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Demonstrations

close up of hands weaving strips of cane to make a basketSee pottery being pit fired or learn how Choctaws make baskets. Watch fire being kindled by friction or talk with a world-class bowman, then witness these experts shoot the bow and arrow or throw a spear 50 yards with the help of a special stick called an atlatl. See how a hollow piece of cane can be used to create a deadly dart. Native Americans and other experts demonstrate these and many other arts, crafts and technologies in this section.

Knapper’s Corner hosts toolmakers from around the country. Making spear and arrow points from rocks that break like glass, these artists reproduce ancient work as well as create new works of art. Watch as craftsmen demonstrate “flint knapping,” a fascinating technology used by humans worldwide before forged metal was invented.

In the Living History Camp, discover why the fur trade was so important to Native Americans in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Through its sights, and sounds, these reenactors bring the past to life. You can see native foods cooking on an open fire or hear an elder describe his journeys through the wilderness. Reenactors are dressed in period clothing, their authentic camps filled with items highlighting the importantance of this past trade era.

Ticketholders can enjoy these pre-recorded demonstration videos any time during festival week until June 1, 2021. Visit our ticket sales page to buy tickets.

Schedule of Arts & Crafts Demonstrations

*Event for ticketholders only. Visit our ticket sales page to buy tickets.

Monday, October 5

Start Time Event
1:00 pm Copperwork: Tamara Beane*

Tuesday, October 6

Start Time Event
1:00 pm Tools and Weapons: Bill Skinner*

Wednesday, October 7

Start Time Event
9:00 am Sehoy Thrower: Garden Demonstration (FREE)
11:00 am Birds of Prey Presentation*

Thursday, October 8

Start Time Event
1:00 pm Rosa Hall: Creek Life*

Friday, October 9

Start Time Event
1:00 pm Guy Meador: Flint Knapping*

Pre-Recorded Demonstrations

Ticketholders can enjoy these pre-recorded demonstration videos any time during festival week until June 1, 2021. Visit our ticket sales page to buy tickets.

Video Title Presenter
Choctaw Language Michael Billie
Textiles Monica Newman Moore
Pottery Mary T. Newman
Stickball Tony Garter
Harvest Time Rosa Hall
Storytime Grayhawk Perkins
Beadwork Juanita Gardinski