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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2025 Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration Sept 13-14 10 A M-5 P M, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. Free Admission. Free parking & Shuttle Macon-Bibb health Dept 171 Emery Hwy Macon, GA. No onsite parking.
2025 Celebration Flyer

Jake Wilson, Graphic Designer, Marketing & Tourism
Muscogee Nation

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and the Ocmulgee Mounds Association are honored to host the 33rd annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration on September 13 and 14, 2025, 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. Well-behaved dogs and service animals are allowed on the shuttles. Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash at all times. No on-site parking is available at the park.

 
2025 Arena Schedule, Detailed Alt Text at bottom of the page
2025 Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration Arena Schedule

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 will be the same on Saturday and Sunday.

Download a PDF version of the 2025 Arena Schedule.
 
FY25 Make & Take Schedule
2025 Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration Make and Take schedule.

Make and Take Schedule

Join native artists as they guide you through making a craft. Space and supplies are limited, first-come-first-served.

Download a PDF of the Make and Take Schedule.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Check out some answsers below. If your questions was not answered, give us a call at 478 752 8257.

Last updated: September 11, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1207 Emery Hwy
Macon, GA 31217

Phone:

478 752-8257 x222

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