When Rush retired he bought a piece of land he named Craterville Park, which he provided to native groups in 1924 to organize an All-Indian Fair. After Rush died, a group of native Americans organized an Indian fair which was held along side the state fair. In 1934, the Indians decided to hold a separate Indian fair, which was incorporated in as the American Indian Exposition in 1935. The exposition's main purpose is to perpetuate Native American arts and crafts, and to preserve their cultural heritage. Throughout the week the Indian camps and arbors depict their original way of life.
Tourists are welcome to visit the encampment.
Indian crafts persons demonstrate, display and sell their arts and crafts to the public.