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American Indian Festival at Patuxent River Park
October 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Free Activities
Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Native Americans at the annual “American Indian Festival,” featuring:
- Live performances of traditional and contemporary music
- Dancing
- Drumming
- Singing
- Storytelling
Interactive Exhibits
Interactive exhibits and demonstrations include:
- Archery
- Artifacts
- Beading
- Finger weaving
- Flint knapping
- Genealogy
- Hand-made tools
- Languages
- Live Birds of Prey display
- Multiple Native crafts and games
- Native horsemanship
- Pre-contact life skills
- Regalia
Activities With Nominal Fees
- Basket Craft $3
- Horse and Pony Rides $3
- Multiple raffles (tickets are $1) include:
- Collectible “Pendleton” blanket
- Collectible “Pendleton” crib blanket
- Traditional Native food and other festival favorites
- Vendors
- Arts
- Books
- Jewelry
- Music
- Native made items
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