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TABLE OF CONTENTS Lake and River ...............................................................................6 ............................................................................... 6 Renaissance Redux .................................................................... ....................................................................12 12 See Ya Later, Gator ..................................................................... .....................................................................18 18 Summer in Stilwell......................................................................... .........................................................................24 24 Events calendar........................................................................... ...........................................................................28 28 Heather Kilpatrick Contributing Writers Publisher

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LAKE AND RIVER Lee Guthrie | Daily Press

The Illinois River just before spring arrives, looks very different than it will once it warms enough for river adventures.

Adventure awaits those anxious for water fun

By LEE GUTHRIE

Foggy and chilly days soon will make way for warmer weather, beckoning eager water sports fans to the rivers and lakes, with most float operators shooting for a May 1 opening.

Last year’s season started off with major rain and flooding along the Illinois River, cutting into floating and rafting season. Barret “Bear” Frank, owner of Riverside Floats, said last season was horrible, and the business was only open five days the first month, and maybe two of those were on the weekend.

“When we open depends on the weather; we will be there all May and if weather permits we will be floating every weekend,” Frank said.

What separates Riverbend Floats is the individual inner tubes on the short floats, with cheap prices on weekdays for locals to come out and float for 6

under $20, as long as they are back by 6 p.m., Frank said. Riverbend is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We have clean facilities, great customer service, and quick about getting people on the water,” Frank said. “And the cheapest prices for local folks during the week.”

Austin Spears, owner of Arrowhead Resort, said they plan to open May 15.

Other accommodations can be made ahead of time by calling the resort.

The last weekend open is the one after Labor Day, Sept. 11-13.

“We do rafts and kayaks and have cabins, lodges, RV spots, electric and primitive camp sites,” Spears said.

This year Spears said they are working on bringing a different food truck in each weekend for guests, to allow them more options for food.

Eagle Bluff Resort personnel are getting their facilities ready for the season,

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and Betthany Kehoe, office manager, said they plan to open May 1.

“This year we have two new things: glamping – glamorous camping – sites, and we are so excited about it; and we have golf carts for rent this year,” Kehoe said.

She said on the camping sites, except for glamping, the price is by person rather than site, and it will be cheaper for smaller families, Kehoe said.

“We adjusted the prices so it would be more affordable, and the price varies per site,” Kehoe said. “In the camp store, we have new shirts, and it should be a good year for the store.”

Kent Presley, the manager of the Diamondhead Resort, said their resort stands out because of the restaurant and bar facilities on-site, which is the only bar on the river besides Roxie’s BBQ & Lover’s Leap Bar. The resort is owned by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, along with Echota Village.

Diamondhead is shooting for May 1 also for their opening day with floats and lodging.

“This year the Terp Float Festival is scheduled for the last weekend in July,” Presley said.

“Diamond Stone Music Festival hasn’t been finalized yet, but we are looking at end of August;

it is usually in September.”

The resort offers a motel, cabins, bunk houses, RV spots, electrical and primitive camping. Echota Village has RV sites, electric and primitive camping, and one AirBnB. Sparrow Hawk Camp is open all year, and people can check in now if they make a reservation.

As long as the river is safe during the season, they offer float adventures.

The camp has primitive and electric camping, and 40 and 50 amp sites for RVs, cabins and a bunkhouse that sleeps up to 20.

“We have live music throughout the year, and

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the 4th Rawk the River Music Festival is June 25-28, and last year we had 14 bands a day, even with the rain,” said the receptionist at the camp. “We are still looking for vendors and sponsors for this event.”

An 18-hole disc golf course gives guests something different to do by staying at this camp, and Sparrow Hawk has a half mile of riverfront.

“There is good fishing here, and we offer private shuttles – up to 49 miles, if they need a ride with their personal kayak or vessel,” the receptionist said.

War Eagle Resort is planning to open the first of May, and if the weather continues to be warm they may open earlier, but are closed now and didn’t open for spring break, said Pam Hazen, owner.

“We have a pool, motel, A-frame cabins, bunk houses and several houses, and we offer floats; our prices are the same as last year,” Hazen said. “We are working on all of our facilities and getting ready for our guests.”

By press time, two marinas had responded about the offerings at their facilities. One was Cookson Bend Marina.

Tyler Hobbs said they have both annual boat slips and 10 night slips, and have a bar and grill and a marina store and some lodging.

“I have a couple of cabins, motel rooms and a duplex,” Hobbs said. “We will open around April 15, and go into September.”

