Native American · Festival · Raleigh, North Carolina
American Indian Heritage Celebration
November 21, 2026 at North Carolina Museum of ArtFrom local news and event listings. Not yet confirmed on the organizer's site.
About American Indian Heritage Celebration
North Carolina's statewide event for American Indian Heritage Month, with demonstrations, presentations and performances by Native artists and tribes. It is presented by the NC Museum of History and the NC Commission of Indian Affairs, and the 2026 edition is the 31st.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
American Indian Heritage Celebration has included demonstrations, presentations, performances and education day.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The next edition is November 21, 2026.
- Demonstrations
- Presentations
- Performances
- Education Day
Where it happens
American Indian Heritage Celebration is held at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- SepTBA2027African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake CountyRaleigh, NCBlackSame city
- JunTBA2027Capital City Juneteenth CelebrationRaleigh, NCBlackSame city
- Oct312026Day of the Dead 5K and Street FestivalRaleigh, NCHispanic and LatinoSame city
- Oct252026Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)Raleigh, NCHispanic and LatinoSame city
- Oct252026Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)Raleigh, NCHispanic and LatinoSame city
- May222027Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow WowRaleigh, NCNative AmericanSame city
Questions about American Indian Heritage Celebration
- When is American Indian Heritage Celebration 2026?
- American Indian Heritage Celebration is November 21, 2026, according to local news and event listings.
- Where is American Indian Heritage Celebration held?
- American Indian Heritage Celebration takes place at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Is American Indian Heritage Celebration free?
- Yes. The organizer lists American Indian Heritage Celebration as free to attend.
- What happens at American Indian Heritage Celebration?
- Events have included: demonstrations, presentations, performances, education day.
- Who organizes American Indian Heritage Celebration?
- American Indian Heritage Celebration is organized by North Carolina Museum of History, with the NC Commission of Indian Affairs.
- What other cultural festivals are near Raleigh?
- The closest others on this calendar are African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County in Raleigh, NC (same city); Capital City Juneteenth Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh, NC (same city).
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