Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration

OMA Indigenous Celebration
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park


 

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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
September 12-13, 2026  l  10am-5pm

The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration is one of the Southeast's premier Native American cultural events, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to experience Indigenous arts, music, dance, storytelling, demonstrations, and living traditions.  Free admission.

The celebration honors the Muscogee people who consider Ocmulgee Mounds their ancestral homeland. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, this homecoming event brings together various Native American tribes, blending both traditional and contemporary elements to celebrate the beauty and vital contributions of Native Peoples to Georgia and the Southeast. 

For more info: nps.gov/ocmu

Visitors will also have the chance to rediscover Ocmulgee Mounds, the Earth Lodge, the Visitor Center Museum, trails, and the park’s natural beauty.

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Parking 

​All parking is located just down the road at the Macon-Bibb Health Department (171 Emery Hwy), with a free, ADA-accessible shuttle taking you directly to the event entrance.

​Join us in celebrating the enduring traditions, voices, and contributions of Indigenous peoples while helping ensure this treasured event remains accessible to all.