Join us in honoring and celebrating the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Ocmulgee Mounds while supporting our efforts to create Georgia’s first National Park and Preserve.

1st Annual Ocmulgee Clay Classic

Join us on Friday, November 14 for the 1st Annual Ocmulgee Benefit Clay Classic. The event takes place at Fieldstone Preserve, just 25 minutes from downtown Macon, where you can enjoy a beautiful fall day outdoors tackling 100 rounds across 15 scenic stations. Compete for awards for top shooter and team, all while helping support the creation of Georgia’s first National Park and Preserve.

After the course, celebrate at the Awards Reception and enjoy delicious food, live bluegrass, and exciting raffle opportunities. Spaces are limited—sign up your team or secure an exclusive sponsorship today!

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Recent & Upcoming Events

Fire Starters Indigenous Film Festival

The Fire Starters Film Festival celebrates Indigenous filmmakers and offers a unique platform to explore contemporary Native culture through film. Join us on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:15 PM at The Douglass Theatre for a powerful evening of storytelling as part of the Macon Film Festival. This special screening includes a short film, Tiger—a portrait of acclaimed Indigenous artist and elder Dana Tiger and the resurgence of her family’s iconic T-shirt company—and a feature documentary, Remaining Native, which follows 17-year-old Ku Stevens as he navigates his identity, athletic ambitions, and family history rooted in the legacy of Indian boarding schools.
Presented by the Fire Starters Film Festival, this event highlights Indigenous voices, resilience, and cultural connection. To learn more here.
Indigenous Celebration

The 31st annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, will be held on September 13-14, 2025.
This FREE family-friendly event, led by our partner organization, the Ocmulgee Mounds Association, celebrates Southeastern Native American cultures with traditional dance, crafts, storytelling, and educational programs.
Don't miss this incredible homecoming event honoring the Muscogee people and their ancestral homeland.
Ocmulgee to Okmulgee: Art Exhibition

Join us for Ocmulgee to Okmulgee 2025, the third annual exhibition celebrating the work of contemporary Muscogee artisans. This year’s show features jewelry, painting, and woodworking by Dan Beaver (Muscogee/Alabama), Carly Treece (Muscogee/Cherokee), and Amanda Rutland (Muscogee/Seminole).
Held in conjunction with the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, the exhibition is held at McEachern Art Centers in downtown Macon. The show opens with a soft opening on Thursday, August 21 at 6PM and then join us for our grand opening on Friday, September 12 at 6PM, featuring exclusive artist talks by all three featured creators.
Party for the Park

ONPPI’s Party for the Park is our signature annual fundraiser, bringing together supporters, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate progress toward creating Georgia’s first National Park & Preserve.
On May 8th, we gathered at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center for an inspiring night of connection, recognition, and commitment. We debuted our Stewardship Awards, honoring Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, Robins Air Force Base 21st Century Partnership and Lisa Lemon, Ocmulgee Mounds Association.
Thanks to our generous sponsors and guests, we raised over $56,000 to protect the Ocmulgee River corridor and share its rich history for generations to come.
Stay tuned for our 2026 date!
Ignite the Night

On September 16th, 2023 the Grand Opera House came alive as the Indigo Girls and special guest Jontavious Willis took the stage in support of Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative. Their powerful performances and shared passion for indigenous and environmental causes made for an unforgettable evening of music and purpose.