EVENT - American Indigenous Arts Celebration 2025

Celebrate Native American Month with us at the American Indigenous Arts Celebration, Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8, 2025!

We are happy to share that the American Indigenous Arts Celebration event will take place November 7 & 8, 2025. Join the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as we celebrate Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food dance and more! This free family friendly event will be held from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday. Be sure explore the mile-long board walk while you are here. Parking is free!

The AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an exciting array of Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food, dance and more!

Billy Walker- Alligator Wrestling AIAC 2025

Teachers, we gladly welcome you on Friday for school fieldtrips or visit us on Saturday too! School groups welcome! RSVP with Abena at abenarobinson@semtribe.com or call 863-902-1113 ext 12235.

Helpful notes: Most vendors accept cash only. We are located 65 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, 90 minutes from Naples and Miami. Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes, as the event is on grass. Museum admission is included with event admission. Museum donations for the redesign project are always welcome.

Vendor Spaces are open for Indigenous people based on approval. Download your application here. Please not, spaces are only confirmed once payment is received.
Craft Vendor Application | Food Vendor Application
Please contact either JoJo Osceola (Assistant Director), or Meilin Figueroa (Assistant Retail Manager) for more Vendor information: JoJo Osceola, 863-902-1113 OR jojoosceola@semtribe.com, Meilin Figueroa, 863-902-1113, ext. 12232 OR meilinfigueroa@semtribe.com

Event Schedule - May be subject to change
FRIDAY | SATURDAY

Alligator Wrestling
Alligator Photo Op
New Museum Exhibits
Native Dance Performances
Hoop Dance Competition
Native Drummers
Seminole Fashion Show
Native Art & Craft Vendors
Tribal Food Vendors
Native Art Displays
Live Artist Paintings
Seminole Princess Photo Ops
Live Wildlife Show
Free Museum Admission

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Thank you to our generous sponsors Lewis, Longman and Walker for making this event possible.

Contact:
Melissa Sherman, Visitor Services and Development Manager, 863-902-1113 x12211, melissasherman@semtribe.com
Chris Dirato, Bitner Group, (954) 703-7938, chris@bitnergroup.com

Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
to Host The 2025 American Indigenous Arts Celebration
November 7-8

Art, Food, Wildlife Shows, and Family-Friendly Activities Bring Indigenous Culture to Life

Museum proudly announces the return of the American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC) on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, 2025, on the museum’s festival grounds in Big Cypress from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. This vibrant two-day festival is free to attend with free parking and promises a dynamic showcase of Native arts, culture, and heritage.

The celebration begins with a Grand Entry Powwow led by Seminole Medicine Man Bobby Henry, Tribal dignitaries, Native drummers, dancers, and hoop dance performers. Visitors will be immersed in cultural traditions while enjoying a schedule packed with entertainment for the whole family including Pharaoh’s Wildlife Kingdom critter show, alligator wrestling with Billy Walker, Powwow dancers & Native drummers, and hoop dance competition.

Fashion lovers will experience two unforgettable runway moments. On Friday, guests will enjoy a showcase by students of the Ahfachkee School and on Saturday a featured fashion show by Seminole designer Lenora Roberts.

Additional highlights include a live painting demonstration by Seminole artist Elgin Jumper, hoop dance workshop with world-renowned Tony Duncan, Mexican Cultural Academy Dance exhibits presented by Ameyal Productions, plus meet and greet the new Miss Florida Seminole and Junior Miss Seminole 2025.

Throughout the event, visitors can shop from authentic Native craft vendors and artists, enjoy traditional food vendors, and take advantage of free admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of 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.”

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Directions

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
34725 West Boundary Road,
Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation