2026 Mvskoke Foodways Contest June 22–26
MUSCOGEE NATION FESTIVAL • MVSKOKE CULTURE
UPDATE; MAY 29 — Flyers, guides and PDF entry forms released.
OKMULGEE, OK; MAY 8 — The Muscogee Nation Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) and CMN Extension invite you to participate in the 2026 Mvskoke Foodways Contest, taking place in Okmulgee on Friday, June 26 @ 9am. Leading up to the event, enjoy a week of activities celebrating Mvskoke history, art, and skills.
- Non-food submissions will be accepted: Wednesday & Thursday @ 9am–12pm (noon)
- Food submissions will be accepted: Friday, June 26 @ 9am–10:30am
- Main event will be held: Friday, June 26 @ 9am~2pm | 12pm Showcase & tasting
MuscogeeNationFestival.com/Mvskoke-Foodways-Contest
June 22–26, 2026
2026 Mvskoke Foodways Contest
Muscogee Nation Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) • CMN Extension, Okmulgee
Locations
Okmulgee Indian Community Center page…
Okmulgee County Fairgrounds Barn location…
College of the Muscogee Nation location…
Contact
Cassandra Thompson
Christopher Azbell
Courtney Natseway
Monday 6/22 @ 7pm–10pm
Mvskoke Language Spelling Bee (Adults)
Mvskoke Foodways • Okmulgee Indian Community
Tuesday 6/23 @ 7pm–10pm
Mvskoke Trivia Night
Mvskoke Foodways • Okmulgee Indian Community
Wednesday 6/24@1pm—Thursday 6/25@12pm
Non-food Submissions
Mvskoke Foodways • Okmulgee County Fair Barn
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Due to the rain, the Mvskoke Foodways team will start accepting non-food submissions/drop-offs later this afternoon, June 24, and will continue until noon, June 25. Due to heavy rain and flooding conditions, submissions for the Mvskoke Food Ways Art, Garden, and Apron-Making Contests have been delayed until 1pm today, June 24.
Food entry drop-off will still take place on Friday, June 26, from 9am–10:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
Wednesday 6/24 @ 6pm–10pm
Song and Storytelling Contest
Mvskoke Foodways • CMN Lecture Hall
Friday 6/26 @ 9am–10:30am
Food Submissions
Mvskoke Foodways • Okmulgee County Fair Barn
Details
Friday 6/26 @ 10:30am~2pm | Public: 12pm (noon)
Judging, Tasting, & Awards!
Mvskoke Foodways • Okmulgee County Fair Barn
Details
- 10:30am–12pm Judging of food.
- 12pm Public exhibit, food tasting, people’s choice.
- 1:30pm Awards ceremony.
All winners will receive a Mvskoke Foodways Prize Package.
HOMPVKS CE!!