The food at the grill includes burgers, quesadillas, nachos, chili cheesesteak sandwiches, hot dogs, tacos, shrimp and chicken tenders.

At Elk Creek Resort, Brian Smither said the cabins open the weekend of March 14-15, Smither said.

The store offers fuel, snacks, shirts and hats. During the season the marina rents out boats, paddle boards and kayaks for floating around the cove and exploring the creeks.

“I am co-president of the Oklahoma Ozarks Tourism Association, which used to be the Greater Tenkiller Association, and we put on the fireworks show every year on the lake,” Smither said.

“We are working on an additional poker run at the lake, around the middle of June.”

All the money from this poker run will help fund the fireworks show, Smither said.

Lee Guthrie | Daily Press

The grounds of Diamondhead Resort was cloaked in fog March 12, but soon trees will leaf out, the water warm and floating and rafting the Illinois River can begin.

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RENAISSANCE REDUX

Two popular Muskogee festivals celebrate azaleas and history

By CATHY SPAULDING

Muskogee celebrates colorful azaleas and steps back in time to the Renaissance each spring.

The entire month of April is spent celebrating spectacular azaleas at Honor Heights Park. Gardens contain more than 30,000 azalea shrubs in hundreds of varieties and colors.

This year’s festival marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, with the theme “Scenes From America.”

Members of Muskogee Art Guild painted 100 banners to celebrate America, azaleas, flowers and other subjects.

Throughout April, the banners line Okmulgee Avenue, Broadway, Azalea Park Drive and all through Honor Heights Park.

Azalea Festival Parade, April 4, follows that theme.

Muskogee Parks and Recreation Event Coordinator Joel Everett said this year’s azalea parade is earlier in April than in the past.

“We set it back so it wouldn’t conflict with events at Hatbox,” he said. “The month of April is always the Azalea Festival, so we might as well open it as early as possible. And with this weather, it looks like we’re going to have an early spring.”

Muskogee blooms with other festivities in April.

Muskogee Farmers Market also opens April 4 at Muskogee Civic Center’s covered parking area. The market attracts growers from across the Muskogee and Fort Gibson areas.

The market runs Saturday mornings through October.

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Castle of Muskogee | Courtesy Photo

“Birds of Prey” is a popular attraction during The Castle of Muskogee’s Renaissance Festival.

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Darlene LaCrone painted a banner celebrating different glories of America, to be displayed through April during Muskogee’s Azalea Festival. hundreds of chili and barbecue lovers — to its 42nd Exchange Club Chili & BBQ Cook-Off 11 a.m. April 11 at Hatbox Field. Cook teams come from around the country, from backyard grillers to master chefs, to see who wins top prizes.

April 16 marks the first of the city’s monthly All Aboard Thursdays, gatherings of food, fun and music at Depot Green. People can sample varieties of Oklahoma wine, craft beer and Muskogee’s finest foods Muskogee Rotary’s Party in the Park, April 25 at Honor Heights Park Papilion.

The fun continues in May. Oklahoma Renaissance Festival begins its five-weekend run April 25 at the Castle of Muskogee.

“It’s a time just to turn off your cell phone and hang out with friends and family and have a good fun time,” said Castle Owner Matt Hiller. “Everyone likes to be in character.”

Visitors can expect plenty of new attractions. Workers rebuilt the garrison, which shows off medieval and post-me-

dieval weaponry. It’s a three story, and there will be new vendors at each side of it. Castleton’s German area will get a new stage and biergarten, Hiller said.

“Shiner Bock is coming in as a big supporter for that,” he said.

A Royal Players Guild added a quest where visitors can visit different attractions for clues, “And at the end, you enter the room of gold and get your picture taken,” Hiller said.

Each weekend has a different theme: Fantasy, April 25-26; Romance, May 2-3; Pirates, May 9-10; Celtic Cultur, May 16-17; Mayfest, May 23-24; and Spice Roads, May 30-31.

Daily features include a medieval costume contest, 2 p.m. in the Great Hall; a Queen’s Tea offering finger foods, at 2 p.m; and The King’s Smoker, 4:15 p.m., with fine beverages and cigars.

A new attraction is Table Pour Deux, where couples can enjoy champagne and charcuterie in a private setting overlooking the jousting arena.

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SEE YA LATER, GATOR MUSIC FEST THAT BEGAN AS A JOKE TO RETURN FOR FIFTH YEAR

By EMMET JAMIESON

Gatorfest, a music festival in memory of the Claremore Lake alligator euthanized in 2022, is coming back for its fifth year May 9.

