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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest will return to Phoenix to "Amplify Indigenous Voices" with a celebration of Indigenous art, culture, music, and food.
The event, hosted by Cahokia PHX with Indigenous creatives and entrepreneurs, will provide immersive experiences that celebrate the diverse culture of Indigenous people.
The festival takes place on the ancestral lands of the O’odham and Piipaash people from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at the Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St. The event will transform Arizona Center with a main musical stage, a second cultural stage, a skateboard and roller skating experience, an Indigenous pop-up market, food trucks, and a town hall brought to you by the Phoenix Indian Center.
Schedule of Events:
October Cahokia Phx Gallery Showcase
The Cahokia Phx Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and invites guests to explore the theme of "Home" through the artwork of Selina Scott, a Diné artist. Her work focuses on the matriarchal comforts of family, food, and moments of togetherness.
Launch Party with Local Matriarch and the Phoenix Art Museum
The party goes from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Phoenix Art Museum, located at 1625 N. Central Ave., in Phoenix.
Golden Hour, Silver Nite: VIP Experience
The VIP party goes 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at an 11th-floor venue of ONE Arizona Center, 400 E. Van Buren St., Suite 1100. It offers panoramic views of the Phoenix skyline plus art, fashion, dance, and music, in a showcase by Indigenize Productions, Native Guitars Tours, Local First, and Cahokia PHX.
The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest will feature a 1k Walk and 5k Run hosted by Native Women Running 8:30-10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Skateboard and roller skating will be hosted by Seven Layer Army Skateboards and Zoni Girls, and the Indigenous Pop-up Market and Suite Take-Over features more than 100 Indigenous artisans, food vendors, and in-door pop installations.
The Rez Fest will include two curated stages with live bands, DJs, musicians, and cultural performances. The Phoenix Indian Center Town Hall and Art Showcase will feature tribal speakers, performers, and artists to amplify Indigenous representation at the polls.
Visit www.ipdphx.com.
All proceeds support Indigenous creatives and social entrepreneurs through Cahokia: SocialTech + ArtSpace.