May Festivals and Events in Oklahoma
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Feast your eyes on a smorgasbord of culinary events this May! From fried onion burgers in El Reno and Italian food in McAlester to kolaches in Prague and strawberries in Stilwell, you’ll find delicious festivals across Oklahoma all month long. Sink your teeth into these 10 picks below or browse through all May events to discover even more.
Muskogee / Through June 4
Step back in time to 16th Century Elizabethan England to celebrate with the Royal Court of Castleton. Held on select dates through early June, this festival features a dazzling display of artisan creations, entertainment, full-contact jousting and tons more.
El Reno Fried Onion Burger Day Festival
El Reno / May 6
Savor the flavor of the world's largest onion burger and enjoy complimentary portions of the tremendous 850-pound delicacy. This 35th annual event will also include entertainment, a car show and a bun run.
Prague / May 6
This popular annual festival celebrates the Czech heritage of Prague with polka music, dancing and all of the sweet, fruit-filled pastries you can eat. There will also be Czech costumes, a parade, a carnival and live entertainment.
National Travel & Tourism Week
Statewide / May 7-13
Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with special savings! For one full week, save 15 percent on all gift shop merchandise like Oklahoma-themed hats, clothing and home decor at Oklahoma Tourism Information Centers and Oklahoma State Parks.
McAlester / May 12-13
Visit the famous Italian Festival for all the freshly-prepared Italian fare you can imagine - including over 900 lbs. of meatballs! Live entertainment, craft booths and children's events round out this decades-old tradition.
Guymon Outback Motorcycle Show & 5-State Run
Guymon / May 12-13
Hop on your bike and cruise to Guymon to participate in a motorcycle show, check out vendors, enjoy live music and drive along 300 miles in Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas.
Tulsa / May 12-14
Downtown Tulsa transforms into an outdoor tribute to both performance and exhibit art during this 50th annual festival. Gather the whole family for live concerts, hands-on art projects for all ages, fair food, juried art shows and more.
Stilwell / May 13
Known as one of Oklahoma's most-loved hometown festivals, this annual event treats visitors to a parade, rodeo, live entertainment and tons of fresh, ripe strawberries. Browse vendor booths and take a spin on the carnival rides.
Hobart / May 19-20
Honor those who serve in the military at this patriotic event. Visitors will enjoy an impressive parade, military tribute, talent show and poker run. Other highlights will include a chili contest, rodeo and silent auction.
Oklahoma City / May 27-28
Round up your little cowboys and cowgirls for two days of Western entertainment, artisan demonstrations, live music and chuck wagon fare. There will also be tons of hands-on activities and photo ops.
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