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Garvin County, Oklahoma Events

One of the biggest events each year for the town of Stratford, Garvin County, Oklahoma, is that of the annual Peach Festival. It has been a large drawing for tourists to the County for many years. I know many people who travel many miles just to buy Stratford peaches. They also have rodeos and parades during this festival.

Another huge attraction to the county is that of the Annual Arbuckle Mourtain Blue Grass Festival that will be held in Pauls Valley on September 7th thru the 13th. They will also have crafts, quilt drawing, and camping in addition to the music. For more information about this Festival go to the following link for more information. This is a copy of last years flyer http://www.bluegrassville.com/events.dir/Abuckle/

Places of Interest to Visit in Garvin County

G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park, located west of Wynnewood, Okla., at I-35 and Exit 64, was established in 1999 as a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary for abused and abandoned wildlife. The 16-acre park houses a wide array of exotic creatures - from tigers, lions and bears to monkeys and reptiles. The park also serves as refuge for wolves, bobcats, foxes and many other wildlife species indigenous to the Midwest, as well as common farm animals. G.W. Exotic Animal Park hosts on-site safari campouts, cookouts, birthday parties and other special events for small and large groups. The sanctuary also offers an educational and entertaining road show - complete with a 30-foot mobile exhibit, live tigers and other wild animals - for business, school or community functions. $8 adults, $5.00 for children 12 yrs and under. Children two years and under may enter free if accompanied by a paying adult. Group rates. 7 Days a week, 9 am to 7 pm; Winter Hours: Wed - Sun, 10 am to 4 pm www.gwpark.org

Museum of Southern History located at 301 E Kerr in Wynnewood. It is housed in an 1880's church. Adults $2 and Children $1 must call for appt. 405-665-4811

The Wiley Post Memorial is located in Maysville, but cannot be turned as it is privately owned, but there is a memorial plack to commerate this event.

The Moore-Settle House -- Three-story, circa 1899 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. $2 adults, $1 children Open by Appt. 508 E Cherokee Wynnewood, Oklahoma 405-665-2421.