For more information call 601.650.7450. This is a non-alcoholic, family event.

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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Choctaw Indian Fair in beautiful Choctaw, Mississippi. Enjoy four fun-filled days of Choctaw culture and spirit including Tribal arts, crafts, dances, foods, and the thrilling action of World Championship Stickball. The Fair offers fun for young and old alike, from exhilarating rides and contests to well-known entertainment. There's something for everyone at the Choctaw Indian Fair.

Click on date to Quick Jump to that day's schedule:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009

2009 Choctaw Indian Fair Detailed Schedule

THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
6:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game # 1 (Lady Beaver Dam vs Tali Ohoyo) FOOTBALL FIELD
7:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: 35 & Over Game #1 (Conehatta vs Pearl River) FOOTBALL FIELD
8:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game #2 (Nanih Waiya vs Lady Renegade) FOOTBALL FIELD
9:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men’s Game #1 (Nukoahichi vs Bok Chito) FOOTBALL FIELD

FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
5:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game #3 (Tiak Hikiya vs Bihhi Ayasha) FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: 35 & Over (Beaver Dam vs Bogue Chitto) FOOTBALL FIELD
7:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game #4 (Conehatta vs Bok Cito) FOOTBALL FIELD
8:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men’s Game #2 (Unified vs Oka Homma ) FOOTBALL FIELD
9:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men”s Game #3 (Nanih Waiya vs Warriors) FOOTBALL FIELD

SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
7:00 am Registration/Sign In for 2 Mile Walk/Run PEARL RIVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
8:00 am Walk/Run Event Start _
6:00 pm-10:00 pm Midway Opens: No Gate Admission, Kids Day Special Low Rates MIDWAY
3:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game # 5 (Natives vs Winner Game # 1) FOOTBALL FIELD
4:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game #6 (Winner Game 2 vs Ohoyo Nukoahichi) FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: 35 & Over Game #3 (Tapasha vs Winner Game #1) FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game #7 (Winner Game #3 vs Lady Warriors) FOOTBALL FIELD
7:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Mens’s Game #4 (Pearl River vs Tucker) FOOTBALL FIELD
8:30 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men’s Game #5 (Conehatta vs Winner Game #1) FOOTBALL FIELD

MONDAY, JULY 06, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
6:00 pm-10:00 pm Midway Opens: No Gate Admission, Pre- Fair - Special Low Rates MIDWAY
4:00 pm Junior Stickball: Pushmataha Division, Boys 10-13,Pearl River vs Bok Cito FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game # 8, Winner Game #4 vs Winner Game #5 FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm 2009 Princess Pageant Talent Show SILVER STAR CONVENTION CENTER
6:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: 35 & Over Game # 4, Red Water vs Winner Game 2 FOOTBALL FIELD
7:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Game # 9, Winner Game # 6 vs Winner Game # 7 FOOTBALL FIELD
8:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men’s Game # 6, Winner Game #2 vs Beaver Dam FOOTBALL FIELD

TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
1:30 pm Judging of all 4-H and Adult booths, entries. PEARL RIVER GYM
4:00 pm Junior Stickball: Pushmataha Division, Boys ages 10-13,Unified vs Beaver Dam FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Junior Stickball: Tulli Okchi Ishko Division, Boys 14-17, Bok Cito vs Unified FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm-11:00 pm Family Night - No Gate Admission, Pre-Fair Special Low Rates MIDWAY
6:00 pm Judging of Community Booths PEARL RIVER GYM
6:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: 40 & Over, North vs South FOOTBALL FIELD
7:00 pm Gospel Night DANCE GROUND
7:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: 35 & Over, Winner Game # 3 vs Winner Game #4 FOOTBALL FIELD
8:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Women’s Championship, Winner Game #8 vs Winner Game # 9 FOOTBALL FIELD
9:00 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men’s Game #7, Renegades vs Winner Game # 3 FOOTBALL FIELD

WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
11:00 am Gates Open -
11:00 am Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian Opens -
11:00 am All Exhibit Halls Open (Throughout the day) -
11:00 am-5:00 pm Fun Fest HIGH SHOOL ENTRANCE
11:00 am Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
11:00 am Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
11:00 am Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am DANCE GROUND OPENS _
11:00 am Pipe Cleaner Basket Weaving Class DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY BUILDING
11:45 am Stickball Throw Demonstration DANCE GROUND
12:00 - 1:00 pm BREAK DANCE GROUND
1:00 pm Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Crystal Ridge Social Dancers, Debbie Cotton DANCE GROUND
1:45 pm Blow Gun Demonstration DANCE GROUND
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pipe Cleaner Basket Weaving Class DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY BUILDING
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Multi Cultural Presentation on “Sharing the Harvest” TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
2:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Choctaw Children Dancers, Phyllis McMillan DANCE GROUND
2:45 pm Rabbit Stick Throw Demonstraion DANCE GROUND
3:00 pm Midway Opens MIDWAY
3:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Bogue Homa Social Dancers, Pearlie Thomas DANCE GROUND
3:45 pm Blow Gun Demonstration DANCE GROUND
4:00 pm DANCE GROUND CLOSES _
4:00 pm Junior Stickball: Pushmataha Division, Boys ages 10-13, Conehatta vs Okahomma FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Junior Stickball: Tulli Okchi Ishko Division, Boys 14-17, Conehatta vs Pearl River FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm Evening Program-Opening Ceremonies: Miko Beasley Denson and Special Guest
Drummer: R.J. Willis
Presentation of the Colors: Bobby Williams, Crawford Willis, Sr., Lathom Williams, James D. Willis
National Anthem: Jessica Greer
Invocation: Pastor Thomas E. Ben, Jr.
Introduction of Special Guests
Choctaw Social Dancing: Kabocca Boli Dance Group, Eleanor Chickaway.
AMPHITHEATER
7:00 pm 2009 Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant AMPHITHEATER
10:15 pm Choctaw Stickball: Men’s Game #8, Winner Game # 4 vs Tiak Hikiya FOOTBALL FIELD
11:00 pm Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian Closes
11:00 pm Exhibit Halls Close _
1:00 am Midway closes _
2:00 am Last Shuttle Bus Runs _

THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
11:00 am Gates Open -
11:00 am Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian Opens -
11:00 am All Exhibit Halls Open (Throughout the day) -
11:00 am-5:00 pm Fun Fest (Throughout the day) HIGH SHOOL ENTRANCE
11:00 am Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
11:00 am Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
11:00 am Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am DANCE GROUND OPENS _
11:00 am Choctaw Social Dancing, Conehatta Social Dancers, Agnes King DANCE GROUND
11:45 am Stickball Throw Demonstration DANCE GROUND
12:00 - 1:00 pm BREAK DANCE GROUND
1:00 pm Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 - 2:00 pm Story Telling, Rosalie Steve TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
1:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Conehatta Development Club Dancers, Darlene Vaughn DANCE GROUND
1:45 pm Blow Gun Demonstration DANCE GROUND
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pipe Cleaner Basket Weaving Class DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY BUILDING
2:00 pm Midway Opens MIDWAY
2:00 - 5:00 pm Multi Cultural Presentation on “Sharing the Harvest” TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
2:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Choctaw Children Dancers, Phyllis McMillan DANCE GROUND
2:45 pm Stickball Throw Demonstration DANCE GROUND
3:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Standing Pine Development Club, Arvin Charlie DANCE GROUND
3:45 pm Blow Gun Demonstration DANCE GROUND
4:00 pm DANCE GROUND CLOSES _
4:00 pm Junior Stickball: Pushmataha Division, Boys ages 10-13, Tucker vs Winner Game #1 FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Junior Stickball: Tulli Okchi Ishko Division, Boys 14-17, Beaver Dam vs Winner Game #1 FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm Evening Program-Opening Ceremonies: Miko Beasley Denson and Special Guest
Drummer: Terry Kinsolving
Presentation of the Colors: Bobby Williams, Crawford Willis, Sr., Lathom Williams, James D. Willis
National Anthem: Theron "Duke" Denson
Invocation: Rev. Charles D. Henry
Introduction of the 2009 Choctaw Indian Princess
Introduction of Special Guests
Choctaw Social Dancing, Chahta Hithia Dance Group, Dorothy Wilson.
AMPHITHEATER
7:00 pm Connie Smith in Concert AMPHITHEATER
8:30 pm Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives AMPHITHEATER
10:15 pm Choctaw Stickball Playoffs: Game # 09, Winner of Game #5 vs Winner of Game #6 FOOTBALL FIELD
11:00 pm Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian Closes
11:00 pm Exhibit Halls Close _
1:00 am Midway closes _
2:00 am Last Shuttle Bus Runs _

