Wild Onion Ceremony 2026

Wild Onion is held in the Spring after Berry. It is a social gathering that celebrates the appearance of the wild onions – which are always part of the meal. This year we will be conducting the ceremony on SATURDAY with hopes the weather will permit a social night stomp.

Traditionally, this ceremonial meal would also feature small game such as squirrel and rabbit. Like Fish Day, it is a time of fellowship with storytelling and social stomps. This social was held as a time to recharge after the hard work of tilling the earth and planting the crops. It was usually held after the planting of the first corn crop but before the planting of the second to give the people a break from the hard work of agriculture.

This is also a time when repairs to the Square are often made in anticipation for the renewal of Green Corn. In some Squares this would be observed as “Arbor” which is a reference to the repair of the “arbors” or cabins of the Square.

First-time visitors please contact us for driving directions and other important information about this ceremony. Nene Hutke is an open grounds, which means you do not need an invitation to attend. However, we do ask that you communicate with us prior to attending for the first time so you can arrive at the right time and prepared for the day's activities.

You may also like the following events from Nene Hutke:

• Next month, 22nd March, 07:30 am, Berry Ceremony 2026 in Chattahoochee
• This September, 26th September, 07:30 am, Fish Day Ceremony 2026 in Chattahoochee
• This November, 8th November, 07:30 am, Harvest Busk Ceremony 2026 in Chattahoochee