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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration highlights Indigenous arts, dance, storytelling, music, demonstrations, and cultural traditions at Ocmulgee Mounds.

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Heritage FestivalMid-SeptemberFamily friendlyFood vendorsArts & craftsLive music

About Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

A free cultural celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds with Indigenous arts, music, dance, storytelling, demonstrations, and living traditions.

The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration is a major cultural event at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, welcoming visitors to experience Indigenous arts, music, dance, storytelling, demonstrations, and living traditions in one of Georgia's most important historic landscapes.

Dates & Schedule

This event has passed for the current season. Check the official event source for the next announced dates.

Annual September Indigenous cultural celebration

What to Expect

Highlights

Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music

Admission & Tickets

Admission is free.

Parking

Use Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park parking and arrival guidance for festival access, accessibility, and overflow traffic.

Vendors & Food

The celebration includes Indigenous arts, music, dance, storytelling, demonstrations, living traditions, cultural presentations, and thousands of visitors experiencing Southeastern Native American heritage.

Family & Pet Notes

This event is family friendly.

Planning Notes

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration runs September 12-13, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Admission is free, and the weekend highlights Indigenous arts, music, dance, storytelling, demonstrations, and living traditions connected to one of the Southeast's most important Native cultural landscapes.