Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival set for Sept. 29 - Oct. 7

This article appeared in the August 2017 edition of the Chickasaw Times

The 2017 Chickasaw Nation Annual Meeting and Festival begins Friday, Sept. 29 and culminates Saturday, Oct.7.

This year marks the 57th Annual Meeting of the Chickasaw Nation and the 29th Annual Chickasaw Festival.

The Annual Meeting, highlighted by Gov. Bill Anoatubby’s State of the Nation Address, begins at 9 a.m., Sat., Oct. 7 at Fletcher Auditorium on the campus of Murray State College in Tishomingo.

Numerous events are planned for the week-long celebration of Chickasaw heritage and culture. Festivities are scheduled in Tishomingo, Ada, Emet, Kullihoma and Sulphur. Events include Cultural Evening, Southeastern Art Show and Market, Chickasaw Princess Pageant, Annual Meeting, cultural events, entertainment, games, fellowship and more.

For more information, including a schedule of events and vendor applications, visit www.chickasaw.net/annualmeeting or call (580) 371-2040.

Event schedule is subject to change. Please visit often for the latest event updates.