Choctaw Fair set to kick off Wednesday

The 66th annual Choctaw Indian Fair kicks off its four-day run Wednesday with celebrations of the tribe’s heritage and culture.

Opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the Choctaw Princess pageant.

The Oak Ridge Boys will perform Thursday night, followed by Jerrod Niemann on Friday. After closing ceremonies Saturday night, Gary Allan will perform.

The fourth annual Rez Run will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at Warrior Stadium. Runners can compete in the one-mile fun run/walk, 5K or 10K races for awards and prizes.

Choctaw social dancing and cultural displays also will be showcased at the stage nightly.

World Series of Stickball games will be played at Warrior Stadium with the World Series Stickball Championship Game capping the last night of the fair Saturday.