2023
CULTURE techniques and more to the neighbors , friends and supporters in the community who share an interest in gardening .”
The garden also plays host to the Farmers Market and other events that take place throughout the year , including the annual Lady Bug Drop .
A garden bed application or volunteer form can be obtained from the garden at 2109 W . Beech , Duncan .
The Market , now located on Main Street Duncan , is a fresh and unique market stocked with garden and kitchen items , farm to table produce , Amish goods and more .
CHISHOLM TRAIL ARTS COUNCIL
The Chisholm Trail Arts Council ( CTAC ) for over 40 years has celebrated bringing cultural events , arts and education to the Duncan area .
CTAC operates out of their office space and gallery at 810 W . Walnut . The location plays host to many showings , receptions and classes for and by local artists .
The council also hosts Arts Explosion in the summer months , a week of classes for children , teens and adults which teach a range of the arts in different mediums .
The CTAC Live ! concert series also invites local performers and acts from all over the country take part in this series , usually hosted at The Simmons Center in Duncan .
CTAC took over the concert series from Duncan Community Concerts and renamed it “ CTAC Live ,” and now the series brings diverse acts to Duncan throughout the year .
The council began as the Duncan Arts and Humanities Council in 1976 , with the goal of expanding appreciation of the arts in the Duncan area . It is generally acknowledged as the second community arts council in Oklahoma .
In 2018 , CTAC absorbed the Duncan Art Guild to help continue their mission of getting community to participate in the arts . Their well over 50 years of work can be seen around town . The guild , with the help of CTAC , hosted a holiday show , and usually host a spring show and also the Crapemyrtle art contest in the late summer , among many other events .
The shows highlight local artists , including some from across Oklahoma and surrounding states .
CHISHOLM TRAIL MUNICIPAL BAND
The Chisholm Trail Municipal Band formed in 1976 when the community decided to form a band to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence .
The band is comprised of a group of volunteer musicians of all ages from across Southwest Oklahoma and is directed by Duncan Middle and High Schools ’ band director , Jeramy Haas .
The group usually provides three free concerts at the gazebo in Fuqua Park throughout each summer .
INDIAN SHACK FAMILY FUN CENTER
In the mood to throw some axes , play some pool , dominate at air hockey , play some arcade games or a few rounds of mini golf ? Then there ’ s one attraction in this county families should check out .
The Indian Shack Family Fun Center in Comanche has many activities for the entire