2017 American Indian Exposition
Come to the American Indian Exposition on August 16-19, 2017 at the Caddo County Fairgrounds in Anadarko, Oklahoma. At the American Indian Exposition you will experience contest dancing, a carnival, parades, dance contests, pageants, a fry bread contest, talent presentations, crafts, concessions and to immerse yourself in the history and ways of present-day Native American tribes. featuring the arts, crafts and traditions of 14 plains Indian tribes.
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The American Indian Exposition is Oklahoma’s first and original exhibition of tribal arts, crafts and culture. Originally known as the “Indian Fair” held at Craterville, just north of Apache, Oklahoma; the “Indian Fair”, incorporated August 22, 1935 under the name “American Indian Exposition” and was moved to the Anadarko area in the 1930s.
Anadarko’s annual American Indian Exposition showcases the arts, crafts and traditions of 13 plains Indian tribes. This event also features one of the largest American Indian parades in Oklahoma. Long championed as the first and only all-Indian operated cultural event of its kind, the American Indian Expo has garnered a wide variety of notoriety and acclaim over the years.
Visitors from across the nation and abroad come to Anadarko each summer to witness the expo’s colorful dance and pageant presentations. Princesses representing individual tribes are honored at this event each year. Since the late 1930s, many of the country’s most accomplished Native American artists have exhibited and sold their work to visitors of the expo.
Come to the American Indian Expo to enjoy contest dancing, a carnival, parades, dance contests, pageants, games, a fry bread contest, talent presentations, crafts, concessions and to immerse yourself in the history and ways of present-day Native American tribes. There will also be a poker run, an archery competition and plenty of delicious food.
For More Information: Joe Fish 580-654-2300 jfish@kiowatribeofoklahoma.org
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next American Indian Exposition at the Caddo County Fairgrounds in Anadarko, Oklahoma.
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