Celebrating Culture, Community,
and Connection at the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair
Each summer, the Choctaw Indian Fair brings people together in Choctaw, Mississippi, for one of the state’s most meaningful and celebrated traditions. This year, Brown Bottling Group is proud to sponsor the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair, taking place July 14–18, 2026, on the ancestral homelands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
For 76 years, the Choctaw Indian Fair has stood as a powerful celebration of culture, history, community, and connection. It is more than a summer festival. It is a living tradition that honors the heritage of the Choctaw people while welcoming visitors from across Mississippi and beyond to experience the food, music, sports, art, stories, and fellowship that make this event so special.
The theme of this year’s fair, “The Choctaw Spirit Lives On,” speaks to the heart of the celebration. Throughout the week, fairgoers will have the opportunity to experience the living traditions of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians through historical and cultural displays, traditional Choctaw social dancing, tribal arts and crafts, and traditional foods. These experiences offer visitors a meaningful look at the culture, creativity, and enduring spirit of the Choctaw people.
A Celebration of Choctaw History and Living Traditions
The 76th Choctaw Indian Fair offers guests the opportunity to experience the traditions of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in a meaningful and memorable way. Throughout fair week, visitors can learn about Choctaw culture through historical and cultural displays, traditional social dancing, tribal arts and crafts, storytelling, traditional foods, and hands-on learning opportunities.
This year’s theme, “The Choctaw Spirit Lives On,” reflects the heart of the fair. The event honors traditions that have been passed down for generations while creating space for families, neighbors, and visitors to learn, listen, participate, and celebrate together. For longtime fairgoers, it is a beloved annual tradition. For first-time visitors, it is an invitation to experience the culture, hospitality, strength, and spirit of the Choctaw people.
Culture learning classes are an important part of that experience. These opportunities allow guests to gain a deeper understanding of Choctaw history, customs, language, art, and traditions. They help make the fair not only entertaining, but educational, giving visitors of all ages a chance to connect with the cultural significance behind the celebration.
World Series Stickball: A Signature Fair Tradition
One of the most anticipated attractions at the Choctaw Indian Fair is the World Series Stickball tournament. Choctaw stickball is often called “the granddaddy of all field sports,” and it remains one of the most exciting and culturally significant events of fair week.
Fast, physical, and deeply rooted in Choctaw tradition, stickball brings generations of players, families, and fans together. The energy around the stickball field is unlike anything else at the fair. Teams compete with pride, spectators cheer with passion, and the sport continues to connect the past with the present in a powerful way.
For anyone attending the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair, the World Series Stickball tournament is a must-see experience.
Live Music, Competitions, and Fair Attractions
The Choctaw Indian Fair is packed with entertainment and activities for every age group. Live music concerts are one of the biggest highlights of the week, bringing fairgoers together each evening for music, celebration, and community. This year’s entertainment lineup includes Natalie Grant on Tuesday, July 14; the Princess Pageant on Wednesday, July 15; Clay Walker on Thursday, July 16; Warren Zeiders on Friday, July 17; and Busta Rhymes on Saturday, July 18. Whether guests come for the culture, the competitions, the food, or the concerts, there is something happening throughout the fairgrounds for everyone to enjoy.
In addition to live music, the fair features a wide variety of competitions and attractions, including volleyball, cornhole, eating contests, and the Iron Warrior competition. These events add excitement, friendly competition, and plenty of crowd energy to the fair experience. They also reflect the community spirit that makes the Choctaw Indian Fair so special, bringing people together to compete, cheer, laugh, and make lasting memories.
The Chief’s Classic Golf Tournament is another featured event connected to the celebration. It offers participants another way to be part of fair week while supporting a tradition that continues to bring the community together year after year.
Honoring Leadership Through the Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant
The Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant is one of the most meaningful traditions of the fair. This signature event celebrates leadership, culture, representation, and service. The Choctaw Indian Princess serves as an ambassador for the Tribe, and the pageant provides an opportunity to honor young Choctaw women who represent their community with pride.
The pageant remains one of the most memorable moments of the week and is an important part of the fair’s cultural celebration. It highlights the strength, grace, and leadership of the Choctaw people while continuing a tradition that generations of families look forward to each year.
A Welcoming Experience for Families and Visitors
The 76th Choctaw Indian Fair is designed to be enjoyed by everyone. Families can explore food vendors, carnival rides, games, kid-friendly activities, handmade arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations, live entertainment, and community events throughout the week.
For children, families, and visitors of all ages, the fair creates a welcoming environment where people can gather, learn, celebrate, and enjoy time together. It is a place where traditions are shared, friendships are made, and memories are created.
Whether you are watching stickball for the first time, attending a live concert, joining a cultural learning class, cheering during a volleyball or cornhole competition, enjoying traditional foods, or attending the Princess Pageant, the Choctaw Indian Fair offers a full festival experience grounded in history, culture, and community.
Brown Bottling Group Is Proud to
Support the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair
Brown Bottling Group is honored to serve as a sponsoring partner for this year’s celebration. As a Mississippi-based company, we believe in supporting the communities where our team members live, work, and serve. Events like the Choctaw Indian Fair bring people together in a meaningful way and help preserve the traditions, stories, and connections that make Mississippi special.
Our sponsorship reflects our continued commitment to supporting local events, cultural celebrations, family experiences, and community partnerships across the state. The Choctaw Indian Fair is a powerful example of community spirit in action, and we are proud to stand alongside the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians as they welcome visitors to this important annual celebration.
We encourage everyone to attend the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair and experience the culture, history, entertainment, and traditions that make this event one of Mississippi’s most treasured summer gatherings.
Plan Your Visit to the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair
The 76th Choctaw Indian Fair will be held July 14–18, 2026, at 101 Industrial Road in Choctaw, Mississippi. Guests are encouraged to review event details, ticket information, parking guidance, schedules, and attraction times before attending.
Come ready to experience live music concerts, World Series Stickball, volleyball, cornhole, eating contests, culture learning classes, the Iron Warrior competition, the Chief’s Classic Golf Tournament, the Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant, traditional foods, arts and crafts, and family-friendly fun.
Make plans now to attend this year’s festivities and be part of a Mississippi tradition that continues to inspire generation after generation. Purchase your tickets through the official Choctaw Indian Fair ticketing partner and join Brown Bottling Group July 14–18 in Choctaw, Mississippi, as we celebrate the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair.