Five Mays ago, rangers from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation dragged an adult male gator from Claremore Lake and fatally shot it. ODWC could not explain how the 9-foot, 6-inch reptile got there, according to Claremore Progress articles from 2022.

Residents had spotted a 2-foot ‘gator in Dog Creek eight years earlier, but ODWC judged it too small to cause harm and left it alone.

Jackson Savage of Claremore said he and his wife, Sarah, found the killing unjust.

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Jackson Savage, co-founder of Gatorfest, plays “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open Gatorfest 4 Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Claremore Lake.

“It should have been a bigger story, as far as I was concerned,” Savage said. “So kind of as a joke, we set it up on Facebook: the candlelit vigil for Al E. Gator. ...

Really quickly, we had thousands of people click that they’re going.

It was like, ‘Oh man,

this is crazy. All these people are gonna be mad if we don’t actually put it together.’”

The Savages rented a shelter and the concrete bandstand, and they asked some musician friends to help them put on a show. Savage said fewer people

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showed up to the first Gatorfest than the thousands who had indicated interest on Facebook, but everybody had a good time — good enough to put on a second event.

Savage said Gatorfest has grown large enough that for the first time, he had to obtain a special events permit from the city and take out insurance.

To pay for the permit and other fees, Gatorfest sought sponsors.

“A lot of people are saying I should charge a vendor fee, but I don’t know, I think it’s more fun and less pressure for everybody if we just keep everything free,” Savage said. “... They normally pay, but Gatorfest is different.

We’re DIY.” The festival begins at noon. People can buy lunch or dinner from Savage’s friend, Nathan Simpson, who will park his Sauced Pizza & More food truck at the lake. They can also buy snacks, T-shirts and other trinkets from a variety of vendor booths.

Informal contests throughout the day will determine the cutest dog and best pair of Crocs shoes, Savage said.

Eleven artists will play 30- to 45-minute sets until Gatorfest ends at 10 p.m., beginning with Savage’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on electric guitar. Savage said genre-wise, the lineup ranges from Southern rock to punk to long-form jam band.

One of the artists returning to Gatorfest this year is Aceta, an electronic music project by Tyler Kik of Claremore. Kik, 18, said he plays no instruments except a drum pad and a bit of guitar. He creates songs in a digital audio workstation, then raps or sings over them.

Kik said Gatorfest 3 was his first-ever live show and a childhood dream come true. Gatorfest 5, he said, will mark his most ambitious performance yet.

“At Gatorfest, I’m going to unveil some brand new stuff that no one’s ever heard before, play some new music and have some more crowd interaction events,” Kik said. “... It’s gonna go all over the place, and it’s gonna be super-cool.”

Savage said other artists on the playbill include Kyle Maine, a red dirt country singer; The Big Cheese, a rock cover band; and Jackal, a band that plays alternative rock.

Kik said he stayed until the end of the night at both Gatorfests he’s attended so he wouldn’t miss any of the music.

“It’s awesome sharing the rawness of people who live in my community and hearing their stories and their testimonies as they get on stage and sing their hearts out and play their favorite songs,” Kik said.

The memory of Al E. Gator, Gatorfest’s reason for existence, suffuses the entire festival. Savage said Gatorfest always begins, ends or both with a moment of silence for the gator, and many of the performers sing swampy songs as an ode to him. Savage said he wants to install a 9-foot, 6-inch bronze monument to Al at the lake some day.

Savage graduated from Claremore High School in 2011, and he said he’s been hearing rumors all his life about gators lurking in Claremore Lake. He said he can hardly believe those stories turned out to be true, nor can he believe a half-serious Facebook event post has grown into a full-fledged festival.

“I’m shocked that we’ve made it through all the permitting and all the stuff,” Savage said. “I mean, it’s just me and my wife. ... At this point, I expect to see Gatorfest 10.”

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STILWELL SUMMER Annual Strawberry Festival is capstone event, but others are planned

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Brielle Winters, left, with dad Malachi Kocher, enjoy a frozen pineapple drink at the 2025 Stilwell Strawberry Festival.

By RENEE FITE

Spring and summer months are filled with outdoor activities in Adair County, from sports, to the splash pad at Carson Park, to outdoor recreation at parks and lakes – and the biggest event of the year in May, when thousands flock to town for the annual Stilwell Strawberry Festival.

Usually the second Saturday in May, the festival this year will be Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 and includes strawberry judging and auction, the Strawberry Queen crowning, live music, tons of vendors and activities, and in the afternoon, free ice cream and berries.

