Choctaw Nation Labor Day Festival

The Choctaw people have gathered on the grounds of the Choctaw Capitol for many years during the Labor Day weekend to celebrate family, fellowship together and to honor Choctaw traditions. As in Labor Days past, the weekend schedule is packed full of events to accommodate those who enjoy sporting events, traditional events like gourd dancing, princess pageants, or just family time on the grounds.

Enjoy cultural events like stickball games and the princess contest, concerts, arts and crafts, a free 5k run and much more! Join us Sunday for Church services and stay for the all-day Chahta gospel singing. Our Labor Day weekend will be a great experience for everyone as we fellowship together and honor our Choctaw traditions.

Schedule:

8 – 9 AM - Cornhole Tournament (Beginners Bracket) Check In
9 AM – 3 PM - Mobile Library
9 – 11 AM - Elder Chair Volleyball Tournament
9 AM – 4 PM - Cornhole Tournament
9 – 10 AM - Cornhole Tournament (Advanced Bracket) Check In
9 AM – 3 PM - Youth Crafts
10 AM - Cornhusk Dolls Make and Take
10 AM – 2 PM - Choctaw Village Activities
10 AM – 4 PM - Chahta Cab
11 AM - Beaded Corn Make and Take
12 – 5 PM - Quilt Show Entries
12 PM - Beaded Collar
12 PM – 12 AM - Carnival
1 – 5 PM - 5K Early Check-In
1 – 1:10 PM - Wristband Drawing
1 – 7 PM - Gourd Dancing
1 PM - Eternal Heart Unveiling Ceremony
1:30 PM - Stickball Making
4 PM - Welcome by Chief Batton/State of the Nation Preview
4 – 5 PM - Youth Physical Fitness Challenge Registration
5 – 10 PM - Stickball Tournament
5 – 8 PM - Youth Physical Fitness Challenge
6 – 10:30 PM - Princess and Royalty Pageant
7 – 11 PM - Fast Pitch Softball Tournament Begins