Choctaw Irish Friendship Festival

Fri. Mar. 13 2026 - Sat. Mar. 14 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

1919 Hina Hanta Way, Calera, OK 74730

Join us for a lively celebration honoring the shared history, culture, and friendship between the Choctaw and Irish people. Festivities, special programming, and more are on the way—so mark your calendar and stay tuned for details.

Agenda

Friday – March 13

10:00am – Doors Open
10:00am–4:00pm – Informational Booths Open
10:00am–4:00pm – Choctaw and Irish Vendors Open
10:30am–4:30pm – Live Demonstrations: Choctaw Silversmithing, blacksmithing, etc.
10:00am–5:00pm – Silent Auction is open for bidding
10:30am–11:00am – Children’s Activity: Clay Coin Stamp (While Supplies Last)
10:30am–11:00am – Choctaw Irish Relationship Presentation
11:00am–11:30am – Choctaw Storytelling
11:30am–12:00pm – Curator Talk: Choctaw and Irish Relationship
1:00pm–1:30pm – Social Dancing
1:30pm–3:00pm – River Driver Live Concert
2:00pm–2:30pm – Stickball
3:00pm–3:30pm – Traditional Games

Saturday – March 14th

10:00am–5:00pm – Informational Booths Open
10:00am–4:00pm – Choctaw and Irish Vendors Open
10:30am–4:30pm – Live Demonstrations: Choctaw Silversmithing, Choctaw
10:00am–2:00pm – Silent Auction is open for bidding
10:30am–11:00am – Children’s Activity: Clay Coin Stamp (While Supplies Last)
10:30am–11:00am – Choctaw Irish Relationship Presentation
11:00am–11:30pm – Choctaw Storytelling
11:00am–12:00pm – Cooking Workshop: Fry bread
11:30am–12:00pm – Curator Talk: Choctaw and Irish Relationship
1:00pm–1:30pm – Social Dancing
1:00pm–2:00pm – Cooking Workshop: Fry bread
2:00pm–2:30pm – Stickball
3:00pm–3:30pm – Traditional Games