Moundville Native American Festival Set For October

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the 36th annual Moundville Native American Festival from Oct. 3 to 5.

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Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Native American artisans, enjoy traditional dances, listen to storytelling and music, and support local and Native American businesses.

Admission is $10 for adults, students, and seniors, while children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets can only be purchased at the event.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The festival features demonstrations on Native American lifeways, including art, flint knapping, and music, as well as a children’s area with lessons in stickball, chunky, and other activities. A stickball demonstration match is scheduled for Saturday.

“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,” event director Marsha Holley said. “The festival’s heart lies in its ability to provide accessible Native American education for the community.”

In addition to the educational experiences, visitors can explore a variety of vendors and food trucks, including the popular fry bread tacos.

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