McAlester Italian Festival

About

Running since 1971, McAlester Italian Festival is the 54th annual celebration of the Italian heritage that took root in southeastern Oklahoma when coal miners arrived in the early 1900s. Held at the Pittsburg County Expo Center, the festival draws thousands of visitors for hundreds of vendors, craft and fine arts booths, Italian food tents, live entertainment, and a carnival. Inside vendors register through Revolve Productions; outside vendor applications available directly.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

May 8-9, 2026

Venue

Southeast Expo Center, 4500 W US Hwy 270

Tags

• craft
• food
• italian
• annual
• multi-day
• 54th-annual