The 40th Annual

    Red Earth Festival

    Coming Home • August 1 & 2, 2026 • OKC Convention Center

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    Festival Schedule

    Here’s what to expect during the Red Earth Festival weekend.

    Experience one of the country’s premier Native art markets, featuring more than 130 Indigenous artists selling original works in painting, jewelry, sculpture, beadwork, textiles, and more. Shop award-winning pieces, meet artists in person, and take home something truly special.

    Throughout the day, enjoy live dance showcases and special competitions that bring movement, color, and tradition to the heart of downtown OKC. All events take place inside the Art Market hall.

    • 130+ Indigenous artists
    • 1:1 Meet the makers
    • Live Dance showcases
    • On view Art competition winners

    Saturday, August 1, 2026

    • 9:00 – 10:00 AM
      VIP Shopping Hour

      Exclusive early entry for collectors and guests. Be the first to shop award-winning pieces.

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    • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Festival Open

      Meet over 100 Native artists, shop original artwork, jewelry, sculpture, beadwork, and more.

    • 12:00 – 1:00 PM
      Dance Showcase
    • 2:00 – 3:00 PM
      Dance Showcase
    • 3:30 – 4:30 PM
      Women’s Dance Special – Ages 18+

      1st $800 • 2nd $600 • 3rd $400 — Dancers enter free.

      Special Event

    Sunday, August 2, 2026

    • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Festival Open

      100+ Native artists and masterclass works on display from the Red Earth Art Competition.

    • 12:00 – 1:00 PM
      Dance Showcase
    • 2:00 – 3:00 PM
      Men’s Dance Special – Ages 18+

      1st $800 • 2nd $600 • 3rd $400 — Dancers enter free.

      Special Event

    The Oklahoma City Convention Center is a premier, state-of-the-art venue located in the heart of downtown OKC. Its modern design, spacious layout, and top-tier amenities provide the perfect setting for the 40th Annual Red Earth Festival. In addition to the thousands of visitors from across the country who join us each year, the Convention Center’s central location attracts a diverse audience of guests, art collectors, and cultural enthusiasts throughout the weekend.

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    Traveling to Oklahoma City for the festival? Find essential information on local transportation, lodging, and accommodations designed to help you plan a stress-free visit.

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    • Celebrating the 2026 Emerging Artist Award Winners

      Meet this year’s Emerging Artist Award recipients, Georgia Adeline “Ushta” Harjo and Saralyn Chee. The Emerging Artist Award recognizes Native artists at meaningful moments in their creative journeys and provides the opportunity to participate in the Red Earth Festival Art Market. Both artists will be featured in the Art Market at the 40th Annual Red Earth Festival, where visitors can experience their work firsthand. Discover their stories and why this award continues to matter.

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    • Georgia Adeline “Ushta” Harjo

    • Saralyn Chee

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    Join us as a sponsor of the 40th Annual Red Earth Festival and help celebrate four decades of Native art and culture in downtown Oklahoma City

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    Red Earth Art Market

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