Special Event: 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival

Start: Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:00AM
End: Sunday, September 6, 2026 4:00PM

Celebrate Haudenosaunee creativity at this vibrant event featuring an all-Iroquois Art Market showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts. Highlights include: • Sky Dancers from Six Nations Reserve (Ontario) performing traditional Iroquois social dances, with opportunities for the public to join in. • Onondaga storyteller Perry Ground, captivating audiences with dramatic tales of daring feats and adventures • A family activity area with hands-on crafts. • Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin, discussing regional conservation and presenting native animals, including birds of prey. • The Museum’s archaeology department, offering artifact identification and demonstrations of early technologies like flintknapping. Immerse yourself in Haudenosaunee art, culture, and storytelling. Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members/$5 children ages 5-17/free children under 5 includes Museum admission. These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. For more information, contact Museum Director Steph Shultes at info@iroquoismuseum.org.