Join staff and volunteers for a celebration of Indigenous culture. Observe demonstrations and learn about the Indigenous Peoples that lived in Southeast Texas. The festival takes place in the lawn near the main stage AND at the replica Akokisa Village on Redbud Hill.

The trail to Redbud Hill opens at 9 a.m. Chikawa Aztec Dancers perform at 11:30 a.m. on the stage near the park entrance.

Starbucks will offer complementary coffee & tea, so bring a reusable cup to enjoy. The Jesse Jones Park Volunteer organization will offer free plants!!!

All ages are welcome; this program is great for Scouts and large groups of friends. NO reservations required.

(Please note - no pets are allowed in festival areas)

Exhibitors include:
Chikawa Aztec Dance
American Indian Center
Texas Archaeological Society
Bayou Land Conservancy
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Sam Houston State University students
Starbucks Indigenous Peoples Network
Texas Master Naturalists - Heartwood and Gulf Coast chapters
Caddo Mounds Historical Site
Spring Historical Museum

Accessibility: Our stage is accessible from the main parking lot, but there is a grassy surface to access the seats. The ground is natural and at times uneven. The Akokisa Village is a 1/2-mile hike on a gravel trail, one-way. We suggest wagons & strollers for younger audiences. Remember your reusable water bottle and tennis shoes.