BIG CYPRESS, FL – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum has announced 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 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. The vibrant two-day festival is free to attend and will offer a dynamic showcase of Native arts, culture, and heritage.
The event will open with a Grand Entry Powwow led by Seminole Medicine Man Bobby Henry, joined by tribal leaders, drummers, dancers, and hoop dance performers. The program features cultural presentations alongside family-oriented entertainment, including Pharaoh’s Wildlife Kingdom animal show, alligator wrestling with Billy Walker, powwow dancers, Native drumming, and a hoop dance competition.
The schedule also includes two fashion showcases: on Friday, students from the Ahfachkee School will present their work, followed on Saturday by a show from Seminole designer Lenora Roberts.
Additional activities include a live painting demonstration by Seminole artist Elgin Jumper, a hoop dance workshop with Tony Duncan, dance performances from the Mexican Cultural Academy presented by Ameyal Productions, a photo opportunity with actor Dallas Goldtooth, and a meet-and-greet with the newly crowned 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 Gordon Wareham, Museum Director. “It is both a celebration and an invitation to learn, connect, and honor Indigenous heritage.”
