Kick Off the Holidays at the Magnolia Christmas Fest in Durant!

Get ready to unwrap the holiday season in the “City of Magnolias!” The beloved community tradition returns this November with the annual Magnolia Christmas Fest at the Choctaw Event Center.

Featuring more than 100 shopping vendors, a fleet of food trucks, live entertainment, children's activities, and multiple chances to visit Santa Claus, this two-day festival has something for every member of the family. Whether you're hunting for unique handmade gifts, taking in local dance and musical performances, or treating the kids to crafts and storytime, make plans now to join the celebration!

• Dates: Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14, 2026

• Location: Choctaw Event Center, 3702 Choctaw Rd, Durant, OK 74701

• Admission: Open to the public / Free general admission (select activities like Breakfast with Santa may require advance purchase/RSVP)

Full Schedule of Events

Friday, November 13, 2026

• 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Vendor Booths Open

• 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Holly Jolly Quilt Show

• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Kids Crafts (Presented by Community Partners)

• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Pictures with Santa by Sierra Haney Photography (Presented by Cherokee Communications)

• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dance Unlimited Performance

Saturday, November 14, 2026

• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Breakfast with Santa (Presented by Integration Station Cafe)

• 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Vendor Booths Open

• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Pajama Parade (Presented by People 1st Industries)

• 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Story Time with Mrs. Claus

• 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Pictures with Santa by Sierra Haney Photography (Presented by Cherokee Communications)

• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Shawnda Raines Group Performances

• 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Holly Jolly Quilt Show

• 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Head to Toe Dance Performances

• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Pictures with Santa by Sierra Haney Photography (Presented by Cherokee Communications)

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Axis Dance Performances

Don't wait to plan your holiday weekend!