Join us for the McAlester Oktoberfest, a vibrant two-day festival inspired by the famous celebration in Munich, Germany! Our mission is to bring a taste Bavaria right here to Oklahoma. Enjoy a fantastic lineup of activities and attractions suited for all ages, featuring live music, dance delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Don’t miss out on the fun—come celebrate with us!
Look Who's Performing!
Alpine Express
It's Traditon with a Twist
Igniting audiences for over a decade with:
Supercharged Arrangements,
High Watt Humor,
Power Surging Performances
The Alpine Express show combines the time tested traditions of a German Oktoberfest with some of the most talented, colorful, and fun performers you will ever enjoy! They’re fun; super musicians; and will give an upbeat show with lots of audience interaction.
The STV Almrausch has been performing authentic dances and music from Germany and Austria for many years. You'll see them execute dances, like the hearty Schuhplattlers (shoe-slapping dances), intricate Landlers (figure dances), and a variety of specialty dances. And for something really unique, they'll even play familiar German and Austrian songs on the Kuhglocken or cow bells! Be ready for lots of fun as you sway to music, sing traditional Bravarian songs and join in some popular dances including the "Zillertaler Hochzeitstanz", "Alte Kamaraden", "Anton aus Tirol" and everyone's favorite...the Chicken Dance, Their colorful costumes and authentic flair will make this Oktoberfest an event to remember!
Bo Phillips is an Okie with songs that can make you cry, and one-liners that can keep you in stitches. A road warrior with a true passion for the music he plays, Bo is a wonderful live performer as well as a great songwriter. Hailing from Stillwater, Oklahoma, Bo Phillips Band brings an eclectic variety of musical influences with them to the stage. From the first note until the last encore, you can be sure that you will leave with a smile. And as with all his shows, “You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge.”
Ava Rose Johnson
Nashville Recording Artist
17 year old Osageand Cherokee, Nashville Recording Artist, Ava Rose Johnson, is the 20th Annual Native American Music Award’s Best Female Artist of the Year. The current leading Indigenous female music artist made history in 2019 at the age of 12 by winning Best Independent Recording By A New Artist at the Native American Music Awards. This 2-time Next Gen Under 30 Oklahoma Award Winner for 2023 and 2021 is the youngest to win the award NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma in The Arts category. Ava Rose’s music is currently being heard worldwide. Her latest release “Sweet Home Oklahoma “continues to receive rave reviews and has been a chart topper for Indigenous Music Countdown on SIRIUS XM and featured on many other radio shows and is heard on rotation with SiriusXM radio. She recently was awarded a Citation by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Ava Rose has been entertaining audiences from singing the National Anthem at the Oklahoma City Thunder game to performing shows at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, NYC, in studio at Good Morning America and on the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series Stage in Central Park, KOTV News On 6 and CBS affiliates in OKC and Fort Smith, Ark. Ava is also the youngest youth to be invited to be a panelist and performer at Global MindED in Denver, Colorado, as well as testifying and performing at the First American’s Museum for the Commission of Native Children that reported back to Congress. Ava is a Junior at Kinta High School.
This band provides great entertainment that keeps a great tradition alive and will get everyone involved in the spirit of good fun and fellowship
Juried Fine Art Show
Located On the Mezzanine Level
Oct 20 - 22 Entry Acceptance (In person only)
10 AM - 5 PM
Oct 23 - Hanging of Accepted Entry pieces
All Day
Oct 25 - Show opens to public, Booths open
10 AM - 8 PM
Oct 25 - Art Removal
8 PM - Close of festival
Oct 26 - Art Removal (Final)
Noon - 4 PM
Dachshund & Corgi Races
Races and contests for our four-legged friends!
Sign-ups at the festival.
Sunday - Finals
Events & Demonstrations
-- Dr. Lori Baggett - Animal Chiropractor
-- Pittsburg Animal Shelter
-- Hazel - Pittsburk County K-9 Officer
-- Red Dirt Agility Club of OKC
-- Tip Top Training of Tulsa
-- Klever K-9's
-- OK GSR - G.I. Wishes
Click Here For Contest Details
*Small, friendly dogs are welcome, but must be leashed.
