36th annual Moundville Native American Festival celebrates Native American culture in October

The 36th annual Moundville Native American Festival is set for Oct. 3-5 at the University of Alabama’s (UA) Moundville Archaeological Park.

The festival celebrating southeastern Native American culture will feature artisans, traditional dances, stories, and music, as well as demonstrations of Native American lifeways and art.

The children’s area features lessons on playing stickball, chunky and other activities and there will be a stickball demonstration match on Saturday, Oct. 5.

“The demonstrators, performers, artists and craftspeople who share their knowledge and culture with our festival audience are the true backbones of the Moundville Native American Festival,” said Marsha Holley, director of the Moundville Native American Festival. “The festival’s heart lies in its ability to provide accessible Native American education for the community.”

The price for admission is $10 for adults, including students and seniors but free for children five-years-old and under. Tickets will only be available at the event.

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Hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

"The Moundville Native American Festival is one of the largest celebrations of Native American communities in the state of Alabama," said a press release from UA.

"It is a unique experience where students and families alike can learn from Alabama’s Descent Communities, gaining new perspectives about our world. The festival doesn’t just include people whose ancestors built Moundville, but all Native American communities that call Alabama their homeland."

For more information, see the festival website here.