Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival 2025
December 26-28, 2025 | 9a-5p
Miccosukee Indian Village | 500 U.S. 41, Miami FL, 33194
Native American culture comes alive in a three-day gathering of music, arts, and entertainment in the heart of the Florida Everglades.
Moeata Luau Entertainment
Moeata Luau Entertainment, led by the Otaha Family, is a dynamic Polynesian entertainment company dedicated to sharing the beauty, energy, and traditions of the Pacific Islands. Through vibrant dance, live drumming, and cultural storytelling, Moeata Luau takes audiences on an unforgettable journey across Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and beyond, all in one captivating show. Rooted in heritage and family, the group celebrates Polynesian culture while inspiring connection, joy, and aloha everywhere they perform.
Native Pride Dancers
Composed of members of various Tribal nations, Native Pride Dancers’ mission is to educate, inspire, and motivate through the beauty and power of Native American music and dance. The group’s founder and artistic director, Larry Yazzie, is a world-champion fancy dancer and member of the Meskwaki Nation.
The Mankillers
The Mankillers is an all-women Native American drum group founded in 1992 as a support and mentoring circle dedicated to empowering Indigenous women and promoting community wellness through drumming, cultural presentations, and music. Comprising members from diverse Tribal nations across California and Nevada, the group honors the legacy of Wilma Mankiller, the late Cherokee leader, activist, and former principal chief. United as community activists, teachers, and caregivers, The Mankillers foster leadership, cultural awareness, and social responsibility grounded in the heartbeat of the drum.
Ameyal Mexican Cultural Organization
Ameyal, meaning "spring water" in Nahuatl, is led by Indigenous artist Cecilia Ortega and celebrates Mexican culture through a vibrant collective of multidisciplinary artists and families. They prioritize community engagement and uplift women and Indigenous and Afro-Mexican individuals, fostering a safe space for artistic expression with the belief that art heals. Their performance will showcase the Tonalxochitl Aztec Dance Community with Keeping Ancient Traditions Alive.
About the Festival
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida proudly presents a three-day celebration of Native American culture, tradition, and entertainment, December 26–28, 2025, at the historic Miccosukee Indian Village festival grounds.
The Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival returns for its 51st year, bringing together the beauty, artistry, and diversity of First Nations from across the Americas. Guests will experience a vibrant showcase filled with live music and dance, authentic demonstrations, and captivating cultural performances.
Festival Highlights
- Authentic Native food and traditional flavors
- Indigenous arts & crafts marketplace featuring creations from across the Americas
- Thrilling alligator demonstrations
- The Miccosukee Fashion Show
- Family fun surrounded by the wild beauty of the Florida Everglades
Celebrate the season with us and be part of a holiday tradition like no other, honoring the spirit of Native heritage.
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