Nescatunga Arts Festival - Alva, Oklahoma

Nescatunga Arts Festival - Alva, Oklahoma. This festival brings people from all over the region to see the crafts and art work of the area usually the first week in June.  They all gather on the downtown square showcasing their oils, acrylics, water colors, sculpture, pastels, photography, jewelry, pottery, weaving and much more art.  There are crafts such as basketry, clothing, ceramics, furniture, decorative items along with blacksmithing demonstrations and quilting demonstrations for you to enjoy.

Located in Woods County this small community of approximately 5,288 people is the county seat.  It was the land office for the Cherokee Outlet land run, the largest of the land rushes in this area.  Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva.  The smallest Wal-Mart Supercenter is located here.

The town is also the home to the Cherokee Strip Museum which boasts one of the best collections of pioneer exhibits and Indian art and artifacts in the state.  There are 40 rooms displaying the history of Alva and the Cherokee Strip.  There is an old school room drug store, kitchen Indian room, Presidential room, Army room and a POW camp. 

During the summer it it open Tuesday - Sunday 2-5 PM and during the winder Saturday and Sunday 2-5 PM.  It is always closed on Mondays.