Honoring the Past: The Quapaw Fall Gathering Brings Tradition to Life
- Josemiguel Gomez
- Jun 25
- 1 min read
Did you know that Oklahoma tribal nations contributed over $23 billion to the state’s economy in 2023, while preserving centuries-old cultural traditions? Events like the Quapaw Fall Gathering are part of that lasting impact—connecting community members through language, dance, and heritage that reaches back generations.
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Quapaw Cultural Committee invites the public to Beaver Springs Park in Quapaw, OK, for the Fall Gathering: “Good Ole Days Pow Wow.” Inspired by pow wow agendas and community traditions from the 1900s to 1960s, this one-day event focuses on celebration, memory, and cultural continuity.
The gathering will feature:
War and social dances
Stomp dance led by Trenton Stand
Cultural contests, including Best Dressed Quapaw Man and Woman, Clown Dance, Feather Pull (for youth), and more
A traditional supper, provided by the Quapaw Historic Preservation Program with meat donated by the Quapaw Cattle Company
Unlike many modern pow wows, this event will not include a parade-in, gourd dance, or northern drum. Instead, it offers a meaningful return to the heart of earlier gatherings—where community, simplicity, and respect were at the center.
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Location: Beaver Springs Park – 5681 South 630 Road, Quapaw, OK 74363
Contact: Barbara Kyser-Collier at 918-325-3645 for vendor info or questions
Whether you’re a local community member or visiting from out of town, the Fall Gathering offers a special opportunity to experience the stories, music, and movement that have shaped generations. Come spend the day immersed in tradition, history, and togetherness.
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