Talihina • Poteau • LeFlore County
Is the Food Truck Out Today in Talihina or Poteau?
Short answer: check the truck's own Facebook page, where local trucks post where they'll be each day. The next big food truck day in the county is the Talihina Fall Festival, Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Talihina Ag Building.
Food trucks in Talihina & Poteau
The short answer
To find out if a food truck is out today, check that truck's own Facebook page. Trucks around Talihina and Poteau post their spot and hours there each day, and that's the first place they say if they're closed or sold out.
The next big food truck day is the Talihina Fall Festival, run by the Talihina Chamber of Commerce: Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Talihina Ag Building, 803 Railroad St. Admission is free, with food trucks, vendors, a kite show, a quilt show, kids' activities and a car show on Saturday.
- Talihina Fall Festival: Nov 6–7, 2026 · 9 AM–4 PM · Talihina Ag Building, 803 Railroad St · free
- Talihina Chamber: 201 1st St · (918) 567-3434 · talihinacc.com
- Poteau Chamber: (918) 647-9178 · poteauchamber.com
- Shelby's Foods Trailer: 911 Dallas St, Talihina · check its Facebook page for hours
- State license: one Oklahoma Health Department license covers a truck anywhere in the state
📱 Is it out today?
How to check if a truck is open
Local food trucks don't keep a shared schedule, so go straight to the truck's own Facebook page and look for today's post. Turn on notifications for the page so you see it when they post their spot.
For trucks at a town event, the chamber knows who's coming: Talihina Chamber (918) 567-3434, Poteau Chamber (918) 647-9178.
🍂 Next food truck day
Talihina Fall Festival, November 6–7
The Talihina Chamber's Fall Festival is Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Talihina Ag Building, 803 Railroad St. The chamber lists food trucks, vendors, a kite show, a quilt show and kids' activities, plus a car show on Saturday. TravelOK lists admission as free.
Last year the festival fell on Halloween weekend (October 31 to November 1, 2025). This year it's the week after Halloween.
🍂 Festival info🍔 Eat in Talihina
Food trailers and quick eats in Talihina
Shelby's Foods Trailer is at 911 Dallas St in Talihina. Locals point to it for good food that comes out fast. Hours and the menu aren't posted online, so check its Facebook page before you go.
Want a burger or a pizza when the trucks are off? Treats and Treasures, 314 Dallas St, is on the chamber's dining list for burgers and shakes, and Smoking Guns Pizza on Emmert St is open Tuesday to Saturday.
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🍔 Pizza, Tue–Sat🚚 Poteau
Food trucks in Poteau
Poteau doesn't have one set food truck lot, so trucks move from spot to spot and show up at town events. Chamber events like BalloonFest at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds in October bring food vendors. Follow the truck's Facebook page for its next stop.
📋 Running a truck?
Oklahoma food truck rules
Since November 1, 2025, Oklahoma's Food Truck Freedom Act lets one state Health Department license cover a truck anywhere in Oklahoma. With the owner's OK, a truck can park anywhere zoning allows restaurants. Every truck needs a Fire Marshal inspection and decal, and trucks with propane need a yearly LP Gas permit. A town can still ask for a local permit, so call city hall before you set up.
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Coming up around LeFlore County
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Oklahoma Works - Poteau · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💡 Before you go
Good to know
Check before you drive
Trucks can close early when they sell out; look for a same-day post.
Bring cash too
Some trucks are cash only, or lose signal for cards.
Go early at festivals
Lines are longest at lunch, 11:30 to 1.
Follow the page
Turn on Facebook notifications for the trucks you like.
Ask the chamber
They know which trucks are booked for town events.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Is the food truck coming today in Poteau?
Check that truck's Facebook page for today's post. Poteau trucks move around, so the truck itself is the best place to ask.
Will there be food trucks in Talihina this weekend?
The Talihina Fall Festival has food trucks Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Talihina Ag Building, 803 Railroad St.
Where can I get a burger in Talihina?
Treats and Treasures on Dallas St is on the chamber's dining list for burgers and shakes, and Shelby's Foods Trailer at 911 Dallas St serves quick hot food.
When is the Talihina Fall Festival?
Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free.
Do food trucks need a city permit in Oklahoma?
A state Health Department license covers the whole state, but a town can still ask for a local permit. Call city hall first.
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