You can celebrate Haudenosaunee creativity at the 42nd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival, featuring performing arts like dance ans storytelling, and an all-Iroquois Art Market showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts.
Highlights of the event, which takes place at the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY, on Mohawk land in Schoharie County, from 10 am until 5 pm, on August 30th and 30st, 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; and
Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin, discussing regional conservation and presenting native animals, including birds of prey.
The museum’s archaeology department offers artifact identification and demonstrations of early technologies like flintknapping.
This event cost $8 for Iroquois Museum; $10 for non-members; $5 fir children ages 5-17; and is free for children under 5.
Due to Caverns Road being closed off Route 7, follow the yellow Iroquois Museum detour signs.
The museum is located at 324 Caverns Road, in Howes Cave, NY. It is open in April, Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. Summer hours expand in May to Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm.
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