Stilwell Mayor Jean Ann Wright created an Events Committee last year to organize more family fun and to give citizens and visitors reasons to gather. There is an event every month in 2026, which began in January, with the “What I Love About Stilwell” essay contest, in February, a Mardi Gras Trivia Night; and in March, “Cruisin’ With My Sweetheart.”

“We are known for our Strawberry Festival, but we are also getting known for having numerous events,” said Wright.

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Hometown Heroes Banquet Saturday, April 11, a semi-formal dinner catered by Singing Chef James Taylor, with a silent auction and dance featuring the music of the 4F’s: Dr. Carl Farinelli, Matt Farinelli, John Fite and Dr. Brett Fitzgerald.

May is all things strawberry, including the annual Strawberry Dessert contest, hosted May 4 at City Hall. Upward of 20,000 people have attended the Strawberry Festival in previous years. It’s always a popular event, especially for the berries and parade. This year marks the 79th.

“I want to encourage visitors who are coming for berries to come very early, say before 10 a.m., or call ahead and make plans to purchase with a grower. It also helps to come a day before or after the festival, as the berries sell out quickly on festival day,” said Wright.

Stilwell Kiwanis President Tracy Sims said the festival runs for 1-1/2 days, starting Friday, May 8, with vendor check-in, which begins at noon.

“We are expecting 100-plus vendors for the festival,” said Sims. “Our vendor applications are still being taken at this point, so I don’t have an exact count.”

The festival will feature loads of arts

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and crafts, food vendors, and nonprofits that sell and are non-selling, said Sims. The non-selling vendors are handing out information about various groups and organizations.

Parade marshal this year will be Mrs. Angela Ross Kohl, the 1990 Strawberry Festival Queen.

“Angela was chosen as this year’s Legacy Queen,” said Sims. “There are 12 young ladies vying for the title of Strawberry Festival Queen this year.”

The pageant will be April 18, at 6 p.m. at the Stilwell High School auditorium. Entertainment for the festival will be Vince Turner and Big City Radio.

“We will have a talent show Friday starting at 6 p.m. and local talent can join, as long as they have not received payment in a

professional form for their talent,” Sims said.

Last year’s winner will warm up the audience before the competition begins. Following the competition, local talent will be performing for the crowd, she said.

The next city activity is for youth. On May 30, a Fishing Derby, hosted by the city and partnering with Cherokee Nation, will be held at Adair Park.

“Hosting a town fishing derby for kids promotes outdoor engagement, encourages community bonding, and teaches environmental stewardship, while improving mental well-being,” Wright said.

“These events provide educational opportunities on fishing, techniques and conservation, help children disconnect from

technology, and create lasting memories.”

Pets matter in Stilwell, and June 6 is the pet care clinic, Stilwellness. The city and partners Cherokee Nation and Tahlequah Animal Control provide free vaccinations to cats and dogs, and while supplies last, free gifts and food. Citizens can buy a $5 city license for a dog.

Barbecue cooks are invited to vie for the title of Best Barbecue June 13 at the inaugural Bikers, Bands and BBQ cook-off.

Entry fee for cooks and vendors are $20. A biker parade and show, with no entry fee, is included.

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April 24-25, Downtown Tahlequah, OK

BLAINE BAILEY, AGALISIGA MACKEY, HEARTLAND XPRESS April 24, Red Fern Festival Main Stage, Tahlequah, OK

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CASEY WEST, TEQUILA KIM, CARTER COMBS

April 24, Red Fern Festival Courthouse Stage, Tahlequah, OK

LANCE ROARK, KANTON TEEN & THE PENNY PICKERS, CANYON SONS

BRETT & TERRI

May 2, The Deck, Cookson, OK

TEQUILA KIM

May 7, The Deck, Cookson, OK

April 25, Red Fern Festival Main Stage, Tahlequah, OK

SONS OF TURNER

AMBER WATSON, JANA JAE, BARTON & SWEENEY

STILWELL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

April 25, Red Fern Festival Courthouse Stage, Tahlequah, OK

May 9, Downtown Stilwell, OK

CANYON SONS

BOONE MENDENHALL

April 25, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK

May 9, The Deck, Cookson, OK

PARTY IN THE PARK

BRETT & TERRI

April 25, The Papilion at Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, OK

