The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will host the American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC) on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, on the museum’s festival grounds on the Big Cypress Reservation.
The two-day festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are free.
The celebration will showcase Native arts, culture and heritage through performances, fashion shows, art demonstrations, traditional foods and opportunities to connect with Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners.
The event also marks the last opportunity for visitors to explore the museum’s exhibit space before it undergoes an extensive 18-month redesign project.
The celebration will open with a Grand Entry Powwow led by Seminole Medicine Man Bobby Henry, alongside Tribal dignitaries, Native drummers, dancers and hoop dance performers.
Additional family-friendly entertainment will include Pharaoh’s Wildlife Kingdom critter show, alligator wrestling with Billy Walker and a hoop dance competition.
Fashion will take center stage during two special runway presentations. Friday’s showcase will feature students from the Seminole Tribe’s Ahfachkee School. On Saturday, Seminole designer Lenora Roberts will join internationally recognized Indigenous designer Rebekah Jarvey.
Jarvey, an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, represents Chippewa Cree and Blackfeet heritage. She is an Emmy-nominated fashion designer, fashion show director, model, emcee, cultural advocate and artisan.
Other highlights include a live painting demonstration by Seminole artist Elgin Jumper and a powwow and hoop dance competition featuring world-renowned hoop dancer Tony Duncan, the Iron Horse Dancers and Native Pride Productions.
Visitors also will have opportunities to take free VIP photographs and meet the newly crowned Miss Florida Seminole and Junior Miss Seminole 2026.
Throughout the festival, Native craft vendors and artists will offer their work for sale, while traditional food vendors will provide opportunities to experience Indigenous cuisine. Visitors will also receive free admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, which houses an extensive collection documenting Seminole history and culture.
“The American Indigenous Arts Celebration is one of the best opportunities to experience Native culture, living traditions, and artistry in one place,” said Museum Director Gordon Wareham. “It is both a celebration and an invitation to learn, connect, and honor Indigenous heritage.”
The American Indigenous Arts Celebration offers visitors an opportunity to experience Indigenous artistry and living cultural traditions while learning about the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s history and heritage.
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