VFW to host Arts Festival Oct. 26

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October 23, 2024

VFW Post 1189 will host an Okmulgee Arts Festival Saturday, Oct. 26, at the post, located at 1427 N. Okmulgee Ave. in Okmulgee.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free vendor setup will take place from 8-9 a.m. Contact Sam Richardson for questions, comments or concerns at richmakeamove@ aol.com.

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