Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

A group of Indigenous people performing a stomp dance in front an audience. The visitor center is in the background

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2024 Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration sept 14-15 10 A M to 5 P M Ocmulgee mounds national historical park free admission free parking and shuttle macon-bibb health dept 171 Emery HWY no on site parking
2024 Celebration Flier

Jake Wilson, Graphic Designer, Marketing & Tourism
Muscogee Nation

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association are honored to host the 32nd annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration on September 14 and 15, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm.

The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration is one of the largest celebrations of Southeastern Native American culture and provides visitors an opportunity to learn from the people whose ancestors were on this site thousands of years before the city of Macon was founded.

The event features traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, and dance. A variety of Native American artisans and vendors will be in attendance. Fun activities for kids, like pottery making, will be available.

How to Get Here

Event parking is located at the Macon Bibb County Health Plaza, 171 Emery Highway. Macon-Bibb County Sheriff deputies will be present at the parking area.

A free shuttle will run continuously between the parking area and the event. The shuttle starts transporting guests at 9:15 am Saturday and Sunday and departs every 15 minutes. An ADA accessible bus with wheelchair lifts will be available. Only service animals are allowed on the shuttles. No on-site parking is available at the park.

Walking and biking access to the event is available via the pedestrian gate at Clinton Street.

 

Event Program Schedule

The event features traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, and dance. A variety of Native American artisans and vendors will be in attendance. Fun activities for kids, like pottery making, will be available.

Arena Schedule Saturday and Sunday *
* subject to change
10:00 am Welcome & Introductions
Mvskoke (Creek) Nation Honor Guard
Opening Remarks by Principal Chief David Hill
Second Chief Del Beaver
Mvskoke Royalty
Muscogee (Creek) Stomp Dancers
11:00 am
Jarrett Wildcatt, Flute and Storytelling
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
11:30 am Mystic Wind Chahta Social Dancers
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
12:00 pm Pedro Zepeda, Storytelling
Seminole Tribe of Florida
12:30 pm NV-NV-HI Warriors
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
1:00 pm Choctaw Youth Stickball Demonstration
1:30 pm William Harjo, Flute and Storytelling
Muscogee (Creek)
2:00 pm Mvskoke Royalty
Mvskoke Hymn Singers
Muscogee (Creek) Stomp Dancers
12:45 pm NV-NV-HI Warriors
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
3:15 pm Choctaw Youth Stickball Demonstration
3:45 pm Randy Kemp, Flute and Storytelling
Muscogee (Creek)/ Choctaw/Euchee
4:15 pm Mystic Wind Chahta Social Dancers
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
4:45 pm Hoktvke Suletvwv Women’s Honor Guard
5:00 pm Program ends
Printable arena schedule (103 KB PDF)

Make and Take Program Schedule *
* subject to change
Time Saturday Sunday
11:00 - 12:00 pm Yafke Marks
Bead Necklaces
Britteny Cuevas Brown
Gourd Necklaces
Yafke Marks
Corn Husk Dolls
Britteny Cuevas Brown
Gourd Necklaces
1:00 - 2:00 pm Okcate Smith-McCommas
Earth Lodge Magnets
Harry Beaver
Pottery
2:30 - 3:30 pm Leslie Deer
Block Printing
Joe Hopkins
Stamping
Mississippian Motifs
3:45 - 4:45 pm Dan Beaver
Wooden Disc Designs
Irene Creek
Earrings
Printable make and take schedule (108 KB PDF)
 

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Last updated: September 13, 2024

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Macon, GA 31217

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