In 1847, the Choctaw people learned about the potato famine in Ireland and raised $174 to assist the Irish. This act of selfless generosity sparked an unlikely friendship between the Choctaw Nation and Ireland. Join us for family fun on March 14 and 15, 2025, as we celebrate our ongoing bond during the annual Choctaw-Irish Friendship Fest.

This is included with admission to the Choctaw Cultural Center.

Admission is complimentary for Choctaw tribal members and Cultural Center members.

3/14 - Friday:

10:00am-5:00pm - Informational Booths
10:00am-5:00pm - Art Market
10:30am-4:30pm - Demonstrations: Choctaw Silversmithing, Choctaw Weapons, Blacksmithing, Bois D'arc Tools and Bows
10:30am-11:00am - Choctaw and Irish Storytelling
10:30am-11:00am - Eternal Heart Children's Activity (Come and Go)
11:00am-11:30am - Traditional Games: Tanchi Baska & Naki Lohma
11:00am-12pm - Curator Talk
1:00pm-1:30pm - Social Dancing
2:00pm-2:30pm - Stickball
2:00pm-3:30pm - Frybread Workshop (Sold Out)



3/15 - Saturday:

10:00am-5:00pm - Informational Booths
10:00am-5:00pm - Art Market
10:30am-4:30pm - Demonstrations: Choctaw Silversmithing, Choctaw Weapons, Blacksmithing, Bois D'arc Tools and Bows
10:30am-11:00am - Choctaw and Irish Storytelling
10:30am-11:00am - Eternal Heart Children's Activity (Come and Go)
11:00am-11:30am - Traditional Games: Tanchi Baska & Naki Lohma
11:00am-12pm - Curator Talk
11:00am - Banaha Class (Sold Out)
1:00pm-1:30pm - Social Dancing
2:00pm-2:30pm - Stickball
2:00pm-3:30pm - Frybread Workshop (Sold Out)