One of the premier events in the South is held right here in the Sooner State every spring. During the month of April, The Azalea Festival celebrates the blooming of azaleas, along with several other flowers in the historic town of Muskogee. It’s held at Honor Heights Park and attracts visitors every year from around the world.
Honor Heights Park is a botanical garden located at 1400 Honor Heights Drive in Muskogee. It’s home to 40 acres of manicured gardens and is known for its azaleas.
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During the month of April, The Azalea Festival will take place every day and is free to the public.
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The moment you step out of your car, you’ll smell the fragrant azaleas and be mesmerized with their bold colors.
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There are over 30,000 azaleas in 625 varieties. It’s a sea of color as you walk the grounds.
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The gardens house azaleas, dogwoods, redbuds and a variety of other blooming plants. Plus, there’s a beautiful fountain in the middle of a pond with pops of color on all sides.
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Everywhere you go, you’ll be surrounded by beauty. Make sure to bring your camera along and capture all the vibrant flowers.
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The Azalea Festival also hosts several special events during the month of April. Visitors can enjoy a parade, horse carriage rides, food vendors, chili and bbq cook-off and more.
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One of the best ways to see (and smell) the azaleas and other blooms is to walk through the park. But you can also drive along a paved roadway and enjoy the beauty from your vehicle.
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The park is also home to Oklahoma’s only Butterfly House. Stop in and check out all the unique butterflies after gazing upon all the colorful azaleas.
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Have you ever attended The Azalea Festival in Muskogee? If not, mark your calendars because it opens in a few weeks!
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If you enjoy visiting gardens in Oklahoma, check out a few others we’ve featured in previous articles here.
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