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38 | www.sill.armymwr.com Things to do in the Lawton-Fort Sill area As one of Oklahoma's largest Metropolitan areas, Lawton-Fort Sill serves as a prominent shopping, medical, recreational, educational and religious center for the region. Located in the heart of southwest Oklahoma, Lawton-Fort Sill is a great place to experience the influence of Native Americans, pioneers and military heroes. Explore nature's beauty in over 22,000 acres of wildlife habitat at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge or fish and boat on one of the many area lakes. Lawton-Fort Sill is only 90 miles from Oklahoma City, where you'll find a diverse area of urban culture in old-fashioned neighborhoods. If you love sports, Oklahoma City boasts a professional basketball team (Oklahoma City under), a Triple A baseball team (Oklahoma City Dodgers) and a hockey team (Oklahoma City Blazers). And, Dallas/Fort Worth is a 3-hour drive, which offers numerous shopping, cultural and sight-seeing opportunities. Whether you are a history buff, sports fanatic or something in between, Lawton- Fort Sill and the surrounding areas have something for you. Area Events Aug. 31 - Sept. 1: The Blues Ball Medicine Park, OK Pack your lawn chair and head out to Medicine Park for a fun weekend filled with blues music. Blues musicians from all over Oklahoma travel to perform on Medicine Park's Main Stage at the Blues Ball. For more information, visit medicinepark.com. September 5: First Annual Welcome to the Community Expo Central Mall, 200 SW 'C' Ave, Lawton, OK If you're new to our beautiful community and need information so you are as resilient as you can be, or a small business owner, entrepreneur, executive or other decision maker looking to grow your network in the Lawton Fort Sill area, this is the one-day event that you should aend or participate as a resident and/or vendor. Come out to Central Mall from 1-5 p.m. to see all the resources available in the area. Sept. 20 - Sept. 22: 28th Annual Comanche Nation Fair Powwow 584 NW Bingo Road, Lawton, OK Immerse yourself in the historic traditions of the Comanche tribe by aending one of the largest American Indian gatherings in southwest Oklahoma. is event is free and open to the public and features a powwow, a parade, a concert, games, food vendors, an art show and a children's carnival with free rides. For more information, visit comanchenation.com. Sept. 27 - Sept. 29: 40th Annual International Festival Elmer Thomas Park, 3rd & NW Ferris Ave, Lawton, OK Experience numerous cultures at one of Lawton's biggest annual events. It is located in Lawton's Elmer omas Park. Admission and parking are FREE. Food vendors specializing in international cuisine can be found in abundance at the festival, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. is family-oriented festival also features entertainment on two stages. Oct. 12 - Oct. 13: 11th Annual Art Walk and Flute Festival Medicine Park, OK Celebrating Native American flute music, this festival will be filled with live performances by flute players. e Art Walk showcases many local artists. If you are looking for one-of-a-kind gis, this event is for you! is family-friendly event is admission free. For more information, visit medicinepark.com.