Choctaw Indian Fair
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For centuries the Mississippi Choctaws have gathered at the ripening of the first corn. This gathering was called "The New Corn Ceremony" or "Green Corn Festival." The present day Choctaw Indian Fair has roots in this ancient celebration. The Fair has long been a time for Choctaws to gather and pay homage to their traditions and heritage but it has also emerged as an opportunity for the Tribe to welcome visitors to the reservation and share their way of life.
Choctaw ancestors have left behind a rich legacy that includes:
- basketry
- beadwork
- clothing
- dancing
- drumming
- foods
- hunting
- language
- legends
- pottery
- quilting
- stickball
- striking sticks
This years dates are July 9-12, 2008.
