Special Event: 43rd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival Sept. 5 & 6

HOWES CAVE — On Saturday and Sunday, Sept 5th and 6th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Celebrate Haudenosaunee creativity at this vibrant event featuring an all-Iroquois Art Market showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and fine crafts. The event is at the Iroquois Museum on Caverns Road.

Highlights include:

Sky Dancers from Six Nations Reserve (Ontario) performing traditional Iroquois social dances, with opportunities for the public to join in.

Special Guest: Singer/Songwriter Darryl Tonemah will perform his “Native Americana” music.

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.