EVENTS - American Indigenous Arts Celebration 2023

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!

Native American Performances by
Native Pride

HAKA Māori Cultural Experience
HAKA Traditional Dance
Whakairo Wood Carving
Raranga Basket Weaving
Mau Rakau Weaponry
Cultural Displays
Taa Moko (Tattoo) Presentation
Seminole & Māori Live Art Expo
Māori Photo Op

MMIP Tribute by Cyiah Lavilla

Ahfachkee Youth Fashion Show Friday
Seminole Fashion Show By Lenora Roberts Saturday

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

Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for seniors and students. Tribal members, children four and under, and museum members are free. There’s also a special group discount of $5 per person for parties of 10 or more who book in advance. Admission includes entrance to the event as well as the museum with its mile-long boardwalk. Parking is free.

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.

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

American Indigenous Arts Celebration in Big Cypress
Scheduled for November 3-4

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

BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla. (September 11, 2023) – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will stage its American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC), November 3-4, on the museum’s festival grounds. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

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.

Admission is $10 for adults and $7.50 for seniors and students. Tribal members, children four and under, and museum members are free. There’s also a special group discount of $5 per person for parties of 10 or more who book in advance. Admission includes entrance to the event as well as the museum with its mile-long boardwalk. Parking is free.

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

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