The Tri-State Music Festival is an annual festival in Enid, Oklahoma since 1932. It is named for the three original participating states, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.
The festival includes a jazz festival, a parade, a grand concert and a carnival. It attracts approximately 8,000 participants and nearly 20,000 performances annually.Tri-State to combine best of the past with new ideas, Enid News and Eagle, April 28, 2013)
History The annual event began as Phillips Band Day in 1932, drawing bands from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. In 1933, it was renamed the Tri-State Band Festival and eventually became the Tri-State Music Festival and expanded to include additional music groups."About Us" http://www.tristatemusicfestival.com/Tri-State_Music_Festival/About_Us.html, Tri-State Music Festival (accessed April 21, 2013).
The 2013 festival included a concert and guitar clinic with classical guitarist Edgar Cruz.
Components The 2012 Tri-State Music Festival included a parade and a Grand Concert at Chisholm Trail Expo Center.Neal, James. "80th Tri-State Music Festival comes to an end" http://enidnews.com/localnews/x1378311889/80th-Tri-State-Music-Festival-comes-to-an-end, Enid News and Eagle, May 5, 2012. The event also includes a Tri-State Dance. Tri-State Music Festival comes to Enid
The festival also includes a jazz festival in downtown Enid, Oklahoma and an Ottaway Carnival in Oakwood Mall.Tri-State Music Festival http://www.enidbuzz.com/tri-state-music-festival/, EnidBuzz.com (accessed April 24, 2013)
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