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Poteau, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Poteau! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where and when you can give blood around Poteau this month
- What’s planned for Poteau’s 20th annual BalloonFest this month?
- Which big October games are on Poteau’s sports schedule?
Also on today's calendar: Poteau balloonfest.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• October 2026 blood drives in LeFlore County (poteaudailynews.com) — Several blood drives are coming up right in Poteau, including at Walmart today, Oct. 3, plus additional dates at Walmart, the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center, and Kiamichi Tech’s Poteau campus later this month. Residents can donate, get a themed T-shirt through Oct. 31, and sign up online or by contacting local organizers directly. 
• From Bigfoot to bluegrass: Top Oklahoma fall festivals for 2026 (kansascity.com) — Poteau’s 20th annual BalloonFest is set for Oct. 16-17 at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds, bringing hot air balloons, rides, fireworks, and plenty of food and vendors close to home. It’s part of a statewide lineup of fall festivals, but this one offers an easy, affordable outing right in town with $5 admission and parking.
• LeFlore County area October 2026 sports calendar (poteaudailynews.com) — Poteau fans can track a full month of local sports, from tonight’s football trip to Broken Bow and next week’s home game against Ada to cross-country meets featuring Poteau runners. The calendar also highlights nearby teams’ softball, baseball, racing, and college events across LeFlore County and the region.
📸 Around Poteau
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ada Varsity Football @ Poteau →
Poteau High School, 101 Pirate Ln, Poteau
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
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FFA- Tulsa State Fair Livestock
Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa -
Poteau balloonfest →
Poteau Industrial Park, Highway 271, Poteau
Thursday October 8
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cross Country Chili Pepper Festival Fayetteville start time HS only
Wister Hs Wister, OK 74966
8:45 am -
Monroe fall market →
Monroe School gym, 36709 Boyd St, Monroe
9:00 am -
Heavener Lions Club carnival →
Downtown Heavener, East First Street, Heavener
6:00 pm -
DECA Fall Leadership Conference
Embassy Suites Norman, OK
8:00 am -
FFA- Tulsa State Fair Livestock
Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa -
Poor Boy Livestock →
Poor Boy Livestock Auction, 27926 US-271, Wister
11:30 am -
Haskell at Pocola →
Pocola High School, 603 E Pryor Ave, Pocola
7:00 pm -
Gretchen Wilson →
Pocola OK -
Lewis Black →
Pocola OK
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Poteau. Apply here.
- GPM Investments posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Store 4421 in Shady Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Poteau here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Eufaula
- Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 5 at Lake Eufaula Presented by K&N Filters to premiere Sunday on VICE TV (majorleaguefishing.com)
Ok Poteau! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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