McAlester Oktoberfest 2026
Where Tradition Meets Modern Celebration
Friday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
October 30th - 31st
Southeast Expo Center
4500 W US-270
Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm
German Food
Live Music & Dance
Food Truck Row
Vendors & Shopping
Contests & Games
Willkommen to McAlester Oktoberfest!
McAlester Oktoberfest blends the heart of German tradition with a fresh, modern festival experience. Enjoy authentic food, lively performances, unique vendors, and family‑friendly fun as we celebrate culture, community, and the joy of gathering together.
The Music
Auf Geht's Musik
Happy Music, Alpine Yodeling, Gemutlichkeit
Alpen Musikanten
America's Oktoberfest Band
Click the Band Tab
for more information
The Contests
BAVARIAN COSTUME CONTEST
BRATWURST EATING CONTEST
STEIN HOIST CONTEST
BARRELL ROLL CONTEST
Click the Contest Tab
for more information
The Food
Authentic German Fare
Food Truck Row
Food Vendors
Click the Vendor Tab
for more information
The Fun
Product Vendors
Kids Zone
Mud Bog Races
Dachshund Races
Cornhole Tournament
Contest Fun
And
That's
Just
The
Beginning...
Thank You!
A festival of this size can't happen without the involvement and collaboration of many. Thank you to these individuals, business and organizations who gave their time, energy and expetise to make this event a success.
Dennis Wilson, President - McAlester Oktoberfest, Inc.
Mary Helfenbein, Secretary - McAlester Oktoberfest Inc.
Brett Cable, Atty at Law
City of McAlester & McAlester Tourism Dept
Pittsburg County Commissioners
Southeast Expo Center & Motor Speedway
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
Kiamichi Tech McAlester