Red Earth Festival 2013

A popular annual event in Oklahoma City for over 20 years, the Red Earth Festival is held in June, a Native American Cultural Festival that features American Indian dance, fine art, a 5k run, a parade and much more. Presented by OKC's Red Earth Museum, an institution that has been promoting "the rich traditions of American Indian arts and cultures" since 1978, the annual Red Earth Festival represents over 100 Indian nations, tribes and bands from across the country.

The 27th Annual Red Earth Festival will be held from June 7-9. The parade gets things started on Friday morning at 10 a.m., and the market opens at 11 a.m. Over 1,200 American Indian artists and dancers will be featured.

The Red Earth Festival will be held at the Cox Convention Center on Sheridan Avenue in downtown Oklahoma City between Robinson and E.K. Gaylord. Get a full profile of the Cox Convention Center with map & directions.

Tickets for the Red Earth Festival are available for each single day and are $10 per adult, $7.50 for kids 6-17, seniors and those with military ID. Kids under 6 are admitted free. You can also get a 3-day pass for $20 ($15 for kids 6-17 and seniors), and there are group specials as well. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (800) 745-3000.

The Red Earth Festival opens each year with a Grand Parade on the streets of downtown Oklahoma City on Friday morning, beginning with the line-up at 8:30 a.m. and a 10 a.m. start. See the vibrant Native American spirit displayed as participants appear in full tribal regalia. The parade starts on Reno between Hudson and Robinson.

There is a tremendous diversity in American Indian cultures across the United States, and that richness is displayed at the Red Earth Festival. Visitors can experience and purchase the work of hundreds of the nation's most talented and respected artists. Both contemporary and traditional pieces are represented in a number of artistic genres, including beadwork, basketry, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paintings and more.

Largely considered one of more prestigious native dance exhibitions and certainly one of the more popular aspects of the event each year, the Red Earth Festival dance competition features performers from all over the United States gathered in their tribal dress and displaying their tremendous skill. Dance competitions take place each day, with grand entrances at noon Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The awards presentation follows Sunday's action.

Traveling to Oklahoma City for the Red Earth Festival. Here are some hotel options nearby:

• Courtyard Downtown
  2 West Reno
  Within walking distance to the Cox Convention Center
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• Renaissance Hotel
  Ten North Broadway
  Within walking distance to the Cox Convention Center
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• Sheraton Hotel
  One North Broadway
  Within walking distance to the Cox Convention Center
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• The Skirvin Hotel
  One Park Avenue
  Less than 1 mile from the Cox Convention Center
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• Hampton Inn & Suites
  300 East Sheridan
  Less than 1 mile from the Cox Convention Center
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• Colcord Hotel
  15 N Robinson
  Less than 1 mile
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