Celebrate Indigenous culture, community, and connection at Kenaanee Native Arts Festival, a vibrant gathering at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Virginia Native Arts Alliance and Indigenous voices from across the East Coast. Rooted in the spirit of “Kenaanee”—the Powhatan Algonquin word for friendship—this event uplifts Native traditions through art, storytelling, food, and play.

Enjoy short films by Indigenous creators, a live Shinny game, music, crafts, storytelling, seed-saving, and a bustling arts market. Native food trucks and community partners will be on-site to share in culture, conversation, and celebration.

Join us to learn, connect, and honor Native resilience—past, present, and future.

This event is included with Garden admission; free for Garden members and for those who show their tribal ID day of event.