The Oka Kapassa - Return to Coldwater Festival

09/13/2025

Today's the day! Come see us in Spring Park 9-5.

09/12/2025

Oka Kapassa Festival starts in a few hours! Park opens at 5:00 with vendors and good food - ham and beans, roasted corn, and treats from Chubby Hubby. Concert with Arvel Bird starts at 7 pm followed by a "lighting of the torches" at sunset. On Saturday, we'll have lots of vendors, performances, and activities, plus more great foods! Saturday 9-5. Free admission both days. See okakapassafestival.org for more details. Join us!

09/11/2025

A big Chokma'shki, Wado (thank you) to our sponsors. We couldn't do this without you!

09/10/2025

Just 2 more days till the weekend and Festival! See you there!
More info at okakapassafestival.org.

09/09/2025

The festival is a great opportunity for kids to learn while having fun. From participating in traditional dances to visiting with live birds of prey to face-painting, there is something for each of our youngest visitors to enjoy.

09/08/2025

Dancing is important for sharing stories, giving thanks, celebrating, and extending friendship. See many types of traditional dance at the festival on Saturday September 13: hoop, fancy, stomp, and more. The Chikashsha Hithla Dance Troupe, Cherokee dancers, and Alabama-Coushatta hoop dancer Lyndon Alec will entertain and inspire.

09/07/2025

The 22nd Oka Kapassa Festival is just 5 days away! We're kicking it off Friday night with a special evening performance by Arvel Bird, followed by a torch lighting ceremony. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, purchase a bowl of ham & beans for supper, and listen to fabulous live music. Free admission! See you there!
Find more details at okakapassafestival.org.

08/27/2025

Just two weeks away!
For more information and a schedule of events, visit our website okakapassafestival.org

Oka Kapassa returns to Tuscumbia Sept. 13 By Editor | August 22, 2025 | 0 By Ninon Parker An all-day celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned for Tuscumbia, AL, on Saturday, September 13. “Oka Kapassa: Return to Coldwater” Nat...

07/29/2025

Thank you to Ana Peeples, Sue Fish, and Trace Hendrix for a great educator's workshop, and to Rose McGee and Seth Armstrong for putting it all together. We love partnering with other agencies to share our area's Native-American history with the community.

06/30/2025

Our new website is live! Check it out at https://www.okakapassafestival.org.

06/20/2025

Calling all teachers! Join us on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m for a continuing education opportunity presented by Oka Kapassa Festival as part of UNA's Inservice Program. In this workshop we will review AL Course of Study for Native American Standards (Grades 3,4 and 5); provide resources and activities related to the Standards and other Cultural Information; and take a visit to the Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall in Lauderdale County. All presenters are of Native American descent and have extensive experience in teaching authentic information related to Alabama’s First People. Local workshop attendees will be eligible to have Native American demonstrators/performers visit their schools during the Oka Kapassa Festival in September 2025. For registration information go to https://secure.smore.com/n/6y7nr and register for PS Section: 528385 under the Social Studies section. Hope to see you there!

12/25/2024

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