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Watercress Fest

📅 Apr 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Watercress Fest

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Watercress Fest

Come and join the fun on Saturday, April 18, at the Saline Courthouse Museum! Enjoy a day filled with Cherokee culture and events at Watercress Fest.

This festival celebrates our relationship to land and water. Our connection to the environment has a positive impact on the well-being of Cherokee Nation citizens and the tribe as a whole. Our hands are guiding the stewardship and shaping the conservation of our reservation.

Activities include:
* Live music
* Art demonstrations
* Native games (including stickball)
* Guided tours
* Pop-up market
* Food trucks
* Cooking demonstrations
* Cultural workshops

Gain Cherokee perspectives on Native plants, appreciate artistic talents, and enjoy a bite to eat at Watercress Fest. This year, the festival will offer even more hands-on experiences!

Location:
Saline Courthouse Museum
55870 S. 490 Rd.
Rose, OK 74364

Date & Time:
April 18, 2026
Saturday
10 AM – 4 PM
Original posting 
Watercress Fest
Date: 2026-04-18
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Saline Courthouse Museum

Here’s a taste of the local foods and flavors you’ll find at Watercress Fest! 
Enjoy delicious dishes featuring fresh watercress, plus flavorful bites from local food trucks during a day of great food, shared traditions, conservation and community.
Don’t miss Watercress Fest on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saline Courthouse Museum. Learn more about this year’s festival at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/events/watercress-fest/

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