May 14, The Deck, Cookson, OK

JIMMY’S DOG POUND

ROD ROBERTSON

April 25, The Deck, Cookson, OK

May 15, The Deck, Cookson, OK

OKLAHOMA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

WANDA WATSON

April 25-May 31, The Castle of Muskogee, Muskogee, OK

May 16, The Deck, Cookson, OK

PEARSON BROTHERS

JOE MACK

April 30, The Deck, Cookson, OK

MAY

May 8, The Deck, Cookson, OK

May 16, The Patriarch, Edmond, OK

MUSKOGEE FAIR: RETRO REWIND May 20-23, Muskogee, OK

THE MIGHTY BISON, WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

5TH SUNDAY FIRE CHOIR, FULL FLAVA KINGS

BORROWED MONEY

VINCE TURNER

All May, Five Civilized Tribes Museum, Muskogee, OK

May 1, The Deck, Cookson, OK

OPENING DAY: THE BUTTERFLY PAPILION IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK May 2, Muskogee, OK

FIESTA DE MAYO

May 2, Downtown Tahlequah, OK

May 21, All Aboard Thursday @ Depot Green, Muskogee, OK

May 21, The Deck, Cookson, OK

BOOTS ON THE BOULEVARD May 21, Downtown Claremore, OK

BRANDON BUTLER BAND May 22, The Deck, Cookson, OK

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WILL ROGERS STAMPEDE PRCA RODEO

WANDA WATSON

BROOKE WHITE BAND

GOLDEN EAGLE POKER RUN

LIBBY STARKS BAND

WILL’S WILD WEST KIDS CAMP

LYLE DEITER

SISTER STONE, JAKE KARLIK & THE IDOLS

STAGEMASTERS

ROD ROBERTSON

RACKENSACK

EMPOWERED COUNTRY WOMEN IN MUSIC SHOWCASE

May 22-24, Will Rogers Stampede Arena, Claremore, OK May 23, The Deck, Cookson, OK May 24, The Deck, Cookson, OK May 27, The Deck, Cookson, OK May 28, The Deck, Cookson, OK May 29, The Deck, Cookson, OK

POWERSPORTS EXPO 2026

May 29-30, Hatbox Events Park, Muskogee, OK

June 13, The Deck, Cookson, OK June 13, Eufaula Cove, Eufaula, OK

June 15-17, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore, OK June 18, All Aboard Thursday @ Depot Green, Muskogee, OK June 18, The Deck, Cookson, OK

June 19, Kroner & Baer, Tahlequah, OK

SONS OF TURNER

June 19, The Deck, Cookson, OK

SHAW REVOLVER

May 30, The Deck, Cookson, OK

JUNE THE MIGHTY BISON, WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

All June, Five Civilized Tribes Museum, Muskogee, OK

CASEY WEST

June 4, The Deck, Cookson, OK

BOONE MENDENHALL June 5, The Deck, Cookson, OK

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA AUTOCROSS June 6-7, Davis Field Airport, Muskogee, OK

VINCE TURNER

June 10, The Deck, Cookson, OK

BRETT & TERRI

June 20, The Deck, Cookson, OK

PORCHFEST

June 20, Carlton Landing, Eufaula, OK

LYLE DEITER

June 24, The Deck, Cookson, OK

PEARSON BROTHERS

June 25, The Deck, Cookson, OK

BASS REEVES HISTORY CONFERENCE June 26, The Roxy Theater, Muskogee, OK

LIBBY STARKS BAND

June 26, The Deck, Cookson, OK

BORROWED MONEY

June 27, The Deck, Cookson, OK

RACKENSACK

June 12, The Deck, Cookson, OK 30

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918-708-6800

Keetoowah Storytelling Through Art Exhibit

Sequoyah’s Teaching by Ed Rackleff

Exhibit Opens April 13, 2026

Teaching Basket Weaving by Roger Loftis

Immerse yourself in Indigenous and Keetoowah culture, as the John Hair Cultural Center and Keetoowah Museum showcases two talented Keetoowah artists, Roger Loftis and Ed Rackleff.

Both tell stories of our ancestors and the ones who came before us, stories of our customs and lifeways, and show their challenges and triumphs.

John Hair Cultural Center and Keetoowah Museum 18280 West Keetoowah Circle, Tahlequah, OK Admission $5. Ask about group rates | Info: 918-871-2866 Green Country Scene • Volume 7 • Issue 2

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VISIT CHEROKEE NATION

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918-453-5728 Cherokee Fine Art & Gift Shop Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. artscenter.cherokee.org

918-453-5728 Authentic Cherokee Cuisine Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

KAWI CAFE

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