The Big Cypress Indian Reservation has a rich culture and storied history. It will be sharing that culture and history with visitors, at the American Indian Arts Celebration. Join the Seminole tribe at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, and experience traditional, never before seen native art, on November 4th and 5th. 

What To Expect At The American Indian Arts Celebration 

At the American Indian Arts Celebration, visitors will be able to enjoy authentic native food, music, and art. This will be a family-friendly event for all ages, making it the perfect opportunity to teach your children about native history and culture. 

Visitors at the event can choose to purchase raffle tickets for just $1. Raffle winners will earn prizes in the form of native art and other culturally significant handmade goods.  

This year, the American Indian Arts Celebration will have entertainment flown in from New Zealand. The HAKA Māori Cultural Experience will be performing an exhilarating traditional Haka dance. There will also be various workshops for attendees to participate in, as well as a puppet show, and even live traditional native tattooing. 

The Venue and Event Details 

The Seminole Tribe is a native tribe, with roots in Florida going back many centuries. Since 1997, they have operated the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museumat the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, where they aim to educate others about their culture and history. Those who’d like to attend the event can buy tickets online here. An adult ticket costs only $10, but students and seniors can attend the event for $7.50, while children under the age of 5 can enter for free, as can members of the Seminole community. 

If you happen to miss this year’s event, don’t worry, there will be one next year. Until then, you can check out all the other events happening throughout the year at the AH-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.