Comanche Red River Hotel Casino Hosts Art Festival

On Saturday, September 6, Comanche Red River Hotel Casino hosted the Red River Art and Music Festival in Devol, Oklahoma.

There were artist vendors, food trucks, live music and cultural events for patrons to enjoy.

Comanche Red River Hotel Casino Manager Shelby Mata said the event is important for Comanche artists to exhibit their art and share the culture with visitors from Texas, who make up over half the visitors.

She said entertainment came from the local area.

“So, a lot of it is getting local suggestions; seeing what you know people around us want,” Mata said. “So, a lot of these bands are just from right here within Cotton County, Comanche County, and then the rest…are from a little farther out to bring in a different crowd to our venue.”

Planning for the festival began earlier this year, in April.

“We've actually added the food trucks and some extra events for the kids, so we do have some bounce houses outside for them,” she said. “And then just overall, we have more vendors outside too, so people have a variety of things to shop from than what they didn't have in previous years.”

Mata said she’s thankful for everyone who had a hand in the event planning.

“I just want to thank again all of our Comanche Nation entertainment team for making this happen, and all the support and love, because I couldn't do it by myself,” she said. “And then, of course, all the Comanche vendors outside because they put their life and dedication, talents into their crafts, so I'm very thankful for them.”

She said their next event will be on September 19 at 11 a.m. for the pool’s ribbon-cutting event.