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American Indian Exposition
Anadarko, OK · Arts & Culture
- When
- August 2–8, 2027
- Where
- Caddo County Fairgrounds · Anadarko · OK
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Thirteen Southern Plains tribes gather at the Caddo County Fairgrounds for dance competitions, a princess pageant, and one of Oklahoma's largest all-Indian parades. The exposition has run since 1932, making it one of the state's oldest intertribal gatherings. It fills a full week each August with crafts, contests, and ceremonial dancing.
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