McAlester CultureFest

Name: McAlester CultureFest
Address: McAlester, OK, 74501, US
Telephone: +19184295750
Price range: $
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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.

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McAlester, OK
74501

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+19184295750

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http://culturefestok.wix.com/mcalesterculturefest

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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

A Kidz Zone with fun activities and bouncy rides

Artisan crafters

Vendors offering a variety of unique products

Delicious ethnic and traditional festival foods

New this year is the introduction of the first country of our Global Village concept. We have chosen Germany as our spotlight country. You will experience the atmosphere of Germany through the decorations, music, food, souvenirs and vendor products. An educational exhibit will feature the history and interesting facts about the country. Each following year will see the addition of another country as we work toward expanding and completing our Global Village.

Chalkfest is another new and exciting activity! Watch professional chalk artist at work along with local participants in the chalk art contest. Participants will each be given a square in which to create their art piece and will work on it all during the festival. This open contest is divided into four age categories, with three winning places in each. Judging will take place and winners will be announced near the close of the festival on Sunday. Downtown McAlester, nestled in the heart of historic downtown, 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. Purchase a “World Passport” at the McAlester Main Street booth and travel the world as you visit participating stores who have each chosen a representative country. With it you can collect fun trinkets and learn interesting facts as you shop. The downtown area is in close proximity to the local Farmer’s Market, nightlife venues, and other points of interest. Information, vendor forms, and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling 918-429-5750, by email at [email protected] or by visiting our website: culturefestok.wix.com/mcalesterulturefest (There’s a link here on our FB page)

We look forward to seeing you at CultureFest!!