More than 1200 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America will gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of their heritage with the world. For three exciting days Oklahoma City will be at the center of Native American art and culture in America.

Through the years Red Earth has matured into one of the most respected visual and performing arts event of its type – setting the standard for many of today’s Indian art shows held throughout the nation. At Red Earth, guests can sample the work of some of the nation’s most celebrated artists, with opportunities to purchase contemporary and traditional examples of beadwork, basketry, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paintings, graphics and cultural attire during the juried art show and market.

The dance competition at Red Earth is one of the rare occasions when dancers from America’s Northern and Southern tribes can be seen together in one venue. Red Earth dancers represent the elite of Native American dance, some of the most gifted and accomplished in the world. The masters, each in their own distinctive tribal dress, exhibit their originality and skills in one of the most prestigious of all native dance competitions.

A grand parade, unlike any other parade in the world, opens the Red Earth Festival on Friday morning. The streets of downtown Oklahoma City will vibrate in Native American tribal spirit as representatives of more than 100 tribes, in full tribal regalia, make the Red Earth Parade one of America’s most unique.

The Red Earth Art Market opens Friday, June 18 at 11 am and the first Grand Entry of dance competitors begins at noon inside the Cox Convention Center Arena. Grand Entries are scheduled at Noon and 7 pm Friday and Saturday, and at 1pm on Sunday.

For additional information contact Red Earth, Inc at (405) 427-5228 or info@redearth.org. Red Earth is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

TICKET INFORMATION
Available at Cox Convention Center Box Office or ticketmaster.com
Individual day pass:
Adult (ages 18 to 59) $10
Senior (age 60 and older) $7.50
Youth (ages 6 to 17) $7.50
Children under 5 free
Active U.S. military and U.S. military veterans receive an admission discount with military ID


THURSDAY, JUNE 17
10 - 1pm Youth Art Competition Check-in - Exhibit Hall 2
3 - 7 pm Dancer Registration - South Lobby

FRIDAY, JUNE 18
8 - 5 pm Dancer Registration - South Lobby
10:30 - 11:30 am Parade - Downtown OKC
11am - 7 pm Exhibit Halls 2 & 3 OPEN: Art Market, Native Exchange Market, Youth Art, Children's Activities, Cultural Performance Stage
8 - 5 pm 5K Run & 2K Fun Walk Pre-Registration - South Lobby
12 Noon Grand Entry - Arena
Ambassador of the Year Presentation
1 - 5 pm Dance Competition - Arena
5 - 7 pm Gourd Dance - Arena
7 pm Grand Entry - Arena
8 - 10 pm Dance Competition - Arena

SATURDAY, JUNE 19
6:30 am Registration for 5K Run & 2K Fun Walk - Regatta Park
7:30 am Start 5K Run & 2K Fun Walk - Regatta Park
10 - Noon Dancer Registration - South Entrance Lobby
10 - 7 pm Exhibit Halls 2 & 3 OPEN
Art Market - Native Exchange Market - Youth Art
Children's Activities - Cultural Performance Stage
12 Noon Grand Entry - Arena
1 - 5 pm Dance Competition - Arena
5 - 7 pm Gourd Dance - Arena
7 pm Grand Entry - Arena
8 - 10 pm Dance Competition - Arena

SUNDAY, JUNE 20
11 - 5 pm Exhibit Halls 2 & 3 OPEN
Art Market - Native Exchange Market - Youth Art
Children's Activities - Cultural Performance Stage
1 pm Grand Entry - Arena
1 - 5 pm Dance Competition - Arena
2 - 3 pm Youth Art Awards Ceremony - Cultural Performance Stage

5 - 6 pm Dance Competition Awards - Arena

Website: http://www.redearth.org

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Contact Info: Phone: 405-427-5228
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