The Oka Kapassa Festival is a special Native American gathering held annually the 2nd full weekend of September in Spring Park, Tuscumbia, Alabama to celebrate the culture and traditions of Native Americans who once thrived in North Alabama.
The 2026 Festival will be held September 11 & 12.
ATTENTION EDUCATORS!
The Oka Kapassa Festival is pleased to present Native American Education Days in partnership with Florence Arts & Museums. Thursday, September 10 we will take Native American presenters into Northwest Alabama schools for a program featuring storytelling, music, and dance. Friday, September 11 classes may field trip to the Florence Mound Museum to participate in a learning event with hoop-dancing, storytelling, pottery making, and more. Representatives from the Chickasaw, Eastern Cherokee, Seminole, Choctaw, and Alabama-Coushatta Nations will present. Space is limited, so register now at https://forms.gle/meZr1VwquzB5mkQw6. Contact Ana Peeples for more information, apeeples@florenceal.org, 256-760-6379.
The Festival Committee strives to bring the best and most knowledgeable people each year, with particular emphasis on the Southeastern tribes. Festival goers will experience:
Music & Storytelling
Experience the captivating music and storytelling of Native American traditions.
Dancing
Enjoy performances of many different types of traditional dance.
Jewelry & Beadwork
Discover one-of-a-kind Native American jewelry and beadwork, crafted by hand.
Traditional Arts
Explore creative works, from hand-made baskets and pottery, to carvings and paintings.
Food
Sample delicious Native American food from our vendors.
Demonstrations
Watch artisans and performers work at their crafts, ask questions, and try your hand at different activities.
Oka Kapassa Festival Sponsors
We are grateful for the support, both monetary and in-kind, of our generous sponsors who help us to host this festival each year.
The Festival has been designated a TOP 20 EVENT by the Southeast Tourism Society.
