The present day "Choctaw Indian Fair" has roots in this ancient celebration.
The Fair has long been a time for Choctaws to gather and pay homage to their traditions and heritage but it has also emerged as an opportunity for the Tribe to welcome visitors to the reservation and share their way of life.
Nashville-style country music became part of the Choctaw Indian Fair in the 1960s when Nashville stars such as Chet Atkins, Connie Smith, Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, Jerry Reed, Johnny Gimble, Pig Robbins, and Merle Travis noticed what the Choctaws were doing with their Annual Fair.
Another important element of the annual fair has been a reemergence of the traditional dances of the Choctaw.
Along with music and dance, many Choctaw artists display their bead work, baskets, drums, and other art during the Fair.