Native American Festival returns to Ormond Beach this weekend

The three-day long event includes colorfully dressed dancers and wildlife exhibits.


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Are you ready to celebrate Native Americans’ rich, diverse culture and learn about multiple tribal traditions?

From Jan. 27 to 29, the City of Ormond Beach will host the 28th-annual Native American Festival in Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive. 

For three days, guests can enjoy Native American demonstrations in the dance arena, food court, Native American Village, and craft market. The weekend’s highlights include colorfully dressed dancers, live music, encampment shows, storytelling, and wildlife exhibits. Trading booths will sell handcrafted goods, foods, and specialty items.

The food court will serve authentic Native American cuisine, all-American barbeque, and snacks. On Saturday and Sunday, alligator and snake shows will be held in the food court arena.

Festival hours are:

  • Friday, January 27: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Grand Entry at 6 p.m.)
  • Saturday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Grand Entry at 1 and 6 p.m.)
  • Sunday, January 29: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Grand Entry at 1 p.m.)

Daily admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 50+, and $4 for children ages 4-11. Admission after 5 p.m. on any day is $3 per person.

For more information, please call 676-3216.

 

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