40th Annual Red Earth Festival
Creator Access Program
Red Earth is inviting creators, photographers, and storytellers to help capture one of the nation’s premier Native art and cultural festivals.
Cover the 40th Annual Red Earth Festival
The Red Earth Festival returns to downtown Oklahoma City August 1–2, 2026, for a special 40th anniversary celebration. This milestone weekend will bring together Native artists, dancers, cultural presenters, youth artists, collectors, families, and visitors from across the country.
Selected creators will receive a Creator/Press pass for themselves and one guest for Saturday to create social media content during Festival.
What creators receive
- Creator/Press pass allowing access to Festival on Saturday August 1st for you and one guest
- Access to vibrant art, dance, and cultural programming
- Opportunities to capture colorful, meaningful event content
- Potential resharing by Red Earth social media channels
What we ask
- Create at least one Instagram Reel, TikTok, or YouTube Short
- Tag Red Earth in your Festival content
- Video must be posted by Sunday, August 2, 2026 by 10 AM
- Allow Red Earth to repost and reuse selected content for future marketing
Who should apply?
This opportunity is open to creators whose content focuses on art, travel, lifestyle, food, family activities, Oklahoma events, Indigenous culture, fashion, photography, or unique local experiences.
You do not need to have a massive following. We are looking for creators who can tell a strong story and share the energy, beauty, and impact of Red Earth Festival weekend.