It is nearly Labor Day Festival time! The Choctaw Nation’s annual three-day festival will be held from Aug. 29 through Aug. 31, 2025, at the Choctaw Nation’s Tvshka Homma Capitol grounds.
Every year, I am so impressed with the level of participation, attendance and fun we have at this great event that highlights what the Chahta Spirit of Faith, Family and Culture is all about.
The Chief and I enjoy meeting all the tribal members, family and friends at this event each year. The sporting events, carnival rides, quilt show, princess pageant, food and culture that all gets packed into this three-day event is impressive. I would like to give a Yakoke Fehna to everyone who organizes and participates in this event – without your hard work and dedication our festival would not be as impressive as it is.
Seeing all the smiling faces at the Choctaw Capitol is what our ancestors dreamed of when our new sovereign nation was being rebuilt following the Trail of Tears. The family atmosphere, attention to culture and reverence for our faith are exactly what the Choctaw Nation stands for.
Getting together for fellowship and family is the seed that was planted many years ago when the festival was first dreamed about. Each year the vision gets bigger and better for the festival, and I have no doubt that this year’s festival will certainly be one of our best events yet!
In addition to the annual Choctaw Princess Pageant, arts, crafts, food and cultural events, there will be a line-up of entertainment that includes:
Stoney LaRue will take the stage as the opener on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m., headlining the concert is the Josh Abbott Band.
On Sunday performances will include some great Gospel artists, the Gold City quartet will open the Sunday performances at 6 p.m. followed by Katy Nichole at 7 p.m. and then Cain will cap the evening with their 8:30 p.m. performance.
It’s going to be a hot one again this year, so please bring lots of water, wear loose-fitting clothes and comfortable walking shoes. If you feel dizzy or distressed from the heat, please go into an air-conditioned building or find a shady spot to rest until you feel better.
For more information on Choctaw’s Labor Day Festival, please visit the official website for further updates. This event is one of my favorites of the entire year, and my hope is that everyone has a great Labor Day Festival again this year!