Native American · Powwow · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow
2027 dates not announced yet · usually September
About We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow
A free Indigenous arts and culture festival with a pow wow at Cherry Street Pier on the Delaware River waterfront, part of the PECO Multicultural Series. 2026 was the seventh annual We Are the Seeds Philly.
What to expect
A powwow is a gathering of Native American nations and families with drumming, singing and dancing, often including dance competitions, a grand entry, and vendors selling crafts and food. Visitors are usually welcome, and the announcer explains when to stand and when photos are not allowed.
We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow has included pow wow, live performances, painting, panel discussion and marketplace.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 19, 2026.
- Pow wow
- Live performances
- Painting
- Panel discussion
- Marketplace
Where it happens
We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow is held at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Pennsylvania on this calendar.
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Questions about We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow
- When is We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 19, 2026.
- Where is We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow held?
- We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow takes place at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Is We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow free?
- Yes. The organizer lists We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow as free to attend.
- What happens at We Are the Seeds Philly: Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival and Pow Wow?
- Events have included: pow wow, live performances, painting, panel discussion, marketplace.
- What other cultural festivals are near Philadelphia?
- The closest others on this calendar are ACANA African Festival in Philadelphia, PA (same city); BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, PA (same city); Concilio's Annual Hispanic Fiesta in Philadelphia, PA (same city).
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