Tulsa International Mayfest

Tulsa International Mayfest is an annual tribute to art and music.

Tulsa International Mayfest is an annual tribute to art and music in the heart of beautiful downtown Tulsa, now in our 45th year!

Mayfest has something to offer everyone. The outdoor areas of Mayfest includes fine arts, crafts, four stages of performing artists, KidZone – a children’s hands-on art activity area, and of course, great festival food. In addition to the outdoor space, Mayfest also features three indoor galleries. Admission to all of the activities at Mayfest is always free.

The 2017 Tulsa International Mayfest will be held May 18-21, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Directions to the festival:

From the Broken Arrow Expressway (Southeast of Downtown):

Go West to the Detroit exit, then continue North to 3rd Street. Turn left.

From Highway 75 (South of Downtown):

Go North to the 7th Street exit, then continue east approximately 1/2 mile to Boulder. Turn left.

From Highway 75 (North of Downtown):

Go South to I-244 Westbound, then take the Cincinnati exit. Turn left and go South to 3rd Street.

From I-44 or 244 (Southwest of Downtown):

Go east to Highway 75, then exit North. Go North to the 7th Street exit, then continue east approximately 1/2 mile to Boulder. Turn left.

From I-244 (East of Downtown):

Go West on I-244 to the Cincinnati exit. Turn left and go South to 3rd Street.

From 412 (West of Downtown):

Go East on 412 until it merges with I-244. Continue on I-244 to the Cincinnati exit. Turn left and go South to 3rd Street.

For GPS:

Use the address 400 S Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103

Cyclists:

INCOG Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has created maps to the major festival sites in Tulsa as a tool to encourage festival-goers to ride bicycles and park at the secure bicycle parking on-site at 3rd and Main provided by local non-profit Tulsa Hub. Secure bicycle parking is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and you may leave your unattended bicycle locked at your own risk in the racks provided after-hours. Click here for the maps.

Parking:

Parking at all meters is free on weekends and after 5PM on weekdays. Parking at City and private owned lots and garages varies generally from $5-$10 per day. Suggested parking facilities include the parking garage on Boulder, between 4th and 5th and the parking lot by the Tulsa PAC at 3rd and Cincinnati which is $7 daily. Central Parking’s South Garage, located at 20 E. 2nd Street (entrance next to the Hyatt) is accessible 24 hours a day during Mayfest. Charge is $7/day and the maximum height is 6’8”.

There will be a trolley operating with a detour for Mayfest. See www.trolleymap.com for details. There will be parking at the garage at First & Main for the trolley. Other lots also available. Pedicabs will be available for a fee.