EVENTS - American Indigenous Arts Celebration 2024

Save the Date! American Indigenous Arts Celebration will be on Nov 1 & 2, 2024!

We are happy to share that the American Indigenous Arts Celebration event will take place November 1 & 2, 2024. 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 family friendly event will be held from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday. For the first time ever, all guests will receive complimentary admission to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and the AIAC event. Be sure explore the mile-long board walk while you are here. Parking is free

Event Schedule [Keep posted for the 2024 schedule]

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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!

Alligator Wrestling
Alligator Photo Op
New Museum Exhibits
Native Art & Craft Vendors
Tribal Food Vendors
Native Art Displays
Live Wildlife Show
Live Music by Rez Jams

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.

Craft Vendors Welcome from Federally Recognized Tribes. Contact Rebecca at rebeccapetrie@semtribe.com.

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.

Media Contact:

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

Culture Extravaganza in the Everglades Will Feature
Native American Arts, Crafts, Food and Live Entertainment

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.

Event highlights will include adult and youth fashion shows, live alligator wrestling, Native American dance performances by Native Pride, and the exciting return of New Zealand’s HAKA Māori Cultural Experience. Attendees can shop among the numerous booths of Native artists, and craft vendors, while enjoying delicious Seminole cuisine, including fresh fry bread.

For more information, please visit https://www.ahtahthiki.com/AIAC/

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

Directions

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