Haudenosaunee Tree of Peace crest with Hiawatha belt

Onondaga Community College · Syracuse, NY

Haudenosaunee
Arts Festival

(Hoe-Dee-No-Show-Nee) — “People of the Longhouse”

Saturday, July 25, 2026Noon – 7:00 PM
FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL · ALL AGES WELCOME

Presented by

Wegmans Micron
A young Smoke Dancer in a blue ribbon shirt and feather headdress at the Haudenosaunee Arts Festival
A day of learning, sharing & celebration

Come celebrate Indigenous culture — for free.

A free family festival celebrating Indigenous art, music, dance, food and culture — bringing together Native artists, performers, dancers and the wider community for a day of learning, sharing and celebration.

Stroll the vendor rows, taste traditional foods, and feel the rhythm of live performances on the Quad at Onondaga Community College.

Haudenosaunee dancers in regalia gathered in community at the festival
What you’ll find

Artists, makers & performers,
all in one place.

A festival vendor booth with beadwork jewelry beneath a Haudenosaunee wampum belt
Art.Crafts.Jewelry.Food.Music.Dance.Live performances.

Browse native art, handmade crafts and jewelry, share in traditional foods, and take in music and dance throughout the afternoon.

On the schedule

Two things you won’t want to miss.

A young Smoke Dance competitor in floral ribbon regalia at the festival
Smoke Dance Competition

Feel the energy of the Smoke Dance.

Watch members of the Haudenosaunee community compete for top honors in the fast-paced, high-spirited Smoke Dance Competition — one of the day’s most electric moments.

Micron Competition sponsored by Micron
Live Music

Featuring Mike Powell & The Echosound.

Our musical guest brings their signature live sound to the festival stage — part of a full afternoon of music and live performance for all ages.

Mike Powell & The Echosound band promo photo with logo
Plan your visit

On the Quad at Onondaga
Community College.

When
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Noon – 7:00 PM
Where
The Quad, Onondaga Community College
4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215
Admission
Free — all ages welcome
Questions?
Irv Lyons Jr. · (315) 898-5059
July 25 · Noon–7 PMFree · OCC Quad
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