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
9:00 am Gates Open -
9:00 am Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian Opens -
9:00 am All Exhibit Halls Open (Throughout the day) -
9:00 am-5:00 pm Fun Fest (Throughout the day) HIGH SHOOL ENTRANCE
9:00 am Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
9:00 am Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
9:00 am Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
9:00 am David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
10:00 am DANCE GROUND OPENS _
10:00 am Choctaw Social Dancing, Youth Opportunity Social Dancers, Louise Wilson DANCE GROUND
10:45 am Drum Beating Demonstration DANCE GROUND
11:00 am Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am Choctaw Social Dancing, Tri Community Social Dancers, Melissa Isaac DANCE GROUND
12:00 - 1:00 pm BREAK DANCE GROUND
9:00 am-5:00 pm Fun Fest (Throughout the day) HIGH SHOOL ENTRANCE
1:00 pm Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 - 2:00 pm Story Telling, Rosalie Steve TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
1:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Happy Feet Social Dancers, Glen Billie DANCE GROUND
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Little Drum Makings DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY BUILDING
1:45 pm Blow Gun Demonstration DANCE GROUND
2:00 pm Midway Opens MIDWAY
2:00 - 5:00 pm Multi Cultural Presentation on “Sharing the Harvest” TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
2:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Bogue Chitto Traditional Social Dancers, Lola Jackson DANCE GROUND
2:45 pm Drum Beating Demonstration DANCE GROUND
3:00 pm Hoop Dancers DANCE GROUND
3:45 pm Stickball Throw Demonstration DANCE GROUND
4:00 pm DANCE GROUND CLOSES _
4:00 pm Junior Stickball: Pushmataha Division, Boys ages 10-13, Winner Game # 2 vs Winner Game #3 FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Junior Stickball: Tulli Okchi Ishko Division, Boys 14-17, Winner Game #2 vs Tucker FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm Evening Program-Opening Ceremonies: Miko Beasley Denson and Special Guest
Drummer: Donti Alex
Presentation of the Colors: Bobby Williams, Crawford Willis, Sr., Lathom Williams, James D. Willis
National Anthem: Nana Frazier
Invocation: Rev. Ray Taylor
Introduction of the 2009 Choctaw Indian Princess
Introduction of Special Guests
Choctaw Social Dancing, Chata Alla Himithowa Dancers, Loretta York.
AMPHITHEATER
7:00 pm Josh Gracin in Concert AMPHITHEATER
8:30 pm Clay Walker in Concert AMPHITHEATER
10:15 pm Choctaw Stickball Playoffs: Game #10, Winner Game #7 vs Winner Game #8 FOOTBALL FIELD
11:00 pm Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian closes
11:00 pm Exhibit Halls Close _
2:00 am Midway closes _
3:00 am Last Shuttle Bus Runs _

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009
TIME EVENT LOCATION
9:00 am Gates Open -
9:00 am Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian Opens -
9:00 am All Exhibit Halls Open (Throughout the day) -
9:00 am-5:00 pm Fun Fest (Throughout the day) HIGH SHOOL ENTRANCE
9:00 am Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
9:00 am Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
9:00 am Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
9:00 am David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
9:00 am Little Drum Making DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY BUILDING
10:00 am DANCE GROUND OPENS _
10:00 am Choctaw Social Dancing, Youth Opportunity Social Dancers, Louise Wilson DANCE GROUND
10:45 am Hoop Dancers DANCE GROUND
11:00 am Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
11:00 am Choctaw Social Dancing, Intertribal Dancing, Harold Comby DANCE GROUND
12:00 - 1:00 pm BREAK DANCE GROUND
12:00 - 5:00 pm Carnival Special, $18 Arm Band MIDWAY
9:00 am-5:00 pm Fun Fest (Throughout the day) HIGH SHOOL ENTRANCE
1:00 pm Train Ride (rides throughout the day until 5 pm) IN FRONT OF CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm Buttons the Clown (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Rock It The Robot (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ROAMING
1:00 pm Ron Anderson Face Painting (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 pm David Talley Magician and Balloon Artist (Throughout the day until 5 pm) ADJACENT TO CRAFT PAVILION
1:00 - 2:00 pm Story Telling, Rosalie Steve TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
1:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Choctaw Tribal Social Dancers, Jane Ben DANCE GROUND
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Little Drum Makings DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY BUILDING
1:45 pm Blow Gun Demonstration DANCE GROUND
2:00 pm Midway Opens MIDWAY
2:00 - 5:00 pm Multi Cultural Presentation on “Sharing the Harvest” TRIBAL COUNCIL HALL
2:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, Pearl River Social Dancers, Glenda Willis DANCE GROUND
3:00 pm Choctaw Social Dancing, West Tennessee Dancers, Harry Thompson DANCE GROUND
3:45 pm Rabbit Stick Throw DANCE GROUND
4:00 pm DANCE GROUND CLOSES _
4:00 pm Junior Stickball: Pushmataha Division, Boys ages 10-13, Championship Game FOOTBALL FIELD
5:00 pm Junior Stickball: Tulli Okchi Ishko Division, Boys 14-17, Championship Game FOOTBALL FIELD
6:00 pm Evening Program-Opening Ceremonies: Miko Beasley Denson and Special Guest
Drummer: R.J. Willis
Presentation of the Colors: Bobby Williams, Crawford Willis, Sr., Lathom Williams, James D. Willis
National Anthem: Diedra Tubby
Invocation: Rev. Travis Willis
Introduction of the 2009 Choctaw Indian Princess
Introduction of Special Guests
Choctaw Social Dancing, Elderly Social Dancers, Mary John.
AMPHITHEATER
7:00 pm Jana Mashonee in Concert AMPHITHEATER
8:00 pm Living Traditions Dance Troupe AMPHITHEATER
8:30 pm Disney’s High School Musical: “Summer Celebration” AMPHITHEATER
10:15 pm Choctaw Stickball World Series: Championship, Winner of Game #09 vs Winner of Game #10 FOOTBALL FIELD
11:00 pm Choctaw Museum of the Southern Indian closes
11:00 pm Exhibit Halls Close _
2:00 am Midway closes _
2:00 am The 2009 Choctaw Indian Fair officially closes _
3:00 am Last Shuttle Bus Runs _

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