2.00 - $11.95
http://www.okcastle.com/halloween-2008.html
Ghost Stories Caravan Tour
Travel along the Spook Trail with Three Rivers Museum in this popular tour to ghostly sites around Muskogee. Hear the stories of the famous and infamous from history that met an untimely demise and are said to haunt the area still. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a small flashlight because this tour takes you to local cemeteries . . . at night.
Three Rivers Museum, 220 Elgin, Muskogee (918) 686-6624
