Tourism group promotes Independence Day events near Broken Bow

BROKEN BOW, Okla. — Local folks and tourists will find many ways to enjoy festive fun this Fourth of July as a regional tourism company has compiled a list of free and festive events in the area.

Things To Do In Hochatown offers a webpage and social media outlets that provide resources, information, updates and announcements for McCurtain County, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas at ThingstodoinHochatown. com, according to a news release.

Upcoming Independence Day events include:

July 1: Choctaw Casino in Broken Bow. July 2: Idabel High School in Idabel.

July 3: Field of Dreams fundraiser at Samaritan Fields in De Queen, Arkansas — starts at 5 p.m. with a live deejay, obstacle course, food, FIFA tournament and more as all proceeds go to Samaritan Fields

Jul 4: Wright City Rodeo at Rodeo Grounds Road in Wright City — bareback horses, ranch broncs, kid events, barrels, calf rope, team rope, bulls and fireworks.

July 4: Hochatown Volunteer Fire Department at Hochatown Trade Days in Hochatown — fireworks show beginning at dusk with donations going toward equipment for the Hochatown Volunteer Fire Department.

Additional information can be found on Facebook and Instagram and the web page. Thingstodoinhochatown.com can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For inquiries about last-minute cabin rentals, activities and marketing opportunities, email thingstodohochatown@gmail.com.