February 22, 2022 – The Native American Festival returns this weekend – February 26 and 27 – to Princess Place Preserve. It promises to delight festivalgoers with dance, weapons demonstrations, wildlife exhibits, encampments, and displays.

“The schedule is packed with a blend of exhibits that are both entertaining and educational,” said Parks Manager Frank Barbuti. “There are three separate areas – and schedules – for song and dance, demonstrations, and exhibits. There will be something to suit every taste throughout the day.”

The schedules are as follows:

Dance Arena

  • 10 a.m. – Welcome, Opening Ceremonies Drum, Blessing of Arena
  • 10:15 a.m. – Dance Demonstration
  • 11:30 a.m. – Aztec Dancers of Mexico
  • Noon – Horse Dance performed by Terrell Anquoe, Kiowa and Comanche
  • 12:30 p.m. – Drum Call
  • 12:45 p.m. – World Champion Hoop Dancer Cody Boettner, Creek, to perform
  • 1 p.m. – Grand Entry, Honoring of the Flags and Veterans, Intertribal Dancing, Luck of the Draw Dance, Children’s Candy Dance and Potato Dance
  • 2:45 p.m. – Hoop Dance performed by Cody Boettner, Creek
  • 3 p.m. – Horse Dance performed by Terrell Anquoe, Kiowa and Comanche
  • 3:30 p.m. – Aztec Dancers of Mexico
  • 4 p.m. – Drum and Intertribal Luck of the Draw
  • 4:30 p.m. – Prayer Song Drum, Closing
  • 4:45 p.m. – Prayer Song, Drum

Native American Village

  • 10:30 a.m. – Fire Making, Steve Teeter
  • 11 a.m. – East Meets West, Comparison of the Tribes
  • 11:30 a.m. – Eagle Dance
  • 11:45 a.m. – Florida Native History, Living Off the Land Skills
  • 12:30 p.m. – Primitive Cooking Demonstration, Open Village, Meet and Greet
  • 1:30 p.m. – Primitive Fire Demonstration
  • 1:45 p.m. – Wild Horse Rescue Presentation
  • 2 p.m. – East Meets West, Comparison of the Tribes
  • 3 p.m. – Fire Making, Steve Teeter
  • 3:45 p.m. – Eagle Dance
  • 4 p.m. – East Meets West, Comparison of the Tribes
  • 4:30 p.m. – Primitive Cooking Demonstration, Open Village, Meet and Greet

Livery Stable Stage and Food Court

  • 11 a.m. – Safari Todd
  • 11:30 a.m. – Performance by Inca Flute Player Sicanni, Peru
  • Noon – Storyteller and Poetry Harold Littlebird, Pueblo, to perform
  • 12:30 p.m. – Singer Jonathan Dane Feather, Cherokee, to perform
  • 1 p.m. – Flute and Storytelling performed by Will Harjo, Creek
  • 1:30 p.m. – Fire Making, Steve Teeter
  • 2:00 p.m. – Singer Jonathan Dane Feather, Cherokee, to perform
  • 2:30 p.m. – Safari Todd

There are also ongoing events at the “Kidzone,” such as train rides, rock painting, archery, and pottery. There is a native doll display at the Livery Stable.

“Everyone enjoys the other experiences that are offered at festival like face painting, pony rides and shopping at the trading booths,” Barbuti said. “Food and refreshments will be available, including some authentic Native American food.”

The cost for the day is $10 per person, and children 12 years old and younger are free of charge.

Media Release: Flagler County. Julie Murphy, MPIO