Founders Day
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The City of Duncan observes Founders Day with a look at the history of the community and have loads of events for entertainment. The day will feature carnival rides, Marlow Gunfighters Show, Ugly Truck contest, live stage music at 714 West Main Street and numerous food and craft vendors. The Lion's Club will have a Rodeo Parade and you'll enjoy the Battle of The Bands. All these events will be on Main Street in Duncan.
In addition there will be a Founders Day Queen Event at Stephens County Museum on Saturday and the queen will be crowned at 10:30 a.m. If you like you may also participate in the Historical Homes Tour from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For information on these two events call Pee Wee Cary at 580-252-0717.
Saturday and Sunday there will be a Dutch Oven Cookoff with lots of delicious foods that will be prepared. Time for the cookoff will be 8 a.m. to Noon.
10am - 11pm
Founders Day
Phone : 580-252-0717 (Always call and confirm events.)
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Simmons Center
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