The presenters and participants of the Moundville Native American Festival enjoy sharing their culture and experiences with visitors so please ask questions!
Performers
- Grayhawk Perkins (The United Houma Nation)
- The Grayhawk Jazz Band
- Lyndon Alec (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
- Billy Whitefox (Southeastern Muscogee Creek)
- Chikashsha Hithla
- Amy Bluemel (Citizen of Chickasaw Nation)
- Mystic Wind Choctaw Dancers (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians)
- Katarina Lowell (Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Nations)
Lifeway Demonstrators
- Lucia Alfaro: Pine needle Effigy Basket Weaving (Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana)
- Rene Queton-Morgan: Beadwork & Shawl Fringing (Seminole/Kiowa)
- Mary T. Newman: Pottery Artist (Cherokee)
- Catherine Sloan: Historic Textiles (Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama)
- Mary Smith: Featherwork & Mat Weaving (Muscogee Creek Nation of OK)
- Dianna Beaver: Moccasin & Turban Making (Muscogee Creek Nation of OK)
- Greg Drowningbear: Rivercane Arrow Making (Cherokee)
- Tammy Beane: Copper Reproductions
- Casey Bigpond: Stickball Rackets, Rabbit Sticks & Blowguns (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians/Creek)
- Laurel Hudson-Elliot: History of Copperwork (Friday & Saturday)
- Laretta Weaver: Regalia and Dance Traditions (Cherokee Nation of OK)
- Located inside the Jones Archaeological Museum
- Bill Skinner: Tools & Weapons
- Located at Mound R
- Darrell “Tony” Garter: Children’s Stickball Classes (Lakota)
- Located at the Children’s Stickball area
Living History
- Rosa Newman-Hall: Creek Women’s Camp Life
- Monica Newman Moore: Native American Twining
- Brian Mast: 18th Century French Marine
- Brian Rushing: William Bartram, 18th Century Naturalist (Saturday Only)
Artist’s Row
- Dan Townsend: Shell Carving (Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek)
- Harry & Dianna Beaver: Turbans & Moccasins (Muscogee Creek of OK)
- Betsy Irwin: Gourd Art
- Crystal Hanna: Pottery Artist (Cherokee Nation of OK)
- Mary T. Newman: Pottery Artist (Cherokee)
Knapper’s Corner
- Guy Arrowheads & Stuff: Flintknapping Kits, Jewelry, Modern Projectile Points
- Bebo Bear Flintknapping, Jewelry, Hiking sticks (Creek)
- Pat Litchfield: Pine Needle, Gourds & Jewelry
- The Hide Out: Animal Hides, Jewelry, Wooden Boxes, Wind Chimes & More
Trader’s Circle
- American Indian Creations
- Kiowa Lance Creations & Face Painting
- Trailwalker Crafts (Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama)
- Redhanded Trade (Coosa)
- Eric’s Rocks
- Mike & Vicki Sievering
- Southeast Leather and Trading Co. (Cherokee)
- Eleanor Chickaway (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians)
- Darrell “Tony” Garter (Lakota)
Food Vendors
- Choctaw Kitchen (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians – Museum)
- Billy’s Cooking (Museum)
- Lil Red’s Cart (Museum)
- Sno Blizzy Shaved Ice (Museum)
- Big Tasty Food Truck (Museum)
- Dippin Dots (Museum)
- Richardson’s Family Diner (Riverside)
- Tropical Sno (Riverside)
Non-Profits
- Native Strength Revolution (Movement Sessions on Th. Fri. & Sat.)
- BISON (Bama Indigenous Student Organization Network)
- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Poarch Band of Creek Indians
- Alabama Historical Commission
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
- Alabama Department of Public Health
- ALL Kids
- Haussler Wellness Foundation
- Metro Animal Shelter