McAlester CultureFest

McAlester CultureFest CultureFest- Sept. 22 & 23, 2018 - Celebrating cultural diversity through music, dance, food and fun! Downtown Choctaw Ave.

Presented by McAlester Area Arts & Humanities Council and supported by sponsors and a dedicated group of volunteers. CultureFest in McAlester, Oklahoma
11am to 9pm- Downtown Choctaw Ave between Main and 3rd St. On Sept. 23, 2017, historic downtown McAlester will play host to the fifth annual CultureFest. The festival will highlight multiple cultures and traditions from around the globe. will featu

re music, dance, food, extreme rides, a Kids Zone, art exhibits, demonstrations and shopping opportunities that are sure to attract the interest of every visitor. Live music and entertainment are abundant during this FREE event! CultureFest is a project of the McAlester Area Arts & Humanities Council assisted by McAlester Tourism, McAlester Main Street and many dedicated volunteers. Financially, it is supported through generous sponsors and friends of CultureFest. Each year CultureFest is host to various cultural performers representative of countries from around the globe. International touring bands, locally talented musicians, colorful dancers, and many other performers will provide non-stop entertainment throughout the day on the Main stage located at 2nd St on Choctaw Avenue. As you stroll through the festival you will have the opportunity to taste authentic foods and shop for items from an array of specialty vendors. Downtown McAlester, nestled in the heart of town, is a great setting for the festival. Featuring timeless historic architecture, this Main Street designated district is home to unique shopping, great dining, elegant wineries, and other enchanting businesses. Shop boutiques, antique merchants, gift stores, and fine clothing shops during the event! The area is also in close proximity to the Farmer’s Market, nightlife venues, and other points of interest. Information, vendor forms, and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling 918-424-9600, emailing eddie.gray@cityofmcalester or visiting our website.

03/19/2019

CultureFest Planning Meeting tonight!
5:30 @ Tourism office, 2nd and Choctaw.
Get involved!

03/04/2019

Planning for CultureFest* 2019 begins
Tuesday, March 5th 5:30pm
McAlester Tourism office

Come be part of the planning team!
We have a place for you and your area of interest.

*CultureFest is a McAlester 150th Anniversary event.

09/20/2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
CultureFest 2018
Has Been Cancelled
Due to Impending Severe Weather Conditions

09/20/2018

It is with deep regret that we must announce the cancellation of CultureFest for this year. Due to the forecasted deteriorating weather conditions and safety concerns, we feel it is in the best interest of our performers, vendors, visitors and everyone involved to cancel.

This was not an easy decision by any means and we are heartbroken to make this announcement as a lot of very dedicated people have worked very hard toward making this one of our best festivals to date. We hope everyone understands and will support our decision.

Sincerely,

The CultureFest Planning Committee

09/18/2018
09/18/2018

Hey community,

We need a couple of extra Volunteers to help with traffic control and set up for the festival on Saturday morning from 7:00am - 10:00 am. If available, please leave a comment or message. Thanks!.

If you love Reggae music then you are going to love our headliner band for CultureFest!Watusi out of Dallas, TX is one o...
09/18/2018

If you love Reggae music then you are going to love our headliner band for CultureFest!

Watusi out of Dallas, TX is one of the original pioneers of "world beat" music. The band is a tribe of world musicians coming from the Caribbean, USA and Africa, joining "kulcha", life and music together in a true Rasta spirit of international unity with a "One World, One Love" message and rhythm. Watusi is a Texas legend and winners of numerous Reggae and World Music Awards

CultureFest is a little over a week away. Can you believe it!!Are we going to tempt your taste buds? Well of course!! ...
09/14/2018

CultureFest is a little over a week away. Can you believe it!!
Are we going to tempt your taste buds? Well of course!! Here's a sampling of some of the Food Vendors coming.
Italian cuisine, Indian Tacos, Kettle Korn (2 bags please!), Funnel Cakes.....uuuum! And we have more, but I'll tempt you with those later. I know, right?!!!

Mark your Calandars! Coming September 22nd and 23rd...the 6th Annual CultureFest. BIG Entertainment - Cultural Dancing &...
09/11/2018

Mark your Calandars! Coming September 22nd and 23rd...the 6th Annual CultureFest. BIG Entertainment - Cultural Dancing & Performances, Food of the World, ChalkFest, Inflatables and World Music!

CultureFest is just a few short weeks away! We are still accepting vendors and I know you will enjoy our festival. We ar...
08/29/2018

CultureFest is just a few short weeks away! We are still accepting vendors and I know you will enjoy our festival. We are looking for big crowds this year as we extend to a 2-day festival. The entertainment is going to be GREATand the fun will be even better. Come join us!

NEW TO CULTUREFEST 2018 !!!Artists of all ages are invited to mark their calendars and make plans to participate in the ...
08/13/2018

NEW TO CULTUREFEST 2018 !!!

Artists of all ages are invited to mark their calendars and make plans to participate in the first annual ChalkFest, a judged sidewalk chalk art competition happening September 22-23 on the sidewalks of Downtown McAlester, Oklahoma.

ChalkFest features four age categories :
Elementary (grades 6 and below)
Junior high (grades 7-9)
High school (grades 10-12)
College/Adult.

Artists may enter as individuals or collaborate in groups no larger than four artists per square. Only water-based, temporary chalk may be used. All work must be completed by 2pm on Sunday, Sept. 23rd. (See the rules on the website or get a copy mailed to you.)

Cost to register is $100 per 8-foot by 8-foot square and includes a free art lesson by a Professional Chalk Artist, dinner on Friday evening, a T-shirt and Chalk.

Artist can work on their piece during festival hours on Saturday and until 2pm on Sunday at which time judging will begin on their completed their artwork. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded for each category at 3pm Sunday afternoon.

ChalkFest is being held in conjunction with the annual McAlester CultureFest. For more information on ChalkFest, contact Barbara Countz at (918) 694-9677. To download an application and for more information, visit the CultureFest website and click the "ChalkFest" tab:

CultureFest is a festival on Choctaw Avenue in historical downtown McAlester, Oklahoma

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On Sept.22 & 23, 2018, historic downtown McAlester will play host to the 6th annual CultureFest. Come and celebrate the cultural and linguistic diversity of our local communities. The festival is a gathering place whose sole purpose is to create a space where all can meet, share in, and learn about each other’s cultures. Here you can take a passport and "travel the world in a day". CultureFest is a project of the McAlester Area Arts & Humanities Council assisted by McAlester Tourism, McAlester Main Street and many dedicated volunteers. Financially, it is supported through generous sponsors and friends of CultureFest.

CultureFest is two days of FREE family-friendly fun with all-day entertainment featuring:


  • International music by touring bands and local musicians

  • Cultural dances in colorful traditional dress