Indigenous Peoples Celebration, Standing Peachtree Native American Festival 2026

October 24-25, 2026 ****NEW DATE****

5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Celebration/Standing Peachtree Native American Festival

The public is invited to attend the Indigenous Peoples Celebration at the Standing Peachtree Native American Festival on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, in East Point, Georgia. This family-friendly cultural celebration welcomes the community to experience Native American history, traditions, music, dance, storytelling, arts, crafts, and food.

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026

Event hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM both days

Grand Entry: 12:00 PM Saturday and Sunday

Location: East Point City Hall, 2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA

Admission: Free

Open to the public: Everyone is welcome!

CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

The Standing Peachtree Native American Festival offers visitors an opportunity to learn about and appreciate Native American cultures through cultural demonstrations, traditional dances, music, history, and community gathering. The event welcomes all drums and dancers, and schools are encouraged to attend.

Activities and featured experiences include:

• Native American arts and crafts
• Native American music and traditional dances
• Intertribal dances and special presentations
• Traditional storytelling
• Living Muscogee history
• Stomp dances
• Hoop dance performances
• Native American foods and refreshments
• Cultural learning and opportunities to experience Native American traditions

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AND FEATURED PARTICIPANTS

Visitors can look forward to special performances and cultural presentations throughout the celebration, including:

• Hoop Dance: Lowery Begay
• Host Drum: Silver Ridge Singers
• MMIW Flag Carrier: Kelly Dukepoo
• Muscogee Living History: Nokose Haco

The Grand Entry is scheduled for noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the festival and be ready for the day’s featured gathering.

FOOD AND FESTIVAL VENDORS

Come hungry and enjoy a selection of traditional favorites and popular festival foods. Food offerings listed on the event flyers include:

• Frybread
• Indian tacos
• Roasted corn
• Hamburgers
• Hot dogs

Native American arts and crafts will also be featured, providing opportunities to explore cultural artistry and connect with the traditions represented at the festival.

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

All drums and dancers are welcome, and all schools are invited to participate in this cultural learning opportunity. Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day enjoying Native American culture, history, dance, food, and community.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs so they can relax and enjoy the festivities throughout the day.

VENDOR AND EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION

For vendor information and event inquiries, contact:

Monika Ponton Arrington, PhD
Georgia Indigenous Diversity Consulting

Phone: (770) 402-8288

Email: indigenous.diversity.info@gmail.com
Additional email: monika@gidc.info

MC: Lowery Begay
Arena Director: Donnie Ross
Host Drum: Silver Ridge Singers
Head Man: Michael Morrison
Head Lady: TBA
Head Veteran: TBA